I am considering switching from my (Company) Passat 1.9TDi estate to a
(private & therefore lowish cost) 4x4, mainly for stability reasons and
reducing the frequency of getting stuck on soggy CL's etc. The Kia Sorento
looks to have too high fuel consumption, the Hyundai Tucson has had bad
reviews for fuel consumption on some web sites, so my short list currently
contains the Santa Fe and Sportage. I realise that the Sportage and Tucson
are pretty much the same under the skin but nevertheless would appreciate
feedback on the Sportage. The Santa Fe has been described in some road
tests as "frugal" (which is puzzling as it has basically the same engine as
the Tucson & Sportage). I currently tow 1250kg but at some point in the
future (when pennies permit) might need to tow circa 1400kg. The Santa Fe
is preferable from a luggage capacity point of view, but is the rear
suspension too soggy for stable towing? I can't remember seeing any tests
or info in magazines about it's towing capabilities, so again, feedback
would be welcome.

"KDM" wrote in message
...
I am considering switching from my (Company) Passat 1.9TDi estate to a
(private & therefore lowish cost) 4x4, mainly for stability reasons and
reducing the frequency of getting stuck on soggy CL's etc. The Kia
Sorento
looks to have too high fuel consumption, the Hyundai Tucson has had bad
reviews for fuel consumption on some web sites, so my short list currently
contains the Santa Fe and Sportage. I realise that the Sportage and
Tucson
are pretty much the same under the skin but nevertheless would appreciate
feedback on the Sportage. The Santa Fe has been described in some road
tests as "frugal" (which is puzzling as it has basically the same engine
as
the Tucson & Sportage). I currently tow 1250kg but at some point in the
future (when pennies permit) might need to tow circa 1400kg. The Santa Fe
is preferable from a luggage capacity point of view, but is the rear
suspension too soggy for stable towing? I can't remember seeing any tests
or info in magazines about it's towing capabilities, so again, feedback
would be welcome.


I have a 03 plate Santa Fe and have towed all over with it. I personally
find it just the job.
I tow a Lexon with it no problems at all. Its all down to personal choice as
I am sure you
will find out very shortly.

"KDM" wrote in message
...
I am considering switching from my (Company) Passat 1.9TDi estate to a
(private & therefore lowish cost) 4x4, mainly for stability reasons and
reducing the frequency of getting stuck on soggy CL's etc. The Kia
Sorento
looks to have too high fuel consumption, the Hyundai Tucson has had bad
reviews for fuel consumption on some web sites, so my short list currently
contains the Santa Fe and Sportage. I realise that the Sportage and
Tucson
are pretty much the same under the skin but nevertheless would appreciate
feedback on the Sportage. The Santa Fe has been described in some road
tests as "frugal" (which is puzzling as it has basically the same engine
as
the Tucson & Sportage). I currently tow 1250kg but at some point in the
future (when pennies permit) might need to tow circa 1400kg. The Santa Fe
is preferable from a luggage capacity point of view, but is the rear
suspension too soggy for stable towing? I can't remember seeing any tests
or info in magazines about it's towing capabilities, so again, feedback
would be welcome.


I have a 03 plate Santa Fe and have towed all over with it. I personally
find it just the job.
I tow a Lexon with it no problems at all. Its all down to personal choice as
I am sure you
will find out very shortly.

"Jerry" wrote in message
...

"KDM" wrote in message
...
I am considering switching from my (Company) Passat 1.9TDi estate to a
(private & therefore lowish cost) 4x4, mainly for stability reasons and
reducing the frequency of getting stuck on soggy CL's etc. The Kia
Sorento
looks to have too high fuel consumption, the Hyundai Tucson has had bad
reviews for fuel consumption on some web sites, so my short list
currently
contains the Santa Fe and Sportage. I realise that the Sportage and
Tucson
are pretty much the same under the skin but nevertheless would appreciate
feedback on the Sportage. The Santa Fe has been described in some road
tests as "frugal" (which is puzzling as it has basically the same engine
as
the Tucson & Sportage). I currently tow 1250kg but at some point in the
future (when pennies permit) might need to tow circa 1400kg. The Santa
Fe
is preferable from a luggage capacity point of view, but is the rear
suspension too soggy for stable towing? I can't remember seeing any
tests
or info in magazines about it's towing capabilities, so again, feedback
would be welcome.


I have a 03 plate Santa Fe and have towed all over with it. I personally
find it just the job.
I tow a Lexon with it no problems at all. Its all down to personal choice
as I am sure you
will find out very shortly.

Jerry - thanks for the feedback. If your Santa Fe is a diesel, what mpg do
get solo and towing?

"Jerry" wrote in message
...

