One of the striking examples of “people's love” is the Hyundai brand, in particular one of its best models“off-road profile” with the name “Santa Fe”, the third generation of which was presented two years ago in New York. The premiere was memorable because the manufacturers presented two versions of the model in different body styles: five- and seven-seater.

The updated car was liked by motorists, just like previous generations of the model produced since 2000. Interesting fact: since the beginning of its existence, the total circulation of the model has been more than 2.5 million copies, of which more than 350 thousand have taken root in European countries.

To Russian consumers updated Santa 2012/13 model year Available with several engine options:

• a gasoline 2.4-liter 175-horsepower power unit, complemented by manual or automatic transmissions with 6 ranges;
• diesel 2.2-liter 197-horsepower CRDi version, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The modification in the body with 7 seats, called “Family”, is available in a single variation, including a gasoline engine and an automatic transmission.

In the two years that have passed since the presentation of the third generation of the model, motorists in our country have formed their own ideas about what is good and what is bad about this car.

Body part: advantages and comments

And it deserved the first positive reviews design solution a car that many chose precisely because of its appearance. The new generation Santa Fe, indeed, looks quite impressive and solid due to the use of faceted, clearly defined headlights, as well as an original false radiator grille equipped with spectacular cross bars, and a massive bumper that houses large fog lights in its front part.

The rear view is also quite nice and attractive. Here you can see a huge door luggage compartment, smoothly turning into a “muscular” bumper, complemented by trapezoidal tips of the exhaust system and a large amount of unpainted plastic in the lower part, thanks to which the car has an even more expressive, charismatic appearance.

However, all this is rather lyrical, and if you go directly to evaluating the car from the point of view of its body part, then, in addition to exclamations of admiration and delight, you can also hear some critical remarks made towards it, for example:

• deterioration of visibility due to the very wide front pillars of the car;
• the abundance of attachments, emphasizing the “off-road character” of the model, makes it a little noisy when driving over obstacles and uneven surfaces;
• The efficiency of high beam headlights is clearly not enough, which creates certain inconvenience when traveling in the evening;
• no separate headlight washers, only together with the glass;
• insufficient clearance.

Although, of course, these “shortcomings” can hardly be called significant, so appearance The restyled version of Santa Fe 2012/13 model year deserves a completely objective and “correct” “five”.

The basis of internal comfort and identified “problems”

By the way, its interior also does not cause any serious quibbles or complaints. And, the first thing that the owners of this car note is its spaciousness, which allows it to be successfully used as a “convenient vehicle for family use." The design of the driver and passenger seats is quite comfortable. For this reason, even on long trips you don’t experience much stress or discomfort from being behind the wheel.

Most of its owners also spoke positively about the noise-proofing characteristics of the model, which adds “another plus” in favor of the 3rd generation Santa.

The pleasant texture of the leather used for interior trim and the quality of its stitching are also pleasing. Everything looks very neat, without noticeable blemishes or irregularities. A clear advantage of the car can also be called the presence of a roomy and spacious trunk, capable of accommodating fairly large and large cargo.

Of course, certain shortcomings were also found in the interior of the car, for example:

• inconvenient location of the ignition switch, which you need to bend over to get into;
• slow seat heating;
• imbalance of light and sound electrical settings, which sometimes begin to “glitch” for no apparent reason;
• not very good quality of the hands-free function;
• inability to adjust the music volume when engaging reverse gear;
• old maps in the navigator;
• insufficient number of equalizer settings in musical equipment;
• incorrect translation into Russian of some words (for example, CENTER is written here as CETER).

Features of technical equipment and car handling

The technical characteristics of the Hyundai Santa Fe are quite consistent with the level and class of the car. As mentioned earlier, in our country you can purchase modifications with two options power plants: 2.2-liter diesel and 2.4-gasoline engine.

At the same time, the diesel version deserved the most high marks from its owners, who described this engine as “reliable” and “economical.” According to some of them, the average fuel consumption of this car is about 8.0 liters per 100 km. As for its gasoline “brother,” it is distinguished by a certain slowness, which is manifested by the appearance of a kind of “stopper” when you press the gas pedal. But, if you drive calmly and carefully enough, there is no need to talk about this problem.

