Hyundai Santa Fe: Корей өндірісіндегі кроссовер SUV

Sport utility vehicle produced by Hyundai

The Hyundai Santa Fe is an automobile produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2000. It is a five door crossover SUV that either has front wheel drive or four wheel drive. It is named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV. The Santa Fe was a milestone in the company's restructuring program of the late 1990s because the SUV was a hit with American buyers. Between 2006 and 2012, the Santa Fe was positioned between the smaller Tucson compact crossover and the larger Veracruz. As of 2018, it is positioned between the Tucson and the larger Palisade. The third generation Santa Fe introduced in 2012 was available in two versions, which are regular (short) and extended long wheelbase version. The short model was sold as the Santa Fe Sport in North America (three row seating was not available) and simply Santa Fe in global markets (three row seating was standard or optional), while the extended long wheelbase model is called the Santa Fe in the US, Santa Fe XL in Canada and called the Hyundai Maxcruz in South Korea. TOC

In its first year in production, the Santa Fe was offered with one of two engine and transmission combinations. In North America, a fuel efficient 2.4 L four cylinder engine was standard equipment and could be mated with either a 5 speed manual or a 4 speed automatic. A Delta V6 offered more power than the four cylinder but was only available with the automatic. Front wheel drive was standard (with traction control optional with the V6) and 4WD was optional. A 2.0 L Common Rail Turbo Diesel (CRTD) was offered outside the United States. Australian Santa Fes went on sale in November 2000 with only one engine/transmission choice – a 2.7L V6 mated to a four speed automatic transmission. 4WD was standard. A cheaper 2.4L four cylinder joined the range several months later in 2001, but was only available with a manual transmission.

In 2003, Hyundai responded to some of the customer complaints and suggestions such as the fact that the bonnet used a prop and not gas struts, there was no light in the glove compartment, and the car itself did not have enough power. In 2003, Hyundai introduced the 3.5 liter V6 in addition to the other two gas engines in North America. The bigger engine came with a computer controlled four wheel drive system and a 5 speed automatic, based on the standard 4 speed. A Monsoon high performance sound system came standard on the mid level GLS model and came with a 6 disc CD changer on the top tier LX. Rounding out the changes in the 2003 model was the discontinuation of the highly unpopular Pine Green which in some owner circles has gained the nickname 'Yucky Green'. In Australia, the four cylinder Santa Fe was dropped in 2003, due to slow sales, leaving the 2.7L V6 automatic as the only model.

The Santa Fe received its final facelift for 2005. Changes were made to the grille, tail lights, rear bumper, interior instrument cluster. The instrument cluster was redesigned with the speedometer now reading (earlier models only indicated 130 mph) and a better designed toll ticket slot in the driver's sun visor. Both sun visors also received extensions so the sun could be blocked out better when coming in from the side. The base Santa Fe was discontinued that time, making way for the Tucson. In Australia, all models received body colored (painted) bumpers from 2005 on. The color 'Sandstone' was discontinued in favor of a slightly different color named 'Mocha Frost'. The GL trim was dropped as was the four cylinder engine and its respective 5 speed manual transmission. The 2.7 L V6 took over duties as the base engine. A passenger airbag cutoff that prevents the airbag from deploying if the seat is unoccupied (or occupied by a small person) was also added. A 3 point seatbelt was added to the center rear seating position, as well. The calendar function, housed in the overhead console was removed and a compass took its place.

The last year of this Santa Fe saw few changes. Two colors were discontinued for 2006, Merlot and Canyon Red. A rare color, Dark Emerald Green, was introduced mid year. It did not appear in any sales brochures and could have only been ordered by a dealership. The LX trim level was renamed 'Limited' and got a corresponding tailgate badge, a first for the Santa Fe of any trim level. Another first was the availability of a monochromatic paint scheme, a departure from the contrasting gray cladding previously standard. The monochromatic option was only available on the Limited in black. In total, these options ran $1900, pushing the Santa Fe's total asking price to nearly $30,000. In Europe, the new Santa Fe model was launched in April as a 2006 model, offering a new 2.2 liter diesel powered engine and updated 2.7 liter petrol powered V6.

