 | Hyundai Sonata 2.4i aut.
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The Hyundai Sonata 2.4i aut. with a Caravan with an actual weight of 200 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 Caravan 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
232
162
Mountains
Risk of snaking
303
347
Weight ratio: 11% (13% of kerbweight)
200 kg
1746 kg
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| Hyundai Sonata 2.4i aut.
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Actual Weights
- Caravan : 200 kg.
- Hyundai Sonata 2.4i aut.: 1746 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 11%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 232 points).
- Speeds of 72 mph (116 km/h) to 78 mph (125 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 162 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2400 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 13.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 303 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 24%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3100 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 68 mph (109 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, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 11%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 13%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 347 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.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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