Comments on: 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite CRDi Review

By: Walter E

Walter E — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:04:27 +0000

Turbo needs to be rethought and redesigned. Just too many issues.

By: derwoodii

derwoodii — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:34:57 +0000

Similar issue with us 08 CRDi But we (they) found a sticky emssion valve was cause once fixed all is good. They tried the computer patch as we had a very very minor dead spot in power like it was swapping gears. Unsure proper valve part name.

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:40:59 +0000

I have a late 2007 SLX CRDi and I have been complaining to Hyundai since the 15K service about turbo lag and dead spots on acceleration and under load. The vehicle was given a computer patch to solve the issue without sucess but they suceeded in increasing the fuel consumption to 9.6 ltr/100k inlieu of the 8.2 ltr/100 that I was initially getting and despite numerous attempts at each service cannot find a problem. Love the vehicle for 3 kids and towing a camper trailer but not impressed by engine lag and fuel consumption

By: Nigel

Nigel — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:49:44 +0000

We have looked at all the SUV’s on the market in our price range………Pajero exceed and down. We have a 2005 exceed now, and have found the Santa fe is a true contender in the market, in fact we to buy one on Monday. I was so surprised when I drove it, we were so impressed with everything. I drove it everywhere we drove each SUV we test drove, which includes the steepest hill around here. I have say the turbo lag was something we just never found to be a problem. You have to remember this SUV has only a 2.2ltr engine, and preforms far better than it has a right to. I feel it has the same power as our current 3.8ltr petrol engine.

so we’ll see how we go Greta helpful review. thanks
Nigel

By: Sunshine

Sunshine — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:09:33 +0000

Hi Mrs Max, Kluger does have more head room at the back but when you actually sit in the back seat there is suprisingly more room than you think – the rear door is deceptive. For us it is a toss up between the kluger and the sante fe – value for money and the 4 cylinder diesal option means the santa fe is looking good.

By: Mrs Max

Mrs Max — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:11:30 +0000

Is it safe to use seater on the 3rd row? I come across comments that the3rd row is too close to the window, and not much room left from the rear, any crashes from the rear would be very serious. Is it safer or same for Kluger?

By: Trevor

Trevor — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:48:03 +0000

7 seater by name – not in reality.
even if you can use the 7 seats, they are only suitable for small kids and leave no boot space for prams ect.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:35:10 +0000

Given the reports on turbo lag I test drove a few different new CRDis & only once was turbo lag barley discernable, so took the plunge & bought one SLX. Must have got a Firday car as the turbo lag is woeful both when taking off from being fully stopped & when on the highway when you want to overtake. Also appears when running on cruise control where the car drops below its set point & then the car surges as the cruise control kicks in to maintain speed (especially on mild rolling open road hills where the car should only need a small nudge to maintain speed). Took it to Hyundai, they did a diagnostics test & found it needed reprogramming. Any change to performance – NO! So I’m off back to them again. Hopefully they’ll get it right this time……….My advise to any prospective buyers, drive the actual car you want before handing over your hard earned, & by test drive do at least 100kms & include dead stop forward & reverse, on flat & slopes (yes it appears in all these states), do the open road & put you boot into it from cruising, & also on mild rolling open road hills. If the salesman complains, go elsewhere – its your money!

By: Roy

Roy — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:52:22 +0000

I would like to if south korean made Sante Fe 2009 crdi SUV is as durable and long lasting as compared to many german and american competitors ? has anyone had a reasonably trouble free 80,000 km on Sante fe 2008 or 2009 models ? I would like to know If the Brakes, Transmission and suspensions Last Long for mostly safe highway drives ?
Can experienced owners help me with my Queries ? thanks

By: brad

brad — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:06:53 +0000

Hi All

I got my CRDI SLX a few months back now and cannot fault it – love the car. I have had Prado’s in the past as I need the room for work and 5 kids. Have found the Santa Fe to be an excellant replacement. To be honest I prefer the Santa Fe. Better fuel economy, better interior and the service I have had from Hyundai has been unreal.
Also bought a I30 as well at the same time – this is also a fantastic car with excellant mileage and features. Good onya Hyundai well done