Going & Stopping
The Santa Fe is offered with a choice of two V-6 engines. The base GLS has a 2.7-liter V-6 while the midlevel SE and top-of-the-line Limited — the trim level I tested — feature a larger 3.3-liter V-6. A five-speed manual transmission is standard in the GLS, but a four-speed automatic is optional. The SE and Limited have a five-speed automatic. Front- and all-wheel-drive models are offered.
With the 3.3-liter V-6, the Santa Fe is swift enough to easily handle most drivers' power needs. It's a rather smooth engine, too. Whether it's accelerating hard when merging onto the highway or just making its way through traffic, the five-speed automatic transmission always seems to be in a sensible gear for conditions. Shifts are smooth, even those that occur under full-throttle acceleration. Both automatics include Hyundai's Shiftronic clutchless-manual mode that gives the driver control over gear changes.
The Santa Fe's all-disc brakes have no trouble stopping the SUV, and pedal feel is nice and natural.
See also:
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Seat Belt Reminder Light and Chime
High Beam Indicator Light
L ...
Compliance Label
The compliance label is located on the driver's side of the center pillar outer
panel.
The label shows the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle. This
is called the GVWR (Gro ...
Service Requirements
To ensure that you receive the greatest number of miles of satisfying operation
from your Hyundai, certain maintenance procedures must be performed. Although careful
design and engineering have re ...