By the way, one of the undoubted advantages of the model is its “omnivorousness” and undemanding quality of the fuel used. The only problem that may arise is a decrease in its dynamics and “agility”.

Among " controversial issues"related to driving a car, some motorists note its insufficient dynamics, due to which they have to plan maneuvers in advance, especially in the suburban cycle and with a fully loaded car. So, for fans of active and dynamic driving, it makes sense to choose a diesel version with automatic True, the “automatic” has a peculiar feature: when picking up a speed of about 50 km/h, it seems to “think about”, after which it suddenly begins to accelerate, which is why it is better to prefer manual gear shifting when overtaking.

TO mechanical box There were also no special complaints expressed about the transfers. Owners Santa Fe noted the clarity and consistency of its operation, noting the tight engagement of first gear.

The quality of the suspension was considered “average” by the majority of car enthusiasts due to the insufficient strength and balance of its struts. On a road surface that is not of very good quality, there is a loss of connection between the steering and the clutch. And, if the car passes small bumps with excellent marks, then on more serious obstacles a noticeable shaking appears, which does not add a pleasant feeling to driving the car.

In general, it is better not to forget that, even with all its eccentric off-road appearance, the Hyundai Santa Fe does not feel confident enough off-road. Moreover, in winter, on slippery road he is quite adequate and predictable, but moving over an obstacle in the form of a pile of rubble on the road may not end up being very fun for him.

Let’s add that the car’s brakes are quite good, and, as a rule, there are no special problems with them. And, in general, there are no special complaints about the controllability and reliability of the model.

General impression of the model

Let us immediately note that, despite minor flaws and the presence of “ weak points“(although who doesn’t have them), this car is a completely worthy example of a vehicle for the whole family, which, attracting attention, will create the “right image” for its owner. The only “but” in the process of purchasing it may not be very low cost. However, if you want to buy something of truly high quality, you shouldn’t waste your money on “cheapness”, right?..

The first pancake is always lumpy. This is how we can describe the appearance of a mid-size crossover in the Hyundai lineup. Santa Fe was presented in 2000. He was repeatedly criticized for his peculiar appearance. But, like subsequent generations, it is in demand abroad and in Russia. There are objective reasons for this: Santa Fe’s solid resource, reasonable price-quality ratio, spacious interior, high ground clearance, inexpensive service and repair of the chassis, time-tested power units of the Sigma, Delta, Theta, Lambda, etc. lines. For a crossover in different years gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines were installed paired with four-, five-, and six-speed transmissions.

The service life of Santa Fe depends on the type of engine and transmission, features of operation, and maintenance. First, let's analyze the Santa Fe engine and evaluate its survivability in Russian conditions.

Power units and their service life on the first generation Santa Fe

The first generation crossover was produced from 2001 to 2005. When creating it, engineers were guided by the flagship of those years - Lexus RX. Santa Fe was assembled in Korea, China, Russia (at TagAZ). It was equipped with petrol engines of 2.0, 2.4, 2.7 and 3.5 liters, as well as a two-liter turbodiesel unit. The car, depending on the engine, was equipped with a four- or five-speed automatic transmission, as well as a five-speed manual.

Power Santa Fe with diesel CRDi engine is 112 l. With. Gasoline versions produce from 134 to 200 liters. With. The crossover has front-wheel drive or permanent all-wheel drive. In the second case, the torque is distributed in a ratio of 60 to 40 by an asymmetrical center differential.

Santa Fe was officially supplied to Russia with a diesel engine, as well as gasoline engines for 2.4 or 2.7 liters. Versions with 3.5-liter internal combustion engines were imported to order from Canada and the USA. The consumption of gasoline Hyundai Santa Fe of the first generation varies from 12 to 18 liters of fuel per 100 km. Simple aspirated engines are gluttonous, but they benefit in terms of reliability. The 2.7-liter engine can be considered the most successful, because the 2.4-liter unit is equipped with balancer shafts. The V6 engine uses expensive platinum spark plugs, which last from 40 to 60 thousand km. The average service life of Santa Fe gasoline engines is 300 thousand km.

Let's talk in more detail about the advantages, breakdowns and disadvantages, resource diesel version. It is more economical and has good low-end traction. In theory, the resource of a diesel internal combustion engine should be 20% longer than that of a naturally aspirated gasoline engine. Yes, only the turbine and design features motors make their own adjustments.

