The Lowdown: 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Thomas Brillstein
The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Made in UNITED STATES for Hyundai, the Santa Fe for 2008 is a leader in the 5-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR segment. It retailed for $21,150 USD with a dealer cost of $20,343 USD.
Santa Fe Dimensions
The 2008 Santa Fe has standard length of 184.10 inches and a width of 74.40 inches. The Santa Fe rides 67.90 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 8.10 inches. Front headroom is 40.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Santa Fe a radius of 35.80 inches. It uses 235/70R16 tires with a wheelbase of 106.30 inches.
Drivetrain
The Santa Fe comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3727 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Santa Fe's standard 2.7L V6 DOHC 24V engine has been measured to get 17 - 18 miles/gallon city driving with a 19.80 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Santa Fe retails for $21,150 USD with a invoice price of $20,343 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $695 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. Santa Fe optional equipment may include First Aid Kit, Leather Steering Wheel, Trip Computer, Front Heated Seat, Cargo Net.
Exterior color choices include Bright Silver Metallic, Deepwater Blue, Dark Cherry Red, Ebony Black, Natural Khaki Metallic, Platinum Sage Metallic, Powder White Pearl, Silver Blue Metallic, Slate Blue Metallic, Steel Gray with interior choices of Beige Cloth Interior, Gray Cloth Interior. The Santa Fe seats 5 people with 42.60 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is 60 months or 60,000 miles. It also comes with a 120 month/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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