➖ Quality of finishing materials
➖ Crickets in the cabin
➖ Fuel consumption
pros
➕ Manageability
➕ Passage
➕ Comfortable salon
➕ Design
Pros and cons of 2018-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe revealed based on reviews real owners... More detailed pros and cons of Hyundai Santa Fe 3 generations with automatic and all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below.
Owner reviews
Of course, good external data of both the body and the interior. The car swallows small holes quite well, although the suspension travel is really small (at a speed of 100 km / h, when fishing for bumps, an unpleasant FIR to the fifth point). The dynamics of acceleration, in principle, is not bad up to 120 km / h, and then of course it's hard.
Metal, yes - thin. If the "muzzle" had not been booked, it would have already been speckled, tk. 30% of the mileage on the highway. Poor quality leather on the seats. Height 178, weight 85 kg, and on my seat there are folds of skin after 2,000 km.
I do not like rolls at high speed in the new Santa Fe Premium, but this seems to be the case for all crossovers of these sizes, so I resigned myself. But what I can’t put up with is that I don’t like the box at all, and I’m sure that this is not a normal job.
After running 15,000 km, I can say the following. I didn’t feel that the climate was on, but it cooled the interior very well. The car was parked in the street all winter. Started up without problems in any weather. The engine ran smoothly, cleanly and softly on cold, without any extraneous sounds. Heated seats and a stove in DIESEL work for 5+.
On site, the car does not pick up temperature quickly, but as soon as it drives off, the thermostat sensor immediately shows an increase in the operating temperature. Heated steering wheel is so simple SUPER.
The cross-country ability of the new Hyundai Santa Fe Premium is excellent, the brakes are excellent, the locks and the washer did not freeze, including the rear one. The seats fold down quickly. You can immediately load half a ton of cargo into the trunk, the volume for loading is simply unrealistic. Doesn't eat oil.
And here is 1% of tar in a barrel of honey. At a temperature of +1 and below, the wipers freeze. The stove is on the glass, it’s impossible to sit in the car because of the heat, the heating zone of the wipers is on, and at a speed of 60 km / h for 3-4 minutes, both wipers in the center DO NOT WORRY. Sprayed with anti-freeze, still does not rub.
Yuri Martiyanov, review of Hyundai santa Fe Premium 2.2d (197 hp) AT 2015
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Beautiful design. Nice interior and good audio system, large trunk and a bunch of pleasant things! Consumption on the highway is 10 liters, and in the city - 19 liters, the dynamics is normal! But there are still more minuses than pluses!
After a run of 25,500 km, welded spots on the body began to recede, after 10,578 km the roof began to rattle and vibrate, the high cost of spare parts and by the time of 30,000 km the automatic machine began to work worse (stronger steel jerks), the air conditioner noticeably sows the car.
In Santa Fe, 2 generations of such nuances were not observed, although there were also enough minuses, especially in the chassis. When I bought a car for almost 2 million, I hoped for more better quality and reliability!
Anton Pavlenko, review of Hyundai Santa Fe Premium 2.2 diesel automatic 2014
This wonderful device appeared in our family in December 2014. Hyundai santa Fe 3 impressed with its size both outside and inside - a lot of interior space. Dimensions, you get used to them quickly. The salon is well thought out - everything is convenient and affordable.
Heated steering wheel (this is a separate respect from his wife). You can put so much in the trunk that you remember later where you put it. Ventilation of the seats in the summer is just class. Handling with an external trunk is just as good as without it.
Evgeiniy Fedorov, ride on Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 (175 hp) automatic 2014
Hyundai Santa 3 in a new body did not meet my expectations, due to the fact that when driving onto the curb with one wheel, neither the doors nor the trunk are closed until you level the car.
The armrest creaks all the time, the skin is frayed (although the mileage is 9,000 km), but the most important thing is a simplified maximum configuration: there is not even an electric boot drive, rubber on 17 disks (and before it was 19), there is not even a front parking sensor and engine start from a button, they also forgot about the side curtains, but the price was raised! Because of weak body the windshield is constantly cracking, changed twice.
Alexey Tatarinov, drives a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2d (197 HP) AT 2014
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Excellent handling. The salon is comfortable. Wonderful and very roomy trunk, you can carry a lot of things. Controlling blind spots is a nice feature. Good visibility... Not the smallest ground clearance, which allows you to easily drive through rural roads of such quality, which I have not tampered with before.
