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Summary
The Hyundai Santa Fe is fun to drive, particularly with a V6 and front-wheel drive. The optional four-wheel-drive system improves traction in slippery conditions, but places a burden on the V6 engine. The standard four-cylinder engine works best if it isn't burdened by an automatic transmission.All Hyundais come with one of the best warranty/service plans in the business: 10 years/100,000 miles on the powertrain, five-years/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, five-years/60,000 miles on corrosion, and 24-hour roadside assistance for five-years with unlimited mileage. Overall, the new Hyundai Santa Fe is worth a look if you are already considering the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute, Honda CR-V, Suzuki Grand Vitara or Toyota RAV4. Take a look. You might like what you see.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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2WD: Santa Fe ($17,199), GLS ($19,599), LX ($21,799) 4WD: GLS ($21,099), LX ($23,299) |
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Engines:
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2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic with Shiftronic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual front airbags with passenger-presence detection, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front seat and rear outboard seat head restraints, side door beams |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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ABS, traction control |
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Basic Warranty:
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5 years/60,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Ulsan, South Korea |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Santa Fe GLS 2WD ($19,599) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning; six-speaker AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo; power door locks, windows and outside mirrors; overhead console; first aid kit; tilt-adjustable steering wheel; front passenger seat under-storage tray; 60/40 split reclining and folding rear seat with folding center armrest; four under-floor cargo area storage areas; leather-wrapped steering wheel; power steering; tachometer; 4-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission; in-glass radio antenna; foglamps |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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ABS with traction control ($595) |
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Destination Charge:
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495 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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20689 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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173 @ 6,000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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182 @ 4,000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic with Shiftronic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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20/26 |
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Wheelbase:
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103.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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177.2/ 72.7/66.0 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.7/60.7 |
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Turning circle:
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37.1 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.6/54.3/41.6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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39.2/53.9/36.8 |
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Cargo volume:
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78 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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2700 |
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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7.4 |
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Curb weight:
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3549 |
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Tires:
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225/70R-16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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17.2 |
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