We at Auto123.com rarely go forth and book long term test cars. The principal reason is not that these extended evaluations have no worth -- in fact, it’s quite the opposite -- it has to do with logistics.
Be that as it may, we were and are so enamoured by the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe that we wanted more time with it. These First World problems obviously did not deter us from getting our hands on our favourite 2013 compact utility vehicle of the year.
Truthfully, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has been the talk of the segment from the moment we laid eyes on the first renderings that circulated the web in late 2011. The real deal has, so far, not let us down.
Santa Fe in da house
So here it is: The unit that Hyundai Canada has graciously loaned us for 10,000 km (or 6 months, whichever comes first) is the same vehicle I reviewed a few months ago and, clearly, loved.
My neighbour also loved the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe for a 20-minute test drive while it was in my custody, as it was enough to convince him to take delivery of one only a few weeks later.
Our 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is a 2.0T Sport SE AWD version which is one step up from the best selling version that is the 2.0T Premium AWD.
The SE lined Santa Fe retails for $35,299 and features a large number of goodies that are especially appreciated at this time of the year. Namely, it includes heated front and rear seats as well as a heated steering wheel. Other niceties are satellite radio, rear-view camera and a massive panoramic sunroof.
A base 2.4L FWD 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe starts at $26,499 and tops out at $38,499 for the loaded 2.0T Limited version.
In the future
We plan on putting together a number of updates over the next few months including photo galleries and perhaps even a few videos if you guys are good...
We’ll report on the turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder’s fuel consumption as well as assess the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe’s family friendliness by throwing in a number of baby seats and strollers for fit and good measure. Miranda, of Auto-Venus.com, will be in charge of these tests.
On the road
So far, our 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SE has weathered a massive one-day 45cm dumping of snow, frigid temperatures and everything else winter could possibly throw at us with impressive ease.
Those who have spent time with the Santa Fe have so far praised the heated everything and the overall performance afforded by the 2.0T.
More on the way
Yes, there will be much more. Our Multimedia team will use the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe as their occasional service vehicle, and so it will be put to work.
We intend on accumulating comments from Auto123.com staff members and will neatly compile the lot in a number of published updates over the coming months.
As always, we welcome your comments, especially if you currently own a Hyundai Santa Fe.
Be that as it may, we were and are so enamoured by the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe that we wanted more time with it. These First World problems obviously did not deter us from getting our hands on our favourite 2013 compact utility vehicle of the year.
Truthfully, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has been the talk of the segment from the moment we laid eyes on the first renderings that circulated the web in late 2011. The real deal has, so far, not let us down.
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| The real deal has, so far, not let us down. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour) |
Santa Fe in da house
So here it is: The unit that Hyundai Canada has graciously loaned us for 10,000 km (or 6 months, whichever comes first) is the same vehicle I reviewed a few months ago and, clearly, loved.
My neighbour also loved the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe for a 20-minute test drive while it was in my custody, as it was enough to convince him to take delivery of one only a few weeks later.
Our 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is a 2.0T Sport SE AWD version which is one step up from the best selling version that is the 2.0T Premium AWD.
The SE lined Santa Fe retails for $35,299 and features a large number of goodies that are especially appreciated at this time of the year. Namely, it includes heated front and rear seats as well as a heated steering wheel. Other niceties are satellite radio, rear-view camera and a massive panoramic sunroof.
A base 2.4L FWD 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe starts at $26,499 and tops out at $38,499 for the loaded 2.0T Limited version.
In the future
We plan on putting together a number of updates over the next few months including photo galleries and perhaps even a few videos if you guys are good...
We’ll report on the turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder’s fuel consumption as well as assess the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe’s family friendliness by throwing in a number of baby seats and strollers for fit and good measure. Miranda, of Auto-Venus.com, will be in charge of these tests.
 |
| Our 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is a 2.0T Sport SE AWD version for $35,299. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour) |
On the road
So far, our 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SE has weathered a massive one-day 45cm dumping of snow, frigid temperatures and everything else winter could possibly throw at us with impressive ease.
Those who have spent time with the Santa Fe have so far praised the heated everything and the overall performance afforded by the 2.0T.
More on the way
Yes, there will be much more. Our Multimedia team will use the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe as their occasional service vehicle, and so it will be put to work.
We intend on accumulating comments from Auto123.com staff members and will neatly compile the lot in a number of published updates over the coming months.
As always, we welcome your comments, especially if you currently own a Hyundai Santa Fe.
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