I also immediately noted the attitude on the road. If earlier on the i30 you had to squeeze into the stream, sometimes waiting for quite a long time until they were allowed to pass, then on the Santa Fe it really became easier. They let them through at times more often and more willingly.
In this car, there is somehow a lot of a pet - it recognizes you, meets you, pushes you a chair, turns on the headlights for you. In general, pleasant care of the driver. Since we drive together with my husband, the function of memorizing the settings for two drivers is very convenient. While the car is completely new and it suits everyone and likes it. I hope it will not disappoint in the future.
Of the shortcomings, so far only gasoline consumption in the urban cycle can be noted. There is not as little Santa Fe as we would like it to be, but it was expected.
Marina Chudaeva, drives a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 (171 hp) with automatic transmission and all-wheel drive in 2016
Controllability. Well, perhaps, with my great driving experience, I am not a gourmet in this area, but I do not understand those who begin to reason about it with a clever look. I turn the steering wheel, the wheels turn, I keep it straight, the car, as if poured into the track, drives straight. The steering wheel is neither soft nor hard. The car responds instantly to any steering input. It walks along the highway like a ship, but it doesn't wobble or shake, it keeps the road like a train. So the controllability is controllable!
Low beam xenon light - super! Everything is visible! Far (ordinary yellow) in comparison with the near - the light of the moon in cloudy weather, although not better and not worse than in my previous models, although it already shines with 4 headlights! But, in fact, speaking, despite my sarcasm, they shine brightly enough!
The leather in the interior looks dense, thick and durable. I don’t know how it will be in operation further. The steering wheel, of course, in comparison with the same ix-35 loses in convenience. The skin is super, but slippery and smooth! Does not cling to the skin of the hands!
Places both in the cabin and in the trunk of the car! What was lying around in the ix-35 and dangling in my trunk, I stuffed it under the rug in the trunk, and now I have it empty! Unusual, even somehow. He climbed under the car, and there ... the metal is bare! Even under the spare wheel! More precisely, it is dyed, but not even black, and, alas, not treated with anything. But this is nonsense!
Review of Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 (171 HP) AT 4WD 2017
25.12.2017
The Hyundai Santa Fe 2 is a popular mid-size crossover with good equipment and decent off-road qualities for relatively little money. This generation of the model significantly surpasses its predecessor in all components: the car has become noticeably larger, more elegant, more solid and has richer equipment. Thanks to this, Santa Fe 2 was in unprecedented demand, and, according to many European automotive analytical publications, this car was among the top ten best cars in this segment. But what about the reliability of this car today and what surprises it can bring, now let's try to figure it out.
Specifications
Car class - J (crossover);
Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm - 4675 x 1890 x 1725;
Wheelbase, mm - 2700;
Tire size - 237/65 R17;
Volume fuel tank, l - 65;
Curb weight, kg - 1648;
Full weight, kg - 2240;
Trunk capacity, l - 469 (1473).
Complete set before 2010- GLS 01E (02E, 03E, 04E, 05E, 06E), GLS 06Ef, GL CM01e, GLS H-Matic Supreme, GLS H-Matic CM11ec, GLS H-Matic CM12ec; after- Base, Elegance + Navi, Comfort, Style, Style + Navi.
The most common malfunctions of Hyundai Santa Fe 2
Body problem areas:
Paintwork - water-based acrylic paint was used for painting the body, because of this, scratches and chips appear on the body even from a slight mechanical impact. The most trouble spot if the roof is - paint swells, the same problem occurs around windshield.
Corrosion resistance of the body- the body of Hyundai Santa Fe 2 is not prone to corrosion, problems can arise only if the car has not been restored after an accident in artisanal conditions.
Door seals- quite rigid, therefore, on many copies, the doors are closed with little effort.
Heated wipers- in severe frosts, it is better to refuse to use heated wipers, since with a sharp temperature drop, the windshield may burst.
Optics- after washing, rain, as well as in case of temperature drops, condensation accumulates in the optics.
Weak points of power units
Engines running on gasoline are reliable and have a good resource - 350-400 thousand km, but they are demanding on the quality and replacement interval of fuels and lubricants. It is recommended to change the oil and filters every 10-12 thousand km. Of the common malfunctions, one can note the unreliability of the starter, leaks of the front crankshaft oil seal and the oil pan seal.
