Yes!
But what is the frontal area? Low restriction per unit area times loads of frontal area is still loads of drag.Found this: Despite the Santa Fe's boxy looks, designers and engineers have reworked many exterior elements to reduce the drag coefficient to just 0.29 (0.33 on the current model).
The gigantic sideways muffler always seems weird, especially with one exhausting outlet.I thought that was a customer returning from a test drive……….
There are some really good sealants that can keep fabrics, and leather from staining.But what is the frontal area? Low restriction per unit area times loads of frontal area is still loads of drag.
Bellypans are great--until they turn into sand traps. At least these look better attached than on my Camry (they got removed after the second time I had to pull off and remove sand).
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Wonder how that interior will hold up, I like light colored fabrics but... they tend to stain.
That's a bad thing???Eh not for me. That is too much resemblance to a Rivian and like a Land Rover or something.
Absolutely. The only cars uglier than them is a Tesla.That's a bad thing???
Between my family and the dog, there is no way it would stay clean.There are some really good sealants that can keep fabrics, and leather from staining.
Who decides on a vehicle because of the bottom?But what is the frontal area? Low restriction per unit area times loads of frontal area is still loads of drag.
Bellypans are great--until they turn into sand traps. At least these look better attached than on my Camry (they got removed after the second time I had to pull off and remove sand).
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Wonder how that interior will hold up, I like light colored fabrics but... they tend to stain.
Who wouldn't? When I look at a used car, my inspection starts at the bottom and works my way up. Cars rot from the bottom up and all.Who decides on a vehicle because of the bottom?
We all have heard them. Do you think product improvement exists? OR-they will continue to have problems? No one wants to have continual problems-it's too costly. Especially motors.I've heard too many bad stories regarding this brand but I do like the looks of the interior.
Exactly. I have never read a post on here mentioning the plastic covers underneath a vehicle being a consideration to buy or not.Who decides on a vehicle because of the bottom?
......the last one was manufactured in 2001.Anyone else think Geo Metro seeing the rear?
I would certainly hope they would learn if these issues were a costly mistake. I kept hearing for years before the engine issues cropped up how they've gotten really good at making cars. They've come out with a premium brand now & I certainly hope for the sake of owners they look real hard into the issues before buying. I've never owned one of these brands & most likely never will. I hope them the best though. Did they grow too fast & think their cars/engines were ready for prime time?We all have heard them. Do you think product improvement exists? OR-they will continue to have problems? No one wants to have continual problems-it's too costly. Especially motors.