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The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV, MSRP $21,845.00 - $30,495.00 / Invoice $21,038.00 - $28,659.00) is available in GLS, SE and Limited trim levels. This model competes with the Toyota Highlander and the Subaru Tribeca.

The second-generation 2007 Santa Fe SUV debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show.1 In 2007, Hyundai's Santa Fe earned 2007 TOP SAFETY PICK award by IIHS, it also received 5 star safety rating by NHTSA.2 The second-generation Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles are assembled in Montgomery, Alabama and Ulsan, Korea.

Hyundai Santa Fe buyers can choose from a 185-horsepower, 2.7-liter V6 engine, a standard five-speed manual transmission and an optional four-speed automatic transmission for the base trim levels, or, a 242-horsepower, 3.3-liter V6 engine, and a standard five-speed automatic transmission for the higher trim levels. This vehicle can be had either with a front-wheel drive or an all-wheel drive system.

The Hyundai Santa Fe suspension features include a front and rear stabilizer bar, a multi-link rear suspension, a four-wheel independent suspension, and a MacPherson strut front suspension.

Exterior features for the Hyundai Santa Fe include a rear liftgate door, a fixed liftgate window, a privacy glass, and a rear defogger. This model has variable-intermittent wipers, a roof rack, an intermittent rear wiper, and a temporary spare tire. More features include an inside-mounted spare tire, 16-inch alloy wheels, all season tires, and a steel spare wheel.

Hyundai Santa Fe instrumentation features include a clock, a low fuel level warning and a tachometer.

Seats and trim features on the Hyundai Santa Fe include bucket front seats, cloth upholstery and a 5-person total seating capacity. The rear seat features include a split-folding rear seatback, folding with storage center armrest and a 40-60 split bench rear seat.

The Hyundai Santa Fe basic convenience features include an overhead console with storage, front, rear and cargo area 12-volts power outlets, and front and rear door pockets and cupholders. This model has cruise controls on steering wheel, speed-proportional power steering, and a front console with storage. More features include a front seatback storage, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel and a cruise control.

The Hyundai Santa Fe power and comfort features include a cargo area light, front reading lights, and dual illuminating vanity mirrors. This model has an air conditioning, power mirrors and windows, 1 one-touch power window, and remote power door locks.

Hyundai Santa Fe entertainment and telematics features include a mast antenna, a 112-watts stereo output, and an XM satellite radio. This model has 6-total speakers and an AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo.

Hyundai Santa Fe safety and security features include electronic brake-force distribution, multi-adjustable headrests, and a driver and passenger head restraint whiplash protection system. This model has a remote anti-theft alarm system, 2 front and 3 rear height-adjustable headrests, and child seat anchors. The Santa Fe is equipped with front seatbelt pretensioners, front and rear head airbags, a stability control, and a 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS). It also has an emergency braking assist, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes, a rear center 3-point belt, and traction control. More features include rear door child safety locks, passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation, and dual front side-mounted airbags.

Alternative/additional features on the SE and Limited trim levels include a trip computer, a compass, 18-inch alloy wheels, and front, rear and third row head airbags. These trim levels have dusk-sensing headlamps, a premium cloth upholstery, a leather trim on shift knob, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and front fog/driving lights. More features include a driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support, audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, an electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, and heated mirrors.

Alternative/additional features available only on the Limited trim levels include an external temperature display, a power glass sunroof, and a rear spoiler. These trim levels have driver and passenger multi-level heating and dual zone climate controls, a height-adjustable driver seat, and an 8-way power driver seat. These trim levels are equipped with leather upholstery, a universal remote transmitter, and an interior air filtration. It also has 1-subwoofer, 11-total Infinity premium brand speakers, and an AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo. More features include a 7.1 surround audio (discrete), a 605-watts stereo output, and an Infinity premium brand stereo system.

A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 4-Door with Side Airbags received five stars out of five in frontal and side crash tests and four stars out of five in rollover tests.

A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Hyundai Santa Fe held up mechanically. The Hyundai Santa Fe received the following ratings for the year 2007 (major design year was 2007): Excellent ratings for engine, transmission, drive, fuel and electrical system, suspension, brakes, and exhaust; Very Good ratings for climate and audio system, and paint and trim; and Good ratings for squeaks and rattles, body hardware and power equipment.

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