The motor has a volume of 2.7 liter weak point ignition coils are considered, their resource rarely reaches 100,000 km. For cars with a mileage of more than 150,000 km, the cooling system requires special attention - leaks appear in the cooling radiator. It would seem that the breakdown is not significant, if not for one thing. Expansion tank has one feature - there is always a small amount of coolant in it, even when there is practically no coolant left in the system, because of that there is a high probability of engine overheating with all the ensuing consequences. To keep risks to a minimum, try to keep your fluid levels above average at all times. The catalyst is to be replaced for 200-250 thousand kilometers. After 300,000 km, oil consumption increases on many copies.
Engine 2.4 began to be installed after restyling in 2010. A more modern power unit is demanding on the quality of fuel, and saving on it will quickly lead to the replacement of the catalyst. Otherwise, the engine provides the most trouble-free operation of the car, but subject to careful attitude, use quality oil, gasoline and regular maintenance. The starter is considered the most problematic place here - in winter the bendix often jams (does not come out of engagement with the flywheel). To temporarily solve the problem, 2-3 forced engine stops will help. The power unit uses a system for changing the valve timing on both shafts and there are no hydraulic compensators, in this regard, when the engine is running, extraneous sounds are observed - noises and knocks.
Diesel internal combustion engines
Diesel engines are less reliable and can present a lot of surprises. The most problematic place here is the fuel equipment - it is poorly adapted to our realities and painfully tolerates the use of low-quality fuel. Possible problems: premature failure of injectors, injection pump of the EGR valve, particulate filter. If you use high-quality diesel fuel, the first problems with fuel equipment begin after 150,000 km. With the onset of cold weather, the fuel pressure regulator begins to mope, the main signs of its malfunction are on idle a strong chirping is heard from under the hood.
Crankshaft pulley and damper clutch- often fails at a fairly low mileage - 80-100 thousand km.
The rod of the vacuum regulator of the position of the turbine blades- after 120,000 km, it may start to wedge. If there is a problem, the boost pipe at the inlet to the intercooler constantly flies.
Glow plugs- on average, they walk 80-90 thousand km, but their replacement can result in expensive repairs. The fact is that when replacing candles in 50% of cases, they break off, and in order to remove the fragments of a candle, you have to remove the cylinder head, so it is better to entrust this operation to professionals. Closer to 150,000 km, replacement of the glow plug relay is required.
Cylinder head gasket- for cars with mileage exceeded 180-200 thousand km, as a rule, it needs to be replaced. Symptoms - oil drips appear on the engine.
High pressure fuel pump coupling- may require repairs at a mileage of 150-200 thousand km. Symptoms - there is a knock from under the hood. The same symptoms can appear if the drive belt tensioner is faulty.
Transmission problem areas
In general, the transmission is reliable and rarely bothers its owners with breakdowns, but a couple of weak points, nevertheless, have been identified. The main problem with all types of transmission is the weak bearing of the right axle shaft, its resource is less than 150,000 km. The problem is aggravated by the fact that when the bearing is destroyed, the wear of the spline joint of the inner and outer axle shafts accelerates.
Mechanics- the main ailment of this type of transmission is the leakage of the seals of the axle shafts. On diesel versions, a car is often worried about a two-mass flywheel, its average resource is only 120-130 thousand km, despite the fact that replacement is not cheap. The clutch serves 120-150 thousand km, with an aggressive driving style, clutch replacement may be required even after 90,000 km.
Automatic transmission- has an unpleasant operational feature - jerks (jerks) when changing gears. Changing the oil helps to temporarily improve the operation of the transmission, therefore, many change it every 30-50 thousand km. Of the common ailments, a weak lever position switch can be noted; on many copies it was changed at a run of 70-90 thousand km.
Four-wheel drive
implemented using a multi-plate friction clutch. This unit is reliable, but it is afraid of heavy loads (frequent slippage). Unlike other models in Hyundai Santa Fe 2, the clutch is repairable, and in case of any troubles you will not have to spend unrealistic sums for the purchase of a new unit (on average, they ask for 200-300 USD for the restoration of the clutch). To diagnose the condition of the clutch, it is necessary to drive the car with the wheels completely turned out, if at this time jerks (jerks), blows, etc. are felt, most likely the clutch needs repair.
Common malfunctions:
- Leaking rear gearbox cover and rear gearbox oil seal- appears on a run of 80-100 thousand km.
