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By Jason Stein
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Maybe it means we’ve scraped the bottom of the sport utility vehicle barrel when a South Korean company takes a name like Santa Fe for its newest cute-ute.

Santa where? Santa who?

Since when does Southeast Asia have a say in something so blatantly Wild West and so obviously U.S.? Since Hyundai started building an SUV that can compete with anything on this shore. This is the new Santa Fe – hardly Hyundai, very American, quite interesting.

We told you a few months ago about Hyundai’s rebuilt reputation – the XG300 and the Sonata are two good examples – and the tradition continues with its first-ever SUV. Trashed are the tin cans that used to roll off the Hyundai assembly line. Gone are the days of the 10-year warranty needed to cover everything from the gear shift to the tire rims.

Its respect-level restored, Hyundai feels it’s time to discover new territory and maybe do a little name dropping.

New for 2001, Hyundai’s SUV will bang bumpers with the best mini-utes around. Actually, we’ll call it a fine-ute – nicely equip-ped, well-mannered and not a drain on the wallet – a sort of SUV truce on wheels. Not too small, not too large and, maybe more importantly for Hyundai, finally able to compete with the Toytoa RAV4, Honda CRV and Chevy Tracker’s of the world. That’s a place Hyundai’s been longing for for awhile.

Financially sandwiched between a Lexus RX 300 and a Kia Sportage, the Santa Fe might be a little tardy to the SUV party, but rolls in as a better-than-basics approach to both sport and utility, with a whole world of simplicity. Climb aboard the Santa Fe and you get an uncomplicated interior, plenty of comfort not to mention decent ride and handling.

Designed for more on-road comfort than off-road exploits, it won’t blow you away at the stoplight or in the showroom. But that’s not its intention. Hyundai wants to be on the short list of mini-ute buyers – those wanting the car-like ride with the small-truck size – who were looking to upsize their small sedan or young buyers looking for a little Santa fun.

Hyundai’s quickly realized that not everyone who lives in the suburbs wants to party in the boonies. They just want to say they can – and then have the ability to stow the groceries on the way home from the store. In both ways it succeeds.

From the outside, its styling is California cool – tall fenders, a sharp nose and a bulky, thick look that is so un-Hyundai. Inside, it’s no-fuss. Its wheelbase is five inches longer than a RAV4 and the same as a Ford Escape; it’s wider than the competition. And all that means more comfort and a whole lot of space – important ingredients in any small-family set of wheels. Maybe more to the heart of the matter, it’s priced better.

Loaded up, our Sante Fe GLS tester with automatic transmission is a $20,249 ride. All of which drives directly into Hyundai’s motto: Cheap wheels, good looks, safe bet. Available in eight different trim levels – from the two-wheel-drive GL five-speed (starting at $16,499) to the AWD LX automatic ($21,999) – there is plenty to choose from but not much to complain about. Keeping with the economical theme, gas mileage is a respectable 23 mpg highway and 19 city – certainly not the stuff of tank SUVs.

Despite its lower-than-average sticker, the Santa Fe delivers the essentials. Doors don’t close with a ting!, instrumentation is logical and well-placed and the chunky, easy-to-read buttons work the way they should. The overly plastic feel could be restyled but the list of standard features make for that good, all-important dollar-to-feature ratio. Air conditioning, power windows, 16inch alloy wheels, a roof rack and AM/FM stereo with an in-dash CD are all standard.

Of course, some key elements are left out. The Santa Fe comes with disc front and rear brakes but, regrettably, without standard anti-lock brakes or traction control (both are options). Two quick Hyundai hints: Make them andard and beef up that V-6. If you’re going to use an American name, you need muscle.

The base power package is a 181-horsepower 2.4-liter in-line four cylinder. At 149 horsepower, we didn’t hold our breath waiting to be inspired. The V-6 was another story. Although it’s a leg up on the RAV4’s 2.0-liter, 148 horse fourcylinder, it was still less than enthusiastic off the light.

