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Hyundai Santa Fe 2007+
My wife had said she was finding the headrest to be a bit too forward for her comfort. I asked her if this was something recent or did it bother her from day one of our purchase. She said it was just recently. I went out to check and sure enough the kids must have been roughing it up in the back seat and accidently pushed against her headrest. I explained to my wife that the Santa Fe headrests are adjustable. She was not aware of this. You have four available settings. Pushing them beyond the fourth setting will allow them to retract and reset.
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Anyone know anything else about the Santa Fe? Any additional pictures?
Here's the Edmunds link.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=106454
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Cost: nothing yet (official pricing probably won't be released until at least February), but I figure from $24,000-$27,000, depending on trim level and options. We'll see....
Mike
So I guess I'll go ahead and revise my estimates to between $24,499 (assuming a GL 3.3-liter 5-seater as the base model) and $29,999 (for an LX AWD NAVI with a Premium Sports Package).
Mike
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Yes -- as do the Mazda CX-7, Nissan Pathfinder, Mitsubishi Montero, and Suzuki XL-7. On the other hand, the Toyota Highlander, Subaru B9 Tribeca, Buick Rendezvous, and Ford Explorer don't; while the Mitsubishi Endeavor, Nissan Murano, Pontiac Aztek, Chevrolet Equinox|Saturn Vue V6|Pontiac Torrent, and regular-length Chevrolet TrailBlazer do not offer 3rd rows at all. Because of this and undercutting factor (as you pointed out), there was some ambiguity concerning how the Santa Fe would be equipped.
Mike
Toyota is scrambling to respond to this safety standardization initiative from Hyundai and Honda. The racked their brains and viola - "the Star safety system" is their new marketing slogan.
Where was this "Star" system two years ago? Toyota had the audacity to bundle safety features in "packages". Want side air-bags? Buy package # 5.
If you are in the market for a SUV, I suggest you wait till the 2007 Santa Fe goes on sale. You will not be disappointed. And yes, dont insult your intelligence by falling for the "Star" marketing system.
The rest of the vehicle looks light years ahead of the current Santa-Fe however.
1. compare with current Santa Fe (dress-up bumper and grille, hood scoop for turbo diesel(korean version))
http://kr.img.dc.yahoo.com/b4/data/car/1123819720.jpg
2. compare with Kia Sedona
http://kr.img.dc.yahoo.com/b4/data/car/special1091672159.jpg
I think the size of new Santa Fe might be similar to that of Honda Pilot or Nissan Murano.
Saturn Vue V6: 71.5
Toyota Highlander: 71.9
Ford Explorer: 72.1
Lexus RX330: 72.6
Hyundai Santa Fe (SM): 72.7
Kia Sorento: 73.3
Buick Rendezvous: 73.6
Mitsubishi Endeavor: 73.6
BMW X5: 73.7
Subaru B9 Tribeca: 73.9
Nissan Murano: 74.0
Ford Freestyle: 74.4
Chevrolet TrailBlazer: 74.7
Volkswagen Touareg: 75.9
Dodge Durango: 76.0
Hyundai Santa Fe (CM): 76.6
Acura MDX: 77.0
Honda Pilot: 77.3
Chrysler Pacifica: 79.3
The length, wheelbase, track, height, curb weight, payload and towing capacities will all see increases as well. Overall, I think it will be closest to the Acura MDX inside and out.
Mike
Japanese cars use thinner weaker steel for their body parts, so they practically self-destruct in a collision, whereas American and Korean cars use thicker steel and their cars/trucks are sturdier in a collision.
I know this is BS, but I have no source to document...while I believe Korean cars are sturdy, I also believe the same about Japanese cars...any sources out there to prove him wrong, aside from my personal opinion???
