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I just took it as a reference to the “Schitt’s Creek” filming location where he snapped the photo, but who knows, maybe it’s also a subliminal preview of his opinion. 😄I really hope the "Schitt's Cruz" comment isn't foreshadowing his review... 😕
I think when media reviews go live, we will see plenty of it. I saw 39 SC Limited allocated as HMA National Company Car, which I'm assuming most are going to be for media use. Out of the 39, 13 have the dark gray with orange interior.Now we need a photo of the elusive Dark Gray with Orange Interior
Not that it matters, but I'm hoping they followed the break in period.Glad to see its towing too.
if it's a press car, no chance, they will be abused, but later sold with a huge discount afterwards if that's any consolation.Not that it matters, but I'm hoping they followed the break in period.
"Do not tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles (2,000km) of operation."
The OEM I work for actually has employees drive them to break them in. A mixture of on road/off road and requires we write reports on any issues. Then they are kept for many years for press and photoshoots, but ultimately crushed and never sold.if it's a press car, no chance, they will be abused, but later sold with a huge discount afterwards if that's any consolation.
some reviewers go on throttle too in a new car from the dealership who later is going to sell to a true customer
that's good to knowThe OEM I work for actually has employees drive them to break them in. A mixture of on road/off road and requires we write reports on any issues. Then they are kept for many years for press and photoshoots, but ultimately crushed and never sold.
This. I am curious as to how the wet dual clutch feels after the break-in period. For me, the wet dual clutch is the big question mark for my purchase. It doesn’t seem to have been well received in the Santa Fe by reviewers.Not that it matters, but I'm hoping they followed the break in period.![]()
Any pre-production ones usually end up crushed, but regular production units that are used for auto shows, events, corporate demos and so on are usually sold back to dealers thru closed auctions. Low demand models can be a huge savings, ones in demand are usually a deal but not as great.The OEM I work for actually has employees drive them to break them in. A mixture of on road/off road and requires we write reports on any issues. Then they are kept for many years for press and photoshoots, but ultimately crushed and never sold.
Same here... especially for towing. Backing my boat into my garage (up a slight incline too) requires a VERY smooth transmission operating at very slow speeds - and traditional automatics handle this task with no issues. Also long term how does a DCT hold up? This is not a transmission you see associated with towingFor me, the wet dual clutch is the big question mark for my purchase.
I have the 8spd DCT in my new Veloster N (over 300hp now), 1100 miles. Smooth, crisp, excellent shift algorithms in both Normal and Sport. Admittedly, it's likely programed for a more aggressive shift logic, but it has been perfect so far.This. I am curious as to how the wet dual clutch feels after the break-in period. For me, the wet dual clutch is the big question mark for my purchase. It doesn’t seem to have been well received in the Santa Fe by reviewers.
I think the 1600lb rating for the Santa Cruz is the total load capacity for the whole vehicle. of which 600lbs can go in the bed. The 2.5T/DTC is rated for 5000lb towing.I can offer some insight on towing potential. I have a 2017 Porsche Macan base which has the 4 cyl turbo. It has a little less horsepower than the SC and about the same recommended non-brake assist towing numbers as the SC around 1600 lbs.