One of the most popular companies of automakers is the South Korean Hyundai Motors giant. For all his time, the concern released a large number of different car models. In the past two decades, the main focus is on the production of crossovers. Therefore, it is not surprising that Hyundai's parquets in the literal sense flooded the world market. The main reason for this was their reliability, and relatively low cost.

In today's article, we will try to compare Santa Fe and Tushan, and as a result we can determine what is better than Hyundai Santa Fe or Tushan.

The production of which started in 2000, is considered the first full-fledged crossover company. The car was named after the city of the same name in the United States, since it was originally planned that it would be implemented only in the North America market. Journalists and analysts toughly criticized the debut version of the crossover for her inadvertent appearance, but this did not prevent the model to become a sales leader in the United States. The main feature of the Santa Fe model range is that the car has been restyled every year.

In 2006, a second-generation conductor was presented. In its design, a new body module was used, which made it possible to position the model, as a medium-sized crossover, and not compact, as before. In 2012, the debut of Santa Fe is the third generation. Developers offered two versions of the cabin - 5 and 7-seater.

The debuting in 2004, by analogy with his competitor, was also named after the American town located in Arizona. The audience did not immediately accept the novelty, which affected the low level of sales. In 2009, a second-generation car was presented, which was now renamed IX35.

In the spring of 2015, in the framework of the Geneva Motor Show, the public was represented by the third generation Tussan. It is worth noting that the car is included in the top three of Russia's most popular crossovers.

Since Santa Fe boasts a large number of modifications, let us give him an advantage in this aspect.

Appearance

The debut version of Santa Fe, as mentioned above, received a lot of negative criticism for their appearance. Specialists and critics surprised the fact that using a modular platform, the developers managed so ridiculous to issue an exterior. Fortunately, in subsequent restyards, a number of shortcomings were corrected, and the second generation model appeared before car enthusiasts in a completely new appearance.

The third generation of Santa Fe received an even more modernized exterior, which became much more dynamic and aggressive, but at the same time designers managed to maintain the main features of the model range.

Sometimes it seems that Korean developers specifically make the first modification of their crossovers are not brushed to correct this in subsequent versions. Because Tussan has the same situation. The car, built on the basis and Sportage, received not the most stylish exterior, and few people believed in a good future model. But after the release in 2009, Tussan's second generation with a fully updated appearance, the number of optimistic motorists has increased.

Today, Tussan is considered one of the most stylish in the classroom. According to the developers themselves, the main secret of such success is the use of the design concept "liquid sculpture".

Due to the fact that both models have passed a very similar path to the formation of their exterior, will be a draw in this point, and it will become the most logical result of the confrontation.

Salon

It is very difficult to compare Tucson and Santa Fe Salons, which are representatives of one company. This is especially true for the Korean Concern Hendai, the developers of which, in the design of the interior of the models, use the same stylistic concepts. To not go far, it is enough to look inside the last modifications of cars.

It is noticeable that the dashboard, and especially its upper part, are decorated at exactly the same, it can also be said about the layout of the steering wheel. However, premium materials use premium materials to finish the Santa Fe. This does not mean that the Tussan salon is bad, just the quality of the materials is a bit inferior. It is worth noting that both cars are quite spacious, but Santa Fe can also boast the presence of a 7-seater version, which is undoubtedly a big plus for the crossover.

Based on the fact that the Santa Fe salon is decorated with more expensive materials and has a 7-seater modification, give the advantage of this particular car.

Specifications

The main advantage of Santa Fe was always heavy duty power units. The debut version was equipped with gasoline engines with a volume of 2.7 and 3.5 liters, as well as a two-liter diesel engine. In subsequent modifications, 2.2 and 2.4-liter motors also appeared, and the senior benzomotor was replaced with a 3.3-liter.

The line of engines Tussan has all the grounds to complex, in the case of such a comparison. The developers took a two-liter diesel engine, a similar gasoline motor, as well as another 2.7-liter unit, and equipped with them all modifications of the crossover. By the way, in the last generation model, the senior gasoline unit has not been used.

There should no longer have questions, the technical characteristics of which car is better. Of course this is Hyundai Santa Fe.

Price

The cost of Santa Fe in the basic configuration was set at a mark of 1,794,000 rubles. This indicator concerns the latest generation model.

