we have an 07 manual. Road testers reckon there's a big step from 1st to 2nd (ratio wise) but I've not really noticed it in all sorts of driving conditions. 27/36 mpg towing/solo. Very refined car. At this early stage (did a 2,000 mile haul through France) would definately have another.
david you proberbly have but we have narrowed it down but please tell us again whether you have a manual or auto, 5 seat or 7, gsi or cdx and please tell us what you think.
to all went to see the new santa fe and fell in love with it. there is a brand new not even registered silver 7 seater 2.2 cdx, auto, with privacy glass, self levelling suspension, leather the works you couls want for no more and it will tow our van at about 87% i think. our van is 1600kg fully loaded.
ill keep you all posted what i choose. it will either be a 2.2 cdx manual or a 2.2 cdx auto. going to test drive the auto tomorrow.
I have the new model Santa Fe. It is just a year old. Manual CDX7. I get around 36 -38 solo and 28 - 32 towing depending on how I am pressing on.
I tried both Kia and Hyundai [along with several others] before buyin. I have been a Frontera man for over 10 yers but they are no more and I got fed up of waiting fo the replacement. In my opinion the Sante Fe is far better all round than the Sorento. I found the Sorento ride very harsh even solo. I am well pleased now i have had the Santa Fe almost a year and 10k miles. It extremely good value with all the kit on it and the 5 year warranty is a definite seller. Not that i have used it!! The only other one I would go for is the Honda CRV but the kerbweight is just not quite what I would like as my van is a heavyish one.
to all, we went and test drove the cdx 7 auto today and deceided thats the one we want. we should hopefully have it by the end of week fingers crossed.
to all, we went and test drove the cdx 7 auto today and deceided thats the one we want. we should hopefully have it by the end of week fingers crossed.