Safety

Side-impact airbags are standard for 2003. Antilock brakes are standard on the LX model.

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    Truckish performance
    Interior noise aside, the Santa Fe performed well on the road. The ride is feels more truckish than carlike. The bumps are hard, and on the highway, I never felt confident in this vehicle. The pow ...

    Tire Quality Grading
    Department of Transportation quality grades - All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal motor vehicle Safety Standards in addition to these grades. These quality grades are molded on the ...

    Safety
    In the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset crash test, the Santa Fe received a Good overall rating, the best possible score. As of this writing, the new generation hasn't been ...