The minimum cost of Tussan should not exceed 1,505,000 rubles. However, it does not include a complete set of airbags and a multimedia system.

If we compare for the price, then here is the obvious leader of Tussan.

Russia has always been a "country of sedans". But recently, this type of car more and more loses its position. Sedans are gradually inferior to the place of crossovers, whose typical representatives are, for example, Santa Fe or Sorento. The reasons for this are understandable. The condition of the road canvase even, there is no about the countryside and conversation, gently say far from the ideal. Therefore, a car with large road lumen and good off-road qualities will always be in demand. On the other hand, the citizen (for big money purchased) is not particularly needed. He needs an option "Light" so that the borders can involve yes on the potholes believed about the asphalt did not fight. Crossovers and there is such an option "Light".

Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento - Popular Middle Class Crossovers from Korea

Mars of crossovers are now quite a lot. They are also produced in Japan, and in Europe, and in China. We will look at two cars with you. Meet Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento.

Salon

Car Hyundai Santa Fe - economical and easy to manage

Salon Hyundai Santa Fe can be characterized by the word "pleasant". Soft plastic of calm muted tones, leather inserts designed to emphasize the wealth of the interior. . Such a number of buttons and regulators rarely encounter. However, this is only at first glance it may seem to be excesses. After all, the ability to manage the main functions of the car, without tearing off the view from the road, is worth the road. Elements on the dashboard are grouped by all the canons of ergonomics, the devices are easy to read.

When comparing Hendai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento. Hyundai, they are comfortable, with developed lateral support. Rear passengers will not have to go, stuffing as "herring in a barrel" - the space is enough for everyone. The air flow system for passengers on the rear seats (from below and from the middle rack) can be set as an example to other automakers. Koreans especially took care of the driver. The four-position zone massage system will help the chaffiner without prejudice to health move the long road.

Hyundai Santa Fe has enough. Everything is thought out. It is worth only to click on the lever, the rear seats are inserted with a floor and now you can not only carry the overall cargo, but even overnight.

With the inner space here, too, everything is in order. Moreover, in the new version it became even more. The car has seven seats. Very comfortable chairs (driver with good lateral support) will definitely come up with the future owner to taste. Of course, the driver here will have to do without a massage, but he will not feel particularly deprived of himself. Places enough, the steering wheel is easily adjustable in departure and altitude.

Car Kia Sorento - Excellent Travel Option Without Family

The climate is harsh. Especially in the territory located behind the Urals. And it means that the heating function will always be in demand. So, Kia Sorento heated is organized even in the seats of the last row. And after all, not to say that such an option is very common. Heated steering wheel only add comfort.

It turned out to be successful. Designers decided to give preference to sport style. It turned out quite organic. The dashboard pleases the eye of the authentic "wells" of the speedometer and the tachometer. Aggressive interior lighting adds drive with active driving. It did not pump up the eighty-seamy screen of the multimedia system. It supports sensory input and is highly clarified. It will not be a problem with connecting external media.

Cheap finish materials can be called from the disadvantages. Squeaky "oak" plastic does not add kia charm. An obvious miscalculation of designers. When it is worth the choice of Sorento or Santa Fe, such a deficiency can cause losses.

Engine

For Hyundai Santa Fe. In our opinion, the best choice will be a 2.2-liter turbodiesel. This motor has truly excellent characteristics. And this is not an exaggeration. Possessing a 197 horsepower and 436 Nm, engine when driving on the highway eats only 5.5 liters of diesel fuel. Beautiful result!

Kia Sorento. There are both gasoline engines and diesel. Love the ride in the style of "Sneakers to Paul" - then you will fit the 2.4-liter engine, outstanding "on the mountain" of 176 horsepower. And for lovers of leisurely economical ride harvested old good diesel. His 197 "horses" will be enough in any situation.

Preferring comfort will be offered "Avtomat". Want to fully control over the machine - there is an option with "mechanics". Full freedom of choice.

Dear test

In the Santa Fe vs Sorento competition, the last item remained - testing dear. What do not say, but Sorento is still a city car. Soft suspension, six-speed "automatic" - everything is adapted for operation. However, the power of the motor is enough for federal routes, you will not feel at them "Nakimy Ryanki".