Diesel is demanding on maintenance and is afraid of long-term driving. high speed and low-quality diesel fuel and oil. The 2.0 CRDi has design flaws. For example, a weak fuel priming pump, connections fuel filter, which dry out, which leads to air leaks with a further drop in power. The fuel pressure regulator in the rail also causes problems; if it breaks down, the performance of the Santa Fe noticeably worsens.

The five-speed manual transmission and four-speed automatic transmission of the Hyundai Santa Fe are quite successful. One of the shortcomings of the automatic is its thoughtfulness; it runs 200–250 thousand km without problems. In versions with manual transmission, a weak dual-mass flywheel was installed, which can withstand from 100 to 120 thousand kilometers.

Box and engine for the second generation Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai Santa Fe ll generation was produced from 2006 to 2012. For the Korean company this was a real breakthrough in terms of design. The crossover is in demand domestic market, since he managed to prove his reliability, unpretentiousness, and practicality. Under the hood there is a G6EA, G4KE, D4EB-V or D4HB engine. Occasionally there are versions with a 3.3-liter gasoline engine - the same as in the Sonata (they were sold on the American market).

G6EA

This is a 2.7-liter V6 petrol engine that produces 185 Horse power. Belongs to the Delta family. The cylinder block is based on an aluminum alloy. Used electronic system, which controls the ignition and gasoline injection. The oil volume in the lubrication system is 4 liters. With timely maintenance, the service life of the Santa Fe G6EA engine is 400–500 thousand km.

G4KE

A 2.4-liter gasoline engine of the Theta ll family was also installed on. The four-cylinder engine block is made of aluminum. Power is 174 hp. With. Some car owners complain about the G4KE knocking, which should not be neglected. It can be caused by main and connecting rod bearings, as well as a lack of oil. The latter is fraught with rotation of the liners and jamming of the crankshaft.

Due to the lack of hydraulic compensators, the valves have to be periodically adjusted, often with mileages exceeding 100 thousand km. The service life of the Santa Fe G4KE engine is at least 250–300 thousand km.

D4EB-V

This is a 2.2-liter diesel engine with 150 hp. With. Used on pre-restyling versions of the Hyundai Santa Fe. With significant mileage, over 150 thousand km, problems with increased consumption may appear. There are a lot of different reasons for this - from injection problems to lack of air and dirty injectors. Less often they complain about the increased smoke of the Santa Fe diesel 2.2.

The first thing you need to pay attention to when increased consumption and smokiness - the quality of the diesel fuel used. Try changing gas stations. As a preventative measure, wash the injectors and plunger pairs of the injection pump with an additive. It will remove resins and deposits from working surfaces, normalize fuel combustion, simplify cold starting, and reduce consumption.

Resource D4EB-V when used quality oil reaches 200–250 thousand km. It is advisable to change it not once every 15 thousand km, but every 7.5–10 thousand km. Otherwise, the system becomes clogged, and oil starvation begins with accelerated wear of the rubbing surfaces. The engine is running rough and not running at full power.

D4HB

The 2.2-liter diesel unit produces 197 hp. With. At long runs suffers from oil glutton, especially if he is irresponsible about his choice lubricants and constantly exceed permissible loads. The approximate resource is the same as that of the D4EB-V - up to 250 thousand km.

For the second generation Santa Fe, different gearboxes were offered: four-, five-, six-speed automatic transmissions and a five-speed manual transmission. Boxes like A6LF1, like their counterparts in the previous and next generations, suffer due to untimely replacement oils Coupled with an aggressive driving style, this sharply reduces the service life, which has been repeatedly proven using the example of the old F4A51 gearbox. There are shocks, kicks, and crunching noises when switching. To restore, you can carry out a complete fault detection with major repairs and replacement of worn parts. But if the wear is not yet critical, to normalize performance characteristics It is enough to use the RVS Master additive. Automatic transmission is processed using, for mechanical transmission, transfer case, bridge will do. The additive for axle and transfer case effectively eliminates knocking, howling, and bearing hum, and prolongs the life of all-wheel drive by building up a layer of metal-ceramic on worn friction surfaces. In manual transmissions, due to the use of an additive, shifting becomes clearer and smoother, and the amount of noise and vibration is reduced.

