Main plant the manufacturer of Hyundai Creta in the Russian market is an enterprise located in St. Petersburg. The plant received this status on August 1, 2016, when the first korean crossover. A few weeks later, cars appeared already in dealer centers Russia. Hyundai Creta- the second model of the Korean concern, produced at this plant. Before that, Solaris was assembled at the facilities of the enterprise. By the way, both models are made according to similar algorithms. In the first year, approximately 20,000 crossovers were produced.
Recently, representatives of the Korean branch reported that back in July 2016, single shipments of cars began, for tests or filming promotional videos. Mass shipments started in August of the same year. The St. Petersburg Hyundai Creta plant received a large number of export orders, but the Koreans decided to saturate the local market first. This did not come as a surprise - the crossover fell in love with Russian motorists.
The Hyundai Creta SUV, which is assembled at a plant in St. Petersburg, is based on a revolutionary platform developed at the company's official technocenter. The car is fully adapted to Russian road and climatic conditions. The suspension is tuned in such a way as to absorb as much as possible the vibrations that appear after the wheels come into contact with road irregularities. The Hyundai Creta manufacturer offers three configuration options, equipped with two gasoline engines - 1.6 and 2 liters:
- Start is equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine that works with the system front wheel drive and 6-speed transmission.
- The average equipment option Active is technically not much different from Start-plus automatic transmission gears.
- Comfort package available with all variants power plants and transmissions.
- The maximum complete set of Travel.
The plant in St. Petersburg has been operating for quite a long time. During this time, he has established himself as a manufacturer of the highest level, able to satisfy any needs of the market.
Several times a Russian enterprise was recognized as the best branch of a Korean company. The plant constantly maintains this high status and continuously develops. Its strongest side is highly qualified employees with special education, who annually pass advanced training tests. The main secret of the high productivity of the enterprise is round-the-clock work.
The plant in St. Petersburg uses the SKD method - all important components and elements are supplied from Korea. In the future, the assembly process should be fully automated.
The St. Petersburg Hyundai Creta plant is one of the most productive enterprises of the Hyundai Motor concern. Previously, Hyundai Solaris was assembled here, but after the release of Crete, all activities were moved to the crossover. The plant operates in three shifts, with a minimum number of days off, which ensures high productivity.
Hyundai Creta is a small crossover that was introduced to the mass audience in 2014, and in 2016 appeared on the domestic market.
The car was named after the Greek island of Crete. Initially, the car was conceived as a global model, but in the future, the Korean manufacturer decided to narrow the sales market.
Most car enthusiasts are interested in where they make the car they want to buy. They study news sources and information on the automaker's website in order to know everything.
In 2016, the assembly of the crossover began in Russia. In the article, we will figure out exactly where, in our country, Hyundai Creta is produced.
A little about Hyundai Creta
The SUV received several standard modifications, among which there are even all-wheel drive variations with a two-liter engine.
Hyundai Creta immediately acquired a large number of competitors, including such well-known crossovers as. Despite this, Creta quickly gained popularity and became confident in conquering its market niche, in which it subsequently gained a foothold.
This progress was due to several aspects. Even taking into account the quite ordinary appearance, the crossover looked fresh, cheerful and solid.
Huyndai, unlike its competitors, did not reinvent the wheel and experiment with the exterior. They put the car on a very strong platform, equipping it with a strict body, in the “muzzle” of which the manufacturer’s signature features are easily guessed: a radiator grille and headlights.
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The car received the so-called universal functionality that allows you to operate it in any conditions. All this for a fairly reasonable cost.
The machine is equally in demand, both in the Asian market and in the European one. Hyundai Creta pleases with a wide range. There are four of them - two petrol and two diesel.
In addition, Crete's configurations include 6 airbags and such security systems: VSM, ESC, HAC.
Crossover Assembly
In addition to the main reference point - Asian countries, Hyundai Creta is successfully sold in Africa and South America. The car is produced in China and India, at the plant of the local branch of the South Korean company.
Even before the plant began producing cars, the manufacturer received a record number of pre-orders - more than 70,000. The Chinese version is sold under the name ix25. Chinese and Indian models do not differ much from those produced for Russia.
In the summer of 2016, the manufacturer decided to assemble cars in our country. For this, we started using Hyundai plant located in Saint Petersburg. From the first day of production Hyundai crossovers Creta began to go on sale in dealerships.