"KDM" wrote in message
...
I am considering switching from my (Company) Passat 1.9TDi estate to a
(private & therefore lowish cost) 4x4, mainly for stability reasons and
reducing the frequency of getting stuck on soggy CL's etc. The Kia
Sorento
looks to have too high fuel consumption, the Hyundai Tucson has had bad
reviews for fuel consumption on some web sites, so my short list
currently
contains the Santa Fe and Sportage. I realise that the Sportage and
Tucson
are pretty much the same under the skin but nevertheless would appreciate
feedback on the Sportage. The Santa Fe has been described in some road
tests as "frugal" (which is puzzling as it has basically the same engine
as
the Tucson & Sportage). I currently tow 1250kg but at some point in the
future (when pennies permit) might need to tow circa 1400kg. The Santa
Fe
is preferable from a luggage capacity point of view, but is the rear
suspension too soggy for stable towing? I can't remember seeing any
tests
or info in magazines about it's towing capabilities, so again, feedback
would be welcome.


I have a 03 plate Santa Fe and have towed all over with it. I personally
find it just the job.
I tow a Lexon with it no problems at all. Its all down to personal choice
as I am sure you
will find out very shortly.

Jerry - thanks for the feedback. If your Santa Fe is a diesel, what mpg do
get solo and towing?

I test drove a Santa Fe during the summer and found it underpowered. It was
brand new so I guess it needed to be driven in but I much preferred the
better thrust you got from the Kia Sorento. After the testing of the Santa
Fe and the Sorento we didnt bother testing the Sportage. We went and bought
an 18mnths old Sorento and get 29/30 mpg around town. Would expect more on a
longer run but we dont do any of those without the caravan on the back and I
dont record consumption whilst we are having fun away from home!


"KDM" wrote in message
...
I am considering switching from my (Company) Passat 1.9TDi estate to a
(private & therefore lowish cost) 4x4, mainly for stability reasons and
reducing the frequency of getting stuck on soggy CL's etc. The Kia
Sorento
looks to have too high fuel consumption, the Hyundai Tucson has had bad
reviews for fuel consumption on some web sites, so my short list currently
contains the Santa Fe and Sportage. I realise that the Sportage and
Tucson
are pretty much the same under the skin but nevertheless would appreciate
feedback on the Sportage. The Santa Fe has been described in some road
tests as "frugal" (which is puzzling as it has basically the same engine
as
the Tucson & Sportage). I currently tow 1250kg but at some point in the
future (when pennies permit) might need to tow circa 1400kg. The Santa Fe
is preferable from a luggage capacity point of view, but is the rear
suspension too soggy for stable towing? I can't remember seeing any tests
or info in magazines about it's towing capabilities, so again, feedback
would be welcome.

I test drove a Santa Fe during the summer and found it underpowered. It was
brand new so I guess it needed to be driven in but I much preferred the
better thrust you got from the Kia Sorento. After the testing of the Santa
Fe and the Sorento we didnt bother testing the Sportage. We went and bought
an 18mnths old Sorento and get 29/30 mpg around town. Would expect more on a
longer run but we dont do any of those without the caravan on the back and I
dont record consumption whilst we are having fun away from home!


"KDM" wrote in message
...
I am considering switching from my (Company) Passat 1.9TDi estate to a
(private & therefore lowish cost) 4x4, mainly for stability reasons and
reducing the frequency of getting stuck on soggy CL's etc. The Kia
Sorento
looks to have too high fuel consumption, the Hyundai Tucson has had bad
reviews for fuel consumption on some web sites, so my short list currently
contains the Santa Fe and Sportage. I realise that the Sportage and
Tucson
are pretty much the same under the skin but nevertheless would appreciate
feedback on the Sportage. The Santa Fe has been described in some road
tests as "frugal" (which is puzzling as it has basically the same engine
as
the Tucson & Sportage). I currently tow 1250kg but at some point in the
future (when pennies permit) might need to tow circa 1400kg. The Santa Fe
is preferable from a luggage capacity point of view, but is the rear
suspension too soggy for stable towing? I can't remember seeing any tests
or info in magazines about it's towing capabilities, so again, feedback
would be welcome.

I can tell you that if you checked the consumption towing it would be 21mpg
max for an automatic which isnt good but it tows like a dream.
Dave
"news.tiscali.co.uk" wrote in message
...
I test drove a Santa Fe during the summer and found it underpowered. It
was
brand new so I guess it needed to be driven in but I much preferred the
better thrust you got from the Kia Sorento. After the testing of the Santa
Fe and the Sorento we didnt bother testing the Sportage. We went and
bought
an 18mnths old Sorento and get 29/30 mpg around town. Would expect more on
a
longer run but we dont do any of those without the caravan on the back and
I
dont record consumption whilst we are having fun away from home!