Handling was better. Having driven some wretched Hyundais in the past, including an Excel that did anything but, the Santa Fe was surprisingly tight on turns. It’s all by design. Hyundai calls the Santa Fe an XUV, as in crossover-utility vehicle, meaning because it rides on a revised version of Hyundai’s Sonata sedan, it’s well-behaved like a sedan – no bouncing around or jarring edges – yet in the shape of something larger.

The four-wheel-drive models are designed to deliver 60 percent of the power through the front wheels and 40 to the rear. And it works. The Santa Fe is a digger that doesn’t mind being shoved around a corner once or twice. The turning radius is decent, meaning parking is easy and because of its width it’s stable at highway speeds.

There’s plenty of room for four adults and plenty of flexibility in a larger-than-life cargo area with foldflat split rear seats. Rear-seat leg room is abundant and the step-up height isn’t unreasonable – still OK for someone under 5-foot-8.

The warranty also can’t be ignored. As just another indication of good business sense, Hyundai continues to offer one of the best protection plans in the industry. The standard warranty is five years or 60,000 miles, bumper to bumper, and 10 years or 100,000 miles on the powertrain. Want a better guarantee?

Hyundai appears back for good. Yes, this is a first-time vehicle, so the obligatory caution should be issued here.

But, nonetheless, this appears to be a good XUV – with X marking the spot for many things finally right.

2001 HYUNDAI SANTE FE GLS

Rating: 3.5

High Gear: The first SUV from South Korea’s biggest automaker is high on the features-per-dollar list as well as a few other things, including: cargo room, ride, handling and an industry-leading warranty.

Low Gear: The next-generation Santa Fe needs more American muscle in the V-6 and maybe updated interior detailing. Side air bags would also be a plus.

Vehicle type: Front- or all-wheel-drive, front engine, four-door, five-passenger sport utility vehicle.

Standard equipment: Four-speed automatic with manual-shift capability; dual front air bags; air conditioning; power steering; tilt steering; eight-way manual adjustable driver’s seat; split-folding rear seat; power windows; AM/FM/CD player; full-size spare wheel; heated power mirrors; cruise control; power door locks; remote keyless entry; cargo cover; fog lights.

Competition: Chevy Tracker, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester

Engine: 181 horsepower, 2 .7-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6

Torque: 177 foot-pounds @ 4,000 rpm

Wheelbase: 103.1 inches

Length: 177.2 inches

MPG rating: 19 mpg city/23 mpg highway

Manufactured: South Korea

Warranty: Basic warranty is five years/60,000 miles; the drivetrain is 10 years/100,000 miles; body corrosion is five years/100,000 miles and roadside assistance is five years/unlimited miles.

Base price: $19,299

Price as tested (including options, destination and delivery): $20,249

2001 Hyundai SANTA FE review: Our expert's take
By Jason Stein

Maybe it means we’ve scraped the bottom of the sport utility vehicle barrel when a South Korean company takes a name like Santa Fe for its newest cute-ute.

Santa where? Santa who?

Since when does Southeast Asia have a say in something so blatantly Wild West and so obviously U.S.? Since Hyundai started building an SUV that can compete with anything on this shore. This is the new Santa Fe – hardly Hyundai, very American, quite interesting.

We told you a few months ago about Hyundai’s rebuilt reputation – the XG300 and the Sonata are two good examples – and the tradition continues with its first-ever SUV. Trashed are the tin cans that used to roll off the Hyundai assembly line. Gone are the days of the 10-year warranty needed to cover everything from the gear shift to the tire rims.

Its respect-level restored, Hyundai feels it’s time to discover new territory and maybe do a little name dropping.

New for 2001, Hyundai’s SUV will bang bumpers with the best mini-utes around. Actually, we’ll call it a fine-ute – nicely equip-ped, well-mannered and not a drain on the wallet – a sort of SUV truce on wheels. Not too small, not too large and, maybe more importantly for Hyundai, finally able to compete with the Toytoa RAV4, Honda CRV and Chevy Tracker’s of the world. That’s a place Hyundai’s been longing for for awhile.

