The Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRDi with a Adria Altea 461 with an actual weight of 1087 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Hyundai is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Adria with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
229
232
Mountains
Risk of snaking
250
279
Weight ratio: 46% (50% of kerbweight)
1087 kg
2362 kg
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Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRDi Adria Altea 461
Actual Weights
Adria Altea 461: 1087 kg.
Hyundai Terracan 2.9 CRDi: 2362 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 46%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 229 points).
Speeds of 76 mph (122 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 232 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 20.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 250 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 64 mph (104 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Hyundai is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 46%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 50%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 279 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is fairly good.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.