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This one is from Hyundai. and its aim is to give a good slapping to the Toyota RAV4, Land Rover Freelander and even the Jeep Cherokee. Its name is the catchy Santa Fé, and it is the first all-wheel drive vehicle from Hyundai to arrive here. It's not a heavy-duty off-roader, so the likes of Troopers, Explorers, Defenders,Patrols, Land Cruisers and Fronteras have little to fear. It will, however, come into its own if green lane-ing and forest tracking is the order of the day, or even as the child transporter and the upmarket supermarket trolley. It is aimed at the "free spirits" of the world, and is a real goer. Styled in America, it features attractive muscular looks, permanent four-wheel drive, loads of standard equipment and is priced to challenge. At the moment there are two engines, both petrol, but with a diesel on the way. The all-new 2.4-litre petrol priced at £15,999 compares reasonably favourably with the £14,995 two-litre RAV4, while the V6 2.7-litre model at £17,999 will give the 2.5-litre Cherokee priced £17,795 a good run. The diesel will cost £16,995. The V6 engine producing 177bhp is a real stonker, lovely and growly and mated to an automatic Porsche-developed-H-tronic gearbox providing the driver with the choice of either manual use or auto and fingertip touch. Charging off-road around the island of Majorca, it showed just what a capable animal it is. It soaked up the uneven forest trails with little rock and roll and no great discomfort. It performed well on the open road, although, rather surprisingly, a fair bit of road noise filtered into the cabin. The four-cylinder 2.4-litre produces a power punch of 143bhp at 5500rpm, while torque is 148lb/ft at 4000rpm. It can dash from standing to 62mph in 11.4 seconds. Power for the V6 is 177bhp at 6000rpm and with torque of 186lb/ft at 4000rpm. There is plenty of power available and yet it is frugal with the fuel, the 2.4-litre, according to Hyundai, returning 36.2mpg on the extra urban run, and the 2.7-litre returning 30mpg. Although the Santa Fé is the first passenger car for the United Kingdom market from Hyundai to offer four-wheel drive, the company has been providing the system at home in Korea for many years. It was designed by Steyr-Daimler-Puch in Austria and features a double differential unit which is effectively the transmission's brain, ensuring stability and good handling. There is no need for the driver to select a different drive mode, the Santa Fé calculates the road conditions and makes the decision, either one providing more power to the wheels when called for. All models have driver and passenger airbags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution, power steering, air conditioning, CD player and radio, and powered windows front and back. There is helpful individual interior lighting, a handy sunglasses holder, welcome sunshine roof and useful tailgate window. Stowage space is not in short supply, with door pockets, bottle holders, console box, trays and bins within easy reach. So head for the forest trails and enjoy! Back to Hyundai Launch index Back to main Launch index | SITE MAP PARIS SHOW 2006 BRITISH SHOW 2006 GENEVA SHOW 2006 DETROIT SHOW 2007 GENEVA SHOW 2007 FRANKFURT SHOW 2007 DETROIT SHOW 2008 GENEVA SHOW 2008 PARIS SHOW 2008 BUYING FINANCE NEW CAR BUYING GUIDE USED CAR BUYING GUIDE INSURANCE BUYING GUIDE GLOSSARY DRIVING TIPS MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE AND STYLING || HOME NEWS ROAD TESTS LONG-TERM TESTS LAUNCHES FEATURES VIDEOS MOTOR SHOWS BUYING GUIDES GALLERY COLUMNS TRAFFIC MAP ABOUT US CONTACT US name email address CAR SEARCH Search for information on your favourite model of car, including road tests and news. 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I mean, picture the scene. Chap goes into pub and says, "Hey, guys, I've just bought a Hyundai." Does the response consist of loud huzzahs and trebles all round, or a stony silence and tumbleweed drifting across the floor? Well, quite. If, on the other hand, this doesn't matter to you, and a large-ish SUV is what you're looking for, the Santa Fe has a lot going for it. Hyundai offers a certain amount of mixing and matching within the range; you can choose to have either five or seven seats, and whether to go for a 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine or a 2.7-litre petrol V6. Hyundai Santa Fé 2.2 CRTD CDX Five-SeatThe V6 is the sexier choice, but Hyundai believes that 80% of buyers will go for the diesel. Quite right too. The V6 is more powerful, but you only get it with automatic transmission. In manual form, the diesel provides about the same flat-out performance, pulls far more strongly from low engine speeds and is calculator-pixellatingly more economical (38.7mpg combined as opposed to 26.6mpg). It's also remarkably quiet, and