Santa-Fe, CR-V or X-Trail

[CliveCumbernauld]

I was finding it difficult to pick between the X-Trial and CR-V (have tested both), then I found the Santa-Fe has been updated and looks very similar in spec to the other two.

It's my first towcar (and will be bought new). I know about the reliability of the nissan and Honda, but what about the santa-fe?

Also looking after real worl running costs or comments on the X-trail/CR-V.

Thanks

Clive

 

[Marcus_5113048]

Clive

Try

www.parkers.co.uk/choosing

for reviews and technical info.

Marcus

 

[clivea]

Hi,

the old Santa Fe was gaineda good reputation so I would expect the new one to be even better. I have Sorento (04) and it has been totaly reliable and pulls like a tank. CRV and X-trail are good cars, thought of the Sportage or Tucson.

 

[AndyW1]

I recently brought a diesel CRV new having also looked at the X Trail. In summary very happy with the choice, the CRV is more car like to drive and better for the wife to drive in town, also more room for the children. The x trail in comparison feels like the better 4x4 but lacks the interior space and interestingly is quite a bit lighter than the CRV. I tow a coachman amara 520/4 and it all feels very stable despite being over the 85% match. I average 27 mpg towing and around 35-40 mpg minus van. Never looked at the hyundai as the old model had poor reviews and the new model also has had less than flattering reviews for road manners.

 

[AndyW1]

Ooops, also meant to add that I got a great deal on the CRV. Paid

 

[tony_5104319]

Hi Clive,

I have the new santa fe and tow an Avondale 650-6 (1700kg laden) and find that it tows that very well(not perfect but acceptable). I have the 7 seat version as this gives it self leveling suspension. Towed down to cornwall with an ave of 25mpg. just dotting around town 35-38mpg ave, however on a motorway (solo) at a steady 60-65mph I got an average of 45mpg. Now for a 4x4 that is 1850kg that's good going.

PS I changed form a sorento to the santa fe. I still like the Sorento, however the MPG was killing me.

 

[Les_5110534]

Hi Clive,

I have the new santa fe and tow an Avondale 650-6 (1700kg laden) and find that it tows that very well(not perfect but acceptable). I have the 7 seat version as this gives it self leveling suspension. Towed down to cornwall with an ave of 25mpg. just dotting around town 35-38mpg ave, however on a motorway (solo) at a steady 60-65mph I got an average of 45mpg. Now for a 4x4 that is 1850kg that's good going.

PS I changed form a sorento to the santa fe. I still like the Sorento, however the MPG was killing me.

Hi ALL

Have been using the Santa Fe for just over 3 years, towing an Avondale Land Ranger 6400. It has performed extremely well giving very good returns on MPG. If I upgrade, I will go for the new Santa Fe 2.2D

It also comes with a full 5Year warranty, has to be worth a look.

Regards

Les