Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
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It was the dawn of a new era for the Korean carmaker: it entered the SUV segment with a bold statement shown in the form of the Santa Fe.
The world was ready to take the next step and trade the MPV for the SUV vehicles, which proved to be more trustworthy in snowy conditions. It was a new trend, and slowly, many carmakers that didn't have any experience in that domain took the light off-road vehicles path. Hyundai was one of them, and it built the Santa Fe on the same platform as the Sonata.
While its design was not a masterpiece, it was the car that waited for many customers. Its look was a mix between an off-road vehicle and a sedan. Its curved lines seemed out of place on a 4x4 vehicle, and its height was unfitted for a station wagon. Hyundai listened to its customers and made several modifications almost on a yearly basis. Its wrapped-around, black, plastic bumpers received body-color treatment.
Inside, the car was roomier than a Sonata, which wasn't a small car anyway. It offered plenty of headroom and a big trunk, which could have been extended by folding down the rear bench's seatback. Even on the base version, the car featured air-conditioning and a CD-stereo. A sunroof became available starting in 2002. The carmaker continued to improve the car until 2005 when it changed the generation.
Technically, the Santa Fe was constantly improved as well. It started with a fuel-efficient 2.4-liter engine for the U.S. market and a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel for the European market. It wasn't everyone's vanilla, but at least it had a flavor that could fit more tastes—something like coffee.
HYUNDAI Santa Fe 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
- 2.0i 5MT FWD (134 HP)
- 2.4i 5MT FWD (145 HP)
- 2.7i 4AT AWD (179 HP)
- 2.0L CRDi 5MT FWD (112 HP)
- 2.0L CRDi 5MT FWD (125 HP)
HYUNDAI Santa Fe
2.0i 5MT FWD (134 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (134 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1997 cm3 |
| Power: | 99 KW @ 5800 RPM 135 HP @ 5800 RPM 133 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque: | 135 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 183 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 108.1 mph (174 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 215/70R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
| Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
| Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.4 in (188 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3366.5 lbs (1527 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4938.4 lbs (2240 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 231 g/km |
HYUNDAI Santa Fe
2.4i 5MT FWD (145 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4i 5MT FWD (145 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2351 cm3 |
| Power: | 107 KW @ 5500 RPM 145 HP @ 5500 RPM 143 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque: | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 204 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 107.5 mph (173 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/70R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
| Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
| Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.4 in (188 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3567.1 lbs (1618 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5247 lbs (2380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 234 g/km |
HYUNDAI Santa Fe
2.7i 4AT AWD (179 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7i 4AT AWD (179 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2656 cm3 |
| Power: | 132 KW @ 6000 RPM 179 HP @ 6000 RPM 177 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 188 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 255 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 113.1 mph (182 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/70R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
| Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
| Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.4 in (188 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3650.9 lbs (1656 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5247 lbs (2380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 274 g/km |
HYUNDAI Santa Fe
2.0L CRDi 5MT FWD (112 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 5MT FWD (112 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
| Power: | 82 KW @ 4000 RPM 111 HP @ 4000 RPM 110 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 188 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 255 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 103.8 mph (167 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 215/70R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
| Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
| Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.4 in (188 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3538.4 lbs (1605 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4938.4 lbs (2240 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 181 g/km |
HYUNDAI Santa Fe
2.0L CRDi 5MT FWD (125 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
| Power: | 92 KW @ 4000 RPM 125 HP @ 4000 RPM 123 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/70R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 177.2 in (4501 mm) |
| Width: | 71.7 in (1821 mm) |
| Height: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 60.6/60.6 in (1,539/1,539 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 103.1 in (2619 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 7.4 in (188 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3732.4 lbs (1693 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5247 lbs (2380 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 178 g/km |