Crossovers or SUVs adapted for urban conditions are designed not only to overcome off-road conditions, but also to dominate the city and on the highway. The comfort of these cars is comparable to that of a sedan, and the cross-country ability is worthy of respect for the most notorious extremists.

Bright representatives of this class, interesting to everyone - Korean Hyundai santa fe and the Japanese Nissan X-Trail. High-level cars have attracted all travel lovers who sometimes want to escape from the bustle of the city.

Hyundai Santa Fe in ordinary urban conditions is a comfortable front-wheel drive car that quietly moves in the city traffic, without revealing its basic qualities. When leaving the city, he immediately shows character and thanks to the high clearance with the distribution of power along the axes, he easily and naturally swallows snow blockages, off-road and shallow water obstacles.

Elegant in its classic off-road design, the Nissan X-Trail main drive is rear-wheel drive with automatic or forced-engage front drive. For the urban cycle, a rear-wheel drive or "auto" mode is used, which helps to distribute traction in bad weather conditions. Both externally and internally, there is much that unites these cars and there are so many differences between them.

New Hyundai Santa Fe outwardly absorbed the design elements of the best representatives of its class. It has a bit of Infiniti and Tuareg plus something dynamic from Tribecchi. The car is simply intended for a large friendly family. Its cabin can accommodate 7 people, however, you need to buy a separate roof rack.

When boarding 5 people, everyone is accommodated very comfortably, and there is plenty of room for luggage. Rear passengers have their own fan and airflow controls. The driver's seat is as comfortable as possible, equipped with electric height adjusters and lumbar support. Plenty of drawers for small things, there is also a refrigerator located in the front armrest. So there is always a cool drink at hand.

Nissan X-Trail in an expensive configuration has a leather interior, an electric sunroof and a number of additional functions that increase the comfort of the driver and passengers. Off-road driving is easy for the car, because it is intended for this. Thanks to the stability control system and the control system for the distribution of traction on slopes and inclines, the machine always copes with the tasks set.

Hyundai cars already have climate control and a height-adjustable steering wheel as standard. Cruise control and full power accessories, which were previously in options, are now included in the basic configuration. In additional options, the Santa Fe has only leather upholstery and an electric sunroof, everything else is included. Hyundai dealers in our country offer Hyundai Santa Fe in various trim levels.

The electronic equipment of both cars is at the highest level: the on-board computer display is multifunctional, the information is easy to read. The main difference between these "conscientious road workers" is the engines supplied with them.

Nissan X-Trail is equipped with two types of gasoline engines - two-liter and two and a half liters. Hyundai Santa Fe is also equipped with a powerful diesel unit. As you know, diesel, due to its torque, is preferable for off-road use.

A well-made Hyundai Santa Fe has the characteristics of a full-fledged SUV, and the comfort of an expensive sedan. Most owners of Hyundai Santa Fe leave only positive reviews about their favorite, which is quite natural for this amazing car.

The safety of the cars in question is at the highest level. There are front and side airbags, all main and auxiliary braking systems meet the latest standards. The Hyundai Santa Fe test showed good safety qualities of the car, for which the car was awarded a solid four.

Deciding to buy a Hyundai Santa Fe gets a modern, comfortable, well-equipped car. Moreover, the price of the Korean Hyundai Santa Fe is adequate, and not overpriced as in the Japanese representatives of this class.

Good day. Now is the time and opportunity to write about my next car. After the accident and the sale of the NissanX-Trail, almost two-year use of the Opel VectraC (reviews are here on Drome), it became possible to change the car to a fresher one.

Very positive memories of the operation of the X-Trail and the positive experience of using diesel Opel, determined the selection criteria: crossover, preferably diesel, 2007 - 2008, normal tech. condition, preferably automatic, decent complexion, and the price is up to 800 tr. Based on these parameters, applicants were immediately identified: well, first of all, of course, X-Trail, then Antara and other options on this topic, Freelander, Pathfinder, well, Hyundai SantaFe, Ford Kuga. Calling up advertisements in Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories, Rostov and Volgograd Regions showed that the choice is very small. X-Trail diesel found only one option. Pafiks did not fit into the year of release, there were no diesel Antar at all, one version of the diesel Captiva, and about five versions of Kuga and Freelander, and a couple of Santa Fe. I really wanted Discovery3. I was ready to give up the year of graduation and many others. Well, such a bliss. I've heard about buggy electronics, and about capricious pneuma, and about the sour blocking motor and much more. Well, I like him and that's it. The wife categorically opposed, her opinion had to be taken into account, although there were options. As an option, I phoned about a dozen gasoline X-Trail, but they are all on the variator. There are different conversations about it, in the sense of the variator ... Someone says that there are no problems with it, someone haet…. But I decided to myself - a variator as an extreme option. I talked with familiar users of diesel Friel and gasoline Santa Fe. I haven't heard anything bad about them. But I made conclusions for myself: 2.7 petrol Santa is not mine. Having got used to it in two years, what is called forgetting when refueling, with its consumption of 16-17 in the city - not mine. I heard only positive things about Friel, so I began to consider him as one of the preferred options along with Trail.

