The Hyundai Santa Fe is a popular five-door crossover SUV manufactured by South Korean company Hyundai since 2000. The vehicle is available in both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. Named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, it was Hyundai's first SUV model and marked a significant milestone in the company's restructuring efforts in the late 1990s due to its success in the American market.
Positioned between the smaller Tucson compact crossover and the larger Veracruz from 2006 to 2012, the Santa Fe gained a favorable reputation among car buyers. The third-generation Santa Fe that debuted in 2012 offered two versions: a regular (short) wheelbase model and an extended long-wheelbase version, catering to different consumer preferences.
Key Points:
1. The Hyundai Santa Fe is a five-door crossover SUV produced by Hyundai since 2000.
2. It comes in front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive configurations.
3. Named after Santa Fe, the vehicle was Hyundai's first SUV and was well-received by American buyers.
4. Positioned between the Tucson and Veracruz models from 2006 to 2012.
5. The third-generation Santa Fe, launched in 2012, offered regular and extended wheelbase versions to appeal to a wider range of consumers.
