Test: Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 4WD AT Limited
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It's no secret that the days of the Hyundai Santa Fe are numbered. It was introduced back in 2000 as Hyundai's first urban SUV, followed by the second generation in 2006. If we assume that the successor (ix45) will hit the market in two years, most likely even earlier.
So this SUV's current update is probably the last one for Santa Fe or the basis for the upcoming ix45... As we can see in the photo, you will recognize the newcomer from the different headlights (front and rear), redesigned bumpers (including front fog lamps), new radiator grilles, different roof racks and especially the more aggressive exhaust trim.
Too much for the owners of the "not updated" Santa Fe (each update means a drop in the value of the old one), too little for everyone else. The editorial staff of Auto magazine agree that it would be possible to change the design more boldly, not to mention the original.
It's a completely different story with technique... Koreans are making great strides in this area, which are not only welcome, but already so necessary and interesting! The test Santa Fe was powered by a new 2-liter turbo diesel with third-generation Common Rail injection from Bosch.
Two camshafts in the cylinder head, a standard diesel particulate filter and exhaust gas backflow mean that this engine, despite its 145 kilowatts, is environmentally friendly as it complies with Euro 5 standards.
Take a look at information about maximum torque... What does 436 Nm tell you in the range from 1.800 to 2.500? If you're not a fan of numbers, I'll say more at home: it's likely that two impatient drivers in an Audi, an ambitious young man in an Alfa, and an overbearing one in a Chrysler will remember the Hyundai badge.
Not only could they not catch up with him, but they could only watch the outgoing oval exhaust pipes. The powerful engine keeps passengers in the seats as the new automatic transmission efficiently transfers power to all four wheels.
Transmission - the fruit of the work of Hyundai, designed for transverse engines. It is 41 millimeters shorter and 12 kilograms lighter than its five-speed predecessor. Hyundai also didn't forget to mention the fact that it has 62 fewer parts, so it should also be more reliable. Auto works smoothly, switching is quick and unobtrusive, so we can only praise.
Another thing is that some competitors are already introducing dual-clutch transmissions that Hyundai can only dream of. The drivetrain isn't all-wheel drive, but the Santa Fe is basically a front-wheel drive vehicle. Only when the front wheels slip, the torque is automatically redirected to the rear wheels through the clutch.
The advantage of such a system should be lower fuel consumptionalthough the Santa Fe with 10 liters of diesel fuel per 6 km of run has definitely not proven itself. For off-road conditions, engineers have provided a button with which you can "lock" the four-wheel drive in a ratio of 100: 50, but only up to a speed of 50 km / h.
But be very skeptical about the word “off-road”: the all-wheel-drive Santa Fe is more than for extreme off-road antics, suitable for visiting hard-to-reach weekends in the mountains, and even then you might think about rougher tires.
Unfortunately, Hyundai forgot a bit about the revision. chassis and a steering system. While the prospectus boasts that it is “adapted for the demanding European market,” the truth is far from it. The more powerful engine showed even more clearly that the chassis did not match other parts of the car.
The car began to bounce on a busy road, and when accelerating hard, it will want to snatch the steering wheel out of your hands. The situation was not critical, but sensitive drivers feel it - and hate it. That the springs and dampers can't handle that much power is also evidenced by the frequent slippage of the front wheels (for a moment, until the clutch shifts the torque to the rear) when starting dynamically from the intersections in Ljubljana.
Hmm, 200 horsepower with a turbodiesel already requires maintenance of the accelerator pedal, which - you won't believe it - is attached to the heel like a luxury BMW. Along with the chassis, the power steering is also the bottleneck of this machine as it's too indirect to really feel what's going on under the wheels. If Hyundai also improved the chassis and power steering a bit, we'd forgive it the high driving position and slippery leather on the seats.
We must do it again praise the first-class equipment basketas the Limited version boasts four airbags, two curtain airbags, ESP, active head restraints, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, leather, xenon, electrically adjustable seats, heated front seats, radio with CD player (and USB ports), iPod and AUX ), cruise control, the test even had a smart key for central and starting blocking. ...
A welcome addition is a rear-view camera (and a screen in the rear-view mirror), which helps a lot, and Hyundai forgot about parking sensors. The best solution would be a combination of both gadgets, but you can also survive thanks to the camera and front sensors. Unfortunately, they are not even in the accessories, since only the rear sensors are listed there!
Santa Fe is familiar with its mature years, but the new technique is heading in the right direction. A modest design update aside, two new stones in technology have changed the character of this car. Those who work at the aforementioned Audi, Alfas and Chrysler already know this.
Alyosha Mrak, photo: Aleш Pavleti.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 4WD AT Limited
Basic data
| Sales: | Hyundai Auto Trade Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 34.990 € |
| Test model cost: | 37.930 € |
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| Power: | 145kW (197 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 9,6 with |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 10,6l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - front mounted transverse - displacement 2.199 cm? – 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 235/60 / R18 H (Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 M + S). |
| Capacity: | top speed 190 km / h - acceleration 0-100 km / h 10,2 - fuel consumption (ECE) 9,3 / 6,3 / 7,4 l / 100 km, CO2 emissions 197 g / km. Off-road Capabilities: Approach Angle 24,6°, Transition Angle 17,9°, Departure Angle 21,6° - Allowable Water Depth 500mm - Ground Clearance 200mm. |
| Transportation and suspension: | off-road sedan - 5 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single suspension, struts on springs, double wishbones, stabilizer - rear multi-link axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer - front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear disc brakes - 10,8 .XNUMX m |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.941 kg - permissible gross weight 2.570 kg. |
| Inner dimensions: | fuel tank 70 l. |
| Box: | Trunk volume measured using standard AM set of 5 Samsonite suitcases (total 278,5 L): 5 seats: 1 backpack (20 L); 1 × aviation suitcase (36 l); 1 suitcase (85,5 l), 2 suitcases (68,5 l). |
Our measurements
| T = 3 ° C / p = 880 mbar / rel. vl. = 68% / Mileage condition: 3.712 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 9,6s |
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| 402m from the city: | 16,8 years ( 132 km / h) |
| Maximum speed: | 190km / h (V. and VI.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 9,4l / 100km |
| Maximum consumption: | 11,5l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 10,6 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 42,7m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 54dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 53dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 4rd gear | 60dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 60dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 5rd gear | 64dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 6rd gear | 63dB |
| Test errors: | unmistakable |
Overall rating (328/420)
Hyundai Santa Fe has achieved a lot with a new engine and six-speed automatic transmission. Once the driver's seat is organized and the power steering chassis is complete, the old design won't bother us that much.
Exterior (12/15)
A fairly modern design, although the new shape of the headlights and tailpipes is not enough.
Interior (98/140)
Spacious and well-equipped, it loses only in ergonomics (high driving position, more difficult to get to the on-board computer ...).
Engine, transmission (49
/ 40)An excellent, though not the most economical engine and a good automatic transmission. Only the chassis and power steering still need some work.
Driving performance (55
/ 95)Santa Fe is a comfortable car, but too much vibration from the chassis is transferred to the cab, not to mention the average position on the road.
Performance (32/35)
Maybe a little low top speed (who cares?), Excellent acceleration and good flexibility.
Security (44/45)
Four airbags, two curtain airbags, ESP, active airbags, xenon headlights, camera ...
Economy
Average warranty (although you can buy better), slightly more fuel consumption and loss of money on a used one.
We praise and reproach
engine
Transmission
rich equipment
smart key
USB, iPod and AUX connectors
chassis
servolan
no parking sensors
high driving position
the appearance of a hook on the trunk
consumption
insufficient longitudinal rudder displacement
