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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    Truckish performance
    Interior noise aside, the Santa Fe performed well on the road. The ride is feels more truckish than carlike. The bumps are hard, and on the highway, I never felt confident in this vehicle. The pow ...

    Coolant
    The coolant should be changed at the intervals specified in the maintenance schedule. ...

    Cleaning the Carpets
    Use a foam-type carpet cleaner. Cleaners of this type are available in aerosol cans in liquid form or powder. Read the instructions and follow them exactly. Using a vacuum cleaner with the appropr ...