And so, telephone conversations with potential sellers began. Given that Opel was still on hand, preference was given to exchange warrants. If I really liked the car, I was ready to pay the full amount.

Strengths:

• Large, stuffed enough, comfortable, relatively economical. As far as I am aware, the car was designed for America, so this "American" spirit is strongly felt in it

Weak sides:

• An annoying saving on finishing materials

Review of Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi VGT 4WD (Hyundai Santa Fe) 2008

Good day to you, gentlemen, motorists!

I would like to leave my feedback on the next car, to help at least something to those who doubt the choice of this car, well, add a couple of lines in defense of the Korean car industry.

I won't write anything about how I chose to write. I almost did not choose, and after skating without problems for two years and 55,000 km on a Tucson 2.7, I realized that I wanted Hyundai, only more and more diesel. Yes, there was not much choice, because according to the good old tradition, I bought used goods. cars from his old friend who sells all cars after 2-3 years of ownership, after having licked the car and stuffed it with all sorts of sweets.

Strengths:

What we liked:

1.Fuel consumption, the climate has never been turned off, there is no difference because of the diesel.

9-10 liters - quiet driving style, combined cycle. 10-12 liters - aggressive style in a mixed cycle. 7.8 - 8.5 liters - calm driving style, track.

8.5 - 9.0 liters - aggressive driving style, track.

In winter, a liter is added in the city due to auto start.

2. Roomy interior and trunk, shmurdyaka can be carried just immeasurably.

3. The penny cost of spare parts and consumables.

4. Mirrors, they are just huge, visibility at a height.

5. Appearance, of course, not for everybody, but I like it.

6. Well, diesel, it's generally a song, he doesn't care how many people are in the cabin and what weight they all are. Pret is equally cheerful, plus often dragging a trailer, I always go at the head of the column, friends on gasoline are constantly lagging behind, I have to wait.

7. Clearance, immediately set the wheels higher 255 \\ 60R18 summer and 235 \\ 65R18 winter, increasing the already not small ground clearance to 23-24 cm. Now, wherever I want !!!

8. Stove - WARM IN THE CAR IN WINTER. I don’t know how anyone, maybe somewhere in Tyumen there is not enough stove, I had no problems.

10 minutes at auto start in frost -25, sit down food - the air is already blowing warm, after 3-5 minutes it is already comfortable. It seems to me that the problem in diesel cars is that the owners do not turn the engine to above average rpm, well, turn it up to 2500-3000 and you will be warm.

I have a friend who has a slow-moving vehicle, so it is cold for him in gasoline in winter, he does not turn the engine for more than 2000, so his heat comes in only 30-40 minutes ...

As for the bad brakes on the Santa, at first everything was fine, but then the brakes began to become wadded, and the longer the worse.

The reason for this is the caliper fingers, which begin to wedge closer to 90-100 thousand run. Regularly lubricate the caliper guides when replacing pads. Particular attention should be paid to the front calipers, where the guides have a rubber ring at the end (I still did not understand why), so during operation everything is clogged with dirt and rust and the gum wedges everything there, and it is possible to turn the guide only in teskas. Because of this, the front brakes practically do not slow down, and only the rear brakes do all the work, and they do not cope, and even get warm.

Therefore, when replacing the pads, do not be lazy - anoint the guides.

Weak sides:

What did not like:

• Well, there is really nothing to say, probably there is not enough xenon, halogen light on santa is usual
• Well, and probably the suspension is not very conducive to active driving, although this is probably for all parquets, although initially the suspension is set rigidly, "like for a drive", but neither the engine nor the gearbox can, unfortunately, give any drive, like X5 for example 3.0 dizilke, for this it was necessary to insert a dizilek from IX55

Review of Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi VGT 4WD (Hyundai Santa Fe) 2008 Part 3

So, the year of Santa's ownership is approaching, we can summarize, and for this it is worth remembering for what purposes the car was purchased, what tasks were set for it (see part 1 of the review). It's safe to say that Santa Fe lived up to expectations. The machine is operated in daily mode, mileage per day from30 km and higher, several trips to the Volgograd region (2500 km per circle). For the year already dashed off more than 30 t.km. What has been done in a year:

