2023 Hyundai Grand Creta

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Hyundai Grand Creta

Hyundai’s Grand Creta is what the standard Creta should have been from the start—a proper seven-seater that doesn’t demand Fortuner-level money but still gives families the space they need. Slotted between the regular Creta and the bigger Tucson, it’s gunning for those who’d otherwise be looking at a Kia Sorento, Toyota Rush, or maybe a Suzuki Grand Vitara. The powertrain options are straightforward: either a 2.0-litre petrol or a 1.5-litre turbodiesel, matched to manual, auto, or semi-auto ‘boxes depending on trim. If you’re actually hunting for one, brace yourself—just seven used units are listed right now, spanning R312,500 to R398,888, with the median at R359,995. That thin supply will make any negotiation tough, especially if you’ve got your heart set on a colour or spec. All seven examples are second-hand, which says a lot about the current state of new stock—Hyundai SA seems to have turned off the tap, at least for now. Most are 2022 to 2024 models with mileage averaging at 36,138 km, so you’re not looking at tired ex-Uber wagons here. The 2.0 Executive is the most frequent sight, popping up at R359,995 up to R398,888, while the lone 1.5D Executive A/T still commands a diesel premium at R389,500. Where the Grand Creta really pulls ahead of something like the Rush is in the cabin—a clear step up in materials and a third row that folds flat, which makes a difference if you pack smart. The R312,500 petrol auto is the entry ticket, and on paper at least, that’s compelling, especially for families wanting space without the Fortuner tax.