2008 Hyundai Santa Fe: Overview

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 

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  • MSRP: $21,150 -$29,800
  • Invoice: $20,343 -$27,964

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Pros

  • Build quality
  • Instruments/controls
  • Passenger and cargo room

Cons

  • Acceleration (GLS)
  • 3rd-row room and entry/exit

Vehicle Highlights

The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is largely unchanged, but there are new standard features for the Limited model. This crossover SUV comes in GLS, SE, and top-line Limited trim. All offer front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive that allows locking in a 50/50 front/rear power split. All Santa Fes have a V6 engine; the GLS has a 185-hp 2.7-liter, while SE and Limited have a 242-hp 3.3-liter. GLS offers a 5-speed manual transmission and an optional 4-speed automatic. The other models have a 5-speed automatic. Towing capacities are 2800 lb for GLS, 3500 lb otherwise. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. All models seat five, but an available Touring Package adds a 50/50 split 3rd-row bench seat that increases seating capacity to seven.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Larger than Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction, V6 and V8 power, and up to eight-passenger seating. This class also includes crossover vehicles.

Our Best Buy choices are the Honda Pilot, GMC Acadia, Mazda CX-9, and Saturn Outlook. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Veracruz, and Toyota Highlander.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Toyota Highlander.



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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)

Category 2WD GLS, automatic Rating Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 4 5.5
Fuel Economy 5 3.6
Ride Quality 5 5.4
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 4.4
Quietness 6 5.5
Controls 8 6.4
Details 7 5.4
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 7.1
Room/Comfort (rear) 6 6.1
Cargo Room 9 8.6
Value within Class 7 5.7
Total Score: 69 63.7

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