Financially sandwiched between a Lexus RX 300 and a Kia Sportage, the Santa Fe might be a little tardy to the SUV party, but rolls in as a better-than-basics approach to both sport and utility, with a whole world of simplicity. Climb aboard the Santa Fe and you get an uncomplicated interior, plenty of comfort not to mention decent ride and handling.

Designed for more on-road comfort than off-road exploits, it won’t blow you away at the stoplight or in the showroom. But that’s not its intention. Hyundai wants to be on the short list of mini-ute buyers – those wanting the car-like ride with the small-truck size – who were looking to upsize their small sedan or young buyers looking for a little Santa fun.

Hyundai’s quickly realized that not everyone who lives in the suburbs wants to party in the boonies. They just want to say they can – and then have the ability to stow the groceries on the way home from the store. In both ways it succeeds.

From the outside, its styling is California cool – tall fenders, a sharp nose and a bulky, thick look that is so un-Hyundai. Inside, it’s no-fuss. Its wheelbase is five inches longer than a RAV4 and the same as a Ford Escape; it’s wider than the competition. And all that means more comfort and a whole lot of space – important ingredients in any small-family set of wheels. Maybe more to the heart of the matter, it’s priced better.

Loaded up, our Sante Fe GLS tester with automatic transmission is a $20,249 ride. All of which drives directly into Hyundai’s motto: Cheap wheels, good looks, safe bet. Available in eight different trim levels – from the two-wheel-drive GL five-speed (starting at $16,499) to the AWD LX automatic ($21,999) – there is plenty to choose from but not much to complain about. Keeping with the economical theme, gas mileage is a respectable 23 mpg highway and 19 city – certainly not the stuff of tank SUVs.

Despite its lower-than-average sticker, the Santa Fe delivers the essentials. Doors don’t close with a ting!, instrumentation is logical and well-placed and the chunky, easy-to-read buttons work the way they should. The overly plastic feel could be restyled but the list of standard features make for that good, all-important dollar-to-feature ratio. Air conditioning, power windows, 16inch alloy wheels, a roof rack and AM/FM stereo with an in-dash CD are all standard.

Of course, some key elements are left out. The Santa Fe comes with disc front and rear brakes but, regrettably, without standard anti-lock brakes or traction control (both are options). Two quick Hyundai hints: Make them andard and beef up that V-6. If you’re going to use an American name, you need muscle.

The base power package is a 181-horsepower 2.4-liter in-line four cylinder. At 149 horsepower, we didn’t hold our breath waiting to be inspired. The V-6 was another story. Although it’s a leg up on the RAV4’s 2.0-liter, 148 horse fourcylinder, it was still less than enthusiastic off the light.

Handling was better. Having driven some wretched Hyundais in the past, including an Excel that did anything but, the Santa Fe was surprisingly tight on turns. It’s all by design. Hyundai calls the Santa Fe an XUV, as in crossover-utility vehicle, meaning because it rides on a revised version of Hyundai’s Sonata sedan, it’s well-behaved like a sedan – no bouncing around or jarring edges – yet in the shape of something larger.

The four-wheel-drive models are designed to deliver 60 percent of the power through the front wheels and 40 to the rear. And it works. The Santa Fe is a digger that doesn’t mind being shoved around a corner once or twice. The turning radius is decent, meaning parking is easy and because of its width it’s stable at highway speeds.

There’s plenty of room for four adults and plenty of flexibility in a larger-than-life cargo area with foldflat split rear seats. Rear-seat leg room is abundant and the step-up height isn’t unreasonable – still OK for someone under 5-foot-8.

The warranty also can’t be ignored. As just another indication of good business sense, Hyundai continues to offer one of the best protection plans in the industry. The standard warranty is five years or 60,000 miles, bumper to bumper, and 10 years or 100,000 miles on the powertrain. Want a better guarantee?

Hyundai appears back for good. Yes, this is a first-time vehicle, so the obligatory caution should be issued here.

