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| Style 7 Seat 2.2 4WD - Auto | £23,955 | £23,955 | £129 / £235 | Call us for the Best Deal |
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| Style 7 Seat 2.2 4WD - Man | £22,370 | £22,370 | £110 / £200 | Call us for the Best Deal |
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| Style 5 Seat 2.2 4WD - Auto | £23,205 | £23,205 | £129 / £235 | Call us for the Best Deal |
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| Style 5 Seat 2.2 4WD - Man | £21,620 | £21,620 | £110 / £200 | Call us for the Best Deal |
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| Premium 5 Seat 2.2 4WD - Man | £23,370 | £23,370 | £110 / £200 | Call us for the Best Deal |
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| Premium 5 Seat 2.2 4WD - Auto | £24,955 | £24,955 | £129 / £235 | Call us for the Best Deal |
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| Premium 7 Seat 2.2 4WD - Man | £24,120 | £24,120 | £110 / £200 | Call us for the Best Deal |
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| Premium 7 Seat 2.2 4WD - Auto | £25,705 | £25,705 | £129 / £235 | Call us for the Best Deal |
* Road Duty right at time of writing, figures shown are for 6 months / 12 months.
Hyundai Santa Fe Overview
The past year has been be yond compare for Hyundai, with the
consistent improvements in the model range being matched by spectacular
sales figures throughout the period. At the heart of this success has
been the ‘i’ range of cars, matching European design influences with
proven Korean reliability: no wonder then that they’ve appeared at the
top of the list for smart private buyers. Yet the first car that really
made established brands sit up and take notice was the 2006 Santa Fe, a
premium-quality SUV that has consistently delivered on the road and not
just on price.
Much more than a simple nip-and-tuck, the new Santa Fe also benefits
from subtly enhanced exterior styling and improved safety. Despite this,
Hyundai has actually managed to make the list price even more
competitive – with obvious benefits to private buyers and company car
drivers alike.
A stylish SUV with a modern and distinctive look
Revisions to the design of the Santa Fe are
concentrated on the finer details, and its strong silhouette is
instantly recognisable, combining visual toughness with discreet style.
At the front, the black two bar grille is replaced by chrome-edged three
bar version that brings more distinction and flows into the strong
creases running down the bonnet. Revised headlight clusters sit above a
new, more sculpted bumper which also houses new fog lights in a black
surround. The rear gains a new bumper that curves neatly into more
distinctive light clusters, while trapezoidal exhaust pipes and new
alloy wheel designs improve the car’s stance and presence on the road.
The Santa Fe retains its outstanding
MPV-rivalling practicality, with the even more versatile seven-seat
option available on both Style and Premium models. In either version it
offers a huge 969 litres of load space in a five-seat configuration –
double that of some its rivals – rising to a van-like 2,247with all the
seats folded. This is an increase of 34 litres over the previous model.
Seven-seat versions are also fitted with a self-levelling rear
suspension set up and rear privacy glass as standard, while five-seat
versions get a substantial under-floor storage area that is ideal for
keeping wet or dirty items away from the main boot area.
The range has been simplified, with the two-model range now comprising of entry-level Style and higher spec Premium. Style models are packed with standard equipment: 17-inch alloy wheels, reversing sensors, ESP and air conditioning are among the standard features, while moving up to Premium adds 18-inch wheels, dual climate control, heated leather seats with electric adjustment for the driver and automated lights and wipers amongst others. A new ioniser system helps to eliminate bad odours in the cabin by preventing the build up of unwanted bacteria, increasing comfort levels for passengers, and there’s also redesigned cloth trim on Style models too.
Powertrain - Stronger, leaner and more refined
At the heart of the rejuvenated Santa Fe is a new 2.2-litre direct injection ‘R’ diesel engine that demonstrates major improvements over the already-impressive outgoing version. This Euro V compliant, all-aluminium 2199cc powerplant offers up a class-leading 194bhp – more than the six-cylinder units offered in some rival vehicles – backed by a mighty 311lb.ft of torque (322lb.ft when specified with an automatic gearbox) which amounts to improvements of 26% and 27% respectively on the previous engine.
These huge strides in power and efficiency give the Santa Fe an advantage over a wide range of competitors. With the six-speed manual transmission fitted, the Santa Fe can sprint to 62mph from rest in 9.8 seconds, giving it hot-hatch like acceleration. Although ultimate performance is not usually top of family 4x4 buyers’ priorities it is nice to know that it is the fastest seven-seat SUV you can buy for under £35,000.
That doesn’t come at the expense of economy however, as the combined cycle figure now breaks the 40mpg barrier and emissions have fallen significantly to 176g/km, moving it down on the Vehicle Excise Duty to Band I. These figures also put the Santa Fe ahead of the competition, with no seven-seat SUV or MPV coming close to its combination of economy and performance. In fact the Santa Fe can even beat the economy figures of the entry level Vauxhall Zafira and diesel Ford Galaxy while producing more torque than a Porsche 911!
Bringing on-road refinement to the SUV sector
A crucial element to the Santa Fe’s impressive on and off-road performance is the combination of a finely tuned suspension set up alongside a comprehensive range of electronic aids. The front suspension comprises of MacPherson struts with reverse L-shaped lower arms to give more accurate camber control for superior response and steering sensitivity. A front subframe with carefully specified bushes reduces unwanted vibrations and feedback, and gives the driver confidence in a variety of road conditions. Moving to the rear, the compact multi-link arrangement with the trailing arm located to the crossmember ensures maximum refinement without intruding on rear boot space.
In addition, all seven-seat versions are fitted with self-levelling rear suspension as standard, maintaining predictable handling and ride regardless of the load. The system uses no external power source thereby avoiding any performance or economy penalties, and is ideal for those wishing to carry large loads. The new Santa Fe has increased its towing capacity still further, with a maximum braked towing weight of 2,500kg, up 300kg on the outgoing model
More comfort, more security and peace of mind
A strong passenger safety cell is the core of the Santa Fe,
designed using extensive computer modelling and simulations to ensure
optimum crash performance with the absolute minimum of passenger
intrusion – hence the strong 4-star EuroNCAP rating for both adult and
child occupants, comparable to any car in the class. The Santa Fe now
has a rollover sensor which detects any possible inversion and
automatically deploys side airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners. All
versions of the Santa Fe are fitted with twin front, side and full
length curtain airbags, while active head restraints are now standard
across the range.
Alongside the on-demand four wheel drive system fitted across the
range, all Santa Fes now come with ESP in addition to traction control
and ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution. In normal conditions
the “torque on demand” system runs in two-wheel drive mode, unless
sensors detect a loss of grip. Drive is then automatically split between
the front and rear axles to maximise traction, and the system can be
locked into four-wheel drive mode with the simple push of a button.
A luxury feel but without the bills to match
The new Santa Fe proves that
exceptional performance and a high specification need not come at the
expense of running costs or a sky-high purchase price. Despite the
improvements in equipment levels and drivability, prices are actually
lower compared with the outgoing model.