Automobiles rated "Good" in the category of Structure/Safety Cage after the 40-mph offset crash test:
American Brand-base - 65 tested; 54% rated "Good"
Buick: 4/7
Cadillac: 3/3
Chevrolet: 5/12
Chrysler: 1/4
Dodge: 2/6
Ford: 6/9
GMC: 1/4
Jeep: 1/2
Lincoln: 3/3
Mercury: 4/5
Pontiac: 3/6
Saturn: 2/4
British Brand-base - 3 tested; 100% rated "Good"
Jaguar: 1/1
Land Rover: 1/1
Mini: 1/1
German Brand-base - 13 tested; 85% rated "Good"
Audi: 2/2
BMW: 3/3
Mercedes-Benz: 3/3
Volkswagen: 3/5
Japanese Brand-base - 56 tested; 88% rated "Good"
Acura: 4/4
Honda: 5/6
Infiniti: 4/4
Isuzu: 0/1
Lexus: 6/6
Mazda: 2/5
Mitsubishi: 5/5
Nissan: 6/7
Subaru: 3/3
Suzuki: 5/6
Toyota: 9/9
South Korean Brand-base - 9 tested; 44% rated "Good"
Hyundai: 2/4
Kia: 2/5
Swedish Brand-base - 6 tested; 100% rated "Good"
Saab: 2/2
Volvo: 4/4
Automobiles rated "Good" in the category of Structure/Safety Cage after the 31-mph side-impact crash test:
American Brand-base - 13 tested; 8% rated "Good"
Chevrolet: 0/3
Chrysler: 0/1
Dodge: 0/2
Ford: 0/2
Jeep: 1/1
Mercury: 0/1
Saturn: 0/3
British Brand-base - 2 tested; 0% rated "Good"
Jaguar: 0/1
Land Rover: 0/1
German Brand-base - 5 tested; 40% rated "Good"
Audi: 1/2
Mercedes-Benz: 0/1
Volkswagen: 1/2
Japanese Brand-base - 24 tested; 4% rated "Good"
Acura: 0/1
Honda: 0/3
Infiniti: 0/1
Lexus: 0/1
Mazda: 0/3
Mitsubishi: 1/3
Nissan: 0/3
Subaru: 0/2
Suzuki: 0/4
Toyota: 0/3
South Korean Brand-base - 5 tested; 0% rated "Good"
Hyundai: 0/3
Kia: 0/2
Swedish Brand-base - 4 tested; 0% rated "Good"
Saab: 0/2
Volvo: 0/2
Mike
American Brand-base - 65 tested; 54% rated "Good" overall
Buick: 4/7
Cadillac: 3/3
Chevrolet: 5/12
Chrysler: 2/4
Dodge: 2/6
Ford: 7/9
GMC: 1/4
Jeep: 0/2
Lincoln: 3/3
Mercury: 5/5
Pontiac: 3/6
Saturn: 2/4
British Brand-base - 3 tested; 67% rated "Good" overall
Jaguar: 1/1
Land Rover: 0/1
Mini: 1/1
German Brand-base - 13 tested; 100% rated "Good" overall
Audi: 2/2
BMW: 3/3
Mercedes-Benz: 3/3
Volkswagen: 5/5
Japanese Brand-base - 56 tested; 82% rated "Good" overall
Acura: 4/4
Honda: 6/6
Infiniti: 4/4
Isuzu: 0/1
Lexus: 6/6
Mazda: 2/5
Mitsubishi: 4/5
Nissan: 6/7
Subaru: 3/3
Suzuki: 2/6
Toyota: 9/9
South Korean Brand-base - 9 tested; 44% rated "Good" overall
Hyundai: 3/4
Kia: 1/5
Swedish Brand-base - 6 tested; 100% rated "Good" overall
Saab: 2/2
Volvo: 4/4
Automobiles rated "Good" overall in the side-impact crash test:
American Brand-base - 13 tested; 23% rated "Good" overall
Chevrolet: 1/3
Chrysler: 0/1
Dodge: 0/2
Ford: 1/2
Jeep: 0/1
Mercury: 1/1
Saturn: 0/3
British Brand-base - 2 tested; 0% rated "Good" overall
Jaguar: 0/1
Land Rover: 0/1
German Brand-base - 5 tested; 60% rated "Good" overall
Audi: 2/2
Mercedes-Benz: 0/1
Volkswagen: 1/2
Japanese Brand-base - 24 tested; 42% rated "Good" overall
Acura: 1/1
Honda: 2/3
Infiniti: 1/1
Lexus: 1/1
Mazda: 1/3
Mitsubishi: 1/3
Nissan: 0/3
Subaru: 1/2
Suzuki: 0/4
Toyota: 2/3
South Korean Brand-base - 5 tested; 0% rated "Good" overall
Hyundai: 0/3
Kia: 0/2
Swedish Brand-base - 4 tested; 25% rated "Good" overall
Saab: 1/2
Volvo: 0/2
Mike
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Of note, #4 is the first image to show the base temperature controls and leather-wrapped steering wheel (standard for North America). In the US, we very probably won't be getting a manual transmission or hand-brake lever. The color is Powder White Pearl, though it may be called something more "truck-like" when the vehicle arrives next year.