- Outboard bearing cardan shaft - fails after 100,000 km of run.
- Elastic driveshaft couplings- go up to 150,000 km.
Suspension resource Hyundai Santa Fe 2
If you like comfortable movement in a car, then Hyundai Santa Fe 2 will disappoint you a little, as the suspension here is stiff enough, and when driving on a bad road, the car shakes slightly. Good handling can compensate for this trouble.
Suspension consumables resource:
- Support bearings - run up to 80,000 km, but they can creak even after 40,000 km.
- Shock absorbers - on pre-styling versions, their resource was limited - 50-70 thousand km of run, in 2010 the part was modernized, as a result of which their resource increased to 100,000 km.
- Hub bearings - run relatively little - 60-70 thousand km. Over time, it may start to loosen hub nut(clicks appear when starting to move). Only replacing the nut will help to solve the problem.
- Stabilizer struts - 40-60 thousand km - front, 70-80 thousand km - rear.
- Stabilizer bushings - they last long enough, up to 100,000 km, but to replace them, you will have to lower the subframe.
- Shock absorbers with variable stiffness - installed on 7-seater versions, this part is several times more expensive than conventional ones, besides, their resource is only 70-90 thousand km, so many owners change them to standard shock absorbers paired with stiffer springs ...
- Ball joints - travel up to 120,000 km.
- Silent blocks of levers - 130-150 thousand km.
- Multi-link - often does not require interventions up to 150,000 km.
Steering and brakes:
Steering rack- on many copies it does not cause problems up to 100,000 km, after repair it can knock after 20,000 km. Major malfunctions - the right bushing and oil seals wear out.
Brakes reliable, but requires periodic maintenance - lubrication of the guide calipers is required, if this is not done, over time, development appears in them and they begin to rattle (most often the rear ones). There may also be problems with the brake light on / off switch.
Salon and electrical
The salon is made of good materials, but there are still a couple of nuances here. The most problematic part of the cabin is the steering wheel sheath - it will cover over time. You can also note the creakiness and weak wear resistance of plastic elements - they quickly become covered with scratches. The electronics are reliable, but some equipment malfunctions from time to time. Most of all, the owners cite "glitches" in the work of multimedia - it reboots, the display may also turn off spontaneously. On cars with a mileage of more than 150,000 km, the motor for the drive of the climate system flaps and the stove fan may fail.
As a result:
Really decent car with increased cross-country ability, which will more than justify the money spent on it. Despite the middle age of the car and the considerable mileage of most of the copies, in general this model can be described as a very reliable, rather economical and versatile car.
If you have experience in operating this car model, please tell us what problems and difficulties you had to face. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help the readers of our site when choosing a car.
The third generation of Hyundai Santa Fe SUV with front or all-wheel drive was presented to the general public in April 2012. The premiere took place in New York. The car has a five-door and seven-door variation. The powertrain component can also be selected depending on personal preference.
An optionally rich model, the platform for the creation of which served as a platform for the creation of another brainchild of the company - the Sonata, acquired an extended wheelbase.
Absolutely innovative is the idea of implementing automatic system, which controls the level of ground clearance.
At the same time, the vehicle's cross-country ability became much higher. These metamorphoses affected only the seven-door variation of the model.
Exterior
When buying any car (including Hyundai Santa Fe), owner reviews help determine the advisability of a decision to purchase it. Much has been said about the appearance of the novelty.
The exterior of the car has become even more attractive.
One feels a certain elegance that is not inherent in SUVs, capable of qualitatively distinguishing the model in the general range.
The unity of the front and rear optics is complemented by the unique shape of the grille.
Enlarged wheel arches paired with aggressive lines of the car's bodywork speak about the firm position of its owner, emphasize his status.
Interior
Everything inside is realized ergonomically and tastefully. Highlighted aluminum inserts on the front panel.
The materials of the highest quality were used for finishing.
Compared to earlier versions, the space for the rear row of seats has been increased. Now even long distance journeys will not cause discomfort. The car inside is rich optional.
- Cruise control;
- dual-zone climate control;
- on-board computer;
- remotely controlled audio system;
- electric drive and heated mirrors;
- steering column adjustment;
- heating and adjustment of the driver's seat.
All devices are located very conveniently, so that the driver can not be distracted from the road while driving.
Security
High quality handling is one of the main advantages of the updated Hyundai Santa Fe.
