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Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi VGT 4WD aut.
Abbey Spectrum 540 TA

Abbey
Performance
Weight

The Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi VGT 4WD aut. with a Abbey Spectrum 540 TA with an actual weight of 1715 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. But the weight of the Abbey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
208
217

Mountains
Risk of snaking
200
147

Weight ratio: 81% (89% of kerbweight) 1715 kg 2128 kg

Payloads

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Hyundai

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi VGT 4WD aut.
Abbey Spectrum 540 TA

Abbey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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 driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 81%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 89%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 - 95 kg.
  • Towball limit is 80 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 147 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.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi VGT 4WD aut.
2006-2010

Power
150 PS (110 kW)
Torque
335 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Abbey Spectrum 540 TA

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

John thompson reviewed a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi VGT 4WD aut.:

"Towing Bailey Olympus 464 (1320kg)

Really nice towcar, adequate power to effortlessly tow, completely stable and you barely know the caravan is behind!

24mpg easy, 28-30 if ultra careful. 33 solo mixed driving, a bit more at steady 60 solo. Economy just ok."

See more Hyundai Santa Fe reviews.

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