Hyundai Santa Fe

Second generation

Second Generation (CM)

Also called	Inokom Santa Fe (Malaysia)
Production	April 2006–present
Assembly	Asan, Korea Montgomery, Alabama, United States West Point, Georgia, United States Kulim, Malaysia İzmit, Turkey (Hyundai Assan)
Engine(s)	2.4L Theta II 174 hp (130 kW) I4 petrol 2.7L Mu V6 185 hp (138 kW) petrol 3.3L Lambda V6 242 hp (180 kW) petrol 3.5L Lambda II V6 276 hp (206 kW) petrol 2.2L CRDI VGT 150 hp (110 kW) I4 diesel 2.2L CRDI VGT 155 hp (116 kW) I4 diesel 2.2L CRDI VGT R-Line 200 hp (150 kW) I4 diesel
Transmission(s)	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic (2010 model)
Wheelbase	106.3 in (2700 mm)
Length	184.1 in (4676 mm)
Width	74.4 in (1890 mm)
Height	67.9 in (1725 mm)
Related	Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Veracruz/ix55 Hyundai Grandeur/Azera Kia Optima/Magentis/Lotze Kia Carens/Rondo Kia Sorento

[] 2007

The next-generation 2007 Santa Fe debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The first production Santa Fe rolled off Hyundai's Montgomery, Alabama assembly line on April 18, 2006. It shares this assembly line with the current generation Hyundai Sonata. The new generation sheds the old style's quirky design in favor of a more contemporary look.

2006-2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite (Australia)

2006–2009 Hyundai Santa Fe (Germany)

In the United States, the new generation is offered in GLS, SE, and Limited versions.^[6] The new Santa Fe sees the return of a manual transmission, but only when mated with the 2,656 cc (2.656 L; 162.1 cu in) V6. The 3,342 cc (3.342 L; 203.9 cu in)^[7] V6 (a retuned version of the same engine found in the Sonata) is standard on the SE and Limited and comes only with a 5-speed automatic. Both 2WD and AWD models with a 3.3 L have a fuel economy of 19 mpg_-US (12 L/100 km; 23 mpg_-imp) city and 24 mpg_-US (9.8 L/100 km; 29 mpg_-imp) highway.^[7] The 2.2l diesel engine(not available in the US) with 186 hp (139 kW) has mixed cycle of 7.2l and a city cycle of 8.0l. The 4WD is a Borg-Warner Torque Management device,which diverts power to the wheels with best grip according to the amount of slip. If the front wheels spin a little the rear axle will engage at 10%. If the front wheels start to slip a lot and/or TC switches ON the maximum amount of torque(e.g. 50%) will go o the rear axle. Body lean in turns, a problem with the previous generation, has been curbed in the new Santa Fe. Both road and wind noise have been hushed, as well.
Newly standard on the latest iteration of the Santa Fe are all the safety features the previous model lacked or charged as extra. Electronic Stability Control (ESC), side-curtain airbags for all seating rows, a tire pressure monitor, active front head restraints, and anti-lock brakes are all standard.^[6] A heated windshield wiper grid located in the front wipers' 'park' position helps to thaw ice buildup on the blades in colder climates. Some features like the tailgate flip glass and the lower body cladding were not integrated into the new model.
The interior has been upgraded as well with blue-lit dashboard controls, (unlike the green color used in other Hyundai models), a gated shifter pattern, illuminated cupholders, and higher quality leather on Limited models. The rear seat head restraints caused visibility problems in the previous model due to their size. The new style features 'shingled' head rests that when lowered completely, sit flush with the top of the seat, helping to maximize rear visibility. The middle rear seating position now comes with its own head restraint and a three-point seatbelt built in. LATCH child seat anchors are also standard, and a optional 50/50 third row seat allows Santa Fe to seat seven passengers.
Pricing remained competitive despite the upward move in size and feature content.
In Malaysia, Hyundai Santa Fe is available as a Complete knock down model rebadged as Inokom Santa Fe. The Inokom Santa Fe is only available in CRDi 2.2-liter I4 Diesel and 2.7-liter V6.

[edit] 2008

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.^[8] The non-metallic white paint trim was dropped, leaving the pearl white as the only white color available on the Santa Fe.

[ 2009

2009 saw only minor changes for the Santa Fe. 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 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.

[ 2010

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS (US)

A mid-cycle refresh designed in Germany for the Santa Fe was implemented for the 2010 model year. The grille now includes a horizontal and vertical gridded grille as opposed to the two bar vertical grille on the previous models, and are now color-coded instead of black. New rear taillights include all-red taillights with extensive chrome outlay, and new 5-split spoke alloy wheels replace the previous 5 and 6-spoke ones. All Santa Fes now include standard Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity and steering wheel audio controls, new darker wood trim, and a metallic steering wheel inlay. Gauges receive a new font and backlight design. A new touch-screen navigation system with rear back-up camera is now available. Finally, for the US market, the optional third row seat was discontinued leaving the larger Veracruz to be the only currently sold Hyundai in the United States to seat more than five persons. ^[9]
Powertrain changes include a standard six-speed manual transmission and the replacement of a six-speed automatic transmission as opposed to the previous four- and five-speeds. A 2.4 liter four-cylinder and 3.5 liter V6 that is shared with the Kia Sorento. Both generate a higher power as well as obtain higher fuel economy than the previous model. Sales began in early January 2010.
On September 1st, 2010, North American production shifted to Kia's new West Point, Georgia assembly plant. This was done to free up production capacity at the Alabama plant for the new Sonata and new Elantra.