2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has a sleek new design, reliability, versatility and a long list of standard features to increase its appeal to a wide range of clients. Combining these attributes with a choice of two new fuel efficient engines mated to six speed and the 2011 American-made Hyundai Santa Fe is the best option in the crossover segment through competition.

Hyundai Santa Fe also offers the security front, earning the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) top five-star crash test frontal impact. In addition, Hyundai Santa Fe crossover continues to win critical acclaim Insure.com tops the list of the cheapest 2009 model years of the insured vehicle.

ELECTION OF THE MOST POWERFUL two engines and fuel

The 2011 Santa Fe comes standard with Hyundai's second-generation Theta four-cylinder engine. The Theta II 2.4-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine delivers greater than zero to 60 miles per hour faster than its predecessor 2.7-liter V6 Mu, while improving fuel economy. The Hyundai Santa Fe four-cylinder engine delivers an impressive 20 mpg city/28 mpg highway fuel economy rating of FWD and the new six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC ®. A six-speed manual transmission is standard. The Theta II is rated at 175 horsepower and 169 lb.-ft. of torque. This high tech all-aluminum 16-valve engine with continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) on both camshafts and a Variable Intake System (VIS) for better engine breathing.

 

Hyundai Santa Fe for the 2009 model year 3.3-liter Lambda V6 engine has been replaced by a new Lambda II 3.5-liter V6 for more power and efficiency. The Lambda II 3.5-liter V6 pumps 34 more horsepower and 22 more lb-ft of torque (276 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque).

3.5-liter Lambda DOHC V6 Highlights II

This new engine features refined aluminum, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and weighs less than the 3.3-liter V6 it replaces. To maximize the power spread, the engine uses variable valve timing (CVVT) on the outlet and exhaust camshafts and a new three-phase variable intake (VIS) that helps cylinders breathe efficiently at low diet and above. The results of the stock to breathe out of the line-performance acceleration and passing, and remarkable fuel economy. New mileage figures V6 Hyundai Santa Fes are 20 mpg city/26 mpg highway (FWD / AT), which records the Ford Edge and Chevrolet Equinox V6.

All Hyundai Santa Fes are now offered by Hyundai first six-speed automatic with overdrive SHIFTRONIC lock-up torque converter for improved highway fuel economy. Hyundai Santa Fe four-cylinder engine comes standard with six-speed manual gearbox. At the same time, Hyundai Santa Fe is available electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system automatically routes power to pull more wheels. Driver-selectable AWD lock provides a fixed 50/50 torque is divided into front and rear wheels, which can improve performance in slippery or off-road.

 

To help Hyundai Santa Fe drivers get the most out of their vehicles for 2011, Hyundai has added a fuel gauge. The "Eco Indicator" on automatic transmission models show a green light to indicate when the driving habits contribute to fuel economy.

Advanced Security Technology

Hyundai Santa Fe also features six airbags, including side airbags curtain airbags. The combination of side and curtain airbags, which help protect the head and body during side impacts, can reduce fatalities by more than 52 percent, according to the IIHS. To make the Santa Fe 2010 even safer, Hyundai has added a rollover sensor for side curtain airbags. Rollover sensors are designed to measure the lateral acceleration and vertical speed of the vehicle and the roll rate to predict an impending rollover. When the sensors detect a potential rollover module control raises head curtain airbags and belt pretensioners to help protect occupants against serious injury.

All Hyundai Santa Fe trim levels as standard electronic stability control (ESC), one of the most effective life-saving technologies. ESC compares the driver's intended path of the vehicle, the real answer. And then the front brakes and single rear wheels and / or reduces engine power needed in certain driving circumstances to correct understeer or oversteer. NHTSA studies show SUVs equipped with ESC experience 63 percent fewer deaths in single vehicle accidents.

 

Disc brakes front and rear are standard and are coupled with a four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) that includes Brake Assist, a technology offering maximum braking force when an emergency stop is detected. The system also uses Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), which automatically equalizes the braking force of front and rear axles based on vehicle loading conditions.

All seats have three-point belts and adjustable headrests. Front seat active head restraints to prevent whiplash by reducing the interval is automatically in front of the passenger's head and the back of the headrest in the event of a collision. New car-style rear seat head restraints sometimes outboard positions is also to improve overall visibility, and easier to fold the rear seat features.

Hyundai Santa Fe is also equipped with a standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that alerts drivers if one or more tires are under inflated. An indicator light on the dash lets the driver know if a tire needs inflation for corrective action can be taken.

New modern aerodynamic design typically HYUNDAI

The design team added a touch more refined design of Hyundai Santa Fe exterior with new bumpers, fog lights, side sills, wheels and grille creating a more elegant, dynamic and tense. His way is spacious and offers great maneuverability and interior space. Elegant design makes the Hyundai Santa Fe aerodynamics. Standard roof rails help define its clean side profile, while adding the functionality of an SUV. Brackets are standard on the SE and Limited.

 

New colors for 2011 include Phantom Black Metallic, iridescent ribbon Blue Pearl, Pacific Blue Pearl, wearing Blue and Gray Metallic Indigo Pearl.

Elegant, quiet and efficient interior package

By popular demand, is Hyundai's factory-installed navigation system with a high resolution touch screen and voice control technology now available on all models Hyundai Santa Fe The new navigation system with touch screen camera also offers a back and XM NavTraffic. The rear view camera allows the driver to return safely at all times. Whether day or night, a clear picture of all objects and surroundings behind the vehicle is immediately displayed on the navigation screen. XM NavTraffic navigation system by showing the traffic data in real time when it is needed most. In addition, Bluetooth, iPod ® / USB auxiliary input and steering wheel standard on all models.

