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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Review
Larger compact SUV with room for seven.
2008 Santa Fe Review Summary & Specifications
The Hyundai Santa Fe is only a little smaller than a Toyota Highlander, but it costs about $6,000 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, 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 | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Manual ($21,150); GLS Automatic ($22,450); SE ($24,150); Limited ($28,100) |
| 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) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Montgomery, Alabama |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-826-2277 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hyundaiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 21150 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Hyundai Santa Fe Limited ($28,100) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, tilt and telescoping steering wheel. leather seating surfaces, dual zone climate control, Infinity Logic 7 audio system with 10 speakers and CD changer, XM Satellite Radio, power tilt-and-slide sunroof, heated front seats, power driver seat with power lumbar, power heated mirrors, power windows, power door locks with remote keyless entry, electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, front fog lights, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, windshield wiper deicer, steering wheel audio controls, automatic headlights, trip computer, 18-inch alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Limited Touring Package ($3,150) includes seven-passenger seating, third-row auxiliary climate control, rear seat entertainment, and trailering equipment |
| Destination Charge | 695 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 31945 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 242 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 226 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/24 |
| 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 with L-shaped lower arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with trailing arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3945 |
| Stock Tires | P235/60R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/solid disc with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 |
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