Driving Impressions

The Santa Fe is one of the friendliest and easiest of the smaller SUVs to drive, and it handles adeptly and performs admirably. Its bulging fenders, which are uncommon on SUVs, actually make a difference in judging the vehicle’s position. This SUV is appropriately spacious, and it runs quietly. It also delivers an appealing ride.

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    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 wheelb ...

    Floor mat anchor
    Floor mat anchor When using a floor mat on the front floor carpet, make sure it attaches to the floor mat anchor in your vehicle. This keeps the floor mat from sliding forward. WARNING: o Make ...

    INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT CONTROL (RHEOSTAT)
    The instrument panel lights can be made brighter or dimmer by turning the instrument panel light control knob. ...