But, nonetheless, this appears to be a good XUV – with X marking the spot for many things finally right.

2001 HYUNDAI SANTE FE GLS

Rating: 3.5

High Gear: The first SUV from South Korea’s biggest automaker is high on the features-per-dollar list as well as a few other things, including: cargo room, ride, handling and an industry-leading warranty.

Low Gear: The next-generation Santa Fe needs more American muscle in the V-6 and maybe updated interior detailing. Side air bags would also be a plus.

Vehicle type: Front- or all-wheel-drive, front engine, four-door, five-passenger sport utility vehicle.

Standard equipment: Four-speed automatic with manual-shift capability; dual front air bags; air conditioning; power steering; tilt steering; eight-way manual adjustable driver’s seat; split-folding rear seat; power windows; AM/FM/CD player; full-size spare wheel; heated power mirrors; cruise control; power door locks; remote keyless entry; cargo cover; fog lights.

Competition: Chevy Tracker, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester

Engine: 181 horsepower, 2 .7-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6

Torque: 177 foot-pounds @ 4,000 rpm

Wheelbase: 103.1 inches

Length: 177.2 inches

MPG rating: 19 mpg city/23 mpg highway

Manufactured: South Korea

Warranty: Basic warranty is five years/60,000 miles; the drivetrain is 10 years/100,000 miles; body corrosion is five years/100,000 miles and roadside assistance is five years/unlimited miles.

Base price: $19,299

Price as tested (including options, destination and delivery): $20,249

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 80,000 miles; less than 7 years old (currently MY18- MY24)
Basic
Remainder of the 5-Year / 60,000-Mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. From original in-service date and zero (0) miles.
Dealer certification
173-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

3.9 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.1
Performance 3.6
Value 3.8
Exterior 3.9
Reliability 3.9

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  • Best car we've ever owned.

    ,My family has driven every one of the 209,000 + miles on it and I would take it on a trip today. This car has outlasted every car we've ever owned.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Cadilic

    I have had nothing but problems with this car replaced transaxle twice now it's got tram locking front end piece of junk and all service was done by the dealership until I bought it and my Machanic has to replace the axels after I bought it that's probably why they sold it
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • Good reliable car

    Not too fancy but it is good drive. It is comfortable and has a stylish body. Great cargo space. It would be a nice road trip vehicle.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
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  • I love this car

    This car meet all my needs an it has lots of leg room for a family or even s college student. Its a nice car to give fir a first time driver
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • It really is the most reliable car I?ve ever owned

    I bought this car 17 years ago, drove it 276000 miles, and it filled 99% of every need I had of a car. It was the first year the Santa Fe came out, so it was unique for a while. What surprised me was just how reliable it was. Never any engine or transmission trouble, just the ocassional component external of the engine would need replacement (alternator, starter, battery, sensors, timing belt, etc.). I added a trailer hitch, and with a trailer I could haul anything I needed for my house or yard. Just an amazing vehicle. So amazing, I replaced it with another Santa Fe - a 2014!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Keep up on maintenance

    This is an excellent car if you keep up on the maintenance. Some parts are very hard to reach, which makes it pricier to fix. Overall, this car has been reliable and drives great in the snow and rain.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
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  • Awesome Features

    It's now 2013 and I have a 2001 Santa Fe with only 62,000 miles. I have the LX which has the V6. There is not much difference between the available trim levels as they all come very nicely equipped. The one feature that sets mine apart from the rest of the pack is Heated driver and passenger seat cushions!! I have read the other reviews on here and I guesss I got lucky, NO issues to complain about. The BMW X5 SUV has so many complaints, I'm glad I didn't shell out an extra $20k for the status!! Yeah, the leather isn't quite as supple and the performance is about 3 tenths of a second more on the 0-60ft. times. I also own a 2009 Sonata SE V6, and both are awesome vehicles!! The only complaint I have is this SUV has a 4WD badge on the tailgate, but your not gonna take this off roading. I wish it had 4-Low, granted not needed often but better to have it and not need it you know. I'm glad to see from other reviews that I have at least another 100k left with this vehicle. It handles wet and snow covered roads and the ABS performs like it should.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • This dealership is not good

