I'm looking at the 2.4 petrol Santa Fe (I'm in England), and also considering the Shogun Pinin, the Grand Vitara, and an imported Terrano - all around the same price, at £14000-ish. I'd like to know how it copes with snow and ice - the others have dual range gears, but the Santa Fe doesn't. Any other advice or info would be welcome. I like the size of the Santa Fe - the Pinin and Grand Vitara are a bit small, while the Terrano might cause problems because it's an import. I'm not likely to be doing any serious offroading! -- Paul My Lake District walking site (updated 29th September 2003): http://paulrooney.netfirms.com
Paul, I'm in the uk and bought a 2.0 diesel. I had a Freelander before and find the Sante Fe a better drive on the road. We use it for towing caravan and it's far better! Also have two teenage boys and they find they have far more room in the back. The dog says the same about the boot!! In fact the whole family prefer it to the Freelander TC
Thanks - I'm seeing some good reviews of it from people who have actually driven it! -- Paul My Lake District walking site (updated 29th September 2003): http://paulrooney.netfirms.com
I used our 2003 Santa Fe in heavy snow and ice conditions this past winter and it did great! It was nice to not to not have to flip a switch to get traction. I didn't slip and slide once. Both my husband and I were very impressed. Chris
Might I also add that as Oregon drivers we don't get snow and ice often. So even as inexperienced snow and ice drivers, we did well. Chris
