2023 Hyundai Creta 1.5 GLS review: A worthy subcompact crossover option? | Top Gear Philippines

Hyundai has eye-catching models like the Staria, the Tucson, and the Stargazer in its stable, and the 2023 Hyundai Creta certainly holds its own in the looks department, too. This subcompact crossover, despite its small footprint, boasts a good deal of road presence-that grille and those front lighting units are guaranteed to turn heads.
But in a stacked segment populated by the likes of the Toyota Corolla Cross and the Honda HR-V, what else does the Creta have going for it apart from its looks? To find out, we take the 2023 Hyundai Creta 1.5 GLS IVT for a spin. This is the top-spec variant, priced at P1,388,000. Click play on the video above for our full review, and make sure to watch till the end for the pros, the cons, and the final score. Let us know your thoughts, too, in the comments.
0:00 Intro
0:40 Handling and ride comfort
2:05 Engine performance and fuel economy
3:25 Driving and traction modes
4:15 Cockpit
5:55 Backseat
7:10 Cargo area
8:20 Exterior
11:40 Pros and cons
14:00 Price and score
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[@andrewlau2939]

I own the mid-variant of this. Overall, I'd say it's a play-safe choice for average buyers who just want a comfortable, decent-branded, well-designed, fuel-efficient big car with great warranty and good after-sales support. Performance/ design-wise, there is nothing concerning about it-- it gets the job done gracefully. Then again, there is also nothing "super" about it either (other than the exterior design, i think). I wouldn't race with it or take it on off-road adventures, but i'll gladly drive it daily in the city, take it to out of town trips, bring it to special well-dressed occasions and probably strike a good classy impression with it on people.
The only major nitpick is pricepoint-- you get different feature-packed options from other manufacturers between the 1.1-1.4M price range. I wouldn't necessarily say "better options" because each car has its own set of pros and cons. It depends on what a buyer values most and what they're willing to compromise with. For example-- The Geely Coolray is powerful, sporty, well-designed (in and out), feature-packed, and arguably the best in value proposition. But you will be missing out on Apple Carplay/Android Auto. Gas consumption is a hit or miss in the city, managing a turbo engine is a bit trickier, no rear air vents, and cargo space is smaller.
Best advice-- go car shopping, enter chat groups to ask end-users, test drive yourself and let the car speak to you. Also if your budget let's say is 1.4M for a car, you're looking at a 1.5-1.8M actual spend. 1.4M is just the retail-- remember that you have to spend big for Casa PMS (in order to maintain warranty), Comprehensive insurance, monthly interest (if on loan). Not to mention the regular spend on gasoline, wheel replacement and other wear and tears.

[@jrc1156]

Hope they will release sedan as well like the reina and accent

[@jeanvergara2018]

This or the latest mazda cx3? And please if you can do a review on the mazda cx3? Thank you :)

[@lewangeles]

Im getting this car next year!

[@denisebarbacena9795]

How do you turn the ambient lighting on and off? Does it automatically turn off? I noticed mine does not light while driving.

[@a.or5687]

I enjoy watching your reviews...Great and very honest review. Hoping for a GAC GS4 review next time.

[@bravemaster99]

+1

[@jeanvergara2018]

Please do a mazda cx3 2023

[@markjavier8157]

The Nissan Terra, unfortunately, also has a lapbelt for the middle seat :(

[@ronniefradejas2340]

how about the infotainment?

[@angelicarosebeldeleon6017]

What can be done to alter the seats? I have a pinched nerve on my lumbar and I am not allowed to sit that Long.. 😁

[@mindfreeze0838]

This car is more form over function. The trunk is barely larger than a Vitara(which is smaller and in a class below)height wise. The trunk opening is comprimised a bit because of thier insistence on those cuts in the rear(and those main brake lights are halogens btw despite how fancy they look) so you dont get a more useful square opening.
Until Suzuki Phillipines gets off their behinds and brings in the Grand Vitara, what I would reccomend now over this is the Haval Jolion(more space, a better performing engine and nicer interior), a Cherry Tiggo 5 pro(better engine and tech) or Ford Territory.

[@tobey18]

Between Creta vs Corolla Cross G, what would be your choice in terms of performance and fuel efficiency?

[@arnoldnalzaro6377]

I dont like the signal light infront

[@sungkyunlee9316]

Amazing Korean Gangnam style car. Special design car love it

[@electrotech7633]

in india 15000unit in mnth creta is loved by indians 😅😅❤

[@sonnyinnit2728]

2nd claim

[@junpabelonia]

Ganda ng puti!❤❤❤

[@dennisvonbyrongomez4979]

1st

[@rrcoolrayHBK27]

3rd

[@zannieortaliza2021]

No engine. Top insulation.