indeed Hyundai has generally done a very fine job of giving the Santa Fe a feeling of high quality. That's helped by the ride quality, which is quite something for a car of this size and weight. Through corners you can feel that there's a lot of bulk, and that it continues a long way above the road surface - there's quite a lot of body movement, but it's pretty well controlled. Bumps and undulations are dealt with calmly and slowly, so the ride is never harsh, though at the same time the chassis is always ready for the next disruption. Since the grip levels are also impressive (certainly compared with other, more expensive SUVs of about the same size), the Santa Fe also turns out to be a more sporting drive than you might expect on first looking at it. All four wheels are driven, but not all the time - power goes to the rear wheels only when the electronics think it would be a good idea for this to happen. It should already be clear from this that the Santa Fe is not a serious off-roader, and the lack of a low-ratio option confirms it. More . . . Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRTD Five-Seat Video Test More Hyundai Santa Fe Photos Hyundai Gallery Back to Hyundai Road Test index Back to main Road Test index | SITE MAP PARIS SHOW 2006 BRITISH SHOW 2006 GENEVA SHOW 2006 DETROIT SHOW 2007 GENEVA SHOW 2007 FRANKFURT SHOW 2007 DETROIT SHOW 2008 GENEVA SHOW 2008 PARIS SHOW 2008 BUYING FINANCE NEW CAR BUYING GUIDE USED CAR BUYING GUIDE INSURANCE BUYING GUIDE GLOSSARY DRIVING TIPS MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE AND STYLING || Hyundai Santa Fe From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Hyundai Santa Fe Manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company Production 2000–present Class Compact crossover SUV (2000–05) Mid-size crossover SUV (2005–present) Body style(s) 4-door SUV Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive The Hyundai Santa Fe (Korean: 현대 싼타페) is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. Named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, it was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV, released at the same time as the Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute and Pontiac Aztek. The Santa Fe was a milestone in the company's restructuring program of the late 1990s because, despite receiving criticism from journalists for its obscure looks, the SUV was a hit with the American buyers. The SUV was so popular that at times, Hyundai had trouble supplying the demand. The Santa Fe quickly became Hyundai's best seller and contributed to Hyundai's success in the United States. As of 2007, the mid-size crossover SUV Santa Fe falls between the compact SUV Tucson and the related luxury crossover SUV Veracruz (which was preceded by the Terracan). The 2nd Gen Hyundai Santa Fe was awarded 2008 Consumer Reports "top pick" and was among the top 10 vehicles for 2008 unveiled in the magazine's issue. The magazine's annual ratings, based on road tests and predicted safety and reliability, are considered highly influential among consumers.[1] The 2nd Gen Hyundai Santa Fe topped the “20 least expensive 2009 vehicles to insure” list by Insure.com. According to research, the Santa Fe is the least expensive vehicle to insure. Low rates tend to reflect a vehicle’s safety.[2][3] Contents 1 First generation 1.1 2001 1.2 2002 1.3 2003 1.4 2004 1.5 2005 1.6 2006 2 Second generation 2.1 2007 2.2 2008 2.3 2009 2.4 2010 3 Safety award 4 Alternative propulsion 4.1 Electric versions 5 Media coverage 6 See also 7 References 8 External links [edit] First generation First generation (SM) Also called Hyundai Santa Fe Classic (Russia) Haw Tai Santa Fe (China)[4] Huatai-Hyundai Santa Fe (China) Production 2000–March 2006 Assembly Ulsan, Korea Taganrog, Russia (TagAZ)[5] İzmit, Turkey (Hyundai Assan) Engine(s) 3.5 L Sigma V6, 200 hp (150 kW) 2.7 L Delta V6, 173 hp (129 kW) 2.0L VM Motori CRDI I4 diesel Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual Wheelbase 103.1 in (2619 mm) Length 177.2 in (4501 mm) Width 2001–02 Base: 71.7 in (1821 mm) 72.6 in (1844 mm) Height 65.9 in (1674 mm) Related Hyundai Sonata (EF) Hyundai Trajet Kia Optima (MS) [edit] 2001 In its first year in production, the Santa Fe was offered with one of two engine and transmission combinations. In North America, a fuel-efficient although underpowered 2.4 L four cylinder engine was standard equipment and could be mated with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. A 2,656 cc (2.656 L; 162.1 cu in) Delta V6 offered more power than the four-cylinder but was only available with the automatic. Front wheel drive was standard (with traction control optional with the V6) and 4WD was optional. A 2.0 L Common Rail Turbo Diesel (CRTD) was offered outside the United States. Australian Santa Fes went on sale in November 2000 with only one engine/transmission choice - a 2.7L V6 mated to a four-speed semi-automatic transmission. 