Short test: Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 4WD Impression
So why did we even give him a minus on the price? Because the bar's backing would probably have sparked a burst of laughter if they bragged about Hyundai among (successful) colleagues, even though they might jokingly say that they would have gone through the sieve of a liquid tax officer sooner. As always, the stick in this story also has two ends. But if we leave the more pleasant tavern conversations and the slightly less pleasant tax incidents alone, then we can focus more on Grand Santa Fe.
First of all, suppose the car is huge, since we shoved it into the service garage 4,9 meters long with millimeter precision, since the parking spaces are apparently administratively defined since the days of Fichak and Stoenok. The Grand is 22,5 centimeters longer than the classic Santa Fe, an inch taller and five millimeters wider. Even though you can already mark seven spots in Santa Fe, you will have to give up the trunk after that. For those who do not want to make such compromises, Hyundai has offered Grand for a difference of six thousand. Even with seven seats, the trunk remains large enough (a hundred liters more!) So that passengers do not have to be left at home, and in the five-seat layout with 634 liters it is still huge.
Modern Hyundais have a friendly design and Grand Santa Fe follows this trend as well. The test car had 19-inch aluminum wheels, LED daytime running lights, xenon night lights, parking sensors and an almost mandatory rear-view camera. But it makes the driver smile as soon as he approaches the car: when the car detects a key nearby, it warmly welcomes the owner, moving the side mirrors to the driver's position, illuminates the hooks, moves the driver's seat. further back and greets with a melody. Nice, although some would even call it kitsch.
Hyundai has made great strides in the interior, in terms of feel. You still know for sure that you are sitting in a Hyundai (I think this is good for them, since I would not want Hyundai to be like the competition), but the choice of materials and workmanship are top notch. The keys feel good to the touch, the switches feel secure, and the tech is happy that you've definitely given it the perfect score for driving pleasure. A big contribution to this is a 2,2-liter turbo diesel engine producing 145 kilowatts (197 "horsepower") and a six-speed automatic transmission that never lets you down.
Want a comfortable slow ride? No problem, then you will hardly notice the engine and gear changes. What can you say about fast overtaking? The Grand Santa Fe can also jump, as all-wheel drive provides adequate traction and the power steering selector (Flex Steer allows three programs: Normal, Comfort and Sport) for better feel and precise handling. What grudge? Not even that, maybe Hyundai just lacks some of the chassis and steering system for an equivalent battle with premium brands, as some vibration still seeps to and fro to the driver's buttocks or arms. But here we are already divided.
We also have our nose pressed against the luggage roll, which is an optional extra as the dark rear windows are still not enough to enhance the safety of your luggage. Or opening the fuel tank, which has apparently dutifully carried out its mission since the days of Pony. Fuel consumption easily drops to just over eight liters per hundred kilometers, although with a little more dynamic driving it easily rises to more than ten.
Adults can also sit in the rear seats, although they can bite their knees. The transition to the third row can only be done from the right (passenger) side, but the transition is generous enough to do this without having to be a Romanian gymnast. In short, if you're after a slightly less glamorous company car for home use, the Grand Santa Fe is the right choice. Especially if you're looking for a (almost) ripped off BMW or Mercedes-Benz to get a powerful turbodiesel, all-wheel drive, seven seats, lots of equipment, and a five-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Although the navigation completely failed several times during the test (since it did not detect the vehicle's position), Hyundai's XNUMX-inch touchscreen with MapCare app (four times and map updates during the vehicle's warranty period!) And the xenon headlights were clearly overly bright opposites. behind the wheel, as we got some fierce responses) always pointed towards the finish line. We have always achieved our goal and Hyundai is on the right track too.
text: Alyosha Mrak
Grand Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 4WD Impression (2015)
Basic data
| Sales: | Hyundai Auto Trade Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 49.990 € |
| Test model cost: | 54.350 € |
| Power: | 145kW (197 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 10,0 with |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 7,6l / 100km |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 2.199 cm3 - maximum power 145 kW (197 hp) at 3.800 rpm - maximum torque 436 Nm at 1.800-2.500 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | the engine drives all four wheels - 6-speed automatic transmission - tires 235/55 R 19 H (Kumho KL33). |
| Capacity: | 200 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 10,3 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 9,9/6,2/7,6 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 199 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 2.131 kg - permissible gross weight 2.630 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.915 mm - width 1.885 mm - height 1.695 mm - wheelbase 2.800 mm |
| Inner dimensions: | fuel tank 71 l |
| Box: | trunk 634–1.842 XNUMX l |
Our measurements
| T = 14 ° C / p = 1.007 mbar / rel. vl. = 79% / odometer status: 4.917 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 10,0s |
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| 402m from the city: | 17,0 years ( 131 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | Measurements are not possible with this type of gearbox. |
| Maximum speed: | 200km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 9,1 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 7,1 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 38,3m |
| AM table: | 40m |
evaluation
The Hyundai Grand Santa Fe's equipment and passenger lists are long. But a great driving experience is one that gives coverage a higher price.
We praise and reproach
engine
Transmission
7 Places
equipment
trunk
price
fuel consumption
luggage roll included in the accessory kit
refueling
