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Joe in Texarkana
Hyundaiusa added the specs for the 3rd row. It seems usable. The picture they have says otherwise... I'd post it but its copyrighted so i post a link to it
-Cj
Video is in German, but has some good visuals.
The tester is impressed with overall Hyundai improvements from previous generation, which had won several awards.
0 to 100kph(62 mph): 11.6 sec.
2/3 of sales forecast to be FWD, then a discussion of how the AWD transfers power to rear wheels when slippage detected.
This vehicle has decidedly Euro look and feel about it, comparing it with VW product.
He complains about headroom, for 185 cm male(almost 6'1") The diesel engine receives praise.
Mike
Mike
Why is it that we don't get diesel engines here ? Is our diesel fuel really too dirty for the new common rail diesel engines ? ..or does gas need to double again, for us to change our buying habits.
Jeep will be offering a diesel Grand Cherokee (sourced from Mercedes) next year, and some Volkswagen cars with diesels are becoming more popular. Maybe we are in for a change.
HP 269 and torque 246
Curb weight for a SF 2wd with 3.3 V6 is almost 300 lbs more at 3846
HP 242 and torque 225
An extra 300 lbs is a lot...and with lower hp/torque is more like an extra 600 lbs everything else being equal. That's one reason for the RAV's better gas mileage with higher HP. I think 0 to 60 low eight second range is more like it..and quite acceptable. I test drove a SF and did not push it as it was new, but it didn't seem like a seven second rig. Time will tell.
Joe in Texarkana
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0607/S00137.htm
The 2.2l CRD, turbo:
Hows 335 Nm/ 247 lb-ft of torque between 1800-2500 RPM and 47 mpg(Imperial) average. Also cruises 2000rpm @ 100kph.
I'd like to see it here, in N/A.
I think Dr.Z at D-C has big plans for diesels in N.A, after this hemi thing fades.
Anyone else?
Mike
The material of the seats appear to be cheaply made and easily stained. Plus cushion is not that thick for a voluptuous woman. The inside was already a little dirty. IMHO...don't even bother getting the cloth...the leather trim looks a little premium and is a better investment. The sales rep said they would have leather trim available in both the SE and Limited trims (so he says...lol).
I am waiting on the dealership to get a Deepwater Blue with black leather interior...then I will be a happy 1st time Hyundai owner!!!
Mike
Hope they are doing a better job for advertising than the Santa Fe...cause they don't seem eager to sell the 07 SF yet...it's obvious they haven't had much training...and most are shocked that people know about the 07 SF.
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Surprised too seeing info from NHTSA
VeraCruz will start production in December, to the best of my knowledge. So I'd venture to say sometimes in spring 07 we would see it in dealers.
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Mike
On another topic - I thought I had seen a couple posts by a Hyundai dealer in this forum offering to sell any 07 Santa Fe for $400 over invoice. However, I can't seem to find the posts.
Anyone know who this dealer was and where the posts are?
Am I just experiencing part-timers - I remember correctly part of the time!
JCS
I have the opposite problem, 3 or 4 dealers within minutes of my house(Mississauga). So, so, tempting to be the first on the block. Several friends and I went over again, today, to critique styling, colours. Mazda could have designed this, SUV. Theirs will cost way more, eh Mike ?
If you wait till next year, the big decision will be VeraCruz or Santa Fe, I predict !
http://auto.consumerguide.com/Auto/New/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/39033/Act/Showa- ll/
"Large bumps induce uncomfortable bounce and sideways rocking, plus some minor vibration through floor, steering column."
I pull a fishing boat, and load my mini-van with dogs/firewood/coolers/bikes/lumber, anything really. My Dodge van rides solid. So, that comment concerns me.
.... I may remain uncool, with a big grin.
That consumer report comment really surprised me, because Hyundai own numbers talk about chasis stiffness improvements.
For an SUV, bouncy/soft ride is in-excusable. That is, For the 5% of us, who actually need the vehicle to do some real work.