AT LAST I GET TO HAVE A DRIVE

Kim finally let me have a drive of the Santa fe today.

First impression is that it is a wolf in sheeps clothing pulling away took me by surprise as the pulling power is impressive and the driving position is excellent with ample room in the back for adults and children alike.

The fuel consumption is very good for a 4wd vehicle. I am very impressed so far I took Kim too the local Hyundai dealer to have a look at the Santa fe premium (although kim wouldnt get out and have a look because she likes this one!!) to do a comparison between that and the style which we are currently driving. the premium going by the price list for both models I would go for the premium as it is £1800.00 more but the extras are worth a lot more.

Boot Space part II

After a poor excuse for a boot with 7 people in the car, I was pleasently surprised today when we were able to get our 8 man tent in the space next to my daughter.  Unlike my car which is a 7 seater where the seats fold to the side, the Sante Fa's seat fold very easily flat to the floor which gives ample room in the boot and im sure would be big enough for a full size pram which in turn makes it a very practical family car for a family of 6.

Gary finally gets behind the wheel.

And where does he take me .......................

Boot space

I was disappointed by the boot space once all the seats were occupied as my pram even being just a small one took up what space was available leaving the extra bags to be spread between peoples feet.

As you can see with the boot space taken up all the extra bags we had acquired from our day out had to go round my families feet and on there laps.  This would be something I would need to consider when going out with a car full of people as I would need to think twice about what I purchased, which is a shame.

Loading children in back

A fault I do have with the Sante Fa is the way to put my children in the back.  Both my little ones still use car seats and are in need of help when putting on there belts.  To enable us to do this we have to lower the middle seat and physically climb on the seat to be able to reach over to insert the seat belts.  On the occassion above my son did this for me but the photo of me loading the children early on would have not been such a pretty sight, especially as you have to back out rear first!!

Sandringham Flower Show

Picnic packed car loaded and off we go.  Joshua and Melissa in back, Jessica, Thomas and my dad in the middle and my mum in the front with me driving.  Everybody had plenty of room.  Both my parents were very impressed with the car, "plently of space and comfy drive" was my mums comment, "lovely looking car and plenty of room in the back" was my dads comment.

Fuel consumption on todays trip was great. I  put £20.00 worth of diesel in which put the fuel indicator to just under half and I recored this whilst going along. Which was very impressive especially as the figure went up to as much as 48 mpg



All set for a day out

Confession ............

For future reference I must remember to do a head count when loading children in the car and then un loading them again once I return home. 

The rear seats are quite deep and with the tinted windows it is really quite cosy back there, that is probably the reason my 6 year old Melissa was so calm and quite (something that really is quite strange in itself!) This is also the reason that she went un noticed when we all got out the car, locked the car, admired the car then went in the front door and left her in the car on the drive.  (not for long I will add lol) Went back outside for her still sitting in her seat with her arms crossed laughing because we had all forgotten her. 

So not sure if I get top marks for parent skills today but the Santa Fe gets my thumbs up for babysitting duties!

First Impressions

Its blue, its big and it looks lovely........

So Ive had the Santa Fe since 9.00 am yesterday morning, first impressions from the outside is its a lovely looking car.  Very roomy inside, with comfortable seats.  Not a very large boot space when all the seats are up but the seats do fold down and then the boot space is then more than adequate.

Ive driven it the last two days for general everyday chores, been to the shops in it and dropped my children to there clubs.  For short trips round town and parking round car parks it has caused me no problems whats so ever, very smooth to drive and very easy to maneuver.

Had to drop keys to Gary's work today about 15 miles away (wouldn't normally have been so keen but hey I have a lovely new car on the drive and in the interest of the blog I err rushed at the chance ) .  It is a car which is gentle enough to drive round town but has the ability and power to be very confident on the open road.  Over all first impressions are very much in favour of the Santa Fe.

My New Toy

And it gets better

we will also be loaning to you a High Definition Flip cam for use throughout the summer to capture a video of your time with the cars.

 I'm guessing one of these which is great as it is handbag size! we have a bigger camcorder and as much as we try normally forget to take it with us as that one will not fit in my bag, well maybe if I remove life's essentials, Juice cups, wet wipes, dummies and a book (for times when the kids are doing something embarrassing and I need to hide).

My Prize - Soooo Excited

We are able to confirm that your prize will be Hyundai Motor UK providing you with three vehicles for use over the course of the summer, each for a two week period.  The vehicles that you will be receiving will be as follows:

Vehicle Model	Registration Number	Delivery Date	Collection Date
Santa Fe Style CRDi  7-Seat 2200 D 5Dr 4x4 Auto 6sp	EK60***	25/07/2011	01/08/2011
i800 Style CRDi 2500 D 5Dr MPV 5sp	EK60***	01/08/2011	15/08/2011
Santa Fe Style CRDi  7-Seat 2200 D 5Dr 4x4 Auto 6sp	EK60***	15/08/2011	26/08/2011