2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　The base trim level has been dropped. The 2.7-liter V6 is now standard (the LX still gets the 3.5-liter V6), as is an automatic transmission. Also newly standard this year are four-wheel antilock brakes and traction control. Exterior changes include a new grille surround, side cladding, taillamps, tailgate handle, rear bumper design and alloy wheels. Inside, there is new seat fabric, an upgraded two-tone color scheme and a revised instrument cluster. A power driver seat is now standard on the LX, and a compass is included with the optional sunroof.

　　

zzdcar says

　　The Santa Fe offers a consumer-friendly blend of space, comfort, features, performance and value that make it a compact SUV worth considering.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) 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

　　$193/mo  for Santa Fe GLS

　　Santa Fe GLS

　　GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) - $21,649 MSRPGLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $22,199 MSRPGLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) (Most Popular) - $23,249 MSRPGLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $23,699 MSRPLX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $24,599 MSRPLX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $26,099 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　

2005 Santa Fe Highlights

Trim: GLSLXGLS

　　

Base MSRP	$21,649
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$193/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	30.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles