Santa Fe has MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension systems, with the all-new front suspension using an increased caster angle to improve stability. All four wheels are controlled by coil springs and fade-resistant gas-charged dampers, while front and rear stabilizer bars help keep the vehicle flat during cornering. Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering also contributes to the Santa Fe's solid handling dynamics.

HYUNDAI VALUE
When the first-generation Hyundai Santa Fe arrived in 2000, it represented a bold new design direction and was a remarkable value. Consumers responded enthusiastically, and since then, more than 420,000 Santa Fe's have been sold. A well-equipped 2007 Santa Fe, with standard Electronic Stability Control, six airbags, anti-whiplash active front head restraints, tire pressure monitoring system, air conditioning, power windows, power locks, heated power mirrors, cruise control, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, 16-inch aluminum wheels, dual exhausts and roof rack will be priced thousands of dollars below a comparably-equipped Toyota Highlander, carrying on the Santa Fe tradition of exceptional value.

DOMESTIC PRODUCTION
The 2007 Santa Fe will be built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing America (HMMA) in Montgomery, Ala., with some early units also being produced at the company's Ulsan, Korea plant. HMMA currently produces the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, and with the launch of the all-new Santa Fe, both vehicles will travel down the same assembly line. Production of the Santa Fe is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2006, with vehicles arriving in dealerships during summer. By the end of 2006, Hyundai will manufacture more than half of its total U.S. sales volume in Alabama.

MODEL LINEUP
The Hyundai Santa Fe comes in three distinct trim levels: The well-equipped GLS, sporty SE and premium Limited. A seven-passenger Touring Package is available on SE and Limited trim levels.


HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS comes well-equipped with a 2.7-liter V6 engine, five-speed manual transmission, ESC, ABS with traction control system, alloy wheels, rocker panel moldings, heated power side mirrors, power windows, power door locks, and remote keyless entry. A sophisticated roof rack with easy-to-operate sliding cross rails is also standard. Inside are active front head restraints, dual front airbags, front seat side-impact airbags plus side curtain airbags. Other useful features include a tire pressure monitoring system, cargo net, air conditioning and a tilt and telescoping steering wheel. A four-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission and Premium Package, which includes a power tilt/slide glass sunroof and heated front seats, are optional.

HYUNDAI SANTA FE SE
The SE adds a 3.3-liter V6, five-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission, 18-inch alloy wheels, power driver seat with power lumbar support, electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, front fog lights and steering wheel audio controls. A Premium Package with a power tilt/slide glass sunroof and heated front seats is optional. The available Ultimate Package includes the Premium Package features, plus a rear seat entertainment system with an eight-inch LCD monitor, AM/FM/CD-changer/MP3 audio system with subwoofer and external amplifier, 115-volt power outlet and HomeLink. The SE Touring Package includes seven-passenger seating with the fold-flat third-row seat, conversation mirror and load-leveling rear suspension.

HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITED
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited comes standard with all of the equipment found on the SE, plus leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, dual zone automatic temperature control with outside temperature display, HomeLink, and carpeted cargo area trim panels. A chrome grille and exterior door handles, as well as a bodycolor hatch spoiler, further distinguish the Limited. A tilt/slide glass sunroof is offered as a stand-alone option. For even greater luxury, the available Ultimate Package includes a sunroof, rear seat entertainment system with an eight-inch LCD monitor, an Infinity AM/FM/CD-changer/MP3 audio system with subwoofer and external amplifier, 115-volt power outlet and power front passenger seat. The Limited Touring Package adds seven-passenger seating, conversation mirror and load-leveling rear suspension.

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