"Hyundai-Santa Fe" 2.2 diesel: reviews

The history of the mid- size Hyundai Santa Fe crossover began in 2000. It was the first SUV developed by the South Korean automotive company. The model quickly became successful, despite the criticism of journalists for its vague design. Since 2000, many modifications have been released, which subsequently received good reviews. "Hyundai-Santa Fe 2" (diesel) - this is one of the most striking versions. The figure "2" in this case means the generation. Several crossovers were produced with motors consuming DT. But the Santa Fe 2.2 (diesel) version deserves special attention.

General characteristics

First you should tell about the second generation model. Under the hood of this car, as you might guess, a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel engine producing 150 horsepower is installed. This motor could be aggregated as a 5-speed "mechanics", and a 4-speed "automatic".

This machine allowed the car to accelerate to 100 km / h in 14.4 seconds. Not very impressive dynamics, but its speed limit was 200 km / h.

What about the economy of a car like Santa Fe 2.2 (diesel)? Reviews left by the real owners, make sure that the "appetite" of this engine is moderate. In winter, while driving around the city in an aggressive manner, it consumes about 9 liters of fuel per 100 km. In the summer, this figure is reduced to 8 liters. Drivers who prefer a quiet ride, say that the engine consumes even less DT. If you go on the road at a speed of 140-160 km / h, then the consumption is only 10 liters. So in the economy of this car, there is no doubt.

Interior decoration

The interior of the Hyundai-Santa Fe 2.2 model looks good. Attention is drawn to a large multi-functional steering wheel with two buttons. It is adjustable both in flight and in height. A simple but modern instrument panel can not but rejoice. Large digitization and a familiar set of readings makes the process of reading information as convenient as possible.

Another well-designed symmetrical center console, which looks like an aluminum. Her designers were adorned with exquisite duct deflectors. It shows a 2-DIN audio system and a large air conditioning system with an individual monochrome screen.

Individual attention is paid to the driver's seat. You can set it up as you like and get settled with maximum convenience. However, lumbar support is not enough. But even without it, the back does not hurt and the feet do not become numb. The passenger is also comfortable. His knees will not rest on the glove compartment, even if the chair is pushed forward. The distance between the rear and front seats is decent, so that passengers of the second row will be comfortable. By the way, there can comfortably accommodate 3 adults who will not interfere with each other. And if there is no third passenger, then it becomes possible to recline the armrest and get settled, as in an airplane.

Noise insulation, which affects comfort, is satisfactory in the car. Noise of the working engine and wheels is almost audible. "Crickets" sometimes appear (creaks plastic), but this defect is not intrusive.

Comfortability

As owners assure, in "Santa Fe 2.2" (diesel) everything is convenient and practical. The levers and control buttons are located where they should, and behind the gear lever, almost at hand, is an ashtray and two cigarette lighter. But there are disadvantages.

Weakly lighting the interior, but this can be fixed by replacing the lamp with LEDs. But the trunk is huge. You can place anything in it. And even in the usual state. After all, its volume is 774 liters. And if you decompose, you can increase it to 2274 liters.

True, "Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2" is inconvenient to change from sedans and other typically cars. In it, planting, as in real jeeps, what you have to get used to. Some people are confused by the blue backlighting.

There is a refrigerator in the car, but there is not much to put in it. But the glove box is roomy, and there are plenty of pockets for storing various things.

Equipment

Many owners tell about the equipment and options of the car, leaving feedback about it. The machine has a good basic equipment. The list of safety equipment includes ABS and EBD systems, front curtains and airbags, active head restraints, child seat anchorages, rear door lock and safety beams.

Still there is air conditioning, electric adjustment and heated driver's seat, cruise control, halogen headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, rear wiper and factory tint.

As you can see, there is everything necessary for comfort inside. But many consider the lack of such useful features as parking sensors, heated mirrors, headlight corrector, 3-point seat belts, heated steering , etc.

However, in the maximum configuration, in addition to the above, the option of heating both front seats, leather upholstery of the steering wheel, an on-board computer, a hatch, a CD changer, fog optics and 18-inch alloy wheels was offered. But the most important thing was that people had the opportunity to order a model with four-wheel drive.

Chassis

About how Santa Fe 2.2 (diesel) behaves on the road, many people tell in detail. The owners note the attention to the short-haul, soft, comfortable suspension. It is ideal for city driving. "Lying Policemen" and other irregularities the car passes at a speed of 40 km / h without breakdowns, but slightly "throws up" the rear. To avoid this, you need a loaded trunk or passengers in the back row. By the way, thanks to 20.3-centimeter clearance, the car behaves well on gravel, sand and easy off-road.