4WD was standard. A cheaper 2.4L four cylinder joined the range several months later in 2001, but was only available with a manual transmission. Along with the similarly-launched Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute, it was also the first car-based compact SUV with a V6 engine. [edit] 2002 The Santa Fe entered its second year without any changes. Demand for the Santa Fe continued to be up but owners had several suggested changes for Hyundai. Mid-2002 In a rare mid-year model change, Hyundai increased the size of the fuel tank from 17 to 19 U.S. gallons and reorganized the location of the badges on the tailgate. The interior layout of the console and the position of the clock were also changed. [edit] 2003 In 2003, Hyundai responded to some of the customer complaints and suggestions such as the fact that the hood used a prop and not gas struts, there was no light in the glove compartment, and the car itself did not have enough power. In 2003, Hyundai introduced the 3.5 liter V6 in addition to the other two gas engines in North America. The bigger engine came with a computer-controlled four-wheel drive system. Automatic transmission models were given a chrome shift gate surround as opposed to the matte silver plastic style used in the 2001 and 2002 models. A Monsoon high-performance sound system came standard on the mid-level GLS model and came with a 6-disc CD changer on the top-tier LX. Rounding out the changes in the 2003 model was the discontinuation of the highly unpopular Pine Green which in some owner circles has gained the nickname 'Yucky Green'. In Australia, the four cylinder Santa Fe was dropped in 2003, due to slow sales, leaving the 2.7L V6 automatic as the only model. [edit] 2004 Hyundai continued to post sales records with the Santa Fe as it rolled into 2004 with very minor changes. The manual climate controls on the base GL and mid-line GLS were revised very slightly. The remote keyless entry system was given a confirmation 'chirp' when the 'LOCK' button on the remote was pressed twice. Mid-2004 Midway through the year the AM/FM antenna was moved from on the glass in the rear drivers side window to a three inch (76 mm) rubber antenna in the center of the roof just above the tailgate. [edit] 2005 2005-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (US) The Santa Fe received its final face lift for 2005. Changes were made to the grill, taillights, rear bumper, interior instrument cluster. The instrument cluster was redesigned with the speedometer now reading 140 mph (earlier models only indicated 130 mph) and a better-designed toll ticket slot in the driver's sun visor. Both sun visors also received extensions so the sun could be blocked out better when coming in from the side. The base Santa Fe was discontinued that time, making way for the Tucson. In Australia, all models received body-colored (painted) bumpers from 2005 on. The color 'Sandstone' was discontinued in favor of a slightly different color named 'Mocha Frost'. The GL trim was dropped as was the four-cylinder engine and its respective 5-speed manual transmission. The 2.7 L V6 took over duties as the base engine. A passenger airbag cutoff that prevents the airbag from deploying if the seat is unoccupied (or occupied by a small person) was also added. A 3-point seatbelt was added to the center rear seating position, as well. The calendar function, housed in the overhead console was removed and a compass took its place. [edit] 2006 The last year of this Santa Fe saw few changes. Two colors were discontinued for 2006, Merlot and Canyon Red. A rare color, Dark Emerald Green, was introduced mid-year. It did not appear in any sales brochures and could have only been ordered by a dealership. The LX trim level was renamed 'Limited' and got a corresponding tailgate badge, a first for the Santa Fe of any trim level. Another first was the availability of a monochromatic paint scheme, a departure from the contrasting gray cladding previously standard. The monochromatic option was only available on the Limited in black. In total, these options ran $1900, pushing the Santa Fe's total asking price to nearly $30,000. In Europe, the new Santa Fe model was launched in April as a 2006 model, offering a new 2.2 litre diesel engine and updated 2.7 litre petrol V6. [edit] Second generation Second Generation (CM) Also called Inokom Santa Fe (Malaysia) Production April 2006–present Assembly Asan, Korea Montgomery, Alabama, United States West Point, Georgia, United States Kulim, Malaysia İzmit, Turkey (Hyundai Assan) Engine(s) 2.4L Theta II 174 hp (130 kW) I4 petrol 2.7L Mu V6 185 hp (138 kW) petrol 3.3L Lambda V6 242 hp (180 kW) petrol 3.5L Lambda II V6 276 hp (206 kW) petrol 2.2L CRDI VGT 150 hp (110 kW) I4 diesel 2.2L CRDI VGT 155 hp (116 kW) I4 diesel 2.2L CRDI VGT R-Line 200 hp (150 kW) I4 diesel Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic (2010 model) Wheelbase 106.3 in (2700 mm) Length 184.1 in (4676 mm) Width 74.4 in (1890 mm) Height 67.9 in (1725 mm) Related Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Veracruz/ix55 Hyundai Grandeur/Azera Kia Optima/Magentis/Lotze Kia Carens/Rondo Kia Sorento [edit] 2007 The next-generation 2007 Santa Fe debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The first production Santa Fe rolled off Hyundai's Montgomery, Alabama assembly line on April 18, 2006. It shares this assembly line with the current generation Hyundai Sonata. The new generation sheds the old style's quirky design in favor of a more contemporary look. In the United States, the new generation is offered in GLS, SE, and Limited versions.[6] The new Santa Fe sees the return of a manual transmission, but only when mated with the 2,656 cc (2.656 L; 162.1 cu in) V6. The 3,342 cc (3.342 L; 203.9 cu in)[7] V6 (a retuned version of the same engine found in the Sonata) is standard on the SE and Limited and comes only with a 5-speed automatic. Both 2WD and AWD models with a 3.3 L have a fuel economy of 19 mpg-US (12 L/100 km; 23 mpg-imp) city and 24 mpg-US (9.8 L/100 km; 29 mpg-imp) highway.[7] The 2.2l diesel engine(not available in the US) with 186 hp (139 kW) has mixed cycle of 7.2l and a city cycle of 8.0l. The 4WD is a Borg-Warner Torque Management device,which diverts power to the wheels with best grip according to the amount of slip. If the front wheels spin a little the rear axle will engage at 10%. If the front wheels start to slip a lot and/or TC switches ON the maximum amount of torque(e.g. 50%) will go o the rear axle. Body lean in turns, a problem with the previous generation, has been curbed in the new Santa Fe. Both road and wind noise have been hushed, as well. Newly standard on the latest iteration of the Santa Fe are all the safety features the previous model lacked or charged as extra. Electronic Stability Control (ESC), side-curtain airbags for all seating rows, a tire pressure monitor, active front head restraints, and anti-lock brakes are all standard.[6] A heated windshield wiper grid located in the front wipers' 'park' position helps to thaw ice buildup on the blades in colder climates. Some features like the tailgate flip glass and the lower body cladding were not integrated into the new model. The interior has been upgraded as well with blue-lit dashboard controls, (unlike the green color used in other Hyundai models), a gated shifter pattern, illuminated cupholders, and higher quality leather on Limited models. The rear seat head restraints caused visibility problems in the previous model due to their size. The new style features 'shingled' head rests that when lowered completely, sit flush with the top of the seat, helping to maximize rear visibility. The middle rear seating position now comes with its own head restraint and a three-point seatbelt built in. LATCH child seat anchors are also standard, and a optional 50/50 third row seat allows Santa Fe to seat seven passengers. Pricing remained competitive despite the upward move in size and feature content. In Malaysia, Hyundai Santa Fe is available as a Complete knock down model rebadged as Inokom Santa Fe. The Inokom Santa Fe is only available in CRDi 2.2-liter I4 Diesel and 2.7-liter V6. [edit] 2008 For 2008, only minor changes were applied to the Santa Fe. A navigation system made by LG was offered and the Infinity sound system and the power glass sunroof were made standard on Limited models.[8] The non-metallic white paint trim was dropped, leaving the pearl white as the only white color available on the Santa Fe. [edit] 2009 2009 saw only minor changes for the Santa Fe. The 16" wheels on the base GLS model (USA specification) were dropped and replaced with black steel wheels and plastic covers. Additionally, the GLS received black plastic mirrors opposed to the body-colored mirrors of the higher-tier SE and Limited models. This cut in equipment was rumored to be a countermeasure to offset the price increase of offering an iPod plug-in for the stereo system. Because of the black mirrors and wheel covers, the additional cost of the iPod adapter was negated, leaving the base price of the vehicle unchanged. [edit] 2010 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS (US) A mid-cycle refresh designed in Germany for the Santa Fe was implemented for the 2010 model year. The grille now includes a horizontal and vertical gridded grille as opposed to the two bar vertical grille on the previous models, and are now color-coded instead of black. New rear taillights include all-red taillights with extensive chrome outlay, and new 5-split spoke alloy wheels replace the previous 5 and 6-spoke ones. All Santa Fes now include