Hyundai Santa Fe

[Paul_374308620]

Does anyone know anything about the new 2.2CRTD Auto.Hyundai Santa Fe. What is it like as a tow car. And how about reliability,resale value. I am also looking at the Nissan Pathfinder(is a bit more expesive).

 

[DavidW1]

PC Mags towcar awards this month did not rate it very highly - see it for yourself, only 2 out of 5 stars for towing and "disapointing" in the lane change test.

Mind you they slagged the Shogun at only 3 stars because it has a gruff engine. I tow with a petrol version and consider it superb and at least as good as a V8 Cherokee with 5 stars, so maybe the testers are shall we say, "subjective"

 

[Fourtrack]

I got a CDX7 in January. just returned from France yesterday and no problems towing at all. I am extrememly pleased with it both solo and towing. Fuel consumption is far better than my old Frontera. 68/70 is no problem on French autoroutes. Fifth is quite high geared so 4th better for some of the long uphill drags. I think it is a much better car than the Kia Sorento.

Reliability - don't know. I have had no problems and the 5 year unlimited mileage warranty speaks volumes. Resale - ask me in two years!! I suspect it will be a lot better than the old model tho.

Hope this helps

 

[Guest]

Hi David,

I have ordered the new Santa Fe CDX 2.2 diesel 5st for Sept. I was wondering as to what towbar and electrics you have fitted. There seems to be a shortage of supplies of towbars avaialable at present, with some being developed.Did you fit the bar yourself and how easy was it?

Thanks,Mike

 

[Fourtrack]

Mike

Sorry for delay

I got the Witter removable bar after a lot of bother! The only one listed in January was the fixed! and I needed it or a rally.

DON'T fir it yourself it is a B*****d! All the silencers have to come off!

Part no is HY45Q

Cheers

DavidC

 

[Guest]

Mike

Sorry for delay

I got the Witter removable bar after a lot of bother! The only one listed in January was the fixed! and I needed it or a rally.

DON'T fir it yourself it is a B*****d! All the silencers have to come off!

Part no is HY45Q

Cheers

DavidC

Thanks David for the reply ref towbar. It looks the Witter Flanged unit is the one I will go for, as most of the others are under development.I realise that the twin silencers have to come off and the twin heat shields need to be cut. I also undertand the bumper does not need to come off or have a cut made in it. What electrical kit did you fit? Was it a manufacturer plug in kit for 12N & 12S or did you fit a 13 pin socket? How easy is it to fit the wiring? Do you need a download from Hyundai to tell the engine ECU about the wiring Kit?

Many thanks, Mike

 

[andrew_374230106]

I have just completed 12000 miles in a Santa Fe 2.2TD. Ignore the experts, this is a great tow car and pulled comfortably my senator vermont on an extensive trip through France. The only problem on the motorways was in staying within the speed limit. I previously owned 4 Freelanders over 8 years- good enough cars, but the Santa Fe is a different class.