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2966 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 1:40 PM
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I can't see why Hyundai wouldn't offer 3 rows standard, unless they want to undercut the competition by a wide amount in the GL trim. From my knowledge, doesn't the Pilot have it standard?
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Replying to: sandpaper (Aug 01, 2005 10:04 pm) Yes -- as do the Mazda CX-7, Nissan Pathfinder, Mitsubishi Montero, and Suzuki XL-7. On the other hand, the Toyota Highlander, Subaru B9 Tribeca, Buick Rendezvous, and Ford Explorer don't; while the Mitsubishi Endeavor, Nissan Murano, Pontiac Aztek, Chevrolet Equinox|Saturn Vue V6|Pontiac Torrent, and regular-length Chevrolet TrailBlazer do not offer 3rd rows at all. Because of this and undercutting factor (as you pointed out), there was some ambiguity concerning how the Santa Fe would be equipped. Mike |
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Replying to: mike_belknap (Jul 16, 2005 9:31 pm) Toyota is scrambling to respond to this safety standardization initiative from Hyundai and Honda. The racked their brains and viola - "the Star safety system" is their new marketing slogan. Where was this "Star" system two years ago? Toyota had the audacity to bundle safety features in "packages". Want side air-bags? Buy package # 5. If you are in the market for a SUV, I suggest you wait till the 2007 Santa Fe goes on sale. You will not be disappointed. And yes, dont insult your intelligence by falling for the "Star" marketing system. |
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As far as we can see from the pictures, the third row occupants have the back of their head inches from the rear window. Could be nasty in a rear end collision. The rest of the vehicle looks light years ahead of the current Santa-Fe however. |
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Here are another spy shots, 1. compare with current Santa Fe (dress-up bumper and grille, hood scoop for turbo diesel(korean version)) http://kr.img.dc.yahoo.com/b4/data/car/1123819720.jpg 2. compare with Kia Sedona http://kr.img.dc.yahoo.com/b4/data/car/special1091672159.jpg I think the size of new Santa Fe might be similar to that of Honda Pilot or Nissan Murano. 
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Replying to: jshin (Aug 12, 2005 7:13 am) Saturn Vue V6: 71.5 Toyota Highlander: 71.9 Ford Explorer: 72.1 Lexus RX330: 72.6 Hyundai Santa Fe (SM): 72.7 Kia Sorento: 73.3 Buick Rendezvous: 73.6 Mitsubishi Endeavor: 73.6 BMW X5: 73.7 Subaru B9 Tribeca: 73.9 Nissan Murano: 74.0 Ford Freestyle: 74.4 Chevrolet TrailBlazer: 74.7 Volkswagen Touareg: 75.9 Dodge Durango: 76.0 Hyundai Santa Fe (CM): 76.6 Acura MDX: 77.0 Honda Pilot: 77.3 Chrysler Pacifica: 79.3 The length, wheelbase, track, height, curb weight, payload and towing capacities will all see increases as well. Overall, I think it will be closest to the Acura MDX inside and out. Mike |
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off topic, but I do believe it is relevant...a friend of mine, who does not like Japanese cars, but is enthralled with American and Korean cars, states the following to me: Japanese cars use thinner weaker steel for their body parts, so they practically self-destruct in a collision, whereas American and Korean cars use thicker steel and their cars/trucks are sturdier in a collision. I know this is BS, but I have no source to document...while I believe Korean cars are sturdy, I also believe the same about Japanese cars...any sources out there to prove him wrong, aside from my personal opinion???
