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Hyundai Santa Fe DM

2012 – 2020

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a popular five-door crossover SUV manufactured by South Korean automaker Hyundai since 2000. It comes with either front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive options and is named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Introduced in 2001, the Santa Fe marked Hyundai's entry into the SUV market and quickly became a hit with American consumers. Between 2006 and 2012, the Santa Fe was positioned between Hyundai's smaller Tucson compact crossover and the larger Veracruz. It played a significant role in the company's restructuring efforts in the late 1990s, contributing to its success in the American market. The third-generation Santa Fe, introduced in 2012, offered two versions - a regular (short) wheelbase and an extended long-wheelbase variant. This update aimed to provide customers with more choices and cater to different preferences for space and functionality. Key Points: 1. The Hyundai Santa Fe is a crossover SUV launched by Hyundai in 2000. 2. It was Hyundai's first SUV and gained popularity in the American market. 3. Positioned between the Tucson and Veracruz models from 2006 to 2012. 4. The third-generation (2012) Santa Fe introduced a regular and long-wheelbase version. 5. The Santa Fe has a reputation for being a reliable and well-equipped SUV option in its segment.