Hyundai Santa Fe Long Term Update
November 12, 2009 by Karl Peskett
Filed under 4WD, 4x4, Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Hyundai, Hyundai Santa Fe, Long Term Test, SUV Medium
Parting is such sweet sorrow, or so the saying goes. In this case, it’s not that sweet because I’ve grown fond of the big Hyundai. Sure, the Santa Fe had its ups and downs, but on the whole, the car has been like a faithful pet; always eager to please, never giving up on you, [...]
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Review
November 2, 2009 by Alborz Fallah
Filed under 4WD, 4x4, Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Car Style, First Steer, Hyundai, Off Road / 4x4, SUV, SUV Medium
Hyundai’s updated Santa Fe brings the latest in diesel engine technology to the masses at an affordable price. Starting from $37,990 the face-lifted Santa Fe gets an updated interior and exterior plus a whole new engine and transmission system, meaning superior fuel efficiency and drivability.
There was a time when Korean cars were regarded as cheap, [...]
Hyundai Santa Fe Long Term Update
October 27, 2009 by Karl Peskett
Filed under 4WD, 4x4, Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Hyundai, Hyundai Santa Fe, Long Term Test, SUV Medium
We’ve just been racking up the kilometres on our long term tester, the Santa Fe Elite CRDi. We’ve passed the 8500km mark, and with no real dramas, there’s not a lot to report.
To be honest, we’d rather it that way, as it means trouble free motoring for any who buys a Santa Fe. The engine [...]
Hyundai Santa Fe Long Term Update
September 23, 2009 by Karl Peskett
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Hyundai, Hyundai Santa Fe, Long Term Test, SUV Medium
The Santa Fe Elite CRDi has been with us for over four months now, and apart from the suspension issue reported last update, there is nothing to fault. So far, we’ve racked up 6485 kilometres, and I just checked the oil again. It hasn’t dropped at all.
Tyre wear is both even and minimal (as you’d [...]
Hyundai Santa Fe – Long Term Update
August 13, 2009 by Karl Peskett
Filed under 4WD, 4x4, Behind the Wheel, Car News, Car Reviews, Hyundai, Hyundai Santa Fe, Long Term Test, SUV Medium
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe – Long Term Review: Update
The last time we left you with a cliff hanger. Was there really an issue with the Santa Fe’s suspension? Would the car fare well off road? Would I definitely put on more weight if I tried to eat any more cheeseburgers?
Fear not dear friends, we have [...]
Toyota Kluger Review & Road Test
August 7, 2009 by Matt Brogan
Filed under 4WD, 4x4, Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, SUV, SUV Medium, Toyota
2009 Toyota Kluger Grande AWD Review & Road Test
Vanilla never looked so good.
Model Tested:
2009 Toyota GSU45R Kluger Grande; 3.5-litre V6 AWD; five-speed automatic; seven-seat wagon – $66,490*
Options:
Metallic Paint $520 (Fitted – Crystal Pearl)
Smooth V6 engine; capable AWD system; user-friendly cockpit
No parking sensors, auto wipers or iPod input; centre seat width
CarAdvice Rating:
By Matt [...]
Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 – Long Term Wrap Up
July 18, 2009 by Anthony Crawford
Filed under Behind the Wheel, Car Reviews, Land Rover, Land Rover Freelander 2, Long Term Test, SUV Medium
2009 LandRover Freelander 2 TD4 – Long Term Wrap Up
We decided to take the Freelander 2 off-road to see if it could keep up with a Discovery 3 when the going got really tough. Here’s our footage of what happened in the Lithgow foothills outside Sydney.
“If you can find an SUV in this small to [...]
