Especificaciones y análisis del Hyundai Santa Fe
Power
155HP
Torque
335Nm
Consumption
7.3l/100
Emissions
191g/km
0-100 km/h
11.6s
Top Speed
179km/h
Weight
1938kg
Price
33,690€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
AWD
7 / 5 doors
774 L
75 L
114 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 VGT Style 7 plazas · 155 CV (2010-2011)
General description
The 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe represented a giant leap for the Korean brand, establishing itself as a family SUV that not only offered space and versatility but also an attractive design and a perceived quality that began to compete head-to-head with its European and Japanese rivals. It is a car that evokes the promise of family adventures, a spacious and ready-for-anything travel companion.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 2.2-liter, 155-horsepower diesel engine feels full of strength and willingness, especially thanks to its generous torque available from low revs. It's not a sports car, but its thrust is more than enough to move its considerable weight with ease, even when fully loaded. The AWD all-wheel drive provides an extra layer of safety and confidence on slippery roads or unpaved tracks, conveying a sense of control and poise that invites worry-free travel.
Design and aesthetics
Its exterior design abandoned the straight lines of its predecessor for more rounded and muscular shapes, creating an imposing yet elegant look that has aged with dignity. It is perceived as a robust and protective vehicle. Inside, space is the real star, with a seven-seat configuration that made it an ideal solution for large families. Although the materials are simple, the atmosphere is functional and welcoming.
Technology and features
At the time, the Santa Fe offered technology focused on efficiency and safety. Its common-rail direct-injection diesel engine with a variable geometry turbo was a piece of modern and effective engineering. The automatically engaging all-wheel-drive system and the inclusion of standard safety features demonstrated Hyundai's commitment to offering a complete and safe product, without unnecessary frills but with all the essentials for the era.
Competition
In a very competitive market, the Hyundai Santa Fe faced established models like the Mitsubishi Outlander, the Nissan X-Trail, or the Toyota RAV4. Its main argument was an exceptional relationship between size, equipment, versatility, and price, a combination that few could match.
Conclusion
This generation's Hyundai Santa Fe is much more than just an SUV; it's a rolling sanctuary for the family. An honest, incredibly practical, and reliable vehicle that more than fulfills its purpose. It might not win you over with its dynamism, but it will earn your trust with its ability to take you and your loved ones anywhere in safety and comfort. It's a smart buy and a loyal companion.