Hyundai Santa FE

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover SUV based on the Hyundai Sonata platform. The Santa Fe quickly became Hyundai's best seller and contributed to Hyundai's success in the United States. The 2nd Gen Hyundai Santa Fe topped the “20 least expensive 2009 vehicles to insure” list by Insure.com. 2009 saw only minor changes for the Santa Fe. The 16" wheels on the base GLS model (USA specification) were dropped and replaced with black steel wheels and plastic covers. Additionally, the GLS received black plastic mirrors opposed to the body-colored mirrors of the higher-tier SE and Limited models. For 2008, only minor changes were applied to the Santa Fe. The next-generation 2007 Santa Fe debuted at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The first production Santa Fe rolled off Hyundai's Montgomery, Alabama assembly line on April 18, 2006. Newly standard on the latest iteration of the Santa Fe are all the safety features the previous model lacked or charged as extra. The rear seat head restraints caused visibility problems in the previous model due to their size. LATCH child seat anchors are also standard, and a optional 50/50 third row seat allows Santa Fe to seat seven passengers.

In Malaysia, Hyundai Santa Fe is available as a Complete knock down model rebadged as Inokom Santa Fe. The Inokom Santa Fe is only available in CRDi 2.2-liter I4 Diesel and 2.7-liter V6.

A mid-cycle refresh designed in Germany for the Santa Fe was implemented for the 2010 model year. All Santa Fes now include standard Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity and steering wheel audio controls, new darker wood trim, and a metallic steering wheel inlay. Both generate a higher power as well as obtain higher fuel economy than the previous model.