But the disadvantages of Santa Fe 2.2 (diesel) are also available. The generator is too low in the crossover. And this means that you need to go around deep puddles. And on the heavy off-road, the rear gearbox is easily bent. And it is better to immediately install a good engine protection, since the standard one is made of plastic, and therefore, there can be no question of reliability.

About the third generation

It is important to note that there is another Hyundai Santa Fe crossover with a 2.2-liter diesel engine. It was released together with other third generation models in 2012. And production, by the way, continues to this day.

This modification was more powerful than the second-generation models, known as Santa Fe 2. Diesel 197 horsepower allowed to accelerate the car to "hundreds" in just 10.3 seconds. True, the maximum was limited to the same mark of 200 km / h. And I must say, the engine has the same moderate "appetite". For 100 "urban" kilometers, it consumes about 10 liters of diesel fuel. In the suburban mode, about 6.2 liters are spent.

And the people owning this machine, confirm the economic expense. Even in winter, the engine does not consume very much - about 12 liters of diesel fuel throughout the city.

What is better?

People who leave a crossover Hyundai-Santa Fe (2.2 liters, diesel) reviews, note the attention to many interesting nuances. Especially useful are the comments of people who owned a second-generation model before the new acquisition, since they have something to compare with.

Owners say that the review became wider, as the general line of windows became lower. All the way is perfectly visible even if the chairs are in the lowest possible position. Racks remained the same wide, but enlarged mirrors compensate this defect in full.

Also new in 2012 was the steering wheel with the function of heating, which was so lacking for many motorists. And the chairs became wider, they gained more pronounced lumbar support. And the developers have integrated a sensor for fogging the windshield. Very convenient function. When the sensor is triggered, warm-up is activated by the warm air of the windshield.

Still people mark the increased space for passengers behind and the air ducts for them appeared. Also, developers have improved sound insulation. As a result, with all the changes the car became more comfortable and more convenient.

Controllability

People who own a new Hyundai-Santa Fe (2.2, diesel) tell a lot of interesting things about the behavior of this crossover. They say that he has an excellent dynamics - 197 horsepower for him abound. Especially impressive acceleration at low revs. What is, by the way, the "merit" of a diesel engine, the torque of which is almost twice as high as that of a gasoline unit.

The automatic transmission operates without any complaints. There are no delays in switching gears. Another machine perfectly manifests itself when performing overtaking and rebuilding.

Also people like how the crossover keeps the track on the asphalt - without the slightest swing. Turns it passes confidently, but at a reasonable speed. And the regular rubber of the model is excellent, it provides good grip with the road surface. So in terms of manageability Hyundai Santa Fe, in comparison with the second generation version, it got even better.

About electronics

People, sharing their impressions of the new crossover, do not forget to mention the work of electronics. Because she really deserves it. All the functions inside the driver help the driver in the process of driving, but everything happens as inconspicuously as possible. The steering wheel is also good. Connoisseurs of dynamic, active driving prefer the mode of "Sport". When it is activated, the steering wheel seems to be poured, it becomes noticeably heavier. And feedback worthy. Thanks to her in management there is no certain "thoughtfulness".

And if the car suddenly gets stuck (in a snowdrift, for example), then the forced lock function will help. The crossover will be pulled out without much difficulty. By the way, on this machine it is almost impossible to provoke skids on a slippery road or on ice. Electronics immediately activates and does not allow this.

2.0 CRDi 4WD

It is worth paying attention to the feedback of people who own other modifications of the Hyundai-Santa Fe model. 2 liters, diesel, 112 "horses" - this is also a good engine. Equipped with a turbocharger to the same. It was installed on the early versions of the crossover, which were released from 2001 to 2004.

This model could accelerate to "hundreds" a little less than 15 seconds. And its maximum speed limit was 166 km / h. The car was not very dynamic, but its modest expense could not but rejoice. At 100 "urban" kilometers, the unit consumed 9.5 liters of fuel. When driving along the route, it took about 6.5 liters.

In general, it is difficult to find bad reviews about this model. People say that this is an excellent crossover for affordable money, which without problems gets into severe frosts, pleases with maneuverability in the city and feels great on the track.

Cost

Finally I would like to say a few words about the price of such a popular model, like Santa Fe 2.2 (diesel). Fuel consumption, dynamics, a good package ... the presence of all these advantages makes some motorists think about the purchase of such a crossover. And many, having thought, nevertheless decide on purchase. After all, an acceptable price is another nice feature of this car. A new model with a 197-horsepower engine costs from 2.1 to 2.5 million rubles (depending on the equipment). A second-hand is even cheaper. If you buy a model used in 2013 release, you can save about a million rubles.