Safety is one of the main indicators of a crossover, which deserves an approving review.
The owners' reviews are a direct confirmation of this. The car holds the road well and is the leader in these characteristics among other representatives of its class. He feels great not only on the track, but also off-road.
Safety is another strong point of the model. The stability control system allows you to keep the car level even in the most difficult situations. 
The car is equipped with double front, side and window airbags.
Active head restraints are used, as well as a three-point belt designed for the middle seat of the rear row of seats.
What's under the hood?
The latest variation of the Hyundai Santa Fe has a not too wide range of powertrain components. They are available in diesel and gasoline versions.
Engine power is 175 or 197 Horse power... In this case, the volume of the engine will be equivalent to an indicator of 2.2 or 2.4 liters.
Average fuel consumption will be 6.8 liters of fuel per 100 km, and at the maximum level - 8.9 liters. The car can accelerate to 100 km / h in 9.8 s.
Complete line Hyundai engines Santa Fe looks like this:
Powertrain Power Transmission
2.2 CRDi VGT MT 5s Drive 150 HP Manual transmission
2,2 CRDi VGT AT 7s Excellent 150 HP Automatic transmission
2.2 CRDi VGT AT 7s Premium 150 HP Automatic transmission
2.4 CRDi VGT MT 5s 175 HP Manual transmission
2.4 CRDi VGT AT 7s 175 HP Automatic transmission
2.7 CRDi VGT MT 5s 197 HP Manual transmission
2.7 CRDi VGT AT 7s 197 HP Automatic transmission
2.7 DOHC MT 5s 189 HP Manual transmission
2.7 DOHC MT 7s 189 HP Manual transmission
2.7 DOHC AT 7s 189 HP Automatic transmission
The minimum price for this model is 1,199,000 rubles (this is how much the latest generation of Hyundai Santa Fe costs).
Owner reviews will help you judge the profitability of such an investment.
In a higher-quality modification, the cost of a car can rise to 1,539,000 rubles.
Test drive Hyundai Santa Fe in winter conditions (video)
Video on how the Hyundai Santa Fe crossover will behave in winter conditions.
Similarities and differences with other members of the species
According to company representatives, the design features many elements from the Lexus RX 300 and Volvo XC 90.
But one look is enough to determine the visual similarity with another representative of the species - the Volkswagen Touareg.
Hyundai Santa Fe is distinguished by increased comfort inside (classmate Ssang Young is significantly inferior in this) and good handling.
But in Hyundai Santa Fe, the fuel consumption is slightly overestimated.... The same Mitsubishi outlander looks preferable in this regard. it due to the large weight of the model.
Advantages and disadvantages of the model
When operating Hyundai Santa Fe, owner reviews help to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the model. This is necessary in order for the subsequent restyling to be carried out taking into account all the shortcomings.
Advantages
Ergonomics. High ergonomics allows you to concentrate on the road while driving. All devices on the panel are very conveniently located.
Small turning radius. Despite its impressive dimensions, the car turns into a turn very easily. There are also no special difficulties when parking.
Clearance.
The car has a high cross-country ability largely due to the high ground clearance. Given the low quality of our road surface, this fact is of a high degree of importance.
disadvantages
Poor insulation. At high speed, the noise of a running engine is clearly audible in the cabin. This can cause discomfort.
Poor sound insulation is one of the most important disadvantages of Hyundai Santa Fe
Rigid suspension. Bad roads are not a problem for the model. Only in this case all the unevenness of the road surface will be felt in the cabin.
Limited choice of engines.
The latest version of the model was released with a limited number of powertrain components.
How to be?
Hyundai Santa Fe is a good and high quality crossover
Despite some shortcomings, Hyundai Santa Fe is a quality product that belongs to the class SUVs. K1.
Good handling and sufficient roominess allows the model to be considered as a family vehicle.
Hyundai Santa Fe review (video)
Video version big test drive Hyundai car Santa fe
As you know, the Korean car industry, as a rule, has always been famous for its low price compared to the European car industry. At least this is the case for the first Korean car brands and models. And Hyundai Santa Fe classic was no exception, especially since Santa Fe was one of the first to enter the domestic market. Therefore, for the entire period of operation this car the drivers identified a number of weaknesses and frequent breakdowns that every future owner needs to know about before buying.
