If you're buying a crossover, you're probably going to want to have some power under the hood, and the You get an extra 30% in horsepower without any loss in efficiency with the SE; either the Hyundai engineers hit a home run with the SE or the EPA testers might have been off their feed when testing the GLS. So, other than the added price tag associated with the SE, there seems to be no major downside to getting the bigger engine for the Santa Fe. The GLS moves its city numbers to 18 MPG in front-wheel drive mode, but that is the only spot where the GLS has any advantage in mileage. However, the SE doesn't have any fuel economy downsides, as both the GLS and SE engines are rated at 17 MPG city and 24 MPG highway in all-wheel drive mode.
The SE version has 3.3 liter, 242 horsepower of muscle under the hood that ups the compression ratio to 10.4 and has a 92.0 mm bore and 83.8 mm stroke. The basic GLS version of the Santa Fe is a 2.7 liter, 185 horsepower engine that has a compression ratio of 10, a 86.7 mm bore and a 75 mm stroke. Unlike other cars where the higher-powered engine gives a decline in fuel efficiency, the bigger Santa Fe engine doesn't reduce fuel efficiency much at all. The Hyundai Santa Fe may not quite live up to its name of Holy Spirit in Spanish, but it does have a pair of spirited V6 engines that can be chose.The sunroof Leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a sunroof are standard on the Limited. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive option is available in GLS, SE, and Limited trim levels.
Hyundai Santa Fe comes with revised styling and new engines make its latest version in 2010. Hyundai plans to import the Santa Fe in India and will offer a delicious 2.2-liter, 148bhp diesel motor which might be tuned to suit Indian fuel quality. The flared wheel-arches will house massive wheels. The gradually rising waistline makes the rear look a little odd though.
Hyundai Santa Fe is big and that imposing grille with an "I-am-bored" look will only add to its character. Lot of eye to detail has gone in to the design of the Hyundai Santa Fe as it boasts of beautifully done interiors. It is set to have impressive features including ESP, ABS and a powerful V Series Engine. The stylish SUV from Hyundai is an excellent combination of safety and comfort along with an exuberant design. Riding on the huge success of Hyundai i10 and i20, the newest SUV from Hyundai Motor, Santa Fe will also make its position in the heavyweight segment of SUV's.
The SE version has 3.3 liter, 242 horsepower of muscle under the hood that ups the compression ratio to 10.4 and has a 92.0 mm bore and 83.8 mm stroke. The basic GLS version of the Santa Fe is a 2.7 liter, 185 horsepower engine that has a compression ratio of 10, a 86.7 mm bore and a 75 mm stroke. Unlike other cars where the higher-powered engine gives a decline in fuel efficiency, the bigger Santa Fe engine doesn't reduce fuel efficiency much at all. The Hyundai Santa Fe may not quite live up to its name of Holy Spirit in Spanish, but it does have a pair of spirited V6 engines that can be chose.The sunroof Leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a sunroof are standard on the Limited. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive option is available in GLS, SE, and Limited trim levels.
Hyundai Santa Fe comes with revised styling and new engines make its latest version in 2010. Hyundai plans to import the Santa Fe in India and will offer a delicious 2.2-liter, 148bhp diesel motor which might be tuned to suit Indian fuel quality. The flared wheel-arches will house massive wheels. The gradually rising waistline makes the rear look a little odd though.
Hyundai Santa Fe is big and that imposing grille with an "I-am-bored" look will only add to its character. Lot of eye to detail has gone in to the design of the Hyundai Santa Fe as it boasts of beautifully done interiors. It is set to have impressive features including ESP, ABS and a powerful V Series Engine. The stylish SUV from Hyundai is an excellent combination of safety and comfort along with an exuberant design. Riding on the huge success of Hyundai i10 and i20, the newest SUV from Hyundai Motor, Santa Fe will also make its position in the heavyweight segment of SUV's.