2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Review
All-new crossover SUV suited for the suburbs.
2007 Santa Fe Review Summary & Specifications
The Hyundai Santa Fe is the same size as the Toyota Highlander, but it costs less. Judging from Hyundai's performance in J.D. Power and Associates quality studies, Hyundai's vehicles are right in there in terms of quality and reliability as well. If you're in the market for a suburban SUV rather than a genuine off-road vehicle, the capable and refined Santa Fe should be included on your shopping list.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie drove the Hyundai Santa Fe in Santa Barbara.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | John Rettie |
| Model Lineup | Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Manual ($20,945); GLS Automatic ($22,145); SE ($23,645); Limited ($25,945) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.3-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 185-hp 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 242-hp 3.3-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, front seat side-impact airbags, side-impact curtain airbags, active front head restraints, electronic stability control, traction control, ABS brakes with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution, tire pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Montgomery, Alabama |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-826-2277 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hyundaiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 20945 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Hyundai Santa Fe Limited ($25,945) |
| Standard Equipment | leather seating surfaces, dual zone climate control, heated front seats, power driver seat, 18-inch alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 650 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 26595 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 242 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 226 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/24 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 184.1/74.4/67.9 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 35.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.2/55.8/42.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.6/55.0/36.8 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 34.8/44.6/31.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 78.2 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent, trailing arms with multi-links, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3945 |
| Stock Tires | P235/60R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 |
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