Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

Test drove a 2006 Santa Fe 2.7 and a Tucson 2.7.
Both were dealership "demo" cars.
(I believe both cars had some type of traction control?)
In both cars I noticed a definite "fade" when turning a corner, almost
a hesitation until acceleration engaged.
This happened on standing turns,as at a stop light
and "driving turns" and in either direction.
Of course the salesman didn't "notice" what I
was referring to.
Is this common to Hyundai or might it be some
malfunction in the traction control?
McM

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

I own a 2006 Santa Fe, mind you I dont have traction control. but I dont
notice any fade in power at any time..

Pete...


"Xeno Chauvin" <arfulbrank@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:DtCng.23480$JW5.19422@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Test drove a 2006 Santa Fe 2.7 and a Tucson 2.7.
> Both were dealership "demo" cars.
> (I believe both cars had some type of traction control?)
> In both cars I noticed a definite "fade" when turning a corner, almost
> a hesitation until acceleration engaged.
> This happened on standing turns,as at a stop light
> and "driving turns" and in either direction.
> Of course the salesman didn't "notice" what I
> was referring to.
> Is this common to Hyundai or might it be some
> malfunction in the traction control?
> McM
>
>

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

I own a 2006 Santa Fe, mind you I dont have traction control. but I dont
notice any fade in power at any time..

Pete...


"Xeno Chauvin" <arfulbrank@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:DtCng.23480$JW5.19422@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Test drove a 2006 Santa Fe 2.7 and a Tucson 2.7.
> Both were dealership "demo" cars.
> (I believe both cars had some type of traction control?)
> In both cars I noticed a definite "fade" when turning a corner, almost
> a hesitation until acceleration engaged.
> This happened on standing turns,as at a stop light
> and "driving turns" and in either direction.
> Of course the salesman didn't "notice" what I
> was referring to.
> Is this common to Hyundai or might it be some
> malfunction in the traction control?
> McM
>
>

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

I own a 2006 Santa Fe, mind you I dont have traction control. but I dont
notice any fade in power at any time..

Pete...


"Xeno Chauvin" <arfulbrank@houston.rr.com> wrote in message
news:DtCng.23480$JW5.19422@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Test drove a 2006 Santa Fe 2.7 and a Tucson 2.7.
> Both were dealership "demo" cars.
> (I believe both cars had some type of traction control?)
> In both cars I noticed a definite "fade" when turning a corner, almost
> a hesitation until acceleration engaged.
> This happened on standing turns,as at a stop light
> and "driving turns" and in either direction.
> Of course the salesman didn't "notice" what I
> was referring to.
> Is this common to Hyundai or might it be some
> malfunction in the traction control?
> McM
>
>

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

I've never noticed anything like this, either. Is it possible you're
referring to the ignition timing being retarded to reduce the harshness of
the shift? I know this is done for better shift feel.

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

I've never noticed anything like this, either. Is it possible you're
referring to the ignition timing being retarded to reduce the harshness of
the shift? I know this is done for better shift feel.

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

I've never noticed anything like this, either. Is it possible you're
referring to the ignition timing being retarded to reduce the harshness of
the shift? I know this is done for better shift feel.

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

"hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com> wrote in message
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> I've never noticed anything like this, either. Is it possible you're
> referring to the ignition timing being retarded to reduce the harshness of
> the shift? I know this is done for better shift feel.

Unfortunately it was very real to my wife and I, since
we both drove the demos and compared notes after the
ride. To be fair I'll go back and drive them again.
The salesman kept wanting us to get on the freeway
to show how nice it ran. Since most of our driving
is on city streets in traffic that's where I test drive.
Perhaps the salesman knows something?
(Hyundai has moved down our list so far.)
McM

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

"hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com> wrote in message
news:d120fe0a7a05591965930d2290853e95@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> I've never noticed anything like this, either. Is it possible you're
> referring to the ignition timing being retarded to reduce the harshness of
> the shift? I know this is done for better shift feel.

Unfortunately it was very real to my wife and I, since
we both drove the demos and compared notes after the
ride. To be fair I'll go back and drive them again.
The salesman kept wanting us to get on the freeway
to show how nice it ran. Since most of our driving
is on city streets in traffic that's where I test drive.
Perhaps the salesman knows something?
(Hyundai has moved down our list so far.)
McM

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

"hyundaitech" <notpublic@not.public.com> wrote in message
news:d120fe0a7a05591965930d2290853e95@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> I've never noticed anything like this, either. Is it possible you're
> referring to the ignition timing being retarded to reduce the harshness of
> the shift? I know this is done for better shift feel.

Unfortunately it was very real to my wife and I, since
we both drove the demos and compared notes after the
ride. To be fair I'll go back and drive them again.
The salesman kept wanting us to get on the freeway
to show how nice it ran. Since most of our driving
is on city streets in traffic that's where I test drive.
Perhaps the salesman knows something?
(Hyundai has moved down our list so far.)
McM

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

I think it's important to drive the vehicle in your own real-world
conditions. Then you'll get a feel for how it'll behave for you. Check
the visibility and whether you can adjust the mirrors where you want them.
If you take long drives, make sure the seats are comfortable. Bottom
line, you need to choose the car that will make you happy.

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

I think it's important to drive the vehicle in your own real-world
conditions. Then you'll get a feel for how it'll behave for you. Check
the visibility and whether you can adjust the mirrors where you want them.
If you take long drives, make sure the seats are comfortable. Bottom
line, you need to choose the car that will make you happy.

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

I think it's important to drive the vehicle in your own real-world
conditions. Then you'll get a feel for how it'll behave for you. Check
the visibility and whether you can adjust the mirrors where you want them.
If you take long drives, make sure the seats are comfortable. Bottom
line, you need to choose the car that will make you happy.

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

"Xeno Chauvin" <arfulbrank@houston.rr.com> wrote in news:DtCng.23480
$JW5.19422@tornado.texas.rr.com:

> Test drove a 2006 Santa Fe 2.7 and a Tucson 2.7.
> Both were dealership "demo" cars.
> (I believe both cars had some type of traction control?)
> In both cars I noticed a definite "fade" when turning a corner, almost
> a hesitation until acceleration engaged.
> This happened on standing turns,as at a stop light
> and "driving turns" and in either direction.
> Of course the salesman didn't "notice" what I
> was referring to.
> Is this common to Hyundai or might it be some
> malfunction in the traction control?
> McM
>
>

I own a 2006 V-6 Tucson and don't have any issue with fade or hesitation
at any time.

Re: Power fade on 2006 Santa Fe and Tucson?
 

"Xeno Chauvin" <arfulbrank@houston.rr.com> wrote in news:DtCng.23480
$JW5.19422@tornado.texas.rr.com:

> Test drove a 2006 Santa Fe 2.7 and a Tucson 2.7.
> Both were dealership "demo" cars.
> (I believe both cars had some type of traction control?)
> In both cars I noticed a definite "fade" when turning a corner, almost
> a hesitation until acceleration engaged.
> This happened on standing turns,as at a stop light
> and "driving turns" and in either direction.
> Of course the salesman didn't "notice" what I
> was referring to.
> Is this common to Hyundai or might it be some
> malfunction in the traction control?
> McM
>
>

I own a 2006 V-6 Tucson and don't have any issue with fade or hesitation
at any time.