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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Driveshafts and Boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if necessary, repack the grease. ...
Powertrain - Stronger, leaner and more refined
At the heart of the rejuvenated Hyundai Santa Fe is a new 2.2-litre direct
injection 'R' diesel engine that demonstrates major improvements over the
already-impressive outgoing version. This new a ...
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control System is a highly effective system which controls
exhaust emissions while maintaining good vehicle performance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modif ...