Hyundai Santa Fe (diesel): reviews, technical specifications, test drive

In the local market cars with diesel engines are not widely distributed. This is due primarily to doubts about their durability due to poor-quality fuel. In addition, for many, the operational features of gasoline engines are more attractive: wider operating speed range, less noise and vibration, better warming in cold conditions. However, diesel engines have important advantages, especially for city cars and SUVs: economy and traction. Crossovers can be attributed to both classes, since they have increased in comparison with passenger models and are more often used in urban conditions. Next considered "Hyundai Santa Fe" (diesel): reviews, features, features.

Features

This car is a Korean mid-size crossover. The first generation of it, considered in this article, was released from 2001 to 2007. In Korea and from 2007 to 2010. in Russia. The company designation is SM. With the release of the next generation and the launch of production in Russia in 2007, the machine received a prefix to the name Classic. Santa Fe is based on the Hyundai Sonata platform .

History

For 7 years of production, the car has undergone five updates.

The first was done in the second year of the release of the Hyundai Santa Fe auto (diesel). The owners' comments served as an excuse for him. Based on this increased from 64 to 71 liters of fuel tank, changed the layout of the console and the placement of the clock, moved the badges on the back door.

The user's opinions were taken as a basis for the next year, with the second update of the Hyundai Santa Fe (diesel). The testimonials indicated that there was no backlighting of the glove compartment and gas hood rails, which was corrected. In addition, the matte control parts of the automatic transmission were replaced with chromed ones, they installed a new radio tape recorder in the middle configuration with a CD changer at the maximum, and a new color was added.

In 2004, the climate control of the base and middle trim was changed, the central locking was confirmed from the remote control, the antenna was transferred from the rear window to the roof center above the rear door.

In 2005, we made restyling, which affected the rear bumper, lanterns, radiator grille, instrument cluster, sun visors. They introduced a switchable airbag and 3-point belts in the back seat. One color is slightly changed.

In 2006, two colors were replaced by one new one.

Body

Santa Fe has a traditional body for this segment: 5-door station wagon. Its length is 4,501 m, width - 1,821 or 1,844 m, height - 1,674 m, wheelbase - 2,619 m. The track is equal to 1,54 m in front and behind. The weight of the machine with a diesel engine, depending on the configuration, is 1.705-1.793 tons.

In tests Euro NCAP diesel Santa Fe 2002 received 4 stars for the protection of passengers and 1 for the protection of pedestrians.

Engine

– один из двух доступных двигателей для Santa Fe российского производства. The D4EA diesel engine is one of the two available Santa Fe engines in Russia. This power unit of 2 liters with turbocharging and direct injection develops 112 liters. from. At 4000 rpm and 255 Nm at 2000 rpm with a compression ratio of 17.7. The diameter of the cylinder is 83 mm, the chord of the piston is 92 mm.

Transmission

Hyundai Santa Fe Classic (diesel) was equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. A front and four wheel drive was available. The latter option is represented by a system with a viscous lock locked by an interaxle differential without a lowering row. In this case, the drive is considered permanent, since the connection of the rear wheels occurs when the front wheels slip. In addition, the car has a rear inter-wheel differential of increased friction.

Chassis

• Santa Fe has a McPherson front suspension, the rear independent on double levers.
• The car was completed with 15- and 16-inch wheels 215/70 or 225/70 respectively.
• The brakes on all wheels are disc, on the front ventilated.
• The clearance is 188 mm for front-wheel drive and 207 mm for all-wheel drive versions.

Interior

The car has a 5-seater saloon with a similar equipment to those of the competitors. The basic version included power windows of all doors, mirrors with electric drive and heating, an on-board computer, heated windshields in the wiper zone. For maximum trim levels, a leather interior, climate control, electric adjustment of the front seats were available. The dimensions of the cabin are 1.91 m in length, 1.47 m in width, 1.185 m in height.

The volume of the trunk is from 850 to 2100 liters.

Driving performance

As you can see from the values of performance, the car in question is not fast. Specific power at best exceeds 15 kg / l. from. (Front-wheel drive, manual transmission) and reaches 16 kg / l. from. For equipped with automatic four-wheel drive "Hyundai Santa Fe" (diesel). Characteristics of the dynamics, therefore, are low. The first option accelerates to 100 km / h in 14.5 seconds and is able to reach 168 km / h. The second modification is slower by 2.5 s and 8 km / h. Fuel consumption for the front-wheel drive version with manual transmission is also lower: 9.3 liters in the city, 6.4 liters in the countryside, 7.5 liters in the mixed mode. For a heavier all-wheel drive machine with an automatic machine, these figures are 11.8, 7.7, 9.2 liters, respectively.

Test drive "Hyundai Santa Fe" (diesel) confirms this data. So, avtomarket.ru when testing the all-wheel drive car with automatic transmission noted the turbojam at low speed, as the turbine spins to 2500 rpm. At the same time, the transmission is tuned quite competently, so that the dynamics suffice in urban conditions. The fuel consumption corresponds to the passport values. With regard to handling, Santa Fe is characterized by slow and reliable behavior. Off-road, the main advantages of the car are the relatively large clearance and strong suspension. The all-wheel drive system is not sufficient for this.

Cost

On the local market are mainly produced in Russia "Hyundai Santa Fe". The average price is 400-600 thousand rubles for diesel modifications. There are variants more expensive and cheaper depending on the condition.

Reviews

Most owners appreciate the Hyundai Santa Fe (diesel). The reviews testify to the economy, comfortable and roomy interior, comfort, overall reliability. As a minus, usually note the outdated design. There is no common opinion about patency. Former users of cars consider it high, and those who focus on serious off-road vehicles, it is not enough. As for the Hyundai Santa Fe diesel car service, the price of TO for some owners seems relatively high, although most consider the costs average. There are complaints about the local assembly.