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C7
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Creta
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Spec
C7
Creta
Model Introduced Year
2026
2016
Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
Second generation Creta built on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; the SA model is a popular variant shared with several emerging markets
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Second generation arrived in SA in 2021 with significant upgrades to interior quality, safety tech, and engine options; notably improved over the first-gen car
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1578 kg
1365 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
C7
Creta
Length
4660 mm
4330 mm
Width
1875 mm
1790 mm
Height
1670 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
176 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
433 l
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1365 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
1860 kg
Payload Capacity
512 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
1250 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1090 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
750 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
C7
Creta
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
Coil
Rear Spring Type
-
Coil
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Multi-Link
Spec
C7
Creta
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Standard
All
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
1396 l
AC Type
Automatic
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
1396 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
1
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Panoramic Roof
Standard
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Temporary spare
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Rim Size
235/50 R19
17
Sound System
8
8
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
C7
Creta
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J16
G4FJ
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
1497 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
10.0:1
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
190 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
62.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 Nm/tonne
105.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
Creta
Gearbox
7 DCT
IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
FWD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
C7
Creta
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
16.8 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
13.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
20.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
16.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not confirmed
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
51
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
C7
Creta
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
C7
Creta
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
C7
Creta
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather-Look
Heated Seats
Standard
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
-
Black
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
C7
Creta
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25 inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25 inch
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25 inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
8
8
Spec
C7
Creta
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Atlas White, Titan Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red, Galaxy Blue
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Spec
C7
Creta
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
176 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
200 mm
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C7
Creta
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
17
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Temporary spare
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
235/50 R19
17
Wheels
-
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
Spec
C7
Creta
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
133 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Unleaded 95
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
C7
Creta
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 70 000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 70 000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
C7
Creta
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
Not confirmed
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Not confirmed
Starting Price
539900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
539900
Not confirmed
Spec
C7
Creta
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This C7 and Creta comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C7 61 vs Creta 36.
Efficiency index: C7 52 vs Creta 65.
Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs Creta 87.
Practicality index: C7 67 vs Creta 69.
Ownership-cover index: C7 not separately scored vs Creta 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C7 leads by 5 points
C7 and Creta are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Creta
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
69/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C7
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 64 pts for Creta
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C7 leads. However, Creta may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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