Once you get behind the wheel of New Zealand’s favourite diesel family wagon, you start to think of how much more you can do. Fit more people in, fit more roof rack accessories for bikes, boards and kayaks, and fitting a towbar so you can take even more toys along.
It’s good to know how to reverse a trailer. A trailer lets you to take more toys with you on weekends and holidays, plus you gain huge respect by being able to effortlessly back the trailer in at the dump, back the boat down the boat ramp or back the caravan into position at the camping ground. And learning to reverse a trailer isn’t that difficult – it’s just different. Take a quick look at this basic guide, find somewhere to practice, and you’ll have it figured out in no time.
The Santa Fe looks both agile and strong. Beautifully proportioned, its sweeping curves seamlessly link the stylish rear bumper to the sculptured lines of the bonnet and redesigned radiator grille. With front and rear fog-lights, integrated roof-rails, alloy wheels, dual exhausts and a sleek rear spoiler, Santa Fe will turn heads.
Santa Fe has five or seven seat options. The driver’s seat adjusts electronically. The air-conditioning also operates a chilly bin in the centre-console. The mirror contains an LCD screen, displaying images from the rear view camera on Elite models. The steering wheel houses cruise-controls and audio-controls. Santa Fe, it’s a beauty. it’s a beast.
Under the hood of the Santa Fe lurks the beast - the all-new 2.2 litre R-Series diesel engine (145 kW of power at 3800 rpm). Other engine options are: the 2.4 litre Theta II MPI petrol engine (128 kW of power at 6000 rpm), and the 3.5 litre Lambda II MPI V6 fuel injected petrol engine (206 kW of power at 6300 rpm)
The Santa Fe has an ANCAP 5-Star safety-rating. Its new Rollover sensor triggers the side airbags and seatbelt in the event of a turnover. Santa Fe’s safety features include: Advanced Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD), BAS (Brake Assist system), ABS, and six airbags.
You’re safe with the Santa Fe.
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