The Santa Fe is Hyundai’s midsize SUV that is redesigned for the 2007 model year. The Santa Fe was first SUV designed by the Korean automaker specifically for the North American market. The all-new Santa Fe is about seven inches longer than its predecessor, one inch wider and almost two inches taller with a 2.9-inch wider track. The Santa Fe joined the Hyundai lineup for the 2001 model year, the interior was updated during the 2002 model year, and front-seat airbags were added at the start of the 2003 model year.
About it
The all-new 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is bigger and roomier than its predecessor with two new V6 engines that are both more powerful and more efficient and an optional third-row seat. You'll find one of the best CUV interiors inside it. A two-tone interior with color-coded wood and aluminum trim is standard; a black monochrome interior is optional on the top-of-the-line Limited. Instruments and controls are lit in a cool blue color.
The front driver's seat is the most comfortable place; the passenger seat felt a bit too close to the floor for my liking. Access to the second row is good, though the seat cushion is short and lacks thigh support, a common sin in CUVs this size. All three positions have headrests and shoulder belts, but only the outers get LATCH child seat anchors.
A flip and fold seat makes access to the optional 3rd row dead easy. The seat itself is unpleasant but no worse than its rivals. It folds down when not in use; the five-seat 'Fe get a nice big storage bin in its place.
Standard equipment in the base GLS model includes power windows/mirrors/locks, keyless entry, A/C, CD/MP3 player, alloy wheels, antlilock brakes, electronic stability control, and side curtain airbags. SE adds a bigger engine, bigger wheels, automatic headlights, and other toys; the Limited gets leather seats (heated in front, power adjustment for the driver), dual-zone automatic climate control, and more.
on the roadThe 2.7-liter V6 produces 185 horsepower and 183 lb-ft of torque with EPA estimated fuel economy of 21 city / 26 highway, while the 3.3-liter V6 produces 242 horsepower and 226 lb-ft of torque with EPA estimated fuel economy of 19 city / 24 highway. The 2.7-liter V6 is mated with a standard five-speed manual transmission or an available four-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC manual control. The 3.3-liter V6 features a five-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic gearbox. Electronically controlled all-wheel drive is optional, and a new driver-selectable AWD lock provides a fixed 50/50 torque split between front and rear wheels. Six airbags are standard, including side air curtains for all three available rows of seating.
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