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Well, I was driving one of the biggest mainstream SUVs in the market – Hyundai’s new Santa Fe – and although it was a bit of a squeeze we did manage to get the new TV home. That’s one of the benefits of the modern SUV concept, they are adaptable with a multitude of uses, and the new Santa Fe Limited with its 2.2-litre diesel engine is a class act. Well, I guess it needs to be, at almost $90k it is an SUV that commands a serious financial outlay. Of course, there are other model options – seven variants make up the new range which starts at $62,990 for a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol model, and there’s also a V6 petrol in the line-up. The new Santa Fe is exactly that, it is an all-new shape and sits on an all-new platform, what’s more it gets a new diesel engine, and while the cubic capacity is much the same as the previous generation model, it’s an allaluminium unit which is smooth, quieter, more powerful and efficient than before. CAPABLE: Up to 1625-litres of cargo can be transported beneath the Santa Fe’s tailgate. HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED: Plush, luxury SUV with a choice of engines. The Limited model gets the new diesel, although, as mentioned, you can get it with petrol power as well, but the V6 Limited doesn’t have drive to all four wheels. That aside, the four-cylinder turbocharged diesel is rated at 148kW (3800rpm) with 440Nm of torque available from 1750rpm to 2750rpm. Not only are these outputs impressive in terms of flexibility and outright grunt, it is one of the smoothest oil burners you are ever likely to find in a vehicle of this type. It is hooked to a recently-developed eight-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, something that is shared with Hyundai’s partnership with Kia. Interaction between the engine and gearbox is smooth and seamless, and the gear ratios are structured so that they work efficiently with the engine’s power and torque bands, especially so the mid-range rev spread. In this form, the Santa Fe is relatively quick for a vehicle which weighs in at almost two-tonne. According to my stopwatch it will make 100km/h from a standstill in under 9sec. As you would expect in the new-age SUV, the Santa Fe is fitted with the latest drive technologies, it has all-corner propulsion which can be activated by the driver at the turn of a dial through a complex series of modes and functions. Because of the driveline mechanicals there is a lot of suspension complexity. Mostly, though, there is feel and grip that the driver can use with confidence and reassurance. The ride is also quiet, and a lot of that has to do with the quality of the tyres – the big Continental rubber (255/45 x 20in) has a firm road feel and transports messages to the steering wheel in a solid, communicative way. The Santa Fe is a fine touring vehicle, and after years of development the ride/handling balance is as good as you would get in any SUV, least of all one that sits in the large luxury segment. I presented the evaluation car with a tight set of corners between Darfield and Burnham, the Santa Fe leans a little bit, but such are the spring and damper rates body movement isn’t excessive and the occupants shouldn’t be disappointed with the in-cabin comfort levels. Add in a vehicle that weighs in at around 1900kg, there is a lot of vehicle to get through a tight corner, yet it does so with dignity and purpose. That’s one of the reasons why SUVs have become so popular, they perform admirably and, in the Santa Fe’s case, it is also a plush luxury car which impresses • Price – Hyundai Santa Fe Limited, $89,990 • Dimensions – Length, 4785mm; width, 1900mm; height, 1710mm • Configuration – Fourcylinder, four-wheel-drive, 2151cc, 148kW, 440Nm, eight-speed automatic • Performance – 0-100km/h, 8.9sec • Fuel usage – 7.5l/100km with its refinement. Major items of specification include full leather trim with electrically adjustable seats up front (also heated). There is head-up display, paddle-shift gear selectors and new display graphics which change face when the indicator stalk is activated, side views of the vehicle give the driver clear vision of what is happening outside. Also, it must be mentioned the Limited model also gets remote starting and movement, should the driver’s door be hard to access, such as a tight car park, the vehicle can be driven forward or reversed using the remote key. Hyundai has upped the ante in terms of fuel use. The Santa Fe returned some interesting fuel usage information during my time with the test car. At 100km/h in top gear the big diesel sips fuel instantaneously at around 4.5-litres per 100km, turning over at just 1600rpm. A test average of 7l/100km is respectable for vehicle weight, and compares well to Hyundai’s combined cycle claim of 6.1l/100km. Although the television wasn’t heavy, it was bulky and claimed a fair hunk of space made easy by the clever seat folding system. In terms of figures, the load area can claim up to 547-litres, 1625-litres with the rear second row of seats folded. Yes, the Santa Fe is a useful seven-seater. I was scheduled into Hyundai’s new Santa Fe just before Christmas, however, a shipping mix-up meant it wasn’t dispatched to Christchurch. Fast forward two months and the range-topping Limited arrived. The wait was really worth it, it’s sophistication speaks volumes, the Santa Fe is a model that sits on the outer periphery of the luxury wagon market, yet it competes admirably with all of the big names. However, its biggest competition will come from Kia’s new Sorento; the two South Korean companies are partners, yet battle each other fiercely, especially in terms of pricing. The new Sorento, with a similar driveline, has an advantage there, how it all plays out in the marketplace will be very interesting to watch. has motoring covered! 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