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2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Features Review

September 24, 2009

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

all trim levels are well-stocked
Edmunds

rear-seat entertainment and XM radio
Car and Driver

Pleasing is the best way to describe the interior
MyRide.com

In order to better match consumer demands, Hyundai realigned option packages somewhat for 2009, though all versions of the Santa Fe, including the base GLS, come with the most commonly desired conveniences, such as cruise control.

"All trim levels are well-stocked with standard convenience and safety features," reports Edmunds about the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. MyRide.com concurs, saying even the base model includes "realistic-looking (but faux) wood-trim accents across the width of the dashboard, surrounding the shifter, and along the door panels."

According to Cars.com, there are three trim lines: the "base GLS, midlevel SE and top-of-the-line Limited." The GLS model comes with "16-inch alloy wheels, 112-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers, rocker panel moldings, heated power side mirrors," and much more. Cars.com also notes that an "optional DVD player for the third row, dual climate zones and fan controls for the second and third rows" are available.

MyRide.com says the Santa Fe has "a 605-watt Infinity Logic 7 audio system is now standard on ... [the] Limited" along with a "power sunroof," while the "navigation system is optional." If you want to add the third-row seat and rear AC, Cars.com states, "buyers must choose the SE Touring Package."

All of the features above come at an affordable price. Cars.com indicates that the GLS Model "starts at $21,150," the "SE model ... begins at $24,150," and the "Limited model ... has a base price of $28,100."

Conclusion

The standard-feature list is long, and the price isn’t any higher with the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:all trim levels are well-stockedEdmundsrear-seat entertainment and XM radioCar and DriverPleasing is the best way to describe the interiorMyRide.com In order to better match consumer demands, Hyundai realigned option packages somewhat for 2009, though all versions of the Santa Fe, including the base GLS, come with the most commonly desired conveniences, such as cruise control. "All trim levels are well-stocked with standard convenience and safety features," reports Edmunds about the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. MyRide.com concurs, saying even the base model includes "realistic-looking (but faux) wood-trim accents across the width of the dashboard, surrounding the shifter, and along the door panels." According to Cars.com, there are three trim lines: the "base GLS, midlevel SE and top-of-the-line Limited." The GLS model comes with "16-inch alloy wheels, 112-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers, rocker panel moldings, heated power side mirrors," and much more. Cars.com also notes that an "optional DVD player for the third row, dual climate zones and fan controls for the second and third rows" are available. MyRide.com says the Santa Fe has "a 605-watt Infinity Logic 7 audio system is now standard on ... [the] Limited" along with a "power sunroof," while the "navigation system is optional." If you want to add the third-row seat and rear AC, Cars.com states, "buyers must choose the SE Touring Package." All of the features above come at an affordable price. Cars.com indicates that the GLS Model "starts at $21,150," the "SE model ... begins at $24,150," and the "Limited model ... has a base price of $28,100." ConclusionThe standard-feature list is long, and the price isn’t any higher with the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2009 HYUNDAI SANTA FE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automobile.com: "does a pretty good job of looking expensive" Cars.com: "ride and handling characteristics of a sedan rather than a truck" MyRide.com: "its styling is more refined and less truck-like” The stylish looks of the 2009 Hyundai ...

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Other Choices:

The size of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe puts the vehicle somewhere between more compact crossover SUVs such as the Toyota RAV4 and mid-size crossovers like Toyota’s Highlander and Honda’s Pilot. The Santa Fe boasts a more settled ride on the highway than its compact competition, but the firm suspension is choppier than the norm on rough city streets. The Santa Fe is easier to park than the mid-size vehicles, and its third-row seat feels bigger than the one offered in the RAV4 and works in a pinch for kids. If you need better fuel efficiency, you might want to take a look at the four-cylinder models of the RAV4 or Highlander, or the hybrid Saturn Vue Green Line.

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