Third generation Santa Fe resource

The third generation of the crossover has been produced since 2012. Available in five and seven seat versions. U official dealer The most popular versions were those with 2.4 and 3.0 liter petrol engines, as well as with a 2.2 liter turbodiesel engine. Diesel unit produces 200 l. With. And gasoline engines are 171 and 249 hp. With. respectively. Santa Fe engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and their service life is in many ways comparable to their predecessors.

The quality of service has a huge impact on the safety of the Santa Fe engine. Therefore, we recommend introducing preventive treatment of the unit with the RVS Master additive into the maintenance regulations for a crossover of any generation.

For engines with an oil volume of up to 4 liters, for example the widespread G6EA, or is suitable for Santa Fe diesel engines with a volume of 2.0 to 2.2 liters. The additive will increase the resource power unit, will reduce fuel and oil consumption, increase low compression which has fallen due to natural wear and tear will delay major repairs.

If the mileage of your Santa Fe exceeds 150 thousand km or you purchase a used crossover, with the planned maintenance, before changing the engine oil, be sure to use a flush. The above-mentioned oil additive RVS Master Engine Ga4 can also fulfill its role, but it is much more profitable to use. The composition is cheaper, it deeply cleans working surfaces, restores pressure in the system, and decarbonizes piston rings.

Note: The optimal frequency of use of additives and rinsing depends on the intensity of use and mileage of the car. However, all RVS Master products have a positive impact on the Santa Fe resource.

What will be the minimum price: modification 2.4 i (174 Hp), engine 2359 cm? / 174 hp / Gasoline injector, SUV 5d, manual gearbox, front wheel drive, Base TB24 equipment, driver airbag, front passenger airbag, side airbags, curtain airbags, active front head restraints, ABS + EBD (brake force distribution system), immobilizer, heating front seats, power windows, power mirrors, heated mirrors, central locking With remote control, dual-zone climate control with air ionization system, trip computer, backrest tilt adjustment rear seat, heated windshield wiper rest area, 2 DIN audio system (Radio, CD/MP3, equalizer, 6 din.), USB, AUX, iPOD connectors, alloy wheels 17″" with rubber, full size spare wheel(Cast drive).

ReviewsOHyundai Santa Fe:

Appearance:

• Good design. The designers managed to give the car solid respectability, at the level of a Mercedes or Lexus

• Excellent appearance, smooth lines, everything in moderation, without kinks, acceptable dimensions

In the cabin:

• The standard audio system, of course, is not the most sophisticated, but the quality is much above average. Clear sound, correct balancing, speakers do not wheeze at maximum sound and maximum low frequencies. In a word, it’s quite enough for a car.
• The sound and volume of the audio system are of excellent quality. I especially note the presence of a standard subwoofer and an MP-3 changer for six discs.
• I want to note efficient work climate control. Even in the current heat, only 30 percent of its power is enough.
• I liked the information content and easy readability of the instruments.
• On the one hand, the maximum thermometer readings are -40, although overboard it is clearly lower. On the other hand, the temperature in the cabin allows you to sit without outerwear.
• Good armrest design. On long trips, the hand simply rests.
• It turns out that heated seats are quite a convenient thing. My wife especially liked it, and now next car Requires exclusively heated.
• The space in the cabin is excellent. There is plenty of space for five passengers. We walked 300 kilometers, three people behind said that everything was fine - the free landing did not bother us at all.
• Effective range of driver seat adjustments. Forward, backward, height, lumbar support. In a word, it’s convenient and quite acceptable.
• Seat design for four plus. The front ones are heated and can be adjusted for a comfortable fit. I especially liked the presence of horizontal and vertical adjustment of the headrests.

• The first drawback of the Santa Fe was discovered almost after leaving the salon: I had to put dark covers on the chair, since the light velor gets very dirty.
• Bad driver's seat. Even with my average height, when the chair is in the lowest position, my head rests on the ceiling.
• The extremely poor driver's seat is annoying. The lack of lateral support forces you to cling to the steering wheel when cornering so as not to fly off the slippery leather seat. At such moments you completely forget about driving.
• Poor quality front panel plastic. Easily scratched and requires constant polishing.
• For such expensive car It would be possible to choose a different stone plastic.
• Poisonous blue backlight devices irritate and distract from the road.
• Ineffective seat heating.