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is a crossover of the effective packages on the market. Hyundai accomplished this through a platform that avoids the compromises characteristic of a typical medium-sized car platform. For example, although Hyundai Santa Fe is 3.7 inches shorter than the Chevrolet Equinox, the cargo volume than the one where a lot of space for objects of different sizes.

 

Embedding rigid unibody architecture and a well-designed triple-sealed door / body interface, Hyundai engineers have significantly reduced the noise inside.

Air conditioning is standard, while the area has dual climate control for driver and front passenger brings a touch of luxury to the Hyundai Santa Fe Limited. Second-row passengers have a high level of comfort, thanks to B-pillar mounted adjustable vents.

Demonstrate attention to detail, Hyundai, backlighting for interior gauges, switches and buttons in blue to emphasize that the modern vehicle, the integrated design of interior. Front cupholders are also surrounded by light blue for the readers of the night. Soft touch materials, high quality, low-gloss surfaces and zero tolerance settings used in the cockpit, like the play of color belt buckles and cupholder inserts to add more harmony in design inside the cabin. The new interior colors and dark wood grain added.

 

Music lovers will continue to welcome Hyundai Santa Fe is the inclusion of standard auxiliary input jacks (3.5 mm mini-jack and USB input) to accommodate and charge audio devices such as iPods ®. When an iPod or flash drive connected via USB, which is located at the front of the center console that not only does it play music through your car audio system, but it also charges the iPod and allows the driver to access tracks with the steering wheel. This system also allows the driver and passengers to easily view song / artist / title information and control the music from the audio head unit rather than the iPod itself. Other thoughtful convenience features include an available power driver seat with power lumbar support, trip computer, heated exterior mirrors and a windshield wiper de-icing.

Specially designed PLATFORM

The Hyundai Santa Fe is based on a unibody crossover specially designed platform with a 106.3-inch wheelbase. This chassis offers an incredible ride, handling and balance that discerning crossover buyers are looking for, and fair internal equipment for most families. This rigid body structure provides the basis for both a more refined and more agile turns. Thanks to the suspension geometry and wider track which allows higher turning angles,

Turning circle is 35.4 meters Hyundai Santa Fe - an advantage Santa Fe drivers will appreciate in their daily driving and parking.

Hyundai Santa Fe ride and handling have settled in California and Michigan by Hyundai's team in the U.S. with the American consumer in mind. Hyundai Santa Fe uses MacPherson struts and multi-link rear suspension. Reverse L-shaped lower arm provides superior steering feel with improved dynamic control. The angles of hunting are set to improve straight line stability and overall dynamics. The rear arms are situated behind the rear crossbar and help reduce road noise. All four wheels are controlled by coil springs and shock fade-resistant gas-charged, while the front and rear stabilizer bars help keep the vehicle flat during cornering. Rack and pinion steering also contributes to the dynamics of the Hyundai Santa Fe and refined handling.

 

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS - The leading medium CROSSOVER VALUE

Hyundai Santa Fe GLS comes well equipped with a 175-hp, 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine, gearbox six-speed manual, ESC, ABS, 17-inch alloy wheels, a powerful 120-watt AM / FM / XM / CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers, iPod / USB auxiliary inputs, lists of side skirts, electric mirrors, power windows, power door locks and keyless entry. Inside are active front head restraints, front airbags, front seat side airbags and side curtain airbags with rollover protection. Other useful features include a system for monitoring tire pressure, air conditioning, cruise control, steering wheel, roof rails, rear privacy glass, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and steering wheel tilts and telescopes. New standard features for the 2011 model year, auto-folding headrests second row outboard, Bluetooth, steering wheel, trip computer, heated mirrors and lumbar support, driver seat.

Optional equipment includes a transmission SHIFTRONIC six-speed automatic and a premium package that includes tilt and slide sunroof, touch screen navigation with 6.5-inch screen, premium sound system with subwoofer and external amplifier, rear camera , roof rack cross rails and automatic headlights.

 

Hyundai Santa Fe SE - a sportier Santa Fe towing capacity 3500 pounds

The SE has all the standard amenities plus a new power GLS 276, 3.5-liter V6, six-speed automatic transmission and 18-inch Shiftronic alloy wheels. The vehicle also includes a bodycolor rear spoiler, power driver's seat with lumbar support, leather and cloth seating surfaces combined rack rails, bodycolor exterior mirrors, fog lights, leather steering wheel and shift knob, windshield wiper deicer and automatic headlights. Tow Prep Package, which includes a transmission cooler, radiator, upgraded, updated and amateur trailer pre-wiring, enables the SE to tow 3,500 pounds and is standard on SE and Limited V6.

An optional Premium Package includes tilt and slide sunroof, touch screen navigation with 6.5-inch screen, premium audio with subwoofer and external amplifier and a rearview camera.

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited - luxury properties, low price

 

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited, offering a choice of a 2.4-liter Theta II 3.5-liter Lambda engine or II. Its standard features include all accessories can be found in the SE and adds leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, dual zone temperature control with automatic outside temperature display, metallic scuff plates and an auto dimming interior mirror with Home and compass. Chrome accent outside door handles to distinguish Limited. Power tilt and slide glass sunroof is standard. Navigation package includes a 6.5-inch touch-screen navigation system has been developed exclusively for Hyundai, Rear view camera system and a high-quality audio with subwoofer and external amplifier.