The 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe came with no more changes over its predecessor model. The Santa Fe is a mid size crossover SUV vehicle. It is offered in top line Limited, SE and in GLS trim levels. It offers either the all wheel drive or the front wheel drive.
All the Santa Fe models are equipped with V6 engine. The GLS Santa Fe model is equipped with the 2.7 liter V6 that produces 185 hp, where as the Limited and the SE models comes with 3.3 liter V6 that produces 242 hp. The GLS Santa Fe is offered in both the automatic and manual transmissions while the Limited and the SE models come with the five-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle has the top towing capacity of up to 3500 lb.
The safety features available to the vehicle include curtain side air bags, ABS, front side air bags, anti skid system and the traction control system. This crossover SUV’s allows to accommodate up to eight passengers. The 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe crossover SUV secured fifth place in available 19 midsize SUV models. This is given based on the analysis of test drives and reviews conducted by Hyundai Santa Fe and on the analysis of safety and reliability provided by the vehicle.
The SUV Santa Fe offers standard safety features, good quality and impressive interior room in the model and in overall delivers value and safety. The 2009 Santa Fe may also include with the iPod and USB inputs as standard features.
