The 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe is a direct competitor to the Land Rover Freelander, Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester and Honda CR-V. It is one of the top selling SUVs, since its introduction in 2001. The initial car is notable for its roominess and pleasant ride.
Hyundai Santa Fe V6
Trims
The SUV model is available in three versions, namely the GLS, SE and Limited models. The current generation model offers two different engines- 2.7 liter V6 and 3.3 liter V6. The Hyundai Santa Fe V6 engine is responsible for its fuel economy and performance.
The 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe secured 10th position out of 29 affordable mid-sized SUVs. This ranking to the vehicle is give based on the safety delivered by the car to driver and passengers, reliability and test drives. The SUV is a value priced family hauler powered by V6 engine. The Hyundai Santa Fe V6 engines are standard on all the trim levels, but with a varied capacity.
Engine
Upon introduction, the GLS version is equipped with a 2.7 liter V6 engine that can produce power up to 185 hp and it can achieve fuel economy of 17 miles per gallon in the city, while 24 miles per gallon on the highway roads. The Hyundai Santa Fe V6 engine is paired to a standard five-speed manual transmission, while offers four-speed automatic transmission as optional.
