The crossover was created on the Hyundai Sonata platform and focused primarily on the US market. The controversial exterior of the first generation Santa Fe did not prevent him from becoming popular and successful.

The model occupies an intermediate position between crossovers (Tucson) and (Veracruz). The first generation Santa Fe went on sale in 2001. The model was available in front- and all-wheel drive versions with manual or automatic transmission.

Options and prices Hyundai Santa Fe II

In 2006, the second generation Hyundai Santa Fe II was introduced. The crossover received a new design and technical stuffing. Throughout the entire production period, minor innovations were introduced into the car, and in 2010 a large-scale facelift was carried out.

The overall length of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 is 4,660 mm, width - 1,890, height - 1,760. The ground clearance is 200 millimeters, and the trunk volume, depending on the position of the seats, can vary from 774 to 1,582 liters.

The design of the first generation Santa Fe was characterized by both journalists and consumers as rather controversial. The second generation of the crossover took on more classic and simple forms, but at the same time, it began to look richer.

The penultimate facelift in 2010 did not change the appearance of the car much - new bumpers and a false radiator grille are noticeable at first glance. It is difficult to find straight and faceted forms in the exterior of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2, smooth curved lines prevail in everything. The classic shape testifies to the desire of designers to give the car an elegant look.

In 2011, Hyundai once again slightly updated the Santa Fe II - the crossover got 18-inch wheels with a new pattern, different bumpers, received other roof rails and fog lamp edging.

The interior of Santa Fe II can be described as expensive, but not original. Among the details that do not copy the trends in the class, we can name the design of the instrument panel: the indicators are placed in three "rings", and the diameter of the speedometer scale is larger than the diameter of the tachometer scale. The rest (steering wheel, door cards, center console, seats) is a typical representative of the class.

At the time of sales, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 was available with two inline 4-cylinder 16-valve engines - Theta II 2.4 I4 petrol and R 2.2 CRDi turbodiesel. The base petrol 2.4-liter unit develops 174 hp. at 6,000 rpm. and maximum torque of 226 Nm at 3,750 rpm.

The diesel engine with a working volume of 2.2 liters produces 197 hp. at 3,800 rpm, and a peak torque of 421 Nm is available from 1,800 to 2,500 rpm. Both engines are paired with 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions.

At dealers, the crossover was presented in four trim levels: Base, Comfort, Style and Elegance. The base Hyundai Santa Fe II with a gasoline engine, mechanics and front-wheel drive in the Base configuration was estimated at 1,079,900 rubles.

This version was equipped with front and side airbags, curtain airbags, belt tensioners and active head restraints, ABS, EBD, immobilizer, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control with ionization function, central locking, audio system with steering wheel controls, fabric upholstery and 17 inch alloy wheels.

The all-wheel drive Hyundai Santa Fe 2 with a turbodiesel and an automatic in the Elegance + Navi configuration cost 1,654,900 rubles. Its equipment additionally included ESP, xenon headlights with washer and auto-corrector, parking sensors, 8-way power driver's seat, power passenger seat, rear view camera (display in the rearview mirror), keyless entry and engine start button.

In addition, the top version Santa Fe II had a tire pressure monitoring system, a cooled box in the driver's armrest, a power sunroof, cruise control, a navigation system, a light sensor, leather trim, heat-protective windshields and front side windows, as well as 18- inch alloy wheels.

In the summer of 2012, the manufacturer presented for the Russian market. For a while, both models were sold in parallel, but then the 2nd generation car nevertheless disappeared from dealerships completely.

The crossover (updated in 2015) shares a platform with several Kia-Hyundai models at once. From the point of view of technical characteristics, the car closest to the Santa Fe is, at the same time, the front suspension of the all-terrain vehicle is similar in design to. In Russia, the restyled 2015-2016 model is offered with two engines: a 2.4-liter Theta II petrol (171 hp) and a 2.2-liter CRDi diesel (200 hp). Both motors have been produced for a long time, but the modernization made it possible to breathe a second life into them. The gasoline unit is equipped with a 6MKPP or 6AKPP, the diesel unit is equipped with an automatic transmission only.

Hyundai Santa Fe's all-wheel drive system includes a Dynamax rear clutch with electro-hydraulic control. The Drive Mode switch activates the Sport mode, which provides for a more responsive accelerator pedal and intense spin-up of low gears.

The 2.4 petrol engine is not able to provide a heavy vehicle with good acceleration dynamics. Tandem with manual transmission allows you to reach 100 km / h in 11.0 seconds. Diesel Hyundai Santa Fe is much more agile - he does the same exercise in 9.6 seconds. Plus, the diesel engine is economical, consuming an average of about 7.8 liters of diesel fuel. Fuel consumption Santa Fe 2.4 according to the passport is at least 9.5 liters (modification with manual transmission).

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My review Hyundai Santa Fe 2 2.2 diesel

Today we’ll talk about the second model of Santa, and to be more precise, we’ll listen to the reviews of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 2.2 diesel. We find out what kind of machine it is, what is good in it, and what is not very well, and just get the opinion of one of the owners of this car.

