The 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is one of the highest rated cars in the line-up of Hyundai, next to the new 2009 Hyundai Elantra sedan. Looking at the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe rating, the car was ranked 4 out of 38 midsize cars launched this year and the GLS variant is made available in an all-wheel drive system.
Hyundai Santa Fe
Trims & Capacities
The Santa Fe is a stylish crossover family car with five to seven passengers carrying capacity (depending upon the variant). The GLS is the basic version, which also happens to be the cheapest one, while the Limited and SE trims come with few additional features along with a more powerful 242-hp 3.3-liter V6 engine, and the choice of a five-speed automatic and five-speed manual transmission.
Safety Scores
Looking at the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe rating in terms of safety, the vehicle has performed well in most of the tests, and bagged scores of 4.5 out of 5 by consumer reports. It comes with active front head restraints, anti-lock brakes, six airbags, electronic stability control, tire pressure monitoring system as well as traction control.
In terms of changes in package and equipments there’s hardly any difference, and the same holds true for design and interior styling. The fuel economy is expected to be a little better, and the Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel is yet another promising release this year.