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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Ride & Handling
The Santa Fe's very stiff suspension was probably the most surprising aspect
of the SUV. It didn't help that most of my driving was done in the Land of
Potholes — a.k.a. Chicago in the spring — wh ...
Gauges
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed of the vehicle.
The speedometer is calibrated in miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the approximate ...
Good driving practices
• Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in gear.
• Do not "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and ...