Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Hyundai introduced the second generation of the Santa Fe SUV in 2005 for the Korean market but unveiled it for the rest of the world after the 2006 North American International Auto Show.
Hyundai was an already known player in the SUV market thanks to the Tucson and Santa Fe's first-generation. These were built for those who didn't like the MPVs but needed more room than a regular station wagon could offer.
With the 2006 model, Hyundai fixed the design issue and came with completely different styling. It followed the bio-design trend, even though it was already dead for most of the world. But its swept-back headlights, its curved surfaces, and ascending beltline conquered plenty of customers. It looked friendly rather than rugged.
Inside, Hyundai offered an option for seven seats, and that added more value to the car. Most buyers didn't need that, but they still bought it "just in case." The interior offered a car-like design, with soft lines, a center stack with tall vents on its sides, and a center console tall enough to separate the front passengers. The Santa Fe offered enough room for three adults in the middle row thanks to its almost flat floor. Two adults might have been squeezed in the last row, but for short (very short!) distances.
Under the hood, Hyundai installed a choice of three engines, depending on the market. While the American market received the 3.3-liter V-6 engine, Europe had to rely on the 2.2-liter turbo-diesel, which was noisy and slow but fuel-efficient. The 2.7-liter, on the other hand, was on any market. Most importantly, the Korean carmaker offered the Santa Fe with a front- or permanent all-wheel-drive.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7i 5MT FWD (179 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2656 cm3 |
Power: | 141 KW @ 6000 RPM 192 HP @ 6000 RPM 189 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 250 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
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: | 235/65R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.1 in (4676 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/63.8 in (1,615/1,621 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3i V6 5AT FWD (234 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3342 cm3 |
Power: | 172 KW @ 6000 RPM 234 HP @ 6000 RPM 231 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 224 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 304 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 17.2 gallons (65.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.1 in (4676 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/63.8 in (1,615/1,621 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L CRDi 5MT FWD (154 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2188 cm3 |
Power: | 113 KW @ 4000 RPM 154 HP @ 4000 RPM 152 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 247 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 335 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 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: | 235/65 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 184.1 in (4676 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 67.9 in (1725 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.6/63.8 in (1,615/1,621 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 8.1 in (206 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.6 cuFT (527 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.37 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3944.7 lbs (1789 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 183 g/km |