I chose a car for a long time, watched various reviews, videos on the Internet, compared technical characteristics with other similar cars

1. Nissan X-Trail
2. Pathfinder
3. VW Tiguan
4. And even the Hyundai Mojave

But in the end I came to the conclusion that in terms of maintenance and fuel consumption of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi 4WD, it would be preferable for my needs, a large, wide, huge trunk, a plug-in rear axle up to 40 km / h, all this completely suited me.

I drive mostly city and country roads in the summer, rarely in rural deep mud, well, maybe 15 times a year, plus or minus.

I took a 2nd generation Hyundai Santa Fe car in one of the salons for a test drive, I liked everything very much, it drives briskly, I don’t need slippers on the floor, because I drive calmly and very measuredly, I mostly drive my family. I liked the hydraulic booster, not too weak and not too loaded, it makes you feel the power of the car very well. I took the box to the mechanics, I just got used to it and that's it, I have nothing against automatic boxes, except perhaps only increased fuel consumption. But on the other hand, they switch very smoothly and in most modern cars they take care of up to 100 thousand kilometers without any maintenance.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2 2.2 diesel owner review

Someone may find the Santa Fe rustic both inside and in the cabin, but I don’t need to go to exhibitions, my priority is reliability and functionality. Who remembers the first Santa Fe, he understands what a reliable car is.

The average fuel consumption of a Hyundai Santa Fe 2 on the highway is 8 liters in the city of 10, this is on a 2.2 CRDi engine, by the way, let's give a decoding of CRDi, since I myself didn’t really know this until I bought this car.

CRDi is an abbreviation that literally stands for Common Rail Direct Injection, which in translation can be roughly interpreted as direct fuel injection into the highway.

The meaning of this system is that it provides a constant independent pressure in the entire fuel supply system, regardless of the speed of rotation of the crankshaft. While in the most common injector, diesel fuel is supplied to the nozzles at the lowest pressure.

It turned out that in Common Rail Direct Injection or CRDi, the injection process was divided into two stages:

• The first is responsible for creating and maintaining constant pressure
• The second is responsible for the injection process itself

The use of this technology gives advantages both in terms of ecology and in reducing fuel consumption by up to 25%.

The Hyundai Santa Fe 2 2.2 engine produces 150 horsepower, which is not at all weak for a diesel engine, here are other characteristics of this crossover:

I read a lot of reviews of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 2.2 diesel in my configuration, I noticed both negative and delight. From the negative, I drew attention to the fact that they often complain about diesel engines, but this is most likely due to the quality of our diesel fuel, especially since CRDi is demanding in this matter. But, nevertheless, I know in my city several high-quality gas stations, time-tested, so I did not refuse a diesel engine. And here .

Hyundai santa fe 2 owner reviews diesel

If I often traveled long distances or frequent trips outside my city, then I would also take a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 4WD, but always in gasoline. Because changing injectors and pumps is very expensive on a diesel engine, and if you pour all sorts of muck of unknown origin from an unknown gas station there, you can rock the whole engine in one gas station and then it’s not very weak to give money for repairs and it’s not a fact that they will fix more and qualitatively.

I repeat once again, I took a diesel engine solely for reasons of economy and the fact that I only drive in the city and I know the exact places with high-quality diesel fuel, in other options and under other conditions I would take only gasoline.

By the way, it is worth noting that the regular noise insulation of the Hyundai Santa Fe is very high quality, in my personal opinion it is simply wonderful and sometimes better than some people get additional sound insulation for money.

My Hyundai Santa Fe 2 restyling, more precisely, 2010, the appearance is slightly changed compared to 2008. models, but not too much.

In this post - reviews of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2 2.2 diesel, I did not specifically pay attention to such things as a radio tape recorder, speakers, plastic, etc., since this is my review, and my requirements were reduced solely to the practicality of the car, its size and savings in parts and fuel , well, the presence of an air conditioner for the summer, and a stove that heats in the winter, by the way, the stove heats up very well - in fact, these are all my requirements for this car, it meets them 100%, which is why I say yes Hyundai Santa Fe 2 generation is a great no-frills crossover, if you want even more reliable, take it strictly in gasoline configuration.

number of doors: 5, number of seats: 5, dimensions: 4650.00 mm x 1890.00 mm x 1725.00 mm, weight: 1823 kg, engine size: 2188 cm3, number of cylinders: 4, valves per cylinder: 4, maximum power: 150 HP. With. @ 4000 rpm, maximum torque: 335 Nm @ 1800 rpm, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 11.60 s, maximum speed: 179 km/h, gears (manual/automatic): 5 / -, view fuel: diesel, fuel consumption (city/highway/combined): 9.6 l / 6.0 l / 7.3 l, tires: 235/65 R17

Brand, series, model, years of production

Basic information about the manufacturer, series and model of the car. Information about the years of its release.

Body type, dimensions, volumes, weight

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Engine

Technical data about the car engine - location, volume, cylinder filling method, number of cylinders, valves, compression ratio, fuel, etc.

