2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview

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TheCarConnection.com’s car enthusiasts researched available road tests on the new Hyundai Santa Fe to produce this conclusive review. TheCarConnection.com’s editors also drove the Hyundai Santa Fe to be able to give you an expert opinion, and to help you find the truth where other ... Read full bottom line

How We Rated

Styling: 8
Performance: 7
Comfort and Quality: 8
Safety: 10
Features: 7

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By Bengt Halvorson, Editor

2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automobile.com: "does a pretty good job of looking expensive" Cars.com: "well-built, affordable, stylish, and easy on gas" MyRide.com: "looks fresh, shapely and attractive" Reviewers across the board appreciated the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe's stylish looks and new lines. The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe returns in the larger, prettier form it adopted in 2007 with a major redesign. Cars.com indicates "the Santa Fe was upgraded to a midsize [crossover] model from its previous compact size" and that it has a "more-aggressive look that includes a new grille and headlights." The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is considered a crossover "because of its unibody construction that combines the body and frame in one piece," says Cars.com, and that gives "the Santa Fe the ride and handling characteristics of a sedan rather than a truck." Cars.com applauds the Santa Fe; Hyundai gets kudos for looking "more and more like refined machines and ... Read full review

Specifications

Trim	MSRP	Invoice	Fuel Econ
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe: FWD 4dr Man GLS	$21,150	$20,343	City: 17 Hwy: 24
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe: FWD 4dr Auto GLS	$22,450	$21,578	City: 18 Hwy: 24
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe: FWD 4dr Auto SE	$24,150	$22,952	City: 17 Hwy: 24
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe: FWD 4dr Auto Limited	$28,100	$26,383	City: 17 Hwy: 24
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe: AWD 4dr Man GLS	$22,850	$21,958	City: 17 Hwy: 23
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe: AWD 4dr Auto GLS	$24,150	$23,193	City: 17 Hwy: 23
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe: AWD 4dr Auto SE	$25,850	$24,550	City: 17 Hwy: 24
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe: AWD 4dr Auto Limited	$29,800	$27,964	City: 17 Hwy: 24