- Doors and Seats
5 doors, 7 seats
- Engine
2.7i, 6 cyl.
- Engine Power
138kW, 248Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (91) 10.6L/100KM
- Manufacturer
4XC
- Transmission
Auto
- Warranty
5 Yr, Unltd KMs
- Ancap Safety
NA
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe review: Quick drive
Even with the third row of seats optioned for $2000, the Santa Fe is $10 less than $40,000 before on-road costs.
Even with the third row of seats optioned for $2000, the Santa Fe is $10 less than $40,000 before on-road costs. You get dual-front and side airbags standard, curtain airbags, ABS with EBD and stability control, air-conditioning, 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, remote central locking, fog lights, six-CD audio, trip computer and roof rails.
It also shapes as Hyundai's best design and engineering effort, demonstrated in many ways; adults can fit in the individual third-row seats, for short trips.
Where the Santa Fe falls short is in the drivetrain. Its combination of a 2.7-litre V6 engine and four-speed auto (a five-speed manual is $2000 cheaper) struggles once there is a load on board or climbing hills. The official fuel consumption claim is 10.6 L/100 km. Good luck. Dynamically the Santa Fe is sloppy and prone to steering kick-back in rough corners.