Let’s explore the Hyundai Creta's interior

The Creta is Hyundai Motor Philippines’ premier competitor in the ever-competitive crossover market segment. In the local scene, the said model faces the likes of the Toyota Raize, Kia Sonet, and Honda HR-V - among others. 

To face its rivals, the Hyundai-made five-seater crossover has received a lot of desirable characteristics. 

For starters, it assumes the brand’s current design language, which employs Hyundai’s signature parametric grille. The said grille comes with a notably eye-catching design with “hidden” LED daytime running lamps. Other interesting design details present for the Creta include a pair of sharp-looking LED taillights, plenty of character lines, and a two-tone paint job. 

Under the hood, the crossover comes equipped with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine capable of producing up to 113 horsepower and 144 Newton-meters of torque. The said engine is paired with the Korean car maker’s intelligent variable transmission, as well as a front and rear disc brake setup. 

All the aforementioned sound well and good, but what is the Creta’s interior offering for prospective buyers? Let’s find out here. 

Plenty of onboard technologies

From digital screens to safety features, the Creta is quite loaded. 

For starters, the higher-spec GLS and GL were kitted out with an eight-inch infotainment display linked with a four-piece speaker system. The screen offers smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus keeping one’s devices topped up is made easy with a wireless smartphone charging pad. 

The driver of the Creta, on the other hand, has access to a Supervision 10.25-inch TFT liquid crystal gauge cluster, which can change its appearance according to the crossover’s current drive mode. 

Concerning its safety gear, the Creta comes standard with dual front airbags, anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, hill-start assist, tire pressure monitoring, and ISOFIX child seat anchors - among others. 

On the higher-spec GLS and GL trims, the said safety fits are supported by advanced driver-assist systems listed here:

• Lane following assist
• Blind spot collision avoidance assist
• Forward collision avoidance assist
• Driver attention warning
• Lane keep assist
• High beam assist

Cushy but practical cabin

As expected of a modern five-seater crossover from Hyundai, the Creta was kitted out with plenty of creature comforts. 

Keeping everyone inside the model cool is an automatic climate control system. All inside are likewise kept cozy by leather-clad seats. 

Power-adjustable seats provide additional ease of use for the front cabin occupants. Plus, drinks can be stored in the crossover’s many bottle and cup holders or its cooled glove box. 

Additionally, the Creta was equipped to provide more convenience for its drivers. For instance, it has a push-to-start button, an electronic parking brake, a front center armrest, smart key functionality, a drive mode selector, and a multi-function leather-wrapped steering wheel - among others. 

For reference, the vehicle comes with four drive modes: economy, normal, smart, and sport. The aforementioned are easily accessible thanks to a dial-type control conveniently located just below the car’s gear shift lever. 

Parking in city-based lots was made easier for the Creta's users thanks to the clear video feed from its rear view monitor. Additional assistance from the vehicle's parking distance warning system, will likewise help alleviate some difficulty in stowing the car in tight parking spaces. 

Carrying cargo is also no issue for the Korean-made ride. At default, its trunk can hold up to 416 liters. With the 60:40 split rear seat folded down completely, it can accommodate up to 1,384 liters. 

Oozing with style

Like its exterior, the interior of the Creta boasts impeccable good looks. 

Depending on the trim, its well-arranged and sleek dashboard may come in black/grey two-tone, full black, or black/cognac two-tone color schemes. The seats, which either get leather or fabric claddings, may likewise get a brown, white, or black coloration. 

 

The diamond patterns on the seats of the ride, in particular, also enhance the visual appeal of the crossover’s cabin. However, some of the most eye-catching details inside the Hyundai vehicle are its elongated, chrome-trimmed air-conditioning vents and its sporty-looking leather steering wheel. Driving enthusiasts may likewise appreciate the presence of physical buttons and dials, which are mostly trimmed in decorative silver bits. 

Final thoughts

Even when looking at the Creta through the brand’s official website or its spec sheet, anyone can see that the model is thoroughly equipped to become a capable and comfortable daily driver. Particularly notable, of course, is its abundance of advanced safety gear, which will prove crucial amid the chaos of the local driving setting. 

Serious car buyers considering the Hyundai Creta, however, should give it a test drive first. Doing so, after all, will result in a more informed car purchase in the end. 

Hyundai Creta specs

Model	Creta GLS	Creta GL	Creta GL STD
Exterior
Dimnensions (LXWXH, In mm)	4,315x1,790x1,630
Wheelbase (mm)	2,610
Ground clearance (mm)	200
Wheel size	17-inch
Lighting system	LED		Halogen
Interior
Material	Leatherette		Fabric
Amenities	Smart key Push-to-start button Automatic climate control Wireless smartphone charger USB ports Rear-view monitor Four-piece speaker system Center armrest 60:40 split-folding seat Drive mode selector Electronic parking brake	Smart key Push-to-start button Automatic climate control USB ports Rear-view monitor Four-piece speaker system Center armrest 60:40 split-folding rear seat Electronic parking brake	Keyless entry Manual air-conditioning USB ports Four-piece speaker system Center armrest 60:40 split-folding rear seat Electronic parking brake
Instrument cluster	10.25-inch Supervision digital gauge		3.5-inch TFT LCD
Infotainment system	Eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto		Integrated radio with 3.8-inch LCD
Seating capacity	Five
Cargo capacity	413 liters
Powertrain
Engine	1.5-liter Smartstream G
Fuel type	Gasoline
Transmission	Hyundai Intelligent Variable Transmission
Horsepower	113
Torque	144 Newton-meters
Brakes	Front and rear discs
Technology
ADAS	Lane following assist Blind spot collision avoidance assist Forward collision avoidance assist Driver attention warning Lane keep assist High beam assist	-
Safety	Dual front airbags Anti-lock braking Stability control Hill-start assist Tire pressure monitoring Rear seat alert ISOFIX Parking distance warning	Dual front airbags Anti-lock braking Stability control Hill-start assist Tire pressure monitoring ISOFIX Parking distance warning
Security	Alarm Engine immobilizer
Price	P1.388 million	P1.228 million	P1.098 million

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