"KDM" wrote in message
...
I am considering switching from my (Company) Passat 1.9TDi estate to a
(private & therefore lowish cost) 4x4, mainly for stability reasons and
reducing the frequency of getting stuck on soggy CL's etc. The Kia
Sorento
looks to have too high fuel consumption, the Hyundai Tucson has had bad
reviews for fuel consumption on some web sites, so my short list
currently
contains the Santa Fe and Sportage. I realise that the Sportage and
Tucson
are pretty much the same under the skin but nevertheless would
appreciate
feedback on the Sportage. The Santa Fe has been described in some road
tests as "frugal" (which is puzzling as it has basically the same engine
as
the Tucson & Sportage). I currently tow 1250kg but at some point in the
future (when pennies permit) might need to tow circa 1400kg. The Santa
Fe
is preferable from a luggage capacity point of view, but is the rear
suspension too soggy for stable towing? I can't remember seeing any
tests
or info in magazines about it's towing capabilities, so again, feedback
would be welcome.

I can tell you that if you checked the consumption towing it would be 21mpg
max for an automatic which isnt good but it tows like a dream.
Dave
"news.tiscali.co.uk" wrote in message
...
I test drove a Santa Fe during the summer and found it underpowered. It
was
brand new so I guess it needed to be driven in but I much preferred the
better thrust you got from the Kia Sorento. After the testing of the Santa
Fe and the Sorento we didnt bother testing the Sportage. We went and
bought
an 18mnths old Sorento and get 29/30 mpg around town. Would expect more on
a
longer run but we dont do any of those without the caravan on the back and
I
dont record consumption whilst we are having fun away from home!


"KDM" wrote in message
...
I am considering switching from my (Company) Passat 1.9TDi estate to a
(private & therefore lowish cost) 4x4, mainly for stability reasons and
reducing the frequency of getting stuck on soggy CL's etc. The Kia
Sorento
looks to have too high fuel consumption, the Hyundai Tucson has had bad
reviews for fuel consumption on some web sites, so my short list
currently
contains the Santa Fe and Sportage. I realise that the Sportage and
Tucson
are pretty much the same under the skin but nevertheless would
appreciate
feedback on the Sportage. The Santa Fe has been described in some road
tests as "frugal" (which is puzzling as it has basically the same engine
as
the Tucson & Sportage). I currently tow 1250kg but at some point in the
future (when pennies permit) might need to tow circa 1400kg. The Santa
Fe
is preferable from a luggage capacity point of view, but is the rear
suspension too soggy for stable towing? I can't remember seeing any
tests
or info in magazines about it's towing capabilities, so again, feedback
would be welcome.

"David Willdigg" wrote in message
...
I can tell you that if you checked the consumption towing it would be 21mpg
max for an automatic which isnt good but it tows like a dream.
Dave
"news.tiscali.co.uk" wrote in message
...
I test drove a Santa Fe during the summer and found it underpowered. It
was
brand new so I guess it needed to be driven in but I much preferred the
better thrust you got from the Kia Sorento. After the testing of the
Santa
Fe and the Sorento we didnt bother testing the Sportage. We went and
bought
an 18mnths old Sorento and get 29/30 mpg around town. Would expect more
on
a
longer run but we dont do any of those without the caravan on the back
and
I
dont record consumption whilst we are having fun away from home!


"KDM" wrote in message
...
I am considering switching from my (Company) Passat 1.9TDi estate to a
(private & therefore lowish cost) 4x4, mainly for stability reasons and
reducing the frequency of getting stuck on soggy CL's etc. The Kia
Sorento
looks to have too high fuel consumption, the Hyundai Tucson has had bad
reviews for fuel consumption on some web sites, so my short list
currently
contains the Santa Fe and Sportage. I realise that the Sportage and
Tucson
are pretty much the same under the skin but nevertheless would
appreciate
feedback on the Sportage. The Santa Fe has been described in some road
tests as "frugal" (which is puzzling as it has basically the same
engine
as
the Tucson & Sportage). I currently tow 1250kg but at some point in
the
future (when pennies permit) might need to tow circa 1400kg. The Santa
Fe
is preferable from a luggage capacity point of view, but is the rear
suspension too soggy for stable towing? I can't remember seeing any
tests
or info in magazines about it's towing capabilities, so again, feedback
would be welcome.


For KDM Yes my Santa Fe is the 2.0 Diesel and I am afraid I have never
clocked the fuel figures.
All I know is that it has never let me down and the navigator likes the view
from up there LoL.