2007 Hyundai Santa Fe First Drive

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TO THE POINT What’s New? All-new, the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe boasts more room and new engine choices at a lower price than the outgoing model.
Selling Points: Bigger, more stylish, more powerful, an interior built for comfort.
Deal Breakers:Fit and finish issues, some competitors offer more power or better fuel economy.
Our Advice: The SE and Limited trims are worth a serious look, but watch out for option package price creep.

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Specifications The 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe’s key competitors are the Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Honda CR-V, Honda Pilot, Kia Sorento, Mazda Tribute, Mercury Mariner, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Murano, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Xterra, Pontiac Torrent, Saturn Vue, Suzuki XL7, Toyota Highlander, Toyota RAV4

Test Vehicles: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, SE and Limited
Price Range: $21, 595 (GLS) to $28,595 (Limited) (including $650 shipping)
Engine Size and Type: 2.7-liter V6 (GLS); 3.3-liter V6 (SE, Limited)
Engine Horsepower: 185 at 6,000 rpm (2.7L); 242 lb.-ft. at 6,000 rpm (3.3L)
Engine Torque: 183 lb.-ft. at 4,000 rpm (2.7L); 226 lb.-ft. at 4,500 rpm (3.3L)
Transmission: Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic (2.7L); Five-speed automatic (3.3LV6)
Curb Weight, lbs.: 3,727 (GLS manual 2WD); 4,121 (Limited AWD with third-row seat)
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 21/26 mpg (2.7L); 19/24 mpg (3.3L)
Observed Fuel Economy: 18.1 mpg (Limited AWD)
Length: 184.1 inches
Width: 74.4 inches
Wheelbase: 106.3 inches
Height: 67.9 inches
Legroom (front/middle/rear): 42.6 / 36.8 / 31.3 inches
Headroom (front/middle/rear): 40.2 / 39.6 / 34.8 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Seven
Max. Cargo Volume: 78.2 cubic feet
Max. Payload (lbs.): 1,388
Max. Towing Capacity (lbs.): 2,800 (2.7L); 3,500 (3.3L)
Key Competitors:
Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Ford Escape
Ford Explorer
Honda CR-V
Honda Pilot
Kia Sorento
Mazda Tribute
Mercury Mariner
Mitsubishi Endeavor
Mitsubishi Outlander
Nissan Murano
Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Xterra
Pontiac Torrent
Saturn Vue
Suzuki XL7
Toyota Highlander
Toyota RAV4

Photos courtesy of Hyundai Motor USA and Ron Perry

About Brian Chee
Prior to joining Autobytel in the Spring of 2000, Brian Chee spent 15 years as a writer and editor in his native southern California, his work appearing in a wide variety of regional newspapers and online publications. As an editor at Autobytel, Brian has been quoted in numerous regional and national publications, including the Wall St. Journal and InStyle Magazine. He is responsible for writing, editing and planning content for three of the company’s consumer websites: autobytel.com, autoweb.com and carsmart.com. His “beat” includes vehicle reviews, features, news and Auto Show coverage. Brian considers himself a “SoCal” car enthusiast: the kind who grades a car on how it handles today’s urban and suburban reality of daily traffic gridlock, rising fuel prices and fast-paced lifestyles. Brian is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Automotive Press Association, the Motor Press Guild, and the California State University Advisory Board for Internet Writing. Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism.