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Major Korean brand launches improved largish, stylish seven-seater sports ute with impressive new diesel engine and ... er, sorry. You've heard this one before?

Quite right. It was just a couple of weeks ago. Only then, the central character was the Kia Sorento. Now it's Hyundai's turn to tout the share-ware with the latest Santa Fe.

Common drivetrains - with identical outputs and economy - and platforms mean these SUVs are the same kimchi, served a different way (Hyundai's being slightly shorter in length, wider and taller).

To be fair, Hyundai has been serving this speciality dish for a while. The Santa Fe for 2010 is a light update of the model that's been on sale here since 2007, with a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine and a five-stage auto.

This version gets a new engine - still 2.2 litres - which is 27% more powerful. And, it's now married to a six-speed auto, the brand's best gearbox, which contributes to it being more economical as well.

Q:

How to install a roof rack in Hyundai Santa Fe 2009?

A: OEM? You have to remove the plastic covers from each rail (the back ones). Be very carefully, the clips holding the covers are braking easy. Usually, the roof rack kit comes with new clips for the cover (double check with dealer on this). Once covers removed, all u have to do is to forward slide the racks into the side rails. The rail have locking points spread apart for the rack to secure in place. Make sure u choose the desired distance and lock the rails in place.

Hope this will help you. There is no better answer than this. (answered by Hyundai Guru on August 14, 2009)

Q:

Which is better the 2009 honda crv, or the 2009 hyundai santa fe?

A: Alot of Honda fanboys answered your question and of course they picked Honda without providing balance.
The truth is that both are good picks but the best depends on what you're looking for. The CR-V is a smaller SUV, has a much less powerful engine (166 max HP to 242 max HP) and doesn't have an available 3rd row sit comparing it to the Santa Fe which is considered mid-sized SUV. Plus the SF has options not available on the CR-V like :
Rear Seat HVAC Controls
Universal Garage Door Opener
DVD Player
Second Row Sound Controls
Automatic Headlights
etc.

Someone mentioned the Honda was safer the Hyundai, not true. In fact both received top honers for safety by the IIHS http://www.iihs.org/ratings/default.aspx

and both received 5 stars from NHTSA
http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safe rcar/menuitem.db847bd57e3dc1f885dfc38c35 a67789/?vgnextoid=c95df2905bf54110VgnVCM 1000002fd17898RCRD
http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safe rcar/menuitem.db847bd57e3dc1f885dfc38c35 a67789/?vgnextoid=c95df2905bf54110VgnVCM 1000002fd17898RCRD

So BOTH are safe to operate.

As far is quality is concerned the Santa Fe did earn a Top Pick by Consumer Reports in 2008:

"Midsized SUV Hyundai Santa Fe
Redesigned for 2007, the much-improved Santa Fe edged out the Honda Pilot in our tests". http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/ new-cars/news/2007/04/top-picks-for-2007 -4-07/overview/0704_top-picks-2007.htm#H yundaiSantaFe

Hyundai nowadays are very near the quality of Japanese auto's. Again, just bring a little balance to your question.

If you don't need the extra power or room the CR-V is a good pick. It will save more on gas as well; being smaller. The SF is a good pick if you need a mid-sized SUV with more power.
That's what it really comes down to. (answered by cjgt2 on June 11, 2009)

Q:

Is Toyota RAV4 2009 better than Hyundai Santa Fe 2009?

A: only YOU can awswer this one, since they are both good vehicles...Toyota has a looong history of making well made, reliable cars. Hyundai is getting there. In my personal opinion, i would choose the RAV4. It's a good vehicle and it just LOOKS better! (sorry....from a girls perspective!!) hee hee (answered by Patrice Michelle on March 17, 2009)