Specifications
- Power plants: diesel, 2.0 liters and 112 horsepower and a 2.7 liter gasoline engine, 173 horsepower;
- Transmission: mechanical and automatic transmission gear;
- Full or front-wheel drive;
- Acceleration to 100 km / h: petrol configuration - 11.5 seconds, diesel - 14.9 seconds;
- Maximum speed: gasoline engine - 182 km / h, diesel - 160 km / h;
- The volume of the fuel tank is 65 liters;
- Fuel consumption: gasoline engine - 11.3 liters, diesel - 9.1 liters per 100 km.
Advantages and benefits of Hyundai Santa Fe Classic
- Salon: spacious, many options for comfort;
- Roomy trunk;
- Four-wheel drive. Holds confidently on any road, even in the winter season;
- Good cross-country ability;
- Reliable and simple engine;
- Not whimsical and not expensive to maintain. Price Supplies and spare parts are low;
- The automatic transmission works smoothly;
- Good ground clearance, high seating position;
- Excellent aerodynamics. In winter, when driving in heavy snow, the windshield remains clean without the use of wipers.
Weaknesses Hyundai Santa Fe Classic
- Body;
- Engines;
- Timing belt;
- Viscous coupling;
- Spark plug.
Now in more detail ...
Most Korean cars have a weak point in their bodies. This problem also affected the Santa Fe classic. The paintwork is of poor quality, so chips and scratches quickly appear on the parts. Possibly paint swelling in the windshield area, on the roof. At the same time, the indicator of corrosion resistance is quite good. In places where the paint has peeled off, rust does not appear for a long time.
Another disadvantage of the model is the door seals. They are rigid, which makes it difficult to close the opening. An effort must be made. You can fix the problem. To do this, you need to adjust the lock brackets.
Power plants
Gasoline engines are reliable. With proper maintenance, the first problems with them arise after 150 thousand km. The motor cooling radiator may leak. It is difficult to determine this at an early stage, since there is always liquid in it. Albeit in a minimal amount. However, it may not be present in the system. If the problem is not corrected, then the possibility of engine overheating is high.
Diesel installations are capricious. They are very sensitive and do not tolerate the use of low-quality diesel fuel. This leads to rapid wear of the fuel injectors.
First of all, although they claim that its resource is about 100 thousand km, in fact, it needs to be changed after about 60-70 thousand km. The second nuance is that it is practically impossible to change it yourself without a whole set of special equipment. Therefore, basically, the owners of Hyundai Santa Fe entrust this operation to car service specialists who know how to do it. And the third nuance is that replacing the timing belt will not require small financial costs. Therefore, when buying, it is important to know about this and it is imperative to check the condition of the belt. It must be remembered that a broken belt will turn into a very significant financial cost for the future owner for engine repairs.
In this case, we will focus on the nuances of buying cars with automatic transmission and manual transmission. When buying a car with automatic transmission, it is important to know where the car was brought from and whose assembly. If the assembly is American, then it is important to understand that a lot of imported cars have twisted mileage, and accordingly the real resource of the automatic transmission may come to an end. About cars with manual transmission, we can say that the gearbox itself is not a weak point, but the grip is quite weak. In most cases, the clutch did not survive up to 20 thousand km. Therefore, in any case, depending on which gearbox is installed on the car, it is important to make a test drive on it and listen and feel how the car behaves when changing gears.
When buying a Hyundai Santa Fe, it is important to pay attention to the inclusion of all-wheel drive, for which the viscous coupling is responsible. If the car has been subjected to frequent slippage in the mud, then there is a high probability that its resource has significantly decreased. Or the clutch could simply "die" at all. Therefore, it is necessary to check, and also to know that replacing a viscous coupling is not a cheap thing.
Spark plug.
While not the most costly replacement procedure, the plugs do have to be replaced. Of course, this is due to the poor quality of fuel (diesel engines in Santa Fe also suffer from this) and besides, it should be said that this nuisance can be found on most cars of other brands and models. But it doesn't hurt to check the condition of the candles before buying.
In addition to all of the above, you can also indicate what to look at when buying, but this is not weak side(struts, bearings, anthers, levers, etc.), but most likely requires replacement due to its limited resource, like on other cars. Or maybe it is a consumable at all.
The main disadvantages of the Hyundai Santa Fe Classic
- Weak head light;
- Interior plastic is easily scratched;
- Rigid suspension;
- Long warm-up of the cabin in cold weather;
- Low dynamics;
- Fuel consumption does not correspond to the declared one;
- Ergonomic miscalculations.
