2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

Styling on the redesigned 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is a high point, with a rounded body that brings the look of this mid-sized SUV up to date.

Base prices start at just over $21,000 for the two-wheel-drive GLS. This model has a five-speed manual transmission and a 2.7L V6, as well as XM satellite radio. The SE trim changes the drivetrain to a 3.3L motor paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. The SE also adds 18-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, plus leather wrapped shift knob and steering wheel. The Limited comes packed with luxury and convenience items and a sticker price starting at $5,000 higher than the GLS.

Its heated leather seats are especially comfortable and the wood trim on the dash adds a touch of elegance. Acceleration with the 3.3L is spirited, and the EPA says you can expect 19-mpg in the city and 24 on the highway. All trims can be ordered with either front- or all-wheel drive.

Every Santa Fe comes jam-packed with safety equipment. Six air bags help keep you and yours safe in the event of an accident. Electronic stability control and ABS help keep you from getting into an accident in the first place. The all-wheel drive provides good traction, and there is even a windshield wiper deicer for those snowy months. Hyundai's 100,000 mile powertrain warranty remains one of the best in the business.

A sunroof, an upgraded sound system, third row seats, trailer prewiring, and a rear seat entertainment system are some of the optional items that can be ordered in a number of packages within each trim.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is all-new inside and out for 2007. The exterior features more modern and shapely body panels, and the interior has higher quality materials than the previous version. An SE trim joins the GLS and Limited trims of 2006.

A pair of V6 engines are offered for about the price of the competition's four-cylinder models. The 2.7L V6 makes 185 horsepower, while the 3.3L engine produces 242 horsepower.

Standard side curtain air bags supplement the front and front side bags. Anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control are standard as well. XM satellite became standard at mid-model year, and Hyundai's premium SUV still comes in FWD and AWD variants. see less