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Hyundai Santa Fe Grand Santa Fe (NC, facelift 2016) 2.2 CRDI (200 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Hyundai Santa Fe:
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a series of crossover SUVs produced across five generations by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2000. It is named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV. The Santa Fe was a milestone in the company's restructuring program of the late 1990s because the SUV was a hit with American buyers.
The Santa Fe was initially marketed as a compact crossover SUV in its first-generation. After the Tucson was introduced in 2004, marketed under that same class, the Santa Fe was later repositioned into the mid-size crossover SUV class since its second-generation launched in 2005. Through all generations, the Santa Fe has been offered in either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Grand Santa Fe (NC, facelift 2016) Overview:
Hyundai Santa Fe (Grand Santa Fe (NC, facelift 2016)). With 440 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.3 l/100km). With a weight of 1974 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.9 s). The top speed reaches 201 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 6, it’s perfect for larger families.
2.2 CRDI (200 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Identical to the 7-seat variant, this 2.2 CRDI engine provides robust and responsive power, ideal for urban and highway driving with the added traction of AWD.
Fuel Economy
Maintains impressive fuel economy at 7 l/100 km combined, offering a practical and economical option for a large family SUV.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable 6-7 seater interior
- • Strong V6 engine option for performance
- • Highly efficient 2.2 CRDI diesel option
- • Good standard features and competitive pricing
- • Excellent Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Smooth automatic transmission
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption for the 3.3 V6 engine
- • Not as agile or sporty as some rivals
- • Interior materials, while good, may not match premium competitors
- • Some road noise at higher speeds
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III (DM, facelift 2015): 2015 - 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Hyundai |
| Model: | Santa Fe |
| Generation: | Grand Santa Fe (NC, facelift 2016) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.2 CRDI (200 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2016 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 6 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 200 Hp @ 3800 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 91 Hp/l [215mm more] |
| Torque: | 440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | R II / D4HB More details about the engine R II / D4HB |
| Engine displacement: | 2199 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.3 l |
| Coolant: | 9.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85.4 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 96 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 201 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.5 kg/Hp, 104.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.3 kg/Nm, 230.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1906-2043 |
| Max. weight: | 2600 |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg |
| Max load: | 557-694 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1842 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 634 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2000 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 100 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4905 mm mm [215mm more] |
| Width: | 1885 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Height: | 1695 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm mm [100mm more] |
| Front track: | 1628 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1639 mm |
| Front overhang: | 955 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1150 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 180 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 235/60 R18; 235/55 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 18; 7.5J x 19 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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