Hyundai Santa Fe

India's largest auto exporter and second largest auto manufacturer, Hyundai Motor Co plans to launch its luxury SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) Hyundai Santa Fe in India in early 2010. With the launch of this model Hyundai plans to enter in the mid-sized SUV market in India. The Hyundai Santa Fe price comes in the range of Rs 23,00,000 to 25,00,000. The Hyundai Santa Fe price is set to compete with other SUV of this segment like Honda CR-V, Ford Endeavour and Chevrolet Captiva.

The Hyundai Santa Fe’s no featherweight, satellite GPS navigation system and features like its six standard airbags and active front head restraints give it the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s vaunted Top Safety Pick It also earned five-star crash-test ratings in front- and side-impact tests. But its standard Electronic Stability Control, tidy handling, and intelligent braking systems help prevent you from having to rely on its brute strength alone.

The 2009 Santa Fe is a 4-door, up to 7-passenger sport-utility, available in 6 trims, ranging from the GLS to the Limited AWD. Upon introduction, the GLS is equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, V6, 185-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The Limited AWD is equipped with a standard 3.3-liter, V6, 242-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 24-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The Hyundai Santa Fe delivers safety(with GPS navigation system)and especially value, but lackluster performance prevents it from standing out in a competitive segment. For 2010, the Santa Fe receives a new 2.4-liter base engine and a slightly tweaked exterior