Test drive car Kia Sorento:

What about the seekers? You know, quite well. Yes, according to the smelting, do not take, however, the risky diller will not become an irresistible obstacle for Kia Sorento. A soft suspension has a good energy intensity, it is possible to "break" only if specifically. In principle, the disadvantage can be considered a tendency to break into the skid in carelessly movement of the steering wheel. But here it all depends on the "gasket between the seat and the wheel".

Hyundai Santa Fe. On the roads with a solid coating, the car behaves above all silence. Dynamics, manageability - everything is height. But the off-road is not for him. If the car is still driving on the wet sand, although in the limit of your capabilities, then in the case of not very plentiful rain you have to run behind the tractor. The result is below average.

Test drive car Hyundai Santa Fe:

So, Hyundai Santa Fe is different:

• beautiful salon;
• very good engine.

And Kia Sorento can record their advantages in the graph:

• reliability both on primer and autobahn;
• immaculately implemented seats heating system.

Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe. What to choose? Depends on the operating conditions. If you are a typical town dweller, traveling beyond the option "once a year by promise" or moving exclusively on federal highways - you will be more suitable for Hyundai Santa Fe. Well, if you regularly go to nature - choose Kia Sorento, you will not regret.

Those who carefully follow the world automotive market should have noticed that at the beginning of 2000 Asian companies began to supply crossovers that could successfully compete with European and American models. Especially distinguished in this South Korean concern Hyundai and Kia, who even began to fight for the championship among themselves. Today we compare Hendai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento, we note their differences and find out which of the companies succeeded more.

Hyundai Santa Fe is deservedly considered a legendary crossover. The model in honor of the American city of the same name is named, which once again confirmed the fact that the main market for the car was supposed to be the United States. The crossover is built on the basis of his famous predecessor - Hyundai Sonata, already this fact itself foreshadowed a car successful career.

Santa Fe was first introduced to the public in 2000. Then the serial production of the model in the enterprise in Ulsan began. Every year, the crossover was restyled, which was undoubtedly pleased with the fans of the model. In 2006, in the framework of the Detroit auto show, Santa Fe 2 debuted, the assembly of which was partially transferred to Montgomery, which in Alabama.

In 2012, Santa Fe was presented in New York 3. For the first time, the developers presented a 7-seater vendor of the car. According to the results of 2013, Santa Fe was recognized as the most secure in the segment.

Kia Sorento is another popular Korean crossover, who received his name in honor of the Italian resort town, made his debut in 2002 in Chicago. According to American and European standards, the debut version of the model was considered an SUV. And only, presented in 2009, the second generation Sorento, was recognized as a full crossover.

In 2013, the car survived restyling, based on the results of which received an updated design and an improved line of engines. In 2014, as part of a car show in Paris, Sorento 3 was exhibited for everyone, which, in 2016, recognized the best in terms of security.

What is better to choose - Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe? Because of the career of both models proceeded in approximately one channel, the most fair result should be a draw.

Appearance

It is worth noting immediately that the appearance of both cars is made in completely different stylistic directions. For example, in the Santa Fa exterior, in general, very few moments inherent in Asian crossovers. As many specialists noted, the model looks more European than even some German or French competitors.

In the exterior of the car, we should note the rigor and progressiveness that are perfectly combined with elements of sportiness. But Sorento, externally, is a typical crossover robotyaga, with a fairly simple and practical exterior.

The front of Santa Fe is equipped with a wide windshield and a smooth drop-down hood. The front of the opponent can offer the same structure "Lobovukhu" and an extended smooth hood. The nasal part of the car has many general points. First of all, it is necessary to note the similar layout of the falseradiator lattice, although each model has its own internal structure. Also, santa, and Santa Fe is equipped with highly reflected LED headlights, in shape resembling human eyes.

But as for the bottom of the bumper, a number of differences are immediately rushed into the eyes. First, the air intake of Santa Fe looks very compact and edged with chrome elements, and it contrasts the wide, monolithic element in the opponent. Secondly, both models have completely different fog lights. Sorento, they are very neat and have a trapezoidal form. And Santa Fe is narrow, rather oblong and, moreover, chrome are decorated.

The side is immediately noticeable that Santa is really longer Santa Fe. However, for both cars are inherent in the usual moments for modern crossovers, such as the falling roof, volumetric wheels. Serious differences can be observed only in the lower circuit of the windows, which in Santa Fe sharply fixed up. This is the fact that the profile of Sorento is smooth and smooth, and Santa Fe is very voluminous and also visible longitudinal ribbons, reinforcing the siltyness effect of the crossover.