The production of Hyundai Creta in St. Petersburg has its own nuances. The first thing the South Korean manufacturer faced was the need to re-equip the plant.
The fact is that before the production of Crete, here, which, according to the assembly technology, was very different from the new SUV. Especially for the launch of a new model. The factory installed 53 new robots. The Russian assembly has the following features:
- well-established technologies allow not to spend money on reconstruction;
- a car produced in Russia will cost less due to the reduced cost;
- no need to additionally train the plant personnel;
In addition, the plant where this model is produced allows for large deliveries of the car to the CIS countries and the Middle East at an affordable price.
We collect opinions about the car, highlight the most characteristic of them and combine them according to the principle of love / hate. So, today we have Hyundai Creta, which has been tearing the tops of sales for a year now and has recently updated its equipment. But not everything is so rosy, and we will start with hatred.
HATE #5: BAD HEADLIGHT
We start at the bottom of our small hit parade, that is, we talk about the “jamb”, albeit significant, but definitely not the main one, which is of significant importance not for everyone and / or is relatively easy to treat. It is from these - the head light on Crete. Indeed, many people think that you drive in the low beam at night “like on dimensions”, while the distant one “does not have much difference with the near one”, and the lighting of the roadsides is “extraordinarily bad”. This is corrected by installing non-standard lamps of higher power, and some owners do not consider Crete's head light a problem at all. Much here depends on personal perception, as well as on which car you moved to this “Korean” from.
LOVE #5: GOOD EQUIPMENT TOP VERSIONS
Customers who have chosen versions close to the maximum are very satisfied with the package. They can be understood: in the Travel configuration (both with a 1.6-liter engine and with a two-liter engine, both with front-wheel drive and with full drive), heated steering wheel and front seats are available to you ( rear seats, windshield and washer jets - for a fee), climate control, projection headlights with cornering lights, Supervision instrument panel, rear parking sensors ... well, if you pay extra for option packages, there will be a light sensor, and keyless entry, and cruise control, and an audio system with 5 inch touch screen. In a word, for a price of "a million plus" Creta becomes a car from which it is difficult to want more. At least in terms of packaging...
HATE #4: 'CHECK' AND ESC ILLUMINATE
Some are still reporting this. Hyundai owners Creta on the forums: in perfect different situations- in a traffic jam, on an ascent, when driving in a horizontal straight line - on cars with automatic transmission, the lamps light up: either one ESC, or it, but in collaboration with the lamp " check engine". Before the errors light up, a push is felt in the transmission, and then the D icon disappears in the box mode display window. The car becomes sluggish - the speed is gained reluctantly, the processes of starting and acceleration become very slow.
It is difficult to diagnose such a problem, because the defect is wandering, it is treated by restarting the engine, and with a new repetition, not everyone has the time and opportunity to immediately go to the nearest dealer with burning lights. Nevertheless, the problem is recognized at the official level, and dealers in some cases change the inhibitor under warranty, that is, the gearbox selector position sensors. After replacing them, the problem no longer appears.
LOVE #4: INSTRUMENT PANEL DESIGN AND ERGONOMICS
But this is a clear plus of the car, journalists also pay attention to it (we noted this in the first Creta test), and regular users. The feature of the front panel is that in a small (but not cramped) cabin it was possible to make it very rational. It seems that it looks “usually”, without design revelations, but in reality it turns out that there are a minimum of buttons, and each of them is at hand, like other controls. You get used to good things quickly, but the front panel of the Creta really does not have a single (!) Obvious ergonomic miscalculation. Rarity by present times. And yes, it's a rarity.
According to statistics, the most popular type of cars in Russia are crossovers, and budget crossover is the dream of almost every second driver. So Hyundai model Creta, which first appeared on the Russian market in 2016, was eagerly awaited by many.
Let's discuss whether the Korean crossover lived up to expectations. What is good Hyundai Greta, and also what limitations and weak spots does this model have?
List of obvious advantages
Price
Hyundai Creta confidently overtook its competitors at the price of a budget version of the model. This is perhaps best price a car of this quality on the market. You can buy a crossover from 789,000 rubles, while the main competitor in Renault class Kaptur offers customers its car from 879,000 rubles, Kia Sportage- from 1,179,000 rubles, and Nissan, Mitsubishi and Toyota require even more for the basic versions of their models. Prices are presented according to official dealers for 2017.
Equipment
Paradoxically, but the equipment of the car is both a plus and a minus. The disadvantage is that most even standard, at first glance, options are present only in the latest version. But we'll talk about this below. While we discuss technical equipment top set.