Trunk:

• Original trunk. There are two covers on the floor. Opens and locks. Tools in one compartment. In the other there is another cargo compartment. Cool.
• The trunk is a topic for another discussion. Firstly, it is two-story. Secondly, you can store more things in the lower compartment than in cargo compartment Kashkaya or RAVA.
• It’s good that the Santa has adjustable rear seatbacks. Passengers will appreciate this on long trips.

Paintwork:

• The paint holds up well. After a trip to Crimea and driving seven thousand km, there are very few chips.
• The paint holds up great. There are no traces of branches or grass left. And you often have to travel through forests and fields.
• Excellent anti-corrosion protection. I had to wade and swim, and absolutely nothing.
• Compared with German cars Hyundai paint is no good.

Controllability:

• A huge plus is the excellent behavior of the car on highways. Handling is fine, there is no need to catch the car on the highway.
• I would like to note the car’s decent behavior on snow and ice. I can easily drive 100–110 km on the road, where previously it was dangerous to drive above 60 km.
• Holds the road perfectly. Once I had to drive for about a hundred miles on icy conditions. Other trucks couldn’t even move; SUVs and SUVs simply flew in different directions. And we drove without straining - like a locomotive on rails.

Softness:

• It is clear that the car was designed for Americans. You don’t even pay attention to small bumps. The suspension works at its best.
• On the pits rear suspension hoots softly. It doesn’t particularly bother me, although I don’t like it.

Speed:

• For a 2.5 ton car, the dynamics are not bad at all. It’s very easy to make a Lada from a traffic light.
• On the highway I freely pass all the trucks, just pedal to the floor, I only feel the jerk and roar of the engine.
• Acceleration of 11 seconds to hundreds is clearly not a fountain.

Transmission:

• (Manual transmission): Mechanics are above all praise. Gear ratio like a formula 1 gearbox.
• (Automatic transmission): The downside of the Hyundai Santa Fe is the automatic transmission. The machine is stupid as hell. Full brake after a long drive on busy city streets. And only on the track, if you spur it a few times, the work is more or less adequate. Overtaking is done without problems.

Brakes:

• The Santa Fe has excellent brakes. In comparison with the Focus (here, by the way), which is considered the standard in the class of up to one and a half tons, this SUV under two tons has much better brakes.

Noise insulation:

• The 2.7-liter V6 engine with a power of 177 l/s has pleasant characteristics. Works quietly. At idle, on the street, you can’t immediately determine whether the engine is running. standing car or not. 92 gasoline, acceptable consumption. Up to three thousand rpm, the traction is smooth. Higher - just a jerk. At first, such acceleration even became a little scary.
• Up to 4 thousand rpm, engine noise in the cabin is completely inaudible. Above is a barely audible sound.
• Shumka is an A+. There is complete silence in the cabin. Only after 3000 rpm is a pleasant, non-straining roar heard.
• You won't believe it - the Shumka is super! Isolation 4 with dozens of advantages!!! You can hear how pleasantly the V6 sings above 4 thousand rpm and the bast shoes make a little noise!!!

Reliability:

• The reliability of the car is very high. After the purchase, I had to travel for a long time around the Urals and Ukraine a couple of times - it never let me down, even considering that there are no roads there, only directions.
• Before Hyundai, I had to drive both Americans, Europeans, and Japanese. But Santa only showed good qualities. Over the five-year period of operation, I only had to change the oil and filter, I replaced it once brake pads and light bulbs. The rest works like clockwork.
• During its operation, it covered 6,000 thousand kilometers on the speedometer with absolutely no problems or breakdowns.
• Reliability is not high. If you are going on a long trip, take a larger set of spare parts with you. Minor breakdowns are enough. I would like to ask those who have had their car for a long time what breaks down the most.

Patency:

• Cross-country ability with this high ground clearance at 207 millimeters it’s simply excellent.
• With a ground clearance of about 21 centimeters, you don’t have to worry about whether the bottom will catch or not.
• There is no particular need for off-road driving. But one day my family and I found ourselves in the wilds of the forest after rain. Making his way along the dirt track, he managed to sit on his belly. I thought I would have to run after the tractor, but everything turned out okay. We got out on our own, so now it’s not scary to drive off-road. The car will not let you down.
• Excellent maneuverability. I experienced it myself. 15 centimeters of snow passed as if on asphalt.