Firstly, rubber: for the winter was purchased by KUMHO (aka Marshal) 235/60 / R18, Velcro. In principle, the tires are not bad, however, when driving on wet asphalt, it emits an unpleasant squeal. In any other state of the surface, it is quite quiet, the road is held by both snow slurry and ice. Gislaved of the same dimension was bought for the summer. It holds the road amazingly, is insensitive to rutting, but noisy. Before that, there was 235/55 / \u200b\u200bR18, in my opinion, this rubber does not look very harmonious on the car (too small), and 60 higher, plus the ground clearance, which is not bad at all.

The previous generation Nissan X-Trail stood out among its fellow crossovers with its brutal "off-road" appearance. But the new one ... How does it differ from its classmates Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota RAV4? All cars are all-wheel drive, with gasoline four-cylinder engines with a capacity of 171-180 hp. and automatic transmissions.

Do you also think the new X-Trail is lower than its predecessor? Optical illusion! It became taller (+10 mm), wider (+30 mm), it sounded as much as 75 mm in the wheelbase, although it grew in length by only five millimeters. However, the rounded shape and sloping bonnet line conceal the true dimensions.

From a utilitarian SUV Nissan X-Trail has turned into a fashionable crossover - with a well-tuned gambling chassis

The shape of the rear lights evokes thoughts of the more expensive Lexus RX series crossover

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And inside? The interior is more interesting and modern, but the ergonomics are not without flaws. I sit behind the wheel, the seat is all the way back, the steering wheel is up ... It's too tight. With my height of 190 cm, I would like to move the chair back a couple of centimeters. And the angle of inclination of the steering wheel should be changed to a more "vertical" one, otherwise you have to reach for the far part of the rim.

The front panel and doors are finished with soft plastic, the list of options includes the most modern equipment

But the chairs with the loud name Zero Gravity are good. It is not for nothing that specialists from the Keio University of Tokyo worked on their profile - and it is not for nothing that they applied the same approach here as when developing the chairs of spaceships: the pressure on the back from hips to shoulders should be evenly distributed.

No other vehicle category is compared as often as modern crossovers, with Japanese versus Koreans being a common thing. , they are loved and bought, forgetting about most European SUVs. Often, choosing the most optimal vehicle, the future car owner doubts which is better: Hyundai Santa Fe or Nissan X-Trail. As practice shows, both cars have a huge variety of advantages, they began to be compared with each other almost from the moment they appeared on the Russian market. These machines occupy leading positions in their class.

Compare Hyundai Santa Fe and Nissan X-Trail.

general information

Hyundai santa fe

Initially, when the developers were just starting to work on the creation of Santa Fe, they, having named the car the same as one of the American cities, did not even think that this attractive crossover would ever fall into the hands of European consumers. The car released in 2000 began to be sold in the US markets. When the Koreans realized how great the demand for this model is and how much the average European consumer is interested in it, they drastically changed their concept by starting work on the supply of cars to Russia. The advantage of Santa Fe can be called its ability to transform, the developers annually modernize the model, innovations, as a rule, do not leave indifferent fans of the brand.

Almost 12 years ago, the first Santa Fe was created, belonging to the second generation of the model. The effect of the transformation was obvious, the modified car was completely different from the previous model, it was appreciated and loved. In a short period of time, the car became. Just 6 years ago, visitors to a New York Auto Show were able to see the third generation Santa Fe for the first time. A feature of the presented car was the possibility of making a model with a 7-seater cabin configuration. In 2012, the car was recognized as the safest in its class.

Nissan x-trail

Interestingly, at the time of development of Santa Fe, the Japanese were working on their unique crossover, the Nissan X-Trail. Japanese cars were introduced to the world in the same year 2000. The new model of the automotive industry was based on the proprietary Nissan FF-S module. Apparently, this played a major role, the car began to win hearts, sales were simply colossal. 2007 presented to motorists a vehicle of the second generation. The changes that Nissan X-Trail underwent were a huge number. The X-Trail received a new body platform, which has already been tested on the Qashqai model. This time the Japanese were lucky again, the model became the most powerful crossover that existed at that time.

In 2012, when the creation of the third generation machine began, it became clear that the new product would have much in common with Qashqai. These vehicles have an identical modular platform. For more than three years, the car has been assembled at one of the St. Petersburg enterprises. In view of the fact that the career growth of these vehicles began to increase in the same year, the planned modernization of the machines practically coincided, which may indicate the equality of the models with respect to this indicator.

