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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe: official pics and specs
John forwarded pictures and specs from Hyundai's Santa Fe press kit. Lots more after the jump!
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe – Preliminary Technical Specifications
(Subject to change prior to on sale date) (mm. / inches unless otherwise noted)
ENGINE
2.7-Liter V6 Santa Fe GLS
Type Hyundai Mu DOHC V6 (transverse mounted)
Materials Aluminum block/aluminum cylinder heads
Displacement 2.7 liters
Horsepower More than180
Torque More than 180 lb.-ft.
Valves per cylinder 4
3.3-Liter V6
Santa Fe SE and Limited
Type Hyundai Lambda DOHC V6 (transverse mounted)
Materials Aluminum block/aluminum cylinder heads
Displacement 3.3 liters
Horsepower More than 230
Torque More than 220 lb.-ft.
Valves per cylinder 4
TRANSMISSION
2.7-liter V6 (standard) 5-speed manual, (optional) 4-speed automatic
3.3-liter V6 (standard) 5-speed automatic
DRIVE SYSTEM
2WD
Front-wheel drive
AWD
Electronically-controlled all-wheel-drive system automatically routes power to the wheels that have the best traction. The driver-selectable AWD lock provides a continuous 50/50 torque split between front and rear wheels during off-road situations
SUSPENSION
Front
All-new MacPherson strut front suspension has increased caster angle to improve stability and optimize the overall strut geometry
Rear
Independent, trailing arms with multi-links, coil springs, gas-filled hydraulic shock absorbers
STEERING
Power-assisted rack and pinion
Turning diameter 34.4 feet (curb to curb)
BRAKES/TIRES/WHEELS
Front and rear disc brakes are standard.
ABS Four-wheel, four-channel with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Traction Control Standard (all models)
Electronic Stability Control Standard (all models)
Tires P235/65R-16 (2.7L), P235/60R-18 (3.3L) steel-belted radials
Wheels 16-inch aluminum alloy or 18-inch aluminum alloy
EPA cargo volume
34.2 cubic feet; rear seat down, 79.4 cubic feet
30.5 cubic feet; rear seat down, 77.7 cubic feet
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
TheAutoProphet 7:58PM (1/08/2006)
Heh! I love the plastic engine cover that makes it look like this Santa Fe is a rear wheel drive vehicle. Except that you don't often see a North-South engine mounted off center!
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Lithous 10:44PM (1/08/2006)
Except for the headlights it is another boring jelly bean. Straight on it reminds me of an Uplander. The rear is styled like the M-Class though and so it will get some buyers.
It is easy to get ahead if you copy.
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ebm14 11:44PM (1/08/2006)
The front looks a little Legacy and Forester like.
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ebm14 11:44PM (1/08/2006)
The front looks a little Legacy and Forester like.
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Mario 12:32AM (1/09/2006)
I like it, and I'll definitively trade in my 2004 Santa Fe for one of these.... Way to go Hyundai.
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lucascamacho 1:25AM (1/09/2006)
I think this looks damn good save for the fact that the profile shot looks like a damn shoe. Nice work!
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Richard Brown 8:12AM (1/09/2006)
Huh, does look a little like a shoe in profile. Given the anticipated pricing about 3 grand below a comparable Toyota Highlander and with a 100,000 mile warranty, I like it. I guess if the shoe fits....
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Brian 9:39PM (1/09/2006)
Looks amazing, I'm definately going to trade up my 2001 Santa fe for this! I really Love hyundai cars now!
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Gene Parker 1:24AM (1/11/2006)
New Santa Fe has dressed up quite nicely for sure.
I just wish that Hyundai could use a stronger power plant and a matching trany to compete well against Toyota.
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