The Santa Fe is a midsize crossover SUV that competes with models like the Nissan Murano and the Toyota Highlander. For 2011, the Santa Fe receives modest content upgrades.
The Santa Fe comes in GLS, SE and Limited trims.
New For 2011
There are no significant changes.
Exterior
Roof rails are standard, but the crossbars come standard on the higher trim levels. The Santa Fe got a new grille, and bumpers, fog lights and bodyside moldings when Hyundai refreshed the car last year. For 2011, the only major changes to the exterior are five new exterior colors.
Exterior features include:
Standard 17-inch wheels
Optional 18-inch wheels
Optional body-colored rear spoiler
Optional chrome-accented door handles
Interior
All Santa Fe models have an iPod/USB input and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel. Cloth interior is standard, and leather is optional.
Interior features include:
Standard rear privacy glass
Optional dual-zone climate control
Optional navigation system
Under the Hood
Mechanical features include:
Standard 175-horsepower four-cylinder engine
Optional 276-hp V-6
Standard six-speed manual transmission
Optional six-speed automatic transmission
All-wheel drive available with automatic transmission
Safety
The Santa Fe’s airbag complement includes the required frontal and side-impact airbags for the front seats, as well as curtain airbags that cover the side windows along the front and rear seats.
Standard safety features include:
Standard electronic stability system with traction control
Standard active head restraints for the front seats