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Replying to: marsha7 (Aug 13, 2005 5:30 pm) Automobiles rated "Good" in the category of Structure/Safety Cage after the 40-mph offset crash test: American Brand-base - 65 tested; 54% rated "Good" Buick: 4/7 Cadillac: 3/3 Chevrolet: 5/12 Chrysler: 1/4 Dodge: 2/6 Ford: 6/9 GMC: 1/4 Jeep: 1/2 Lincoln: 3/3 Mercury: 4/5 Pontiac: 3/6 Saturn: 2/4 British Brand-base - 3 tested; 100% rated "Good" Jaguar: 1/1 Land Rover: 1/1 Mini: 1/1 German Brand-base - 13 tested; 85% rated "Good" Audi: 2/2 BMW: 3/3 Mercedes-Benz: 3/3 Volkswagen: 3/5 Japanese Brand-base - 56 tested; 88% rated "Good" Acura: 4/4 Honda: 5/6 Infiniti: 4/4 Isuzu: 0/1 Lexus: 6/6 Mazda: 2/5 Mitsubishi: 5/5 Nissan: 6/7 Subaru: 3/3 Suzuki: 5/6 Toyota: 9/9 South Korean Brand-base - 9 tested; 44% rated "Good" Hyundai: 2/4 Kia: 2/5 Swedish Brand-base - 6 tested; 100% rated "Good" Saab: 2/2 Volvo: 4/4 Automobiles rated "Good" in the category of Structure/Safety Cage after the 31-mph side-impact crash test: American Brand-base - 13 tested; 8% rated "Good" Chevrolet: 0/3 Chrysler: 0/1 Dodge: 0/2 Ford: 0/2 Jeep: 1/1 Mercury: 0/1 Saturn: 0/3 British Brand-base - 2 tested; 0% rated "Good" Jaguar: 0/1 Land Rover: 0/1 German Brand-base - 5 tested; 40% rated "Good" Audi: 1/2 Mercedes-Benz: 0/1 Volkswagen: 1/2 Japanese Brand-base - 24 tested; 4% rated "Good" Acura: 0/1 Honda: 0/3 Infiniti: 0/1 Lexus: 0/1 Mazda: 0/3 Mitsubishi: 1/3 Nissan: 0/3 Subaru: 0/2 Suzuki: 0/4 Toyota: 0/3 South Korean Brand-base - 5 tested; 0% rated "Good" Hyundai: 0/3 Kia: 0/2 Swedish Brand-base - 4 tested; 0% rated "Good" Saab: 0/2 Volvo: 0/2 Mike
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Replying to: mike_belknap (Aug 13, 2005 10:59 pm) American Brand-base - 65 tested; 54% rated "Good" overall Buick: 4/7 Cadillac: 3/3 Chevrolet: 5/12 Chrysler: 2/4 Dodge: 2/6 Ford: 7/9 GMC: 1/4 Jeep: 0/2 Lincoln: 3/3 Mercury: 5/5 Pontiac: 3/6 Saturn: 2/4 British Brand-base - 3 tested; 67% rated "Good" overall Jaguar: 1/1 Land Rover: 0/1 Mini: 1/1 German Brand-base - 13 tested; 100% rated "Good" overall Audi: 2/2 BMW: 3/3 Mercedes-Benz: 3/3 Volkswagen: 5/5 Japanese Brand-base - 56 tested; 82% rated "Good" overall Acura: 4/4 Honda: 6/6 Infiniti: 4/4 Isuzu: 0/1 Lexus: 6/6 Mazda: 2/5 Mitsubishi: 4/5 Nissan: 6/7 Subaru: 3/3 Suzuki: 2/6 Toyota: 9/9 South Korean Brand-base - 9 tested; 44% rated "Good" overall Hyundai: 3/4 Kia: 1/5 Swedish Brand-base - 6 tested; 100% rated "Good" overall Saab: 2/2 Volvo: 4/4 Automobiles rated "Good" overall in the side-impact crash test: American Brand-base - 13 tested; 23% rated "Good" overall Chevrolet: 1/3 Chrysler: 0/1 Dodge: 0/2 Ford: 1/2 Jeep: 0/1 Mercury: 1/1 Saturn: 0/3 British Brand-base - 2 tested; 0% rated "Good" overall Jaguar: 0/1 Land Rover: 0/1 German Brand-base - 5 tested; 60% rated "Good" overall Audi: 2/2 Mercedes-Benz: 0/1 Volkswagen: 1/2 Japanese Brand-base - 24 tested; 42% rated "Good" overall Acura: 1/1 Honda: 2/3 Infiniti: 1/1 Lexus: 1/1 Mazda: 1/3 Mitsubishi: 1/3 Nissan: 0/3 Subaru: 1/2 Suzuki: 0/4 Toyota: 2/3 South Korean Brand-base - 5 tested; 0% rated "Good" overall Hyundai: 0/3 Kia: 0/2 Swedish Brand-base - 4 tested; 25% rated "Good" overall Saab: 1/2 Volvo: 0/2 Mike |
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