3rd gen SF seems to sacrifice a bit the 3rd row seats... might be a little bit cramp due to aerodinamic shape.
anyway see how it coming to here.
i oso waiting for it too.
Hi sfw816,
If they bring in the lengthened version, the 3rd row seat should be better than current Santa Fe except that it'll belong to equivalent to Mazda CX9 category which will be priced higher at RM190k est.
If they wanted to focus on affordability and sales volume, more likely they'll fit 3rd row on the standard version that is similar to Sorento class. Then 3rd row space will be less.
Hi Ronald,
Don't have to worry about the diesel engine. The non-FL Santa Fe that has been around since 2008 clocking over 200,000km still running in 1 piece. They replaced the high performance injectors to lower pressure injectors to cater to our lower grade fuel. Same goes to petrol engine with GDI in Ford and later on Mazda.
If you downgraded to 16", the ride will be more comfortable than 17". The old non-FL Santas are running on 16" with older suspension. The current FL Santas are using revised suspension that is better than the non-FL Santas, if fitted with 16" should have better comfort. Thing is, if you downgrade to 16", you'll have to buy new tyres and for the rims, try to force them to trade in with your 17" at higher price. Don't let them cheat you kawkaw as they will try to sell your 17" ori rim at even higher price to new buyer later on.