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Hyundai Santa Tracker Mk3: A Comprehensive Review
The Hyundai Santa Tracker Mk3, a large and capable SUV, offers ample space for up to seven passengers. With four trim levels available - Style, SE, Premium, and Premium SE - there's a model to suit various needs and budgets.
The rearmost seats are suitable for kids, and adults can fit for short trips. The boot is small when all seven seats are in use, but it expands significantly when folded, providing ample storage space. The loading lip is reasonably low, making loading and unloading easier.
Under the hood, the Santa Tracker Mk3 is powered by a 194bhp 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine, offering a respectable average economy of 47.1mpg. The towing limit of the Santa Tracker Mk3 is 2000kg, making it capable of handling a significant load. The noseweight limit is 100kg.
The Santa Tracker Mk3 has a kerbweight of 2040kg, and depending on the exact model and configuration, it can typically tow up to 2500 kilograms (about 5512 pounds).
In terms of safety, the Santa Tracker Mk3 has a 20 insurance group rating. However, it's worth noting that several recalls have been issued for the Santa Tracker Mk3 due to issues with the steering wheel rim, bonnet release cable, and faulty ABS control unit.
The base model, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Tracker Mk3 2.2 CRDi Style, is priced at £5500 with 167,000 miles. For those seeking a more recent model, the 2016 Hyundai Santa Tracker Mk3 2.2 CRDi Premium is priced at £16,700 with 38,000 miles, while the top-of-the-line 2018 Hyundai Santa Tracker Mk3 2.2 CRDi Premium SE is priced at £24,700 with 44,000 miles.
The SE trim comes with air conditioning and reverse-parking sensors, while Premium trim adds electric windows all round, cruise control, automatic lights and wipers, dual-zone climate control, parking sensors at both ends, and heated seats in the front. Top-spec cars also come with a heated steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, blind spot warning, a parking camera, and a panoramic sunroof.
However, the Santa Tracker Mk3 might not provide a drive that makes you feel special. Legroom and headroom for middle row passengers are not bad, but they may not be as generous as in some other SUVs in its class.
In comparison, the Kia Sorento offers an extra air of classiness and comes with Kia's seven-year warranty as standard. The Citroën C5 Aircross is a comfortable and stable towing option, but it is a five-seater SUV with a low towball limit.
Servicing prices for the Santa Tracker Mk3 were supplied by Servicing Stop, with an interim service costing £103 and a full service costing £139. The annual VED (Road Tax) for the Santa Tracker Mk3 is £240 if registered before 1 April 2017, and £180 if registered after that date.
In conclusion, the Hyundai Santa Tracker Mk3 is a practical and capable SUV, offering ample space and towing capacity. While it may not provide the most exciting drive, it is a reliable and functional vehicle, especially for families or those requiring a towing vehicle.
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