Exterior
Roughly the same size as Honda’s first-generation CR-V, the Santa Fe is 177.2 inches long overall and close to 66 inches tall. It rides on a 103.1-inch wheelbase. Ford’s Escape has the same wheelbase but is 4 inches shorter overall. The Santa Fe’s bulging front fenders are similar to the ones used on the Tiburon sport coupe. The four-door SUV is equipped with a rear liftgate and standard 16-inch tires.
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IMPROVED LOOK HARDLY THRILLING
Visually, the Accent looks quite similar to a Fiesta, so much so that in the
rear view mirror, we often mistook it for its American competitor. Upon closer
inspection, the styling cues themselves ...
Door locks
WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Before
you drive away (especially if there
are children in the car), be sure that all the
doors are securely closed and locked so
that the doors cannot ...
Exhaust pipe and muffler
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration,
or damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage. Tighten
connections or replace part ...