Enjoy!
Mike
Mid-size
AWD
Affordable (but with lots of extras, like leather, navigation, good audio)
Respectable mpg
Hey, mike belknap, you sure seem to possess a wealth of information about the possible features on the new Santa Fe. Is your stuff pretty reliable?
What about auxiliary audio input for ipod or other mp3 players?
It varies: some of it's confirmed (e.g., standard XM Satellite Radio & 3rd-row seats), some rumored (e.g., the 3.8-liter 263-horse V6), and some is just a logical progression from their current/near-future line-up (e.g., fold-flat rear seats).
"What about auxiliary audio input for ipod or other mp3 players?"
Well, all of the available stereos will play mp3-encoded discs, but I'm not sure if there will be an iPod "plug-in." I know that the home-market vehicles will probably have this -- but it's just one of those things that has a 50/50-chance of making it to other markets. If it doesn't, you may want to consider getting the XtremeMac AirPlay. Granted, it might not be quite as convenient, but I figure that it could be an option. A friend of mine has one, and it works well.
If there's anything else in particular you'd like me to find out, I'd be happy to try and get some answers for you -- I have some pretty decent resources.
Mike
I know it will be more expensive than the Santa Fe, but it'll probably have more bells and whistles (except for the third seat in the Santa Fe).
Probably not anything that you don't already know. As with the '07 CR-V, the RDX will be based on a modified TSX platform, but unlike the Honda, the Acura version will sport standard SH-AWD and either a 260-horsepower 2.2-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder or a J-series V6 (from what I'm reading now, the former is the most likely). A 6-speed manual transmission will be available. Exterior styling will resemble the latest RD-X concept (obviously!), but this and this are the only spy shots that I know of. The options list is said to be very impressive, so expect prices to start out in the very upper $20K range, but quickly rise to well over $30K with some of the cooler packages.
Anyway, that's about all I know - AHMC is keeping a tight lid on any information regarding this vehicle.
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Acuras, Audis, Bimmers, Benz', Caddys, Chevys, Chryslers, Dodge', Fords, Hondas, Hyundais, Infinitis, Jags, Jeeps, Kias, Landys, Lexus', Lotus', Mazdas, Mercs, Minis, Mitsu's, Nissans, Pontiacs, Porsches, Saabs, Saturns, Scions, Subies, Suzukis, Toyotas, VWs, and Volvos.
Did I miss any? It really just depends on which model you pick in a given brand's line-up, but hand brakes are still very commonplace - much more even than, say, manual transmissions. The current Santa Fe (SM) has one, actually - as do all other available Hyundai models, except for the XG350, I believe (the XG's replacement, the Azera, will not have a hand brake either).
Mike
LOL! :P That's why I said "certain...." You folks crack me up.
Cheers!
Mike
The CM will go on sale as scheduled for Spring 2006, while the EN should debut later in the year, also as a 2007 model-year vehicle.
Mike
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Mike
It would be nice to have a reasonably priced seaven seater SUV that isn't a tank, is dependable, gets more than 15 mpg and is better looking than the Tribeca. And not a minivan.
It has now been confirmed that the EN will also be a unibody SUV, but it is unknown if the all-wheel-drivetrain will be front-, rear-, or symmetrically-"biased," or if the 3.8-liter V6 will be transverse- (like the Azera) or longitudinally-mounted (like the 2008 "BH" RWD luxury sedan).
Mike
In Europe, a common-rail turbo diesel will be offered at (or shortly after) the initial launch. There are currently no announced or rumored plans to offer a diesel-powered CM in the US at this time. Given a few successful years of sales, and widerspread acceptance of diesel engines (the cleaner-burning diesel fuel should help), I wouldn't be surprised to see Hyundai bring a Santa Fe CRTD here. On the other hand, I think the Tucson is a strong candadite for the near-term -- perhaps as early as the 2008 model-year.
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Just found it interesting that they named both their SUVs after cities in the Sunbelt.
Just as an FYI, I lived in Biloxi for 5 years (this was a good 8 years ago) and visited about a year ago. It's gonna be strange going back -- most of the city simply doesn't exist anymore. Really sad stuff....
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Interesting idea, but the logic doesn't work because Tucson is bigger than Santa Fe. But Santa Fe is a capital city. Thus you get partial credit and avoid having to re-take Geography 101.