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
Before driving the Elantra, I had my reservations about its driving dynamics.
Some of Hyundai's other small models, like the Tucson crossover, don't offer the
best driving experience, and I wonder ...
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. To reduce the
...
SAFETY
Hyundai doesn't believe consumers should have to pay a premium for safety, so
a long list of safety features is included as standard equipment on all 2012
Accent models. A total of six airbags pro ...