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Hyundai Santa Fe SM

2000 – 2013

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a popular five-door crossover SUV produced by South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2000. Named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, the vehicle was introduced as Hyundai's first SUV for the 2001 model year and played a significant role in the company's restructuring efforts during the late 1990s. The Santa Fe is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. Between 2006 and 2012, the Santa Fe occupied a position between Hyundai's smaller Tucson compact crossover and the larger Veracruz model. It quickly gained popularity among American buyers, contributing to Hyundai's success in the SUV market. In 2012, the third-generation Santa Fe was released, introducing two versions: the regular (short) wheelbase and an extended long-wheelbase variant. Key Points: 1. Hyundai Santa Fe is a five-door crossover SUV produced since 2000. 2. Available in front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. 3. Named after Santa Fe, New Mexico; Hyundai's first SUV model. 4. Positioned between the Tucson and Veracruz models from 2006 to 2012. 5. Third-generation Santa Fe introduced in 2012 with regular and extended long-wheelbase versions.