Operating cost:

• The engine doesn't eat oil at all.
• Excellent fuel consumption: in the summer in the city 7.9 liters per hundred, on the highway -7. With all consumption turned on with two xenons. In winter, with the same mode in the city, 9.2, on the highway - 8 liters.
• Consumption was measured at refueling. In city mode, depending on driving style, from 11.6 to 17, and on the highway it managed from 9.3 to 14 liters per 100 km.
• I was unpleasantly surprised by the gluttony of this car. At a speed of 100 - 130 km/h on the highway it will gobble up twelve to thirteen liters, in the city it will be about 20, and in winter it will gobble up all 25 liters over a hundred kilometers. More details about the fuel consumption of the Hyundai Santa Fe -.
  

In cold weather:

• In winter it starts just like in summer. The only time it didn’t start was at minus 25, and even then it was due to my own stupidity - I didn’t wait until the window for warming up the spark plugs on the instrument panel went out. Sometimes you have to add antigel.
• The car starts very easily even at 35 degrees below zero.
• Comfort and warmth in the cabin appears only after an intense drive for 20 minutes. On Idling Warming up the engine is practically useless. At subzero temperatures, only one thing helps: I start the engine, turn on all the electrics - heated windows, seats, mirrors, high beam, front and rear PTF. Then I hold it at 1500 rpm for about five minutes and only then go.

Other details:

• The best quality/price ratio in this class.
• Excellent assembly, even gaps, no cracks or drafts.
• Super complete set. Even the basic one is equipped with a multifunction steering wheel, MP3 radio, dual-zone climate control, rain sensor, and light mode. There is a cruise, heated seats, eight airbags, electric exterior mirrors, and a refrigerator. Great!
• The high seating position and four airbags inspire confidence and peace of mind. No wonder it has four stars according to the European standard.
• Excellent side visibility. In the huge mugs of rear-view mirrors you observe everything in the smallest detail.
• I like the xenon light. If I previously heard complaints about the headlights before restyling, today everything is fine.
• It’s sad that in a car of this class, headlight range control comes as an additional option.
• Weak on-board computer– why is it needed if it does not perform diagnostics.
• The rain sensor is not adjustable. His work is simply mind blowing.
• Unfortunately, after a while the doors do not close without a kick. Just like domestic cars.
• Frankly weak rigidity of the body structure. The trunk door must be slammed forcefully if the car is not level.
• I feel that if I have to sell, then either a naive buyer will need to be found or the price will have to be reduced significantly.
• There are no words... just expressions... 8 hours for each maintenance... and every hour of service costs 2300! Now count and think!!!
• After a month of waiting for spare parts in the Hyundai center of Almaty, when I asked why it took so long, I heard the answer - say thank you, it’s not like before they waited for three months.
• After the purchase, I didn’t drive for the first two weeks, but only talked with the salon employees. The car did not listen to the steering wheel and kept moving to the right. Even after a long period of struggle, it was possible to find the cause. At the service, I changed several sets of wheels, performed balancing, and adjusted the angles. The problem was not eliminated, but only reduced to an acceptable minimum. They say that this is a feature of Santa with R15.

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Frankly, I expected a greater effect. On paper, the advantage of the turbodiesel looks overwhelming: it has 23 hp. With. more powerful, and the torque is almost twice as high: 436 versus 226 Newton meters! Moreover, the latest, third generation of Common Rail fuel injection using piezoelectric injectors allows you to achieve this impressive value from 1800 to 2500 crankshaft revolutions per minute. And as a result, acceleration to hundreds is one and a half seconds faster. However, having changed to the wheel of a Santa Fe-2.2CRDi with gasoline car, I didn’t find anything out of the ordinary.

Yes, the diesel Hyundai is faster, but not as much as expected specifications. It readily and quickly accelerates from a traffic light, quickly responds to the gas pedal during city lane changes, and does not hang up in the oncoming lane during prolonged overtaking on the highway. But that’s not to say that Santa Fe 2.4 loses a lot. It can be stated with full responsibility: not only almost two hundred horsepower of the R series motor - it was developed by a team of 150 designers, having successfully mastered E150 million - but also 174 hp. With. no less modern gasoline engine“Santa Fe” is enough for all occasions. Which, by the way, was taken care of again by the latest 6-speed automatic transmission, which replaced the previous 4-band “automatic”.