Power, torque, acceleration, speed

Information about maximum power, maximum torque and rpm at which they are reached. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h. Maximum speed.

Fuel consumption

Information about fuel consumption in the city and on the highway (urban and extra-urban cycle). Mixed fuel consumption.

Gearbox, drive system

Information about the gearbox (automatic and/or manual), the number of gears and the vehicle's drive system.

Steering gear

Technical data on the steering mechanism and on the turning diameter of the vehicle.

Suspension

Information about the front and rear suspension of the car.

brakes

Type of front and rear wheel brakes, information about the presence of ABS (anti-blocking system).

Rims and tires

Type and size of wheels and tires of the car.

The second generation of the Santa Fe crossover (a pioneer in the mid-size SUV segment for the Korean manufacturer Hyundai) made its world premiere in January 2006 at the international exhibition in Detroit, and went on sale in April of the same year. In 2010, the debut of an updated car took place at the Frankfurt bride, which received a noticeably refreshed appearance, a modernized interior and two new diesel engines under the hood. On the assembly line, the “Korean” lasted until 2012, when a third-generation model arrived in time to replace it.

Large, heavy and embossed, but not devoid of graceful outlines, the body of the “second Santa Fe” looks interesting and respectable. And if you close the brand emblem, then it can be mistaken for a much more prestigious model. The powerful appearance of the crossover is emphasized by massive sides with developed “muscles”, a large radiator grille, large rims, predatory “narrowed” head optics and a pair of trapezoidal exhaust pipes.

The external dimensions of the 2nd generation Hyundai Santa Fe indicate, as we have already noted, that it belongs to the class of mid-size crossovers: 4660 mm long, 1890 mm wide and 1760 mm high. The wheelbase of the car is limited to the front and rear axles by a 2700 mm gap, and the ground clearance in the curb position is 203 mm.

The interior of the "second" Hyundai Santa Fe not only looks stylish, but also features high functionality and high-quality finishing materials. Directly in front of the driver is a large “steering wheel” with two blocks of buttons between the hubs, adjustable both in height and in reach. The instrument panel with a standard set of readings and large digitization has a simple but modern design.
The symmetrical "aluminum" console in the center of the front panel is framed by graceful air duct deflectors and looks strictly and concisely. It houses a 2-DIN audio system and a large climate control system with individual monochrome display. The interior of the crossover is made of high-quality plastics, diluted with aluminum and wood inserts, and the seats are dressed in excellent leather (except for the initial versions).

The front seats of the Santa Fe 2nd generation are endowed with wide adjustments and tangible support on the sides, but with a somewhat short pillow. But on the back sofa there is a real expanse - for three passengers there is enough space, and for greater convenience, the back of the rear sofa is adjusted according to the angle of inclination.

In the five-seater version, the luggage compartment of the Korean crossover is impressive in volume - 774 liters of usable space, to which a spacious niche in the underground is added (the spare wheel is suspended "on the street" - under the bottom). The split backrest of the second row folds down to form a flat floor and a volume of 1582 liters.

Specifications. For the Russian market, the "second Santa Fe" was equipped with two power units to choose from:

• The petrol version is a four-cylinder “aspirated” with a distributed fuel injection of 2.4 liters, releasing 174 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 226 Nm of torque at 3750 rpm.
• The diesel side is “protruded” by an in-line “four” with a turbocharging system, which, with a working volume of 2.2 liters, generates 197 “horses” of potential at 3800 rpm and 421 Nm of possible thrust, available in the range from 1800 to 2500 rpm.

For each of the engines, manual and automatic transmissions are available (in both cases, six gears). By default, this Hyundai crossover is equipped with an all-wheel drive system, which under normal conditions supplies the entire supply of traction to the front axle, and in the event of one of the wheels slipping, up to 50% of its share goes to the rear axle. This entire process is controlled by an electronically controlled multi-plate friction clutch.

The gasoline version of the Santa Fe 2 takes 10.7-11.7 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h at a maximum speed of 186-190 km / h, while the diesel version is somewhat more dynamic - 9.8-10.2 seconds and 190 km / h, respectively.
In the combined cycle, a 174-horsepower car consumes an average of 8.7-8.8 liters of fuel, a 197-horsepower car consumes 6.8-7.2 liters.

The basis for the second generation Santa Fe is the front-wheel drive architecture from the Hyundai Sonata sedan. The design of the front axle provides for the presence of MacPherson struts, and the rear axle - an independent multi-link suspension. A hydraulic booster is "implanted" into the steering device, and the braking system is represented by discs on all wheels (front - with ventilation) with ABS and ESC.

Options and prices. For the 2nd generation Hyundai Santa Fe crossover in 2015 in the Russian secondary market, on average, they ask from 700,000 to 1,200,000 rubles - the final cost is affected by the year of manufacture, condition, equipment and version of the installed engine. Even at the simplest level, the Korean equipment is well equipped - ABS, airbags, dual-zone climate control, power steering, fog lights, heated front seats, power windows for four doors and a standard audio system.