Appearance Hyundai Santa Fe and Nissan X-Trail

If you compare the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Nissan X-Trail, the Korean first-generation car can be called relatively ridiculous and tasteless without a stretch. The opinion of experts boiled down to this due to the presence of asymmetric elements and too simple "front". True, for the Americans, this significant drawback was devoid of any sense, the car was actively bought. To make the second modernized version of the machine more aesthetically pleasing, the best specialists from all over the world were invited to the plant. It is worth saying that this played an important role for Santa Fe of the second generation, the appearance became more pleasant and presentable, the elements that were fashionable at that time appeared on the body. As for the third generation car, this is a vehicle that has acquired a relief and dynamic exterior. The design focuses on the aggressiveness and sportiness of the car.

If we talk about the x-Trail, then even the first generation car had a prettier design, the Japanese gave the car several interesting elements that were inherent in the Patrol SUV. Because of this, the crossover, which rolled off the assembly line of the Japanese car industry, acquired a very angular exterior with a strict appearance. This approach is especially fond of domestic motorists. As for the modernized version, it largely repeated the external features of its predecessor, while delighting customers with its style and solidity.

Speaking about the exterior of the third generation X-Trail, it is worth noting the loss of its former practicality, the emphasis of the latest model was on the brightness and dynamism of the interior, which allowed it to gain a lot of new fans. According to experts, internally, as far as the Korean is concerned, the emphasis here is on the manufacturability and style of decorative details.

Specific Features

Comparing the pretty X-Trail and Santa Fe in relation to the installed power units, the Santa Fe engine is worth noting immediately. This car can be equipped with both a 2.0 liter engine and the most powerful 3.3 liter device. At the same time, the X-Trail can only boast of a 2.5 liter engine.

As for the models produced in 2017, both vehicles are almost identical in volume. Santa Fe 2017 is equipped with a 2.2 and 2.4 liter power unit, and the Nissan X-Trail 2017 - 1.6, 2.0 and 2.5 liters. As the studies show, the power, the capacity of the fuel tank and the acceleration speed up to 100 km. - the prerogative of the "Korean", however, it is impossible to ignore the efficiency and clearance of the "Japanese".

Hyundai Santa Fe and Nissan X-Trail of the latest release are equipped with mechanical transmission-variators.

Speaking about the size of the vehicles, it is worth noting their similarity, the length of the Santa Fe is only 60 mm longer than the X-Trail. (4700 mm. Versus 4640 mm.), While the width of the first car surpassed the second by an identical amount (1880 mm. And 1820 mm., Respectively). Only in height the Korean lost to the Japanese (1675 and 1710 mm.).

When buying something like a crossover, many are interested in its volume and weight, if we compare the X-Trail and Santa Fe, it will become clear that the weight of the second car is an order of magnitude more (varies within 1773 - 2040 kg.), The first car weighs slightly less ( from 1445 to 1637 kg.).

Service cost

Before talking about the cost of maintaining vehicles, it's worth mentioning them. The simplest Santa Fe will cost the buyer 1,856,000 rubles, for a Japanese you can pay at least 500,000 less, the basic version costs 1,294,000 rubles. If we talk only about numbers, then buying X-Trail looks more appropriate.

Powertrain capabilities

To say unequivocally which is better: Santa Fe or X-Trail relative to engines is not easy. If a motorist wants to drive a more powerful vehicle, you should pay attention only to the Korean, he also has a volume of power units and, accordingly, more recoil. However, at the same time, you will have to pay 500 thousand more for this car. If such a difference in price hits the budget a lot, then there is nothing to worry about, you can buy a Japanese whose motors are not much inferior to the opponent. Of course, they are not as productive, but they are also able to please their owners with speed.

Weaknesses and typical problems

Among the disadvantages of vehicles, it is worth noting the heated windshield heater in the Nissan X-Trail, too noticeable noise and creaks in the cabin at high speeds. To some car enthusiasts, the standard armrest seems short and uncomfortable. If you choose between Santa Fe and X-Trail, it is worth noting the shortcomings of the Korean, of course, with its price there are very few disadvantages, however, experts note the small size of the rear seats.

Advantages and advantages of models

X-Trail 3 generations can be called an excellent SUV, which has a huge number of SUV manners. The car is easy to drive, stable on the road. The car has a large trunk, the rear seats are spacious, comfortably accommodates three passengers. Among the main advantages, it is worth noting the excellent dynamics. Hyundai Santa Fe of the 3rd generation is notable for its large interior capacity, excellent handling, and moderate fuel consumption. Comparison of the configuration of Santa Fe and X-Trail made it clear that a more expensive car would be better equipped and look richer.

