The Hyundai Grand Santa Fe, an SUV, was introduced to the general public at the 1999 Detroit Auto Show. In the series, the car was launched a year later. By and large, this is the first Hyundai crossover, since the Galloper model is still a fairly accurate copy of the early Mitsubishi Pajero.
Parquet SUV
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe is a classic SUV developed by Hyundai from start to finish. The car is characterized by a high level of passive safety and interior comfort. Well-developed front wings overlap with a powerful hood, and a huge front bumper with double-row air intakes, coupled with fog lights, create a very aggressive face-image.
The power plant was offered in two versions: a transverse in-line four, with a capacity of 136 liters. with., and the "six", with a capacity of 180 liters. from. The four-cylinder engine was combined with a mechanical five-speed gearbox, and the six-cylinder engine was installed only on an all-wheel drive modification complete with automatic transmission.
Salon and body
The Hyundai Grand Santa Fe interior is spacious, two rows of rear seats are transformed into a perfectly flat platform, on which you can put a decent amount of cargo. But even if you do not turn the car into a truck, the luggage compartment itself is quite roomy. The trunk is equipped with special curtains that divide the cargo into several parts for the convenience of loading and unloading. The rear door is solid, rises up and is fixed by pneumatic limiters. If necessary, you can use the opening rear door window.
The body of the Hyundai Grand Santa Fe is bearing, composed entirely of shock-absorbing materials, profile panels and shock absorbing devices. Thus, car safety is at a fairly high level. Inside, there are four effective airbags, two on the sides and two in front. The right side one is endowed with a kind of intelligence: if no one is in the front passenger seat, then it will not open in an accident.
Chassis
The chassis is an independent Pherson front suspension, wishbone with springs and telescopic shock absorbers. The rear suspension is a lever-pendulum suspension with a lateral balance stabilizer. The car differs from similar SUVs with a constantly included all-wheel drive, which provides the most efficient traction and, importantly, excellent handling.
In 2001, there was a modification of the Hyundai Grand Santa Fe, reviews which immediately acquired a persistent positive character. The machine was equipped with a 113 liter turbocharged engine . With., Acceleration and dynamism significantly increased, the maximum speed was 175 km / h. The new motor was adapted for both a manual gearbox and a 4-speed automatic.
Prices in Russia
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe (price which in Russia ranges from 1 750 000 to 2 050 000 rubles), if you buy a car with zero mileage, does not raise questions in terms of reliability. The car has obvious American roots, the exterior design is entirely developed in the California branch of Hyundai, the name of the car - "Santa Fe" - is also purely American. Prices for used Santa Fe (not older than 6 years) range from 550 to 780 thousand rubles. Restyling of the car took place in the workshops of Detroit. The task was to avoid radical changes in the appearance of the car and bring light changes to the exterior in order to update the appearance of the car. This was fully successful.
The changes affected, in the first place, the front end of the car: an updated radiator grille appeared, the bumper became tougher, and in form and equipment, red brake lights were integrated into it. Also, the rear door received a new configuration.
Car today
Hyundai Grand Santa Fe 2014 is currently a multivariate model. The base Santa Fe GLS is equipped with 16-inch wheels, power windows, heated mirrors and automatic adjustment. Santa Fe SE model features a more powerful engine, 18-inch alloy wheels, automatically adjustable headlights, an on-board computer and a remote control for controlling the audio system combined with the steering column. The third complete set - Limited - includes all SE components, plus heated seats, an electric drive for changing the driver’s seat adjustment angle.
Security level
The SUV took the first line of the safety rating compiled by the U.S. Institute for Highway Safety, ahead of the Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Cherokee and Honda CRV. The priority was well deserved: shockproof body fittings, many other safety elements, good protection of the feet of passengers and the driver created a picture of complete protection. The high level of safety of the 2001 modification was organically combined with the new engine and universal transmission. Front-wheel drive became dominant, and the rear axle was able to connect (if necessary) through viscous coupling - the most smooth means of transmitting engine torque.