Part of a joint venture with Hyundai Motors that began in 2002, a Chinese company, Hawtai Motor, manufactured the first generation Santa Fe, marketed as the Shengdafei. While it did make Hyundai branded models for sale on the Chinese market,

Hyundai ended its partnership with Hawtai in 2010 and production ended in 2015.

For 2008, only minor changes were applied to the Santa Fe. A navigation system made by LG was offered and the Infinity sound system and the power glass sunroof were made standard on Limited models. The non metallic white paint trim was dropped, leaving the pearl white as the only white color available on the Santa Fe.

2009 saw only minor changes for the Santa Fe. New mirror indicators were introduced, except on US built models. The 16" wheels on the base GLS model (USA specification) were dropped and replaced with black steel wheels and plastic covers. Additionally, the GLS received black plastic mirrors as opposed to the body colored mirrors of the higher tier SE and Limited models. This cut in equipment was rumored to be a countermeasure to offset the price increase of offering an iPod plug in for the stereo system. Because of the black mirrors and wheel covers, the additional cost of the iPod adapter was negated, leaving the base price of the vehicle unchanged. The Santa Fe topped the “20 least expensive 2009 vehicles to insure” list by Insure. com. According to research, the Santa Fe is the least expensive vehicle to insure. Low rates tend to reflect a vehicle's safety. Powertrain changes included a choice of the standard six speed manual transmission or the optional six speed automatic transmission. Engine choices include a 2.4 litre four cylinder and a 3.5 litre V6 engine. The latter engine is also used in the Kia Sorento. Both engines generate greater power while obtaining greater fuel economy than previous engine models. Sales began in early January 2010.

Only minor changes were applied to the Santa Fe for 2011. The 1050 watt Infinity sound system became standard on Limited trim whereas it had only been previously bundled with the optional navigation system. Five new colors were added, as well, including Moonstone Silver, Frost White Pearl, Sonoran Red, Mineral Gray, and Espresso Brown. On 1 September 2010, North American production of the Santa Fe shifted to Kia's new West Point, Georgia assembly plant for the 2011 model year. This was done to free up production capacity at the Alabama plant for the new Sonata and new Elantra. The Santa Fe fills the void left for a Kia built Hyundai sold in the United States & Canada after Hyundai ended production of the Entourage minivan in 2009. Kia, however, is 49.2% owned by Hyundai.

The Santa Fe only received minor changes for 2012: The all body colored grille (in North American markets) was straightened and received chrome accents while the textured strip below the headlights was changed from amber to clear. The interior received a new shift knob and downhill brake assist was added. The 2012 model will be discontinued by the end of the year, successfully ending production for the second generation.

There is a Hyundai Santa Fe Blue Hybrid that is powered by petrol engine coupled to a electric motor. The Santa Fe blue Hybrid uses a 270 V lithium polymer battery.

Hyundai is recalling almost 200,000 Santa Fe SUVs from 2007 to 2009 model years, because the front passenger airbags may not deploy in a crash due to a possible problem with the occupant classification system. The system gauges the size of a passenger and based on that whether an air bag should be deployed. A software update rectifies the issue.

The Second generation Santa Fe earned "Top Safety Pick" award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It also received maximum 5 star safety ratings by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Hyundai Santa Fe earned maximum five star safety rating from Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The Second generation Hyundai Santa Fe topped the “20 least expensive 2009 vehicles to insure” list by Insure. com. The ad was produced by Kim Thorp and Howard Greive from Assignment Group NZ and directed by Tony Williams from Sydney Film Company, with post via Frame Set + Match, Sydney. The ad itself won the 2006 Fair Go Ad Awards in Best Ad Award category, and was also nominated in the top five in the Worst Ad category.

