CLOSE UP++ Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2CRDI

CLOSE UP++ Hyundai Inokom Santa Fe 2.2 CRDI 6 speed auto.

In this Blog entry, I'm reviewing a Hyundai Inokom Santa Fe 2.2CRDI. This is a "Bang for the Buck" Part time 4x4 Diesel 7 seater SUV. The Santa Fe was launched back in 2007 while the facelift (as featured here) was launched in KLIMS (KL International Motor Show) 2010. Picture below:

The facelifted Santa Fe's mated with 6 speed Automatic. Check out the Max Power and torque. 192hp@3800rpm and a WHOOPING 442Nm@1800rpm Torque. This car comes standard with G-force. 0-100km/h in 9.8secs and top speed of 190km/h. It also comes standard with NAPPA Leather, Elec glass sunroof, Integrated Multimedia GPS, Climate Control etc... As for fuel consumption, it fetches a respectable 8.4l/100km average.

MY RATING: 8.5/10.

Price for High Spec: RM172,000 OTR Private Registration which is a bargain. Used prices are as follows:

Year:........2007......2008........2009........2010........2011 (Facelift)
Price (RM):..80k.......RM90k.......108k........120k........135k

Without further ado, here are some videos:
Video 1: Autocar India




Video 2: Independent review.


Video 3: Independent review:


Well there's a saying a picture's worth 1000 words. Here are the photos:

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry.

REVIEW: Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (PS3)

Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3

In this blog entry, I'm reviewing the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (PS3).  Before I begin my review, I'd like to show you ratings of the tyres from UK: tyrereview. This is THE BEST SUMMER HIGH PERFORMANCE TYRE.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 is a Max Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Below is data from 36 tyre reviews averaging 91% over 251,000 miles driven.SOURCE: http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Michelin/Pilot-Sport-3-PS3.htm

 

 

 

Dry Grip

93%

Wet Grip

96%

Road Feedback

91%

Progressiveness

91%

Wear

87%

Comfort

89%

Buy again

91%

END OF SOURCE...

Here's my review:

 

It's been 10000km since my dad Changed the front tyres into Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (PS3).  Previously, the Civic FD2's came FACTORY FITTED with Michelin Pilot Preceda 1.  The latter's a very NOISY tyre, so-so at wet handling and very good in Dry Handling.  The wear's even. Comfort: a bit bumpy at times.

Now for the Michelin Pilot Sport 3 (PS3), the tyre is MUCH MUCH Quieter, the Wet Grip's EXCELLENT, The Dry Handling is also EXCELLENT.  Again, the wear's even.  High speed stability's excellent.  Comfort EXCELLENT, note that the Civic FD2's running on low profile 215/45R17.

Would I recommend this tyre.  A RESOUNDING YES!  It's voted the BEST TYRE in Autoworld forum and is the most Active thread @ 1496 posts and counting.  I dare to say it's ON PAR with the more expensive Toyo T1R.

Before I go, here's a parting video from Autocar India.