Of course, 2.2CRDi is more economical. But you shouldn’t count on ceremonial numbers in performance characteristics. What a 6.2 liter outside the city! During the week of our acquaintance, I was never able to convince the on-board computer to show below 10 l/100 km when traveling along highways near Moscow. In the city, as you can see from our photographs, the diesel Santa Fe drank 12–13 liters. In general, we can assume that the gasoline unit is about two liters more voracious. If so, then in three years (or 70 thousand kilometers) 2.2CRDi will save its owner a hundred thousand rubles with a small tail.

But if you look at the price list, you will find that the basic diesel Santa Fe is 241 thousand more expensive than its most affordable gasoline counterpart. And all because the 2.2CRDi cannot be bought with front-wheel drive - only with a 4 x 4 transmission. In the optimal configuration "Comfort" - "Base" implies a manual gearbox, which in combination with diesel engine hard to name good choice- the difference with the gasoline version will be a much more acceptable 116 thousand rubles.

So it turns out that only those who have enough of a large gasoline station wagon with front-wheel drive can save seriously. But if you need a full-fledged, even “parquet” one, don’t forget about a passenger car independent suspension, which the Santa Fe inherited from the Sonata - an all-terrain vehicle, then you are left with two full-fledged options. Pay less first for the version with a 2.4-liter engine or pay more for diesel engine and then spend less on fuel.

Otherwise, the cars are equal - both are distinguished by a spacious, comfortable, well-equipped interior and a chassis that is not prone to aggressive driving. This, by the way, is why the serious theoretical advantage of a diesel engine in power and torque cannot be called decisive: the Santa Fe does not really encourage sharp, dynamic driving. In any case, it remains a car for traveling with the whole family over long distances at any time of the year and on any roads - of course, with a hard surface.

And yet, if you dig hard, you can find at least one more argument for the Santa Fe with a 2.2CRDi engine. The fact is that such a car has, oddly enough, only one competitor in our market - the Sorrento with exactly the same R series turbodiesel. And all other mid-size crossovers of comparable price are sold in Russia only in a gasoline version.

WE DECIDED:

A powerful modern diesel engine is ideal for the Santa Fe. It is more expensive than a gasoline engine, but promises to make up the difference in price in fuel economy.

Its main advantage is a fair amount of car for very reasonable money. Spacious salon, large trunk, high ground clearance plus an impressive appearance - these are the reasons for the success of the Santa Fe. The first generation car debuted in 2001 and became the first all-terrain vehicle of the Hyundai brand. It was sold in Russia until 2010, and in the last three years, when the Santa Fe I was assembled in Taganrog, “Classic” was added to the name. The second generation car, which we will talk about, appeared on our market in 2007. Compared to its predecessor, the crossover has grown in size, received new engines and a more modern appearance.

Officially they delivered to us as all-wheel drive modifications, and versions with front-wheel drive. The cars were brought from South Korea with gasoline engines (2.4 and 2.7 liters) and a 2.2-liter turbodiesel. The buyer could choose between “mechanics” and “automatic”. In addition, “Santa” was also released in the USA; and a sufficient number of American “Koreans”, falling into the category of second-hand goods, received a ticket to our market.

A full electrical package and a set of all necessary safety equipment are available for any copy; and in trim levels close to the top ones, you can find leather upholstery, navigation and various electronic assistants in assortment.

Currently, sellers are selling new cars at a price of 1.3–1.7 million rubles, but in the coming months, in anticipation of the start of sales of the third generation Santa, dealers may announce discounts. On secondary market the price for a three-year-old copy ranges from 700,000 to 1,100,000 rubles; Thus, you can profit 400–500 thousand by buying a used car. Agree, this is a worthy discount! And yet, let's make sure that Hyundai won't ruin its second owner.

Body and electrical equipment

Minor troubles

There is only one complaint regarding the body of the Santa Fe - some examples have spots of corrosion on the roof. However, Hyundai provides a five-year warranty on the body, so dealers will fix such a defect for free. If you notice rust in any other place on a three-year-old car, this is a clear sign that the car has been in an accident.