Hyundai launched a redesign of the Santa Fe on 14 February 2012. Unveiled at the 2012 New York International Auto Show on 4 April, the third generation Santa Fe features two wheelbase variants: shorter 5 seat Sport variant (7 seat is optional in several markets) and the long wheelbase version (called Santa Fe XL in Canada) with three rows of seats and available seating for six or seven passengers. Both models feature the new "Storm Edge" design prototype, eventually to launch on all other models, and feature refreshed Santa Fe unibody crossover platform, akin to most of today's SUVs.

The short wheelbase version is marketed as the Santa Fe Sport in the United States, and simply Santa Fe in other regions. While the Santa Fe Sport is solely available in two row in the North America, a third row seat option is available as standard or optional in most regions outside North America. The 2013 Santa Fe Sport models arrived with an all four cylinder engine lineup. The standard engine is a 2.4 L developing , with a 2.0 L turbo four on offer. Front wheel drive is standard, with all wheel drive being optional. The Santa Fe Sport has Hyundai's Torque Vectoring Cornering Control feature for upgraded drive performance. Both engines shift through a six speed automatic transmission (already found in the Azera sedan), returning up to for the naturally aspirated model and for the Santa Fe Sport 2.0T model. The Korean spec Santa Fe was launched in Asia since 19 April 2012, in short wheel base form with 7 seater capacity. Available engine types are a 2.0L E VGT R Line and 2.2L E VGT R Line diesel engines.

The Santa Fe Sport went on sale in June 2012 as a 2013 model. It ws available with two engines, and multiple packages that add many features. Engine choices are either a 2.4 liter petrol GDi engine, or a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine, offered as the 2.4 and 2.0T trim levels respectively. In Canada, only the 2.0T engine was available. For the 2017 model, both the LWB Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport has received a facelift with restyled headlights and tail lights. In the domestic Korean market, this facelifted model was named "Santa Fe The Prime".

+Santa Fe Model Year Transmission Power Torque 0–100 km/h(official) Top speedPetrolTheta II 2.0 T GDi 2012–20156 speed automatic @ 6,000 rpm @ 1,750–3,500 rpm 2015–2018 @ 6,000 rpm @ 1,450–3,500 rpm Theta II 2.4 MPi2012–2018 @ 6,000 rpm @ 4,000 rpm 10.9s (FWD)
, 11.6s (AWD)
Theta II 2.4 GDi @ 6,300 rpm @ 4,250 rpm 10.0s (FWD)
, 10.5s (AWD)
Lambda II 3.3 MPi @ 6,400 rpm @ 5,300 rpm 8.5s Lambda II 3.3 GDi @ 6,400 rpm @ 5,200 rpmDiesel 2.0 R II CRDi 2012–2018 6 speed automatic @ 4,000 rpm @ 1,750–2,500 rpm 11.0s (FWD)
, 11.3s (AWD)
2.2 R II CRDi 2012–2015 6 speed manual @ 3,800 rpm @ 1,800–2,500 rpm 2012–2018 6 speed automatic @ 3,800 rpm @ 1,750–2,750 rpm 8.7s (FWD)
, 9.0s (AWD)

The long wheelbase variant was released in South Korea as the Maxcruz on March 7, 2013. The longer Santa Fe receives a unique grille design, optional 19 inch alloy wheels, flush dual exhaust tips, and a body shape that accentuates the crossover's added passenger and cargo room hind wise from the B pillar. In some markets, the long wheelbase Santa Fe is also marketed as the Grand Santa Fe.

The long wheelbase is offered in North America exclusively with a 3.3 litre, V6 petrol engine, the highest output of any vehicle in its class at the time. The Santa Fe in the U. S. is available in two distinct trim levels: the SE (called the GLS until the 2016 model year), and the Limited. As the fourth generation Santa Fe was released in 2018 for the 2019 model year in North America, replacing the Santa Fe Sport, the long wheelbase Santa Fe (previously simply called the Santa Fe) was renamed Santa Fe XL, in the USA (having been named that in Canada from the model's inception). In 2019, the Santa Fe XL was replaced by the Palisade.

