New Car 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe should see no major changes following its freshening for the 2010 model year. This is the smaller of Hyundai's two midsize crossover SUVs. Santa Fe likely will seat five and be available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. GLS, SE, and Limited trim levels should be available. Standard on the GLS and Limited would be a 175-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine.

Standard on the SE and optional on the Limited would be a 276-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. A 6-speed manual transmission likely will be standard on the front-drive GLS. Optional on that model and standard on all others would be a 6-speed automatic. Available safety features should include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Seats made from a cloth and leather combination might be standard on the SE and Limited. Heated front seats would be standard only on the Limited. A sunroof likely will be standard on the Limited and optional on the GLS and SE. A navigation system and rearview camera might be available on all models. We have not yet tested the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe.

An early prototype of Hyundai's Santa Fe has been updated spotted in testing. Through the heavy camouflage a new, prominent grille more can be seen that Bears a resemblance to the 2010 Hyundai Portico prototype. Completing the update at the front is a set of new headlights and a re-designed bumper and lower fascia.

At the back new taillights through the Disguise Reveal Indonesia Hari Jadi Kabupaten along with a slightly updated rear bumper. Sources claim that the 2.4-liter 4-Cylinder engine from the Hyundai Sonata may find its way into the 2010 Santa Fe range alongside a 2.7-liter and a 3.3-liter V6.

Specification Hyundai Santa Fe 4-door wagon

Wheelbase, in. 106.3

Overall Length, in. 184.1

Overall Width, in. 74.4

Overall Height, in. 67.9

Curb Weight, lbs. 3868

Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 78.2

Standard Payload, lbs. --

Fuel Capacity, gals. 19.8

Seating Capacity 5

Front Head Room, in. 40.2

Max. Front Leg Room, in. 42.6

Rear Head Room, in. 39.6

Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 36.8

Engine

Item dohc I41 dohc V62

Size, liters/cu. in. 2.4/146 3.5/214

Horsepower @ rpm. 175@6000 276@6300

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 169@3750 248@5000

Availability Standard Standard

EPA City / highway mpg

6-speed manual 19/26 --/--

6-speed automatic 20/283 19/274