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HYUNDAI SANTA FE: The series II is full of promise.
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continue on winning way By DEREK OGDEN With its new looks, fresh interiors and an advanced range of active safety features, comfort and convenience, plus better communication and entertainment technology the big Hyundai SUV has every chance of continuing on its winning ways. There’s a choice of petrol or diesel power in three specification levels – Active, Elite and Highlander – the new Hyundai Santa Fe Series II presents a new face with cues from its little brother, the Tucson, in newdesign bumpers, headlights and grille. The entry-level Active is marked by chrome-on-silver Hyundai ‘Family’ grille, while Elite and top-spec Highlander
feature a satin-chrome grille surround and inserts. New front and rear bumpers carry a silver-effect skid plate, the latter housing dual trapezoidal chrome exhaust tips. Designers took the pen to headlights and tail-lights, together with new fog-lamps and LED Daytime Running Lights. New taillights on Highlander incorporate LEDs in the bulb turn signal and reverse lamp. Series II Active variants ride on newdesign 17-inch alloy wheels, while Elite and Highlander variants get new 18-inch and 19-inch alloy wheels respectively. The Santa Fe Series II Active comes with a choice of either petrol or diesel power mated with a six-speed manual or
automatic transmission, while the upperlevel Elite and Highlander take the diesel only with six-speed automatic gearbox. The updated 2.4-litre petrol engine delivers 138 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 241 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm, down 3 kW and 1 Nm, respectively because the engine has been optimised to deliver improved drivability at lower-to-mid engine speeds. The revised 2.2-litre diesel engine now produces 147 kW of power at 3800 rpm, up 2 kW, and 440 Nm of torque from 1750 to 2750 revs, a 4 Nm improvement. The increases and broadened torque spread improve performance and drivability under all conditions.
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CAR companies: no matter what is said, they trade on optimism. Anybody who can come up with an idea, develop it in four years and sell the product in its thousands, or even millions, must have it in spades. Hyundai Australia executives are upbeat at the arrival Down Under of the Santa Fe Series II. And why shouldn’t they be? The large seven-seat sports utility vehicle walked away with awards worldwide, including Australia’s Best Car in the popular SUV $45.000 to $65,000 category in 2014, the third consecutive time it had taken out the motoring club gong.
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Kia sedan seeks out optimum advantage
By DEREK OGDEN THE next generation Kia Optima mid-size family sedan has landed in Australia and was recently given the once-over by motoring media. The result was an unequivocal thumbs-up. All-new Kia Optima comes Down Under in two variants: the Si with the proven 2.4-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder 138 kW, 241 Nm engine and the GT powered by a new all-aluminium T-GDI 2.0-litre turbocharged motor. Boasting 180 kW and 350 Nm, the latter features a twinscroll turbocharger and dual continuously variable valve timing technology. Both engines drive the front wheels through Kia’s own design of six-speed automatic transmission. This new generation Optima features edge surfaces, sharp body lines and creases, and a more elongated sedan silhouette. The new turbo GT features a more purposeful, bolder look that includes an aggressive front bumper design; black high gloss side sills; a subtle rear air diffuser with integrated dual tailpipes and GT badging. At 1860mm, 25mm wider, and 10mm taller (1465mm), there’s a roomier and more comfortable cabin, and a bigger boot.
„ KIA OPTIMA: The new sedan looks as sleek as ever. Kia Optima rolls on either 17-inch (Si) or 18-inch (GT) alloy wheels shod with 215/55 R17 Continental rubber on the naturally aspirated model, and performance-rated 235/45 R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 for the GT. Both carry a full-size spare. As with many Kia models, Australian engineers were called on to put their stamp on the Optima’s ride and handling. They worked on the suspension’s ability to isolate vibrations and bumps from poor road surfaces, while upgrading the set-up to blend relatively agile handling with good ride comfort. The Optima turbo GT gets high performance dampers for more
immediate response. It has a slightly firmer, sportier ride which will appeal to keen drivers, those who love their comfort should do their private road test before opting for this setup. The all-new Optima body is made from more high-strength materials. Active safety systems – those that try to avoid a crash – see vehicle stability management fitted as standard. Advanced Smart Cruise Control, automatically adjusts the Optima’s speed to maintain a safe distance from vehicles in front; Lane Departure Warning employs a camera to warn if the car is wandering out of the lane.
Autonomous Emergency Braking detects a vehicle in front slowing and automatically applies the brakes to avoid a collision; High Beam Assist automatically adjusts headlamp range to avoid glare for other road users; Blind Spot Detection has a visual warning in the door mirror when another car can’t be seen as the mirrors aren’t adjusted correctly (GT only). A rear view camera and front and rear parking sensors are fitted to all Optimas. Rear Cross Traffic Alert warns against other cars driving behind and to the side of the Optima in car parks while reversing (GT only). Passive safety for occupants is in the hands of airbags - driver,
passenger, two front side and two curtain airbags. The naturally aspirated Kia Si engine tended to be raucous when under pressure compared to its force-fed little brother. The rack mounted power-steering in the GT, as opposed to the Si column system, was the more direct and offered highly satisfactory feedback from the road. Instrumentation has to be some of the clearest and easiest to read of any vehicle on the road and the separation into distinct display and control zones meant the driver needed to take eyes off the road for minimal periods. Soundproofing has been improved over the previous model making for the perfect environment to enjoy the sixspeaker audio system in the Si, while GT buyers benefit from a powerful 590 watt Harman Kardon Premium Sound system, featuring 10 speakers, an external amplifier and Clari-Fi MP3 restoration technology. Kia says improvements to every aspect make the all-new Optima an even more compelling proposition for buyers, both private and fleet. With a seven-year unlimited kilometre, seven-year capped price servicing and seven-year roadside assist, Kia believes its new car presents an irresistible package in Australia.
Santa Fe could continue on winning way „ From page 1
Hyundai continues its love affair with Australia, local engineers having significant input into Santa Fe II chassis and suspension development. While mechanical upgrades are incremental, safety is where the Hyundai Santa Fe Series II makes major gains. So significant are these changes that we’ll cover them in a separate story at a later date. Suffice to say that the topline version of the Santa Fe is right up with the big name
Europeans in its active safety features. The take-up of new technology extends to the new Santa Fe’s infotainment system, with new touchscreen multimedia systems utilising larger displays, 7.0-inch in Active variants, 8.0-inch with satellite-navigation in Elite and Highlander, and offer a wide range of connectivity, including USB, Aux, digital iPod, and Bluetooth. The 7.0-inch audio system in Series II Active integrates with Siri (on compatible iOS devices) or Google Now (on compatible Android devices) via voice activation.
The ‘Voice’ button on the audio unit allows users to make calls, play music, compose text messages, access calendar information, add reminders and more. Available in Elite and Highlander, a new Infinity 550-Watt Logic7 10-speaker premium audio is optimised for Santa Fe’s cabin acoustics. The interior also benefits from a new-look instrument cluster and revised interior trim. On Active there’s a woodgrain effect while Elite and Highlander get a matte carbon look.
The input of Aussie engineers enables the Santa Fe Series II to deliver a smooth yet responsive ride with minimum body roll and ample stopping power. The big wagon is built for bitumen cruising. With sales in the Australian SUV market shooting up, there’s every reason for Hyundai execs to be optimistic about the future. The Santa Fe Series II should hold its own in segment sales and possibly even add to its haul of industry accolades.
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