    I went to see this car and it was in a bad rear end accident and the owner was rude. I wont go here ever again!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • First Car, First Love

    This was my first car and I bought it right off the lot it was the first car I test drove and I knew it was what I was looking for. It was very reliable (few fender benders in this car) no maintence issues except the number 4 coil and struts. lots of room and pretty. Great sound system. Couldnt imagine an other car as good as the one I owned. I had to sell for financial reasons but now that Im looking for an other car this is definitely one Im keeping in mind.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great value for the money

    I bought my Santa Fe LX 4wd brand new in the initial model year (2001). I had a few problems with the engine control module as well as the transmission sensor. Both were replaced under the warranty. I've replaced the timing belt twice, but I do have over 150,000 miles on the car now. I had to replace all 4 wheel bearings, one at a time at least, and the rear suspension controller arms were replaced under a recall as they rusted out. (live in a snowbelt state) All in all, a decent, reliable car. Would consider buying another Hyundai in a minute. Maybe the Tucson next time. I need the 4wd and it's great in the winter with the snow and ice.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • STRONG AND RELIABLE

    I bought this car in 2007 since then never experience any engine problem. The only maintenance carried out is periodic oil change. I will recommend this car any day. This has an efficient gas mileage because it has 4 cylinder
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • 2001 santa fe

    I bought this car new, the initial year for the model. After about 2 1/2 years, so many things went wrong with it that I feared I'd made a terrible mistake in buying it. However, after all the things that went wrong (and I have a file full of repair invoices!) the best warranty in car history paid for all the repairs. Sticking EGR valve, replaced EGR solonoid and ignition coil, timing belt had 2 teeth missing, replaced timing cover all at 32,710 miles, just over 3 years old in 2/04. In 11/04, timing belt tensioner replaced and 2 ACC belts. 1/05 replaced throwout bearing and new clutch because original ruined by throwout bearing and one front brake pad broken in two. 3/05 gear shift pops out of gear!! Transmission low on fluid due to leaking axle seal. Also at this time, replaced sway bar bushings. Loose tensioner found to make pulley crooked and caused a belt to fray: new drive belt installed. Now 7/05 my car died on the road! They found: timing belt issues (again with the timing?!!??) timing belt off one tooth, balance shaft belt missing many teeth, broken crank shaft sensor. Replaced them. 9/06 found front manifold & gasket need replacement & oxygen sensor too. These above calamities don't explain the towings & time without this car while it was being repaired. And oh yeah. I live on Martha's Vineyard so the car had to go by FERRY to get repaired several times! I found out the hard way that the dealership from whom I bought the car lied to me when they said the 5 year roadside assistance was available to me on the island. It wasn't & I've had AAA ever since. Well, just recently at 88,000 miles, I had to pay to have the timing redone! All in all, call me crazy, I will consider buying another Hyundai because of the warranty. I understand they've worked out the many kinks (isn't THAT nice..) of their SUV but I'll probably look into the Tucson & Touring next time. "Next time" being when all the life has been sucked out of the 2001 behemoth! Waayyyy too heavy for a 4 cylinder engine, turns out.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2001 Hyundai SANTA FE?

The 2001 Hyundai SANTA FE is available in 3 trim levels:

  • GL (4 styles)
  • GLS (2 styles)
  • LX (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2001 Hyundai SANTA FE?

The 2001 Hyundai SANTA FE offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2001 Hyundai SANTA FE reliable?

The 2001 Hyundai SANTA FE has an average reliability rating of 3.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2001 Hyundai SANTA FE owners.

Is the 2001 Hyundai SANTA FE a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2001 Hyundai SANTA FE. 81.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.9 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 4.1
  • Performance: 3.6
  • Value: 3.8
  • Exterior: 3.9
  • Reliability: 3.9

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