+Grand Santa Fe / Santa Fe XL / Maxcruz Model Year Transmission Power Torque 0–100 km/h(official) Top speedPetrol Lambda II 3.3 MPi2013–20186 speed automatic @ 6,400 rpm @ 5,300 rpm 8.7s (FWD)8.8s (AWD) Lambda II 3.3 GDi @ 6,400 rpm @ 5,200 rpm 8.3sDieselR II 2.2 CRDi 2013–2016 6 speed automatic @ 3,800 rpm @ 1,750–2,750 rpm9.9s 2016–2018 8 speed automatic

On 21 February 2018, Hyundai introduced the fourth generation Santa Fe in South Korea, followed by the Geneva Motor Show in March. The fourth generation Santa Fe is a two row SUV which succeeds the previous short wheelbase Santa Fe (marketed in North America as the Santa Fe Sport). Compared to the third generation short wheelbase model, the fourth generation model is longer by , wider by with a longer wheelbase. The longer wheelbase generated more legroom for passengers in the second and third row. In the second row, legroom is increased by and the seat is higher. Third row seats are optional in several markets, standard in some other markets and not available in regions such as North America. A new one touch seat folding function is included for easy access to the third row seats, which has a larger headroom. However, Hyundai said the third row is best for "occasional use". Hyundai also claimed rearward visibility is improved due to the larger rear quarter glass that is 41 percent larger than the previous generation. Cargo room is with all seats rows up, with the third row folded down (previously ), and with the second and third seats folded (previously ). The steering of the Santa Fe has been tuned to be more responsive, and the upgraded suspension is stiffer and angled more vertically for longer travel length. As the result, vehicle stability is enhanced while comfort, NVH and overall quietness is claimed to improve. Road noise is also reduced through the use of more sound deadening materials. A self load leveling suspension is optional, which continuously adjusts ride height regardless of vehicle load. The fourth generation model is also built with extensive application of high tensile strength steel, more than any other Hyundai vehicle during its introduction with 57 percent, or 15 percent more than the older model. With the new platform, Hyundai claimed an expanded use of high tensile steels in its body structure, while undercovers for the subframe, engine compartment, and cabin floors results in an improvement of the coefficient of drag from 0.34 to 0.33. The updated Santa Fe features "T shaped" LED lights that merge into a newer and wider "cascading grille". The rear has also been revised, with a long reflective strip running across the width of the car. Wider wheel arches have been engineered to accommodate the larger 20 inch wheels. The vehicle has a redesigned center stack with a shift by wire, push button gear selector as well as a new drive mode selector.

The fourth generation Santa Fe was announced for the North American market at the 2018 New York International Auto Show and arrived in North American dealerships starting in mid 2018 as a 2019 model. The fourth generation model replaced the two row Santa Fe which was previously marketed as the Santa Fe Sport. The long wheelbase, three row, seven passenger version previously marketed simply as the "Santa Fe" remained on sale for the 2019 model year as the Santa Fe XL. Its replacement, the Palisade, debuted in 2018 as a 2020 model. Initial trim levels included the SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Limited and Ultimate. Engine choices in the region include a base 2.4 liter naturally aspirated GDi petrol engine with , and a more powerful 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol generating A 2.2 litre diesel version of the Santa Fe with three row seating was intended to be sold the United States for the 2019 model year, but was cancelled before launch. The refreshed model was released in October 2020 for the 2021 model year. The new entry level motor is a 2.5 liter Smartstream petrol engine, replacing the 2.4 litre engine, and producing The 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine was replaced by the 2.5 litre Smartstream turbocharged petrol engine which generates Hybrid and plug in hybrid engines are also offered for the first time, which uses 1.6 liter turbocharged petrol engine paired with an electric motor and lithium ion polymer battery.