In the maximum version of the model, the car owner is provided with the following options:
- Starting the engine with a button;
- Leather seats;
- Clutch lock all-wheel drive;
- Electric power steering;
- Descent assistance system;
- Hill Start Assist.
The latest technology allows you to climb the mountain unhindered with a slope of 50⁰. At the same time, you can stop, stand for a few seconds and continue moving freely. This option, as well as the system "Era of GLONASS", which allows you to call for help in case of an accident, is included in the basic configuration of the car. The clutch lock function will fully reveal the capabilities of the Greta as a crossover. With its help, you will confidently overcome a washed-out dirt road. Greta's cross-country ability is very similar to Renault Kaptur, the main competitor in the class and price range of the Korean.
Salon
Compared to Renault Kaptur and Duster, the Korean crossover wins both in terms of aesthetics and in terms of interior comfort. Inside Greta, you feel like driving a European car. Despite the fact that the plastic is inexpensive, the finish is attractive, and the embossed surface dashboard even makes you think it's leather.
The steering wheel is adjustable not only in height, but also in reach. Although this option is presented only in the maximum version, Kaptur even in the top configuration no calibration provided departure. The seats can also be adjusted in height, reach and angle. Such a versatile setting allows the driver to feel comfortable behind the wheel of a car, and the lateral support of the seats securely fixes the body in turns. Separately, I would like to note the sound insulation, which is much better in Hyundai.
In terms of trunk volume, the “Korean” is ahead of Kaptur: 431 liters versus 378 liters. Moreover, Greta has a full-size wheel under the trunk, while Kaptur has only a dokatka. But Hyundai loses in this indicator to the front-wheel drive version of the Duster, where the trunk volume is 475 liters, and for the all-wheel drive it is 408 liters. But the clear leader in terms of capacity was Kia with a volume of 491 liters.
Driving sensations
What is good Hyundai Greta, so it is a combination of dynamics and smoothness. Here, a 6-speed automatic box, which comes on crossovers with a 2-liter engine, played a role. Thanks to the well-tuned gear ratio the car accelerates faster and more confidently.
Not to mention the steering wheel calibration. At low speeds, it is softer, and when you press the gas pedal, it becomes harder. This distribution of effort allows you to better feel the road.
Although Greta is based on the Solaris, she doesn't have the same suspension issues as her big brother. Multi-link chassis Hyundai Creta quietly swallows all the bumps in the road, allowing passengers to feel comfortable, as if they were in the cabin of an expensive german car. Something similar happens behind the wheel of Duster - this Frenchman also confidently absorbs bumps and freely cuts through dirt roads. And Kaptur engineers cannot boast of such a thing. Their suspension is more sensitive. I was pleasantly surprised by this indicator. new Sportage, which overcomes the terrain even harder than its opponents, although it goes far ahead in terms of cost.
Disadvantages and weaknesses
The most striking disadvantage of this model is the configuration. Marketers of the Korean company interested the market with an incredibly low price - 749 thousand rubles (as of 2016). This is the initial cost of the budget version of Greta. But what can they offer for this price? In the basic configuration of the crossover, there is not even air conditioning, not to mention heated seats or a lift assist system. Even the original LED headlights, which give Hyundai modernity and style, come only in higher trim levels. According to this indicator, Renault confidently wins, where there is both air conditioning and heating. rear window, and the engine start button.
By the way, maximum configuration Greta's is slightly higher. An all-wheel drive 2-liter crossover with the Comfort Plus package will cost 1,200 thousand rubles, and Renault with the same characteristics will cost 1,180 thousand rubles.
Unlike Greta, Kaptur manufacturers can offer four gearbox options - 5 and 6-speed manual, 4-level automatic and CVT. At Hyundai, things are easier with the transmission - a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. Due to the variator, Renault turned out to be a little more economical than its opponent. The difference of 1 liter is not high, but when calculated over thousands of kilometers, it becomes more noticeable. Many buyers in the Greta line are missing a complete set with 2 liter engine and manual transmission. In this regard, Renault Duster and Kaptur have a huge advantage.
Another disadvantage of Greta before the "French" is the clearance - 190 mm versus 204 mm for Kaptur and 210 mm for Duster. Considering larger size Renault wheels, Hyundai clearly loses on off-road, if possible, to overcome steep bumps and slopes. And when installing steel crankcase protection, the clearance decreases by another 10-12 mm, which is comparable to the clearance of some sedans.