Rear at all without surprises. The feed of each car has a familiar set of components and elements that are arranged in a very similar style. Is that Santa Fe rear doors more.

Considering the foregoing, the advantage I want to give a more progressive exterior of Santa Fe.

Salon

As externally, inside cars are also very different. The interior of Santa Fe is performed in a very simple, minimalist style with noticeable notes of futurism and progressiveness (here you can make an analogy with the exterior). In turn, the design of the interior decoration of Sorento is a little over the usual framework for Korean cars, which does not like many fans of the company. For example, there is a certain accuracy and incompleteness of elements, which cannot be said about other models of the concern.

In order to understand everything, it is worth comparing only car dashboards. Santa Fe is very compact, but it is very readable and informative. Sorento, as already mentioned above, the panel looks unfinished.

As for the capacity, here is the obvious favorite is Sorento. But the quality of finishing works is higher at his opponent.

Obviously, the Salon Hyundai Santa Fe deserves the victory at this point.

Specifications

Due to the fact that 2017 we were pleased with the release of regular modifications of cars, for comparison, we chose the Santa Fe and Sorento options with 2.2-liter diesel units. It is easy to guess that both crossovers are built on the basis of a all-wheel drive trolley. Among other general moments, I would like to note the same transmission box - 6ACP.

Now they will deepen a little in the topic of power units. As mentioned above, both models are equipped with 2 l diesel engines, and it is not surprising that they produce the same power - 200 horsepower. Accordingly, the dynamism indicators are not very different. For example, the time of acceleration from zero to hundreds of Santa Fe is the same as in Sorento - 9.6 p. And this is taking into account the fact that Santa Fe is heavier than its visa by 58 kg. However, due to the fact that Zoreto has more maximum torque, Santa Fe is more economical - 7.7 liters on average, against 7.8 liters at the opponent.

As for the dimensions, the body of santa is longer than Santa Fe 80 mm and above 15 mm. Such a tendency is observed in the size of the wheel base - 2780 mm against 2700 mm. But the height of the clearance in both crossovers is the same - 185 mm. We also note that each car is equipped with 17-inch cast discs.

Price

To date, in Russia, the average cost of Santa Fe 2017 is 2,150,000 rubles. For years you have to post 200 thousand rubles anymore. In terms of cost, naturally, the first option is more attractive, but if you judge overviews - Sorento. Whatever it was, all points over "ё" will put the test drive car.

Although both of these crossover are a global product, the main target market is over the ocean. There are large seven-bed parquets in honor, and how long. What did not prevent them from localizing them with us. Grand Santa Fe and Sorento Prime are built on a single platform. But if Kia has a big Mohave, then in the village of Hyundai it is the Grand Santa Fe - the flagship crossover brand. The high status is invincible and dimensions - Santa has almost five meter length, and Sorento is 120 mm shorter. If in width on the second row of seats parity, then by the stock of Santa's foot space is spacious. Even more difference in length is felt on the third row. If adult sedaws in Santa Fe will suffer a short trip, then in Sorento, an adult will be completely uncomfortable on the gallery. And although Kia has its own climate control unit for the third row, it can be changed only by the intensity of the blowing. While the temperature is adjusted in Santa Fe on the third row. Interestingly, the second row in both cars is deprived of a personal climate.

Ergonomics of a driver's seat not without flaws. In Kia, in general, a comfortable chair, except that the driver is slightly lacking support in the shoulder area. Excellent steering wheel covered with smooth skin. But to reach the display of multimediasystems, you have to break away from the back of the seat. In Sante, it also cost better to work the central console - its layout requires addiction. Although it is not necessary to stretch to the entertainment complex. The Santa Fe multifunctional steering wheel is not as convenient - to click on some buttons, you have to remove your hand from the usual place of grip.

Waiting for phenomenal tranquility from full-size parquets would be naive. Hyundai's steering wheel is slightly tightened during the maneuvers in the parking lot, but with increasing speed, the feeling of feedback is preserved. The steering wheel of KIA requires less effort at low speeds, but with sharp maneuvers it lacks the purity of reactions. And however, is it important? Comfort for such cars should stand at the head of the corner. And indeed, as a payback for "passing", the steering setting of the SORENTO PRIME is pamping the silence and smoothness. But Hyundai lacks neither one or the other. He tougher worries the transverse irregularities and reacts to a risk. It is surprising that in the loaded state the situation is only aggravated.

