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Here are some new photos: #1 #2 #3 #4 Of note, #4 is the first image to show the base temperature controls and leather-wrapped steering wheel (standard for North America). In the US, we very probably won't be getting a manual transmission or hand-brake lever. The color is Powder White Pearl, though it may be called something more "truck-like" when the vehicle arrives next year. Enjoy! Mike |
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The 07 Santa Fe looks very promising. I'm looking for something: Mid-size AWD Affordable (but with lots of extras, like leather, navigation, good audio) Respectable mpg Hey, mike belknap, you sure seem to possess a wealth of information about the possible features on the new Santa Fe. Is your stuff pretty reliable? What about auxiliary audio input for ipod or other mp3 players?
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Replying to: munchcolo (Aug 20, 2005 9:18 am) It varies: some of it's confirmed (e.g., standard XM Satellite Radio & 3rd-row seats), some rumored (e.g., the 3.8-liter 263-horse V6), and some is just a logical progression from their current/near-future line-up (e.g., fold-flat rear seats). "What about auxiliary audio input for ipod or other mp3 players?" Well, all of the available stereos will play mp3-encoded discs, but I'm not sure if there will be an iPod "plug-in." I know that the home-market vehicles will probably have this -- but it's just one of those things that has a 50/50-chance of making it to other markets. If it doesn't, you may want to consider getting the XtremeMac AirPlay. Granted, it might not be quite as convenient, but I figure that it could be an option. A friend of mine has one, and it works well. If there's anything else in particular you'd like me to find out, I'd be happy to try and get some answers for you -- I have some pretty decent resources.  Mike
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Replying to: mike_belknap (Aug 20, 2005 12:15 pm) I know it will be more expensive than the Santa Fe, but it'll probably have more bells and whistles (except for the third seat in the Santa Fe).
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Replying to: munchcolo (Aug 20, 2005 3:14 pm) Probably not anything that you don't already know. As with the '07 CR-V, the RDX will be based on a modified TSX platform, but unlike the Honda, the Acura version will sport standard SH-AWD and either a 260-horsepower 2.2-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder or a J-series V6 (from what I'm reading now, the former is the most likely). A 6-speed manual transmission will be available. Exterior styling will resemble the latest RD-X concept (obviously!), but this and this are the only spy shots that I know of. The options list is said to be very impressive, so expect prices to start out in the very upper $20K range, but quickly rise to well over $30K with some of the cooler packages. Anyway, that's about all I know - AHMC is keeping a tight lid on any information regarding this vehicle. Mike |
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I hope they keep the hand brake in #4...I really miss hand brakes, they are just so neat to me...
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Replying to: marsha7 (Aug 27, 2005 4:53 pm)  Mike |
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Don't Jeeps and Jags still have hand brakes???...what other vehicles still do???
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Replying to: marsha7 (Aug 27, 2005 5:42 pm) Acuras, Audis, Bimmers, Benz', Caddys, Chevys, Chryslers, Dodge', Fords, Hondas, Hyundais, Infinitis, Jags, Jeeps, Kias, Landys, Lexus', Lotus', Mazdas, Mercs, Minis, Mitsu's, Nissans, Pontiacs, Porsches, Saabs, Saturns, Scions, Subies, Suzukis, Toyotas, VWs, and Volvos. Did I miss any? It really just depends on which model you pick in a given brand's line-up, but hand brakes are still very commonplace - much more even than, say, manual transmissions. The current Santa Fe (SM) has one, actually - as do all other available Hyundai models, except for the XG350, I believe (the XG's replacement, the Azera, will not have a hand brake either). Mike |
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