Hyundai Santa Fe is available in three models: base, GLS, and LX ($21,799).All come standard with four-wheel-disc brakes, air conditioning, power-assisted steering, power door locks and windows, power heated outside mirrors, tilt steering wheel, an AM/FM/CD stereo with four speakers, an illuminated glove box, carpeted passenger and cargo areas, three power outlets (two front, one rear), rear seat heating and air conditioning ducts, an eight-way manually adjustable driver's seat, and reclining rear seatbacks.
The base Santa Fe ($17,199) is front-wheel drive and powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated 138 horsepower. A five-speed manual is standard; a four-speed automatic transmission ($800) is optional. An option package ($495) adds cruise control, remote keyless entry, a rear-window wiper-washer, cargo convenience net, retractable cargo cover and a first aid kit (comprising sunscreen, poison ivy balm, bandages and a thermal blanket).
GLS and LX models get a 2.7-liter V6 and a four-speed automatic transmission with Hyundai's Shiftronic manual override. Both are available with front-wheel drive or full-time four-wheel drive ($1500).