Conclusion

If the price of the vehicle is important to the motorist, attention should be paid to the Japanese car. True, in a practical comparison of the two crossovers, the Korean car will surpass its rival. On the side of Santa Fe will be not only a unique interior, excellent handling and power of the power unit, but also the general uniqueness of the car.

The eternal confrontation between Japanese and Korean cars has continued into the 21st century. In recent years, this mostly applies to crossovers, which, having displaced European SUVs from the market, began to compete with each other.

Today we will compare the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Nissan X-Trail - cars that currently occupy leading positions in their class.

Santa Fe, named after the American city of the same name, was first presented to the public in 2000, and a few months later, sales on the US market started. It is worth noting that the company's plans did not include a clause according to which the crossover would be supplied to Europe, but the great demand for the model made the Koreans change their position. An interesting feature of the model is that it undergoes minor changes almost every year, and this will undoubtedly please the fans of the company.

In the spring of 2006, the first second-generation Santa Fe rolled off the assembly line. The novelty surpassed its predecessor in all aspects, and very quickly became the leader in sales. 6 years later, at the New York Auto Show, the third-generation crossover debuted. It is worth noting that the developers for the first time offered a 7-seater cabin configuration. In 2012, the car was recognized as the safest in the class.

Both of today's rivals can be considered peers, since the X-Trail was also introduced in 2000. The Japanese assembled a novelty based on the proprietary Nissan FF-S module, and this undoubtedly played into their hands, since the debut version of the crossover began to disperse in the market in huge quantities. In 2007, in Geneva, the presentation of the "Japanese" of the second generation took place. The designers applied a new body platform, previously used in Qashqai, and again they did not fail. According to many experts, the new X-Trail was the most powerful crossover of the time.

Since 2012, the production of third generation cars has been underway. We can safely say that the creators decided to follow in the footsteps of Qashqai, since both cars have a lot in common, including even a modular platform. It should be noted that since 2014 the new product has been assembled at the St. Petersburg enterprise.

Since the careers of both cars started in the same year, and the release years of the updates are approximately the same, we will award a draw at this point.

Appearance

The exterior of the model of the first generation of Korean crossovers is considered by many to be ridiculous and tasteless. It is difficult to disagree with this, as motorists expected more than asymmetric body elements and a bland “front end”. However, the Americans did not consider this to be such a big drawback, and began to actively buy a car. To develop the design of the second generation crossover, the best world experts were invited to the company, and this bore fruit. The exterior of the novelty has improved markedly, and was designed in accordance with all the fashion trends of that time. The third generation model has become more prominent and dynamic. The designers have focused on the aggressiveness and sportiness of the car.

Due to the fact that the designers of the Japanese company, when developing the design of the X-Trail, borrowed many interesting moments from the legendary Patrol SUV, the new crossover received a somewhat angular and strict appearance. However, this practicality was to the liking of motorists, especially domestic ones. The second generation model has retained all the main features of its predecessor, and, on top of that, has become more solid and stylish. In X-Trail 3, the exterior of the crossover has lost its former practicality, as the developers have relied on a bright and dynamic appearance. It is worth noting that because of this decision, the model received some new fans.

When asked which is better - the exterior of the X-Trail or Santa Fe, the answer will be in favor of the Japanese crossover.

Salon

Interestingly, the Korean developers, in the interior of their crossover, have focused on the technology and style of elements, which is a rarity for Hyundai cars. But the X-trail interior is made more strictly. At the first acquaintance with it, you may get the impression that each element takes its place, and there is absolutely nothing superfluous.

In terms of the quality of finishing materials, the interior of a Japanese car looks stronger.

But the trunk size is larger for the Korean crossover, 585 liters versus 497.

Specifications

When it comes to motors, Santa Fe has a clear advantage. Judge for yourself - it is equipped with engines with a volume of 2.0 to 3.3 liters, while the X-Trail uses units with a volume of up to 2.5 liters.

If we compare the 2017 models, then both manufacturers have engines of approximately the same volume: Santa Fe has 2.2, 2.4, X-Trail 1.6, 2.0, 2.5. In terms of power, size of the fuel tank, as well as acceleration to 100 km and maximum speed, the "Korean" is in the lead, but the "Japanese" is more economical and higher (the clearance is 2.5 cm more).

Price

The minimum cost for Santa Fe is 1,794,000 rubles, and for a Japanese crossover is 1,264,000 rubles. Based only on the logic of the numbers, the second option looks more attractive.