I bought my wife a 2013 Santa Fe sport. Has the 2.4L in it and it’s FWD. the car is absolutely flawless. Someone kept it in the garage. It is deep blue with grey wheels. I can’t think of a better car I could have gotten. This will stay with us for years to come.
Rommy.. Stylish... Cozy...practicle... Great mpg....awesome options....saddle leather seat!! What can I say?? Go ahead and get it!! You will never regret! Hyundai will get better and better for years.
Hi Speedy, Sorry, but I don't advise people on car choices. My best advice is do lots of research and buy the car you love. As for frameless windows, it's a bit off my radar screen specifically. I doubt automakers would continue to use them if they were problematic. I have heard no problems with CC's, a friend of mine has one and loves it. Best of luck! TV
I prefer the setting on Sport that has good heft and decent road feel for electric power steering. Pretty tough to know what to buy until the others come out.
Very nice redesign. I recent test drove a 2007, which I believe is the first year of this SUV's first and, in my personal opinion, much needed, facelift. That has to be my favorite redesign of any car. I' now considering this as my next vehicle when I upgrade from my Honda Civic. I have to say it was an amazing ride! It wasn't only beautiful, the ride, handling, height, and overall quality, equaled its looks. I'm 23 single and have no children, but I can see myself in the family ride!
The Tucson is just as stylish, more fuel efficient, it is about 12 inches shorter and 3 inches narrower, which I prefer since I drive in the city most of the time.
Hi Tom so u say the fuel efficieny wasnt what was promised? or is it that u didnt get to drive this one for that long (so that you could test the efficieny thoroughly ) Great reviews btw, precise .. to the point and practical. Thanks!!
Good review. Santa Fe reminds me of the Subaru Tribeca on the outside. I've had a Vera Cruz for over four years now and i've loved it. I'll be checking out the longer wheel base version and possibly looking to trade up.
When I went to test drive the car, I notice that the steering wheel kept pulling the left and needed constant correction/effort to keep it going straight....did you notice any of that during your review?
Although I'm bummed about the Veracruz, I understand and respect why they did that. business is business, I wouldn't mind the Veracruz either, I also like the Tucson.
Hello Steve.. which engine sounds and drives better for you The old 3.5L V6 or this Turbo 4 I just wanna know if this car is superior than the previous one
but you have to see it as people with just 1 generation older Hyundai looking at the new Hyundai and ask why does it change so quickly. It won't do good with resale values and the consumers maybe pressured to get a new car. Hyundai still has a long way to go to earn the prestige that Toyota, Honda and Nissan have. Style isn't everything, give the current Hyundai's another 5-8 years and see what happens.
Did you drive it? Did you try it? I guess no... dude, I am sure this car is more top quality than many cars in the segment now. Trust me, I got an Accent 2007, and it is still running like day one, while many of my friends got rid of their Yaris or Lancer, to buy a Hyundai or Kia... And as a matter of fact, I also own a Honda CR-V, so you can tell by yourself what are my top quality references. That is enough said.
Hyundai still has a long road ahead of them. Any car expert and journalist will know that. The Koreans don't even have any super cars or sport cars yet unlike the Lexus LFA and the Nissan GT-R. Their technology and engines is still severely behind the Japanese.
Audi A7 doors do not roll down when you unlock the vehicle in anticipation for the passanger to board the vehicle... whereas the VW CC does that... isnt that weird.. can you raise this question to AUDI?? DO you think that The frameless door cars start losing the cabin quiteness over the time more badly than a regular sedan..i am confused.. i want to buy between A6 or A7... i love the CC also... dont know what to do.
I understand that, but where does that place the Tucson if this vehicle competes with a RAV4? i'm sure Hyundai isn't intending on having one leach sales from the other.
Hi Mr. Voelk, where can people request you on your website for the reviews that they want to see. I requested you for Santa Fe review and you posted it.. thanks for that.... i think i requested just like this somewhere in the comments.. i was wondering if there is a place on your website to put the request.... anyways... I will really appreciate if you get a chance to review the Volkswagen CC 2013 and give your valuable comments.. please do a little research on its frameless doors.
Their is a reason why most journalists didnt drive the 2.4l. I'm telling you that engine is awful. The turbo is better but I don't feel the engine is as refined as a Honda or toyota.
lol i won't be caught dead in a Corolla im talking about true enthusiast cars such as Honda and Mazda. You will never see Korean cars in drifting or street racing, or any car movies in your life time. Cars that are fun to drive and engaging, do some research yourself and wait another 5-8 years when Hyundai can prove their long term reliability and not just make cars that look good.
bigger and more powerful engine doesn't mean its a better car, you must be a stuck up person who can't afford a proper car and got a Hyundai because its cheap and it "looks cool". Like you said yourself, of course newer sport cars are going to "rape" Honda S2000's and Mazda RX-8'S. But Hyundai is not even close to establishing itself yet as a long run reliable solid higher class image brand. You can keep drinking Hyundai juice while reality will just go right through you.
Id drove the 2.4 non turbo. It was one of the worst engine ive ever driven. Unrefined, sloppy and really slow. The turbo is better but power delivery is all over the place.
Again, you keep drinking the Hyundai juice Nothing can touch the Nissan GT-R at that price point. GM is the largest car maker in the planet, but they are not the best brands. Get a reality check, Korean and American cars have the highest depreciation value, why do you think only poor low income students drive them. FYI, Toyota and GM keeps switching #1. Of course the Hyundai will be so high up when it has only its Korean sister brand Kia competing in major markets. Unlike the Japanese...
"prestige that Toyota, Honda and Nissan have"... ignorant people think this is 1980... that bullshit of Honda Toyota superiority is gone... this is 2012 kid. Hyundai sales higher than Honda. Genesis coupe v6 as high quality as any Honda plus would rape any shitty honda in power and style.
Again give Hyundai 100,000 and will make a GT-R fighter.... Hyundai still not in the market for that. ... keep crying and bitching how much you hate Hyundai... haters gonna hate cars gonna sell... :D
