Safety galore
Hyundai also packs the Santa Fe with lots of safety features, such as six air bags, electronic stability control, tire pressure monitoring and brake assist, which will apply maximum brake force if it detects an emergency.
All in all, the Santa Fe isn't a bad vehicle. But Hyundai has raised the bar on itself, and when you get into this vehicle, there's very little that makes you say, "Wow, I really want one of these."
Hyundai doesn't even feel like the value vehicle in this segment, which is ground the carmaker often holds over the competition. It takes $23,000 to get a base model with an automatic transmission, and the top-of-the-line model cost more than $30,000.
With so much attention being paid to compact crossovers, the expectation has become that every vehicle needs to be the very best in the bunch.
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Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual
speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever.
To move the shift lever from the ...
Comfortable Front Seats, Inconsistent Cabin Quality
There's plenty of space for adults in the front of the cabin. The bucket
seats have comfortable cushions and a nice shape that agreed with my back. The
seats have side bolsters that are there for ...
Handling the Spare Tire
Remove the installation bolt to remove the spare tire. To replace the spare tire
in its storage compartment, tighten the bolt firmly with your fingers until there
is no more play in the spare ti ...