A clear drawback that many Creta users have noted is the lack of such a standard option as cruise control. Moreover, this function is not even in the latest configuration of the crossover, which costs almost 1.2 million. This fact surprised many car owners.
The weak points of the car are the immobilizer and automatic transmission. Many car owners are faced with a problem when starting the engine. With them, he started up every other time, and when he came to official dealer everything started working. The problem is that the immobilizer and the fuel pump need to be given two or three seconds to check after inserting the key, and then turning it. Some car owners have fixed the problem by cleaning the contacts on the immobilizer.
Another weak point of the model is the finicky automatic, which seems to be more intolerant of slippage than others. At untimely replacement oil wear of the clutch and friction donut occurs much faster. Therefore, it is important to monitor the condition of the fluid and replace it in a timely manner. The nuisance of the automatic transmission is also hydraulic plates, which quickly fail when overheated or low-quality oil. Moreover, for boxes of the "L", "M" and "G" type, this element is not universal, and the driver will have to select the appropriate hydraulic plate for a particular transmission.
Summarize
Considering all of the above, it's safe to say that the Hyundai Greta is a good crossover that turned out to be a worthy competitor. Renault Captur, and in some respects surpassed it. He is well prepared for Russian roads and well equipped with technical side(except for the lack of cruise control). Compared to the Duster, it is slightly less passable, but more comfortable and technically equipped. And minor shortcomings before the Sportage fade against the backdrop of a huge difference in price.
Greta is comfortable and modern car, which performs well both on the highway and off-road. There is no dispute about tastes, but one thing is for sure - the Korean newcomer has already taken a niche in this segment and will continue to surprise consumers.
The Creta compact crossover was presented to the public in 2014, and since then it has been constantly gaining momentum in terms of popularity in the domestic market. The novelty is positioned as a representative of the J segment and is offered in three trim levels - each motorist will be able to choose the most suitable option for himself. In terms of safety, Creta is considered one of the best in the segment. This system consists of six airbags (we are talking about the top configuration), as well as a set of additional functions.
Motorists are interested in the assembly of Crete, which we will discuss today.
Manufacturing and Assembly Crete
The main market for the Korean SUV is Asia. Crete is assembled at the Indian plant in Chennai. Note that even before the start of production of the car, the company received several tens of thousands of applications for the purchase of a crossover.
In addition to Asia, Crete is also assembled in Africa and Latin America.
Unfortunately, the production capacity of the plant in Chennai is capable of producing only 7,000 vehicles per month, and this is catastrophically insufficient to meet demand. Therefore, motorists have to wait several months for their turn to buy an SUV. At one of the recent press conferences, representatives of the enterprise said that they would do everything possible to increase the dynamics of production to 10 thousand units per month.
For Russian market, the Hyundai crossover is assembled at the branch of the Korean company in St. Petersburg. We note the efficiency of production processes, since the car entered the market just a few days after the start of assembly.
To start assembling Creta, the factory workers had to reconfigure and modernize the equipment, since before that Hyundai Solaris was assembled here. The main problem, there were strong differences in the features of the production of both models, but high-class workers successfully cope with this task.
The production capacity of the St. Petersburg enterprise is even smaller than that of the Indian counterpart - 4000-5000 units per month. But this is quite enough to satisfy the demand of motorists, and plus, send part of the products to neighboring markets. In general, it is planned to produce 200,000 copies of the Korean crossover at this enterprise.
Russian version
The process of assembling Kreta at Russian enterprises differs from other modifications. New crossover adapted to Russian road and climatic conditions, and is able to overcome even the most problematic sections of the road thanks to increased ground clearance and improved suspension. The line of power plants consists of two gasoline engines with a volume of 1.6 and 2.0 liters. Depending on the configuration, buyers can count on a front-wheel or all-wheel drive system.
According to the director of the Russian branch of Hyundai, high-quality Russian assembly Creta allows the crossover to withstand intense competition from the Duster and Kaptur. In his opinion, in the future, this circumstance will lead to an increase in the share of SUVs in the Russian and world markets.
Experts agree that the Korean SUV, assembled in St. Petersburg, is of the highest quality.
Conclusion
The main assembly of Kreta is carried out at two enterprises - in Chennai and St. Petersburg. In the future, a large-scale increase in the geography of production is planned. Given the ideal sales strategy for the model, in the near future, the Hyundai Creta may become one of the most successful crossovers in the world market.