Bottom line.
In conclusion, we can say that the first generation Hyundai Santa Fe is worth its money. The main thing before buying is to analyze and decide with which engine and variable gearbox to buy a car. V ideal option will in any case spare no money and diagnose and inspect the car in a reputable car service.
P.S .: Dear present and future owners, write below in the comments about frequent breakdowns and the shortcomings of this car model, identified and noticed during operation.
Weaknesses, advantages and disadvantages of Hyundai Santa Fe Classic was last modified: October 21st, 2019 by Administrator
The first pancake is always lumpy. This is how you can describe the emergence of a mid-size crossover in the Hyundai lineup. Santa Fe was presented in 2000. He was repeatedly criticized for his peculiar appearance. But, like subsequent generations, it is in demand abroad and in Russia. There are objective reasons for this: Santa Fe's solid resource, reasonable price-quality ratio, roomy interior, high ground clearance, inexpensive maintenance and repair of the chassis, time-tested power units of the Sigma, Delta, Theta, Lambda lines, etc. over the years, gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines were installed in tandem with four-, five-, six-speed transmissions.
The resource of Santa Fe depends on the type of motor and transmission, features of operation, maintenance. To begin with, let's take a look at the Santa Fe engine, evaluate its survivability in Russian conditions.
Power units and their resource on the first generation Santa Fe
The first generation crossover was produced from 2001 to 2005. When creating it, the engineers focused on the flagship of those years - the Lexus RX. Santa Fe was going to Korea, China, Russia (at TagAZ). It was completed with gasoline engines of 2.0, 2.4, 2.7 and 3.5 liters, as well as a two-liter turbodiesel unit. The car, depending on the engine, was equipped with a four- or five-speed automatic transmission, as well as a five-speed mechanics.
Power Santa Fe with diesel engine CRDi is 112 hp. with. Gasoline versions give out from 134 to 200 liters. with. The crossover has front or permanent four-wheel drive. In the second case, the torque in a ratio of 60 to 40 is distributed by an unbalanced center differential.
Santa Fe was officially supplied to Russia with a diesel engine, as well as 2.4 or 2.7 liter gasoline engines. Versions with 3.5-liter internal combustion engines were imported on order from Canada and the United States. The consumption of gasoline Hyundai Santa Fe of the first generation varies from 12 to 18 liters of fuel per 100 km. Simple aspirated engines are gluttonous, but they win in terms of reliability. The 2.7-liter engine can be considered the most successful, because the 2.4-liter unit is equipped with balance shafts. The V6 engine uses expensive platinum candles, which serve from 40 to 60 thousand km. The average resource of Santa Fe gasoline engines is 300 thousand km.
Let's talk in more detail about the advantages, breakdowns and disadvantages, the resource of the diesel version. It is more economical, pleases with good traction at the bottom. In theory, a resource diesel internal combustion engine should be 20% more than that of a gasoline aspirated. Yes, only a turbine and design features motor make their own adjustments.
Diesel is demanding on maintenance, it is afraid of a long drive on high revs and low-quality diesel fuel, oils. The 2.0 CRDi has design flaws. For example, a weak fuel priming pump, connections fuel filter, which dry out, which leads to air leaks with a further drop in power. Problems are also caused by the fuel pressure regulator in the rail, in the event of a breakdown of which the dynamics of Santa Fe noticeably deteriorates.
The five-speed manual transmission and the four-speed automatic transmission Hyundai Santa Fe are quite successful. Among the disadvantages of the machine is thoughtfulness, it walks 200-250 thousand km without problems. In versions with manual transmission, a weak dual-mass flywheel was installed, which can withstand from 100 to 120 thousand kilometers.
Box and engine on the second generation Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe ll generation was produced from 2006 to 2012. For the Korean company, this was a real breakthrough in terms of design. The crossover is in demand in the domestic market, as it has managed to prove its reliability, unpretentiousness, and practicality. Under the hood is a G6EA, G4KE, D4EB-V or D4HB engine. Occasionally there are versions with a 3.3-liter gasoline engine - the same as in the Sonata (they were sold on the American market).
G6EA
It is a 2.7-liter V6 petrol engine that produces 185 horsepower. Belongs to the Delta family. The cylinder block is based on an aluminum alloy. Used by electronic system, which controls the ignition and petrol injection. The oil volume in the lubrication system is 4 liters. With timely maintenance, the resource of the Santa Fe G6EA motor is 400-500 thousand km.