The fourth generation Santa Fe was launched in Australia in June 2018. Initial trim levels included the Active, Elite and Highlander with a choice of two engines – a 2.4 litre four cylinder petrol and 2.2 litre four cylinder turbodiesel, while the V6 engine option from the previous generation was dropped. The V6 engine option was reintroduced with the 3.5 litre MPi petrol in 2020. The facelifted model was released in December 2020, with base, Active, Elite and Highlander trim levels, while the 2.2 litre diesel engine was updated.

In Europe, three engines were offered: a 2.0 litre diesel, or , a 2.2 litre diesel and a 2.4 litre petrol engine The engines are offered with 6 or 8 speed automatic transmissions.

The South Korean market Santa Fe was available with a 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine producing , and two diesel engines which are 2.0 litre and 2.2 litre respectively.

The facelifted Santa Fe was introduced in Vietnam on 17 May 2021. It is offered in three trim levels: the entry level Standard, the mid grade Special and the top spec Premium. It uses the Smartstream G 2.5 litre petrol engine paired with 6 speed automatic, and the Smartstream D 2.2 litre diesel engine paired with 8 speed Dual clutch transmission.

The facelifted Santa Fe was launched in the Philippines on 20 June 2022 and went on sale in dealerships on 17 August 2022. It is only offered in one grade which is the GLS, it is paired with Smartstream D 2.2 litre diesel engine matted to a 8 speed DCT.

The Chinese market fourth generation Santa Fe was introduced in 2019 (called "Shengda" (胜达) in Chinese), featuring a restyled rear end similar to the eighth generation Sonata. The Chinese version is longer than the international version, and featuring a longer wheelbase.

Initially, the Santa Fe was launched in Pakistan as an imported model in February 2019 and was offered in only a single trim level. However, the local assembly of the fourth generation facelifted Santa Fe commenced in Pakistan in October 2023. The vehicle comes in two hybrid variants: Smart (FWD) and Signature (AWD). Both variants come with the 1.6 L Smartstream G 1.6 T GDi I4 hybrid powertrain. The locally assembled of the facelifted Santa Fe was launched in November 2023, with three variants: Hybrid Plus, Hybrid Max and Diesel Max. Both hybrid variants come with the 1.6 L Smartstream G 1.6 T GDi hybrid powertrain, while the Diesel Max comes with the Smartstream D 2.2 CRDi diesel engine.

The fourth generation Santa Fe was launched in Thailand on 29 November 2023 at Thailand International Motor Expo 2023. Imported from Malaysia, trim levels offered is Exclusive with the 1.6 L Smartstream G 1.6 T GDI hybrid powertrain.

