2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　For 2003, side airbags become standard equipment for every Santa Fe. New this year is Homelink and a Monsoon sound system with a six-CD changer -- these are standard items on the LX, and the audio upgrades are optional for the GLS. There is a newly available 3.5-liter V6 which will be offered in addition to the 2.4-liter inline four and the 2.7-liter V6. The 3.5-liter engine replaces the 2.7-liter unit and is now standard on the LX as is a new five-speed automatic transmission.

　　

zzdcar says

　　Odd design elements aside, the Santa Fe offers a consumer-friendly blend of space, comfort, features, performance and value.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$180/mo  for Santa Fe Base

　　Santa Fe Base

　　Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M) - $17,549 MSRPFwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A) (Most Popular) - $18,349 MSRPGLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $20,099 MSRPGLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $21,499 MSRPGLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $21,599 MSRPGLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $22,999 MSRPLX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $22,619 MSRPLX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $23,499 MSRPLX AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $24,119 MSRPLX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $24,999 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　

2003 Santa Fe Highlights

Trim: BaseGLSLXBase

　　

Base MSRP	$17,549
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$180/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	30.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles