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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is a big compact 5-Passenger crossover available in three trim levels; GLS, SE and Limited. The standard powertrain on the GLS trim is a 2.4-liter Theta II 4-cylinder that delivers 175 horsepower and 169 lb ft of torque. And fuel consumption of 20 mpg city, 28 mpg highway or a combined 23 mpg when matched with a 5 – speed automatic transmission , and 19mpg city, 26 mpg highway and combined 21 mpg with a manual transmission.
Standard on the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe SE model and optional to a Limited trim is a 3.5 liter Lambda V6 engine that produces 276 horsepower and 248 lb ft of torque matched with a 6-speed transmission with an EPA estimate of 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 23 mpg combined. This engine accelerates from 0-60 mph in 7.5 seconds. A front-wheel drive is standard for all three trim levels of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe but an electronically controlled all-wheel drive is optional.
One of the selling points of a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is its smooth and comfortable handling. It is built on a unibody construction that provides a car-like ride and a very responsive handling. It is a very refined vehicle where road bumps and potholes are not felt inside the cabin because of the excellent suspension and rigid frame. The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has ample passing power and the steering has a satisfying feel, not too loose and not too tight. The brakes are good and the ride is comfortable and the vehicle is hush. The electronically controlled 4-wheel drive of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe propels power to the wheels automatically and with very good traction. It has a manually available all-wheel drive lock that sends a 50/50 torque to the rear and front wheel that helps to control the vehicle in wet and slippery road surface.
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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The standard safety features of a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe include two side curtain airbags with rollover sensors; driver and front passenger airbags; two side airbags; Electronic Stability Control System and disc brakes mated with an Anti-lock Braking system with brake assist that allows optimized braking power during emergency stop; Electronic Brake-Force Distribution System that instinctively balances the braking force to the rear and front axle according to the vehicle’s existing load; Tire Pressure Monitoring System that alerts the driver when any tire pressure gets alarmingly low; safety belt pretensioner; 3 –point seatbelts on all seats; and active adjustable head restraint.
2011 Hyundai Elantra Review
2011 Hyundai Elantra Review
The Hyundai Elantra may not have stood out much against some other vehicles in the past but that has changed for 2011. Other than some of the technology changes, the look of the car has been remodeled. It does have the familiar styles from other Hyundai vehicles of this year but even those vehicles have updated looks. This remodeling was on the outside and the inside. The inside has been given a revamp in terms of the materials and consumers will be pleasantly surprised to know that the materials have been upgraded for better quality ones.
2011 Hyundai Elantra
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Aside from the changes in the look, it is also good for fuel efficiency and the environment. Although the mpg for the city is only 29, for the highway, it sits at 40 mpg which is good for those who spend a lot of time traveling on the highways and other major roadways.
The price of the vehicle is at about $15,000 and this is a nice price tag for all of the changes that have taken place. A person also stands to save money on fuel with this vehicle therefore saving money in the long run as well.
2011 Hyundai Elantra
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There are many features that a person can receive with this vehicle even in the most basic form even though the Limited version has more. The basic vehicle has 15 inch wheels on the GLS but the Limited version has 17 inch wheels. The Limited also comes with standard with an automatic transmission. It also has solar control glass, dual illuminated mirrors, leather wrapped steering wheel and a shift knob.
2011 Hyundai Elantra
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There are various packages of features that a driver can have added to the vehicle upon request depending on the version that they purchase and what they want. Whatever they choose, this vehicle offers great value for the cost and even saves some future costs on the gas along with it.
