The Hyundai controlled its caravan well enough in strong crosswinds but the ride wasn’t comfortable. Five-speed manual transmission has a nice enough action, which is just as well as it needs plenty of use. The Santa Fe struggled up our long 14% gradient and, although it managed to restart on the tough 17% hill, the handbrake just wouldn’t hold.
Credit where it’s due – full marks to Hyundai for supplying detailed towing information, there is a good amount of storage space and the vehicle sits level with caravan behind.
| Caravan weight |
Noseweight limit |
Drive |
Cyls/CC |
bhp@rpm |
lb/ft@rpm |
CO2 g/km |
Ins group |
Price |
Tested |
|
1,584kg |
88kg |
R/AWD |
4/2188 |
153@ 4000 |
253@1800 |
191 |
13P |
£26,360 |
2008 |
Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRTD CDX 7 Seat
