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Tom, one of our execs and a keen angler, swapped his usual TUCSON for the all-new SANTA FE on an 8-night fishing trip – and was blown away by the space, comfort, and fuel efficiency.

Date Posted: 07 May 2025

Meet Tom, one of our top executives here at West Riding Hyundai, who is a dedicated angler. When he’s not in the showroom or leading from the front, he’s bankside somewhere with a bivvy, a beer, and a carp rod in hand. Usually, Tom's demonstrator of choice is a Hyundai TUCSON, which he proudly calls his go-to daily vehicle – but for his latest trip, we handed him the keys to something a bit bigger... the all-new Hyundai SANTA FE.

And let's just say... he was hooked.

From TUCSON to SANTA FE: A Spacious Surprise

As Tom puts it:

As a keen angler, I was intrigued to see the differences from the TUCSON to the All-New SANTA FE, as both are what I class as leisure vehicles. Wow is all I can say! The All-New SANTA FE blew my expectations out the water, not just for its technology, but its overall space and fuel efficiency.

Heading off to Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire – famously the spiritual home of the RAF’s 617 Dambusters Squadron – Tom set off at 2am for an 8-night trip. And he didn’t pack light...

• A full 2-man bivvy
• All his fishing kit
• Five bags of charcoal
• Five bags of logs
• A fire pit, BBQ, and bait
• Food, water, clothes and creature comforts

With the TUCSON, Tom admitted he often had to scale things back. But with the SANTA FE?

[It] swallowed it all up completely and still had room for more.

The Journey: 227 Miles, Fully Loaded

The round trip was 454 miles – 227 each way – loaded to the brim. Here’s the twist:

In the TUCSON, I’d expect to get around 190–200 miles before fuelling. The SANTA FE gave me 120 miles more. Fully loaded. That’s over 100 miles in fuel savings. WOW.

Mixing up motorways, A-roads, and country lanes, Tom said the drive was effortless. He arrived feeling relaxed and ready to unwind – no fatigue, no stress, just smooth cruising.

Heads Turned & Conversations Sparked

While parked up by the lake, the SANTA FE didn’t go unnoticed. Locals and fellow anglers stopped to ask about it. Tom recalls some cracking comments:

Wow, I thought that was a Land Rover!” “That’s definitely my next car. It’s got more than my Range Rover – and at a fraction of the price.

Proof that Hyundai’s design, value and versatility are really making waves – even in rural Lincolnshire.

Final Thoughts from Tom:

This trip confirmed it – the SANTA FE isn’t just a family SUV, it’s a true leisure vehicle. It handled everything I threw at it, quite literally. Comfort, space, tech and economy – I honestly didn’t want to give it back.

If you’re thinking about levelling up your weekends – whether that’s with rods and reels or just road trips and muddy boots – maybe it’s time to make the switch. Come see why the all-new Hyundai SANTA FE might just be your perfect adventure partner.

See Tom's Images Below!

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