Other possible troubles include sticky keyless entry buttons that break over time. And although they need to be changed along with the entire assembly mechanism, such a procedure is inexpensive.

Not everything is going smoothly with the electrics either: for example, the complex multimedia system with navigation sometimes starts to freeze. Unfortunately, a simple re-flashing is not enough: you have to change the entire “head”. And this, for a second, is 80,000 rubles!

There are also problems with the brake pedal sensor, which sometimes fails on cars with automatic transmissions. This leads to the fact that the brake lights stop working and it becomes difficult to change gears in the automatic transmission. This disease can be treated by simply replacing the sensor.

Transmission

Diagnostics is required

When buying a Santa Fe, it is worth remembering that this is by no means an all-terrain vehicle, but a crossover built on the platform of the Sonata passenger car. The driver can forcefully lock the clutch, sending 50% of the torque to the rear wheels, but this will not turn the car into an all-terrain vehicle. That's why before purchasing, be sure to diagnose the transmission: suddenly previous owner imagined yourself as a jeeper and went to knead the mud? In this case, you may end up with expensive repairs.

In general, if you don’t torment it with off-road driving, the Santa Fe transmission is extremely reliable and should not particularly bother the second owner: the clutches all-wheel drive Dealers did not have to change it on three-year-old cars.

Dealers also cannot remember “automatic machines” or manual transmissions that died of natural causes. In rare cases, mechanics had to change the clutch on cars with manual transmission. The reason for this is the same human factor: the owners burned the clutch in vain on the roads. Change the assembly (disk, basket and release bearing) for about 35,000 rubles. We remind you once again: before purchasing, be sure to check the condition of the transmission at a company station.

The oil in a manual transmission is changed according to regulations every 90,000 km, in an automatic transmission - every 60,000. However, once the car reaches three years of age, dealers recommend automatic transmissions change it even more often. Ideally, every 50,000 km.

Engine

Omnivorousness itself

Dealers never had to invest in the engines that equipped the second-generation Santa. They easily digest our fuel - be it gasoline or diesel fuel. And yet, in winter, a diesel engine may refuse to start when the air temperature reaches -15°C. The timing belt on both engines is changed according to regulations every 120,000 km, and drive belts- twice as often: every 60,000 km.

In 2010, the Santa Fe underwent a restyling (externally it can be easily identified by the emblem: it peeled off from top edge radiator grille and moved to its middle), as a result of which the 2.7-liter V6 gave way to a 2.4-liter inline “four” - this engine has noticeably lower fuel consumption. But, unfortunately, there is still not enough information regarding the reliability of the newcomer.

I would also like to say something about cars from the States that were brought to Russia unofficially. Americans have a well-known disregard for oil changes, which is why we recommend avoiding such “Santas.” From the outside, red turn signals will help you identify an “American,” and the VIN number will tell you comprehensive information about the origin of the car.

Chassis and steering

The warranty won't help

The suspension is generally reliable - both MacPherson struts at the front and multi-link at the rear. Levers can easily run 200,000 km, but shock absorbers can die earlier: the front shock absorbers last an average of 100 thousand, the rear ones often give up before reaching 50 thousand kilometers. We recommend that you check them before purchasing a car during diagnostics, because not all drivers drive carefully on our roads. But the Santa Fe, as we remember, was designed on the basis of the Sonata. Changing the struts all around will cost about 30,000 rubles, and the warranty will not help here, since it only covers shock absorbers for the first 20,000 km.

The front pads last 30 thousand kilometers, and the rear ones - 45 thousand kilometers. Brake discs traditionally last twice as long: 60,000 and 90,000 km, respectively.

Are we buying?

It’s not for nothing that the brand’s dealers praise the Santa Fe, calling it a model of reliability. If maintenance is carried out in a timely manner, then even after the warranty expires, “Santa” should not cause much trouble to the second owner. And even though diesel is much more economical than its gasoline counterpart, in regions with harsh winters it will prove untenable. We recommend choosing the gasoline version, which was officially sold in Russia. It’s wise to choose a copy without fancy multimedia system. But in any case, be sure to carry out diagnostics at a company service.