G4KE
A 2.4 liter gasoline engine of the Theta ll family was also installed on. The four-cylinder engine block is made of aluminum. Power is 174 liters. with. Some car owners complain about the knock of the G4KE, which should not be neglected. It can be provoked by main and connecting rod bearings, as well as a shortage of oil. The latter is fraught with cranking the liners and seizure of the crankshaft.
Due to the lack of hydraulic lifters, it is necessary to periodically adjust the valves, often with runs over 100 thousand km. The resource of the Santa Fe G4KE engine is at least 250-300 thousand km.
D4EB-V
It is a 2.2-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 150 hp. with. Used on pre-styling versions of Hyundai Santa Fe. With solid mileage, over 150 thousand km, problems of increased consumption may appear. There are many different reasons for this - from problems with injection to lack of air and dirty injectors. Less often they complain about the increased smokiness of the Santa Fe diesel 2.2.
The first thing to look for when increased consumption and smokiness - the quality of the diesel fuel used. Try to change the gas station. As a preventive measure, flush the nozzles and plunger pairs of the injection pump with an additive. It removes tar and deposits from the working surfaces, normalizes fuel combustion, simplifies cold start, and reduces consumption.
The service life of D4EB-V when using high-quality oil reaches 200-250 thousand km. It is advisable to change it not once every 15 thousand km, but every 7.5-10 thousand km. Otherwise, the system becomes clogged, oil starvation begins with accelerated wear of the rubbing surfaces. The engine is troit and does not run at full capacity.
D4HB
The diesel 2.2-liter unit produces 197 hp. with. At high mileage suffers from oily food, especially if the choice is irresponsible lubricants and constantly exceed permissible loads... The estimated resource is the same as that of the D4EB-V - up to 250 thousand km.
For the Santa Fe II generation, different boxes were offered: four-, five-, six-speed automatic transmissions and a five-speed manual transmission. Boxes of the A6LF1 type, like their counterparts on the previous and next generations, suffer from untimely oil changes. Coupled with an aggressive driving style, this dramatically reduces the resource, which has been repeatedly proven on the example of the old F4A51 box. There are jolts, kicks, crunching when switching. For recovery, you can carry out a complete fault detection with overhaul and replacement of worn parts. But if the wear is not yet critical, for normalization performance characteristics it is enough to use the RVS Master additive. The automatic transmission is processed with the help of, for a manual transmission, a transfer case, a bridge will do. The axle and transfer case additive effectively eliminates the knocking, howling, hum of the bearing, prolongs the life all-wheel drive by building up a layer of cermet on worn out friction surfaces. In manual transmissions, due to the use of an additive, the shift becomes clearer and smoother, the amount of noise and vibration is reduced.
Third generation Santa Fe resource
The third generation of the crossover has been produced since 2012. Available in five- and seven-seat versions. The official dealer has the most popular versions with gasoline engine 2.4 and 3.0 liters, as well as with a 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine. Diesel unit gives out 200 liters. with. A gasoline engines 171 and 249 liters. with. respectively. Santa Fe engines are paired with a six-speed automatic, and their resource is in many respects comparable to their predecessors.
The quality of service has a huge impact on the safety of the Santa Fe ICE. Therefore, we recommend adding preventive treatment of the unit with the RVS Master additive to the maintenance schedule for a crossover of any generation.
For engines with an oil volume of up to 4 liters, for example the widespread G6EA, it is suitable for diesel engines Santa Fe with a volume of 2.0 to 2.2 liters will do or. The additive will increase the resource power unit, will reduce fuel and oil consumption, increase low compression, which has fallen due to natural wear, and will delay overhaul.
If the mileage of your Santa Fe exceeds 150 thousand km or you are purchasing a used crossover, with the planned maintenance, be sure to flush before changing the engine oil. Its role can be played by the aforementioned additive for RVS Master Engine Ga4 oil, but it is much more profitable to use it. The composition is cheaper, it deeply cleans the working surfaces, restores pressure in the system, and de-carbonizes the piston rings.
Note: the optimal frequency of application of additives and flushes depends on the intensity of operation, the mileage of the car. Nevertheless, all RVS Master products have a positive impact on the Santa Fe resource.