+Specs Model Year Transmission Power Torque 0–100 km/h(official) Top speedPetrol Theta II 2.0 T GDI 2018–20208 speed automatic @ 6,000 rpm @ 1,450–3,500 rpm Smartstream G2.0 T GDI 2020–present @ 6,000 rpm Theta II 2.4 MPi2018–2020 6 speed manual @ 6,000 rpm @ 4,000 rpm 10.4s (FWD)
, 10.7s (AWD)
6 speed automatic 10.9s (FWD)
, 11.5s (AWD)
Theta II 2.4 GDi 6 speed automatic8 speed automatic @ 6,000 rpm @ 4,000 rpm 10.3s (FWD)
, 10.4s (AWD)
Smartstream G2.5 MPi2020–present 6 speed automatic @ 6,000 rpm @ 4,000 rpm 10.1s (FWD)10.3s (AWD) Smartstream G2.5 GDi 8 speed automatic @ 6,200 rpm @ 4,000 rpm Smartstream G2.5 T GDI 8 speed DCT @ 5,800 rpm @ 1,700–4,000 rpm Lambda II 3.5 MPI 2018–20208 speed automatic @ 6,300 rpm @ 5,000 rpm 7.8s Smartstream G3.5 MPI 2020–present @ 6,400 rpm @ 5,000 rpm 7.8s (FWD)
, 8.0s (AWD)
Hybrid Smartstream G1.6 T GDi Hybrid2020–present6 speed automatic @ 5,500 rpm (engine) @ 1,600–2,000 rpm (motor) @ 5,500 rpm (combined) @ 1,500–4,400 rpm (engine) @ 0–1,600 rpm (motor) @ 1,500–4,400 rpm (combined) 8.9s (FWD)
, 9.1s (AWD)
Smartstream G1.6 T GDi Plug in Hybrid @ 5,500 rpm (engine) @ 2,100–3,300 rpm (motor) (combined) @ 1,500–4,400 rpm (engine) @ 0–2,100 rpm (motor) @ 1,500–4,400 rpm (combined) 8.8s (AWD)Diesel R II 2.0 CRDi2018–2020 6 speed manual8 speed automatic @ 4,000 rpm @ 1,750–2,750 rpmR II 2.2 CRDi 6 speed manual @ 3,800 rpm @ 1,750–2,750 rpm 9.4s (FWD)
, 9.5s (AWD)
8 speed automatic 9.3s (FWD)
, 9.4s (AWD)
Smartstream D2.2 CRDi 2020–present 8 speed DCT @ 3,800 rpm 9.0s (FWD)
, 9.2s (AWD)

The GCC market fifth generation Santa Fe was launched on 27 February 2024. It is equipped with three rows of seats, with two powertrain options, which are the 2.5 litre GDi engine and a 2.5 litre T GDi turbocharged engine.

The fifth generation Santa Fe was launched in the Philippines on 8 March 2024, with two grades: GLS and Calligraphy. Two powertrain options are available: a 2.5 litre GDi petrol and a 2.5 litre T GDi turbocharged petrol engine, and an AWD system is optional on the former and standard on the latter.

The fifth generation Santa Fe was launched in Australia on 8 May 2024, with three grades: Santa Fe, Elite and Calligraphy. All three grades are powered by a 1.6 litre T GDi Hybrid turbocharged petrol and an AWD system is standard on all grades (except for the base grade it is optional).

+Specs Model Year Transmission Power Torque 0–100 km/h(0–62 mph)(official) Top speedPetrol Smartstream G2.5 GDi2023–present 8 speed automatic @ 6,200 rpm @ 4,000 rpm 11.5s Smartstream G2.5 T GDi 8 speed DCT @ 5,800 rpm @ 1,700–4,000 rpm 8.0s Hybrid Smartstream G1.6 T GDi Hybrid2023–present6 speed automatic @ 5,500 rpm (combined) @ 1,500–4,400 rpm (combined) 9.5s Smartstream G1.6 T GDi Plug in Hybrid (combined) 9.1s

Year U. S. Canada South KoreaEuropeChinaAustralia 2000 10,332 20,399704 2001 56,017 54,17021,284 2002 78,279 70,28832,743 2003 101,278 77,26136,558 2004 111,447 69,23639,986 2005 68,006 48,43231,949 2006 63,931 50,56649,690 2007 92,421 50,53544,171 2008 70,994 43,29119,875 2009 80,343 58,32411,992 2010 76,680 37,75913,742 2011 74,391 26,09613,559 2012 71,016 23,394 63,38211,0867,0004,786 2013 88,844 29,220 78,87210,58874,437 2014 107,906 32,474 77,68913,39071,424 2015 118,134 30,211 92,92814,49233,356 2016 131,257 32,263 68,39915,93722,438 2017 133,171 28,402 51,66111,72812,300 2018 117,038 24,040 42,6798,5914,942 2019 127,373 18,92944,9118,96215,5615,857 2020 100,757 15,72157,5787,18910,9744,615 2021 112,071 15,94641,6009,9918,1205,048 2022 119,589 11,028 28,705 8,434 3,5224,5957,9276,033