standard Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity and steering wheel audio controls, new darker wood trim, and a metallic steering wheel inlay. Gauges receive a new font and backlight design. A new touch-screen navigation system with rear back-up camera is now available. Finally, for the US market, the optional third row seat was discontinued leaving the larger Veracruz to be the only currently sold Hyundai in the United States to seat more than five persons. [9] Powertrain changes include a standard six-speed manual transmission and the replacement of a six-speed automatic transmission as opposed to the previous four- and five-speeds. A 2.4 liter four-cylinder and 3.5 liter V6 that is shared with the Kia Sorento. Both generate a higher power as well as obtain higher fuel economy than the previous model. Sales began in early January 2010. On September 1st, 2010, North American production shifted to Kia's new West Point, Georgia assembly plant. This was done to free up production capacity at the Alabama plant for the new Sonata and eventually, another model. [edit] Safety award The Second generation Santa Fe earned "Top Safety Pick" award by IIHS.[3] It also received maximum 5 star safety ratings by the NHTSA.[10] The Hyundai Santa Fe earned maximum five star safety rating from Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).[11] The Second generation Hyundai Santa Fe topped the “20 least expensive 2009 vehicles to insure” list by Insure.com.[2] [edit] Alternative propulsion There is a Hyundai Santa Fe FCEV fuel cell vehicle[citation needed]. [edit] Electric versions There is a Hyundai Sante Fe Blue Hybrid that is powered by gasoline engine coupled to a 30 kW (41 PS; 40 hp) electric motor. The Santa Fe blue Hybrid uses a 270 V lithium polymer battery.[12][13] [edit] Media coverage Advertising Standards Bureau of Australia banned a Santa Fe TV commercial titled 'restless' or 'toddler', which ASB argued that it promotes illegal activity.[14][15] The ad was produced by Kim Thorp and Howard Greive from Assignment Group NZ and directed by Tony Williams from Sydney Film Company, with post via Frame Set + Match, Sydney.[16] The ad itself won the 2006 Fair Go Ad Awards in Best Ad Award category, and was also nominated in the top five in the Worst Ad category.[17] [edit] See also Hyundai Elantra LPI [edit] References ^ "Hyundai wins top marks for two models". MSN. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23390986/.  ^ a b The Most Expensive Cars to Insure Jun. 03, 2009, U.S. News Rankings & Reviews ^ a b "Hyundai Santa Fe earns 2007 Top Safety Pick award by IIHS". http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr061107.html.  ^ [1][dead link] ^ "ТагАЗ: Santa Fe Classic". 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Bluetooth® phone controls iPod support XM® Satellite Radio Lots of storage compartments Elegant trim touches Good mileage for gas SUV at 22 mpg Cons: Dated styling Uninspired driving Acceptable freeway on-ramp power First Impressions Over the last decade, Hyundai has made huge strides in improving their reputation for safety and quality. In 2006, they passed Toyota in the JD Powers and Associates quality ranking – a major change for a brand that had once been the poster child for low quality. Note that this was way before Toyota started recalling everything – they used to be the standard for quality! With the better reputation, long warranties and their low prices, Hyundai has grown sales in North America from about 250,000 cars in 2000 to 435,000 in 2009, grabbing share from their established rivals. The biggest part of that success has been the Santa Fe, a crossover SUV that has become commonplace here in import-friendly California. The gist of all of this background is that I was interested to check out the most popular SUV that the up-and-coming Hyundai has to offer. The 2010 is part of the second generation of this workhorse SUV. However, since the last major overhaul was in 2007, it’s getting time to update this one again. The styling of the Santa Fe is acceptable, but clearly a step behind the recently overhauled 2010 Tucson, which is a smaller and less expensive crossover. The Tucson is far edgier and exciting, making the Santa Fe come off looking behind the times. Walking up to it, I felt the age of the design and expected my time with the Santa Fe would reveal it to have some tweaks on an established platform, but nothing too exciting.Read the original here Car Review Related Car Article2010 Honda Pilot First Impressions Review2010 Mazda CX-7 Review – the “Easy” Button of the Crossover World2010 Lincoln MKT Review – Lincoln finds the sweet spot for luxury crossoversFirst Impressions: 2010 Lincoln MKT – Renewing its old-style elegance with modern technology2011 Infiniti QX56 Review – Bigger is Better! 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