Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

TrustedReviews|Owner Opinion|ExpertAdvice

CARS likethe SantaFehavedone muchtoboost Hyundai’s repu tation,

and thelatest model offersthe same SUVpackageasits predecessors.

It wearsHyundai’slatest corporatelook in its most ex pressive fo rm

yetand thatcontinuesinside, with qualitymaterial sand aclear layo ut.

Equipmentis ge nerousacrossthe range, with climat econtrol,privacy

glass,cruisecontrol (adaptivecruisecontrol when the automatic

gearboxisspecified),DABradio,Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

allstandard. Premium and PremiumSE modelsalsoget satnav.

One engineis offered:a2.2-litrediesel with eitherasix-speed manual

or eight-speed automatic.Performanceisdecent,with 0-62mphtaki ng

under 10 seconds, and thehandlingissafe, smooth andcomfor tabl e.

As apracticalfamily SUV,the SantaFestacksupwell, with aspacious

seven-seat interior andbigboot.Rear- seat occupa nts getgenerous

headro om andacomplete ly flat floor,makin gitcomfortabl efor feet,

and threepassengers will fit easily.Thereare separateair-conditioning

controls,aswellas1 2V powersuppliesinthe rear centreconso les.

The twothird-row seats aren’tbad,either,and anadult

of averageheightwill be comfor tabl eenough onashort

journey.They’restill best su ited to smal lchildre n, ho weve r.

“The HyundaiSantaFeis acapable

seven-seat SUV that performs well,

but doesn’t excelinany one area”

Hyundai Santa Fe

Design, equipment,

seven seatsasstandard

Priceytorun, dull handling,

expensivetopmodels

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Engines:2.2diesel

Tr im levels:SE,Premium, Premium SE

Economy:39-44mpg

Roadtax:£145-£465

0-62:9. 3-9. 5s EuroNCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Price £33,450-£43,320

Ourpick

2.2CRDi 2WD

Premium

£36,995

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