Hyundai Santa Fe

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 second 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.

In 2012, the third Generation Santa Fe will become available in two versions (regular and extended versions). Starting with the (5seater) Sport in September 2012 and the extended long wheel base model which is expected to replace the Veracruz, available at showrooms in the year of 2013.

First Generation (2001–2006)

First generation (SM)

Also called	Hyundai Santa Fe Classic (Russia) Huatai-Hyundai Santa Fe (China)
Production	2000–March 2006
Model years	2001–2006
Assembly	Ulsan, Korea Taganrog, Russia (TagAZ)[2] İzmit, Turkey (Hyundai Assan)
Platform	Hyundai-Kia Y4
Engine	2.4 L Hyundai engine I4 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	4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Wheelbase	103.1 in (2,619 mm)
Length	177.2 in (4,501 mm)
Width	2001–02 Base: 71.7 in (1,821 mm) 72.6 in (1,844 mm)
Height	65.9 in (1,674 mm)
Related	Hyundai Sonata (EF) Hyundai Trajet Kia Optima (MS)

 2005-2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (US)

 

Second Generation (2007–2012)

Second Generation (CM)

Also called	Inokom Santa Fe (Malaysia)
Production	April 2006–2012
Model years	2007–2012
Assembly	Asan, Korea Montgomery, Alabama, United States West Point, Georgia, United States Kulim, Malaysia İzmit, Turkey (Hyundai Assan)
Engine	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	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic (2010 model)
Wheelbase	106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Length	184.1 in (4,676 mm)
Width	74.4 in (1,890 mm)
Height	67.9 in (1,725 mm)
Related	Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Veracruz/ix55 Hyundai Grandeur/Azera Kia Optima/Magentis/Lotze Kia Carens/Rondo Kia Sorento

2006-2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite (Australia)

 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS (US)

Third Generation (2013 – )

Third generation (DM)

Also called	Hyundai Maxcruz (KDM; for long-wheelbase model)
Production	June 2012– (5-seat Sport version) November 2012– (7-seat LWB version)
Model years	2013–
Assembly	Asan, South Korea West Point, Georgia, United States (Kia Motors)
Engine	2.4 L Theta II I4 190hp 3.3 L Lambda II V6 290hp 2.0 L Turbo I4 264hp 2.0L CRDI VGT R-Line I4 diesel 2.2L CRDI VGT R-Line I4 diesel 200hp
Transmission	6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	SWB: 106.3 in (2,700 mm) LWB: 2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length	SWB: 184.6 in (4,689 mm) LWB: 4,905 mm (193.1 in)
Width	74.0 in (1,880 mm)
Height	SWB: 66.1 in (1,679 mm) LWB: 1,690 mm (66.5 in)

 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe LWB

 

Hyundai Santa Fe (III) – Frontansicht, 2. September 2012

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