The differences in the energy transport is easier to find in the technical characteristics, rather than feel behind the wheel. Under the hood of Sorento, a proven 3.3-liter unit with a distributed injection. And in Santa - a 3.0-liter engine with direct fuel injection. Both give out convenient from the point of view of taxes 250 hp And docked with a 6-speed hydromechanics.

Of course, the V-shaped six, whatever the injection scheme does not have, for such large cars is not enough. So acceleration otherwise, as the term "sufficient" you can not call the term "sufficient". Fuel consumption is also "sufficient." Even with a delicate accelerator pedal, Hyundai demanded up to 12 l / 100 km. A KIA with a less progressive engine is still growing on a liter. In the end - neither dynamics or economy.

Korean parquets were equally performed on our rollers. When the platforms were under one front and one rear wheels, both cars overcame obstacles. But the diagonal is all ended. It was worth putting three wheels on the platform as Kia and Hyundai saved.

Before leaving a serious off-road, it is worth thinking well several times. After all, none of them shakes geometrical passability. Under both axes, the road clearance is less than 200 mm, and the corners of the entrance and the congress are quite comparable to passenger cars. So Sorento and Santa Fe are rather very large universals. Their elements are slippery roads or not the deepest snow. But who of them is better? Although Santa Fe with the Grand prefix on a tolika is governing in management, it is unlikely to be a decisive criterion for those who need a big crossover. My preference, albeit with a micro-reader, on the side of Kia Sorento Prime. Let this car are slightly worse, but it is more comfortable. And more humane price tag only add SORENTO points.

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Korean automakers are also not lagging behind - they turned into producers of bright and modern machines from gray mice. New Santa Fe - as if the cosmole! Prices over the years, too, rushed into space, and now for such crossovers are asked from two million rubles, and the test Santa Fe pulls two seven hundred! For Sorento Prime you need to give the same money, Koleos is only three hundred thousand cheaper.

By the way, in the previous (SE, number 8, 2017). But then there were gasoline versions, and now the tanks of all the cars we are filled with "diesel". Dieselgate? No, you did not hear!

International

Samsung brand is associated with smartphones and televisions - but not with cars! Meanwhile, since the end of the 1990s, Samsung produces and machines. At first, it was slightly modified nonissans, then the car division of Samsung repeated Renault. Now Koreans are busy not only by the release, but also the development of new models. Koleos of the second generation is just from there - Korean assembly (the car is sold under the name Samsung Qm6). So we have formed the Korean Metersflens. In fact, it is still more difficult. The Franco-Korean crossover is based on the CMF-D platform from Nissan X-Trail: the Japanese firm is included in one industrial group with Renault. International!

Attractive, and his salon is able to charm with chic white leather, huge - almost like in the Tesh - a vertically-oriented "tablet" of multimediasystems and stylish (now in the Cayenn spirit) struts between the central console and the floor tunnel.

But before you sign a purchase agreement, we note the shortcomings. The multimedia menu is straining with confusing logic, and the responses are not saying instant. The seats are less comfortable than that of the "purebred Koreans": the pillow is short, and some rigid crossbill interferes in the back. The visibility also stripped - too wide the front racks, and do not get a circular review system even for surcharge, unlike Kia and Hyundai.

Equipment even stuffed under the riot of Koleos proves to the level of competitors. There is no projection display, panoramic roof, adaptive cruise control and even a niche for glasses. The heating threads are laid only in places of grip. It turns out higher prices of rivals justified.

Tourbodiesel tahachtitis as if you sit in the tractor's cab in Belarus, and not a modern crossover. In power and torque, the reneous motor is inferior to rivals (177 hp and 380 N · m against 200 hp and 440 N · m), but it does not deliver any problems. Koleos is commendable in the city and beyond, quickly reacts to the accelerator. And - only 9 l / 100 km in assertive driving.

Handling can hardly be attributed to the trumps. The effort on the steering wheel is synthetic, the turns clearly lack feedback, besides, the microdes from irregularities "arrive".

On the crooked pages and joints Renault suits an unpleasant percussion, sticking out the suspension loudly, - the opponents of this do not allow themselves. In the pits Koleos Garsets so that I remind myself to myself galloping PSY from that clip.

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