For
those in the market for a crossover utility vehicle, the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe is an absolute must
for the test drive list.
In the
CUV segment, the Santa Fe
and Santa Fe Sport have
been among my segment leaders for the past several model years, providing
exceptional ride and handling, versatility, a long list of features and,
exceptional value.
The
additional new features only enhance an already great vehicle.
For
starters, consumers have their choice of the five-passenger, 106.3-inch
wheelbase Santa Fe Sport, or
the 110.2-inch wheelbase Santa
Fe with three rows of seating for up to seven passengers. Both models are
also available in front- or all-wheel drive configurations.
For the
2015 model year, the award-winning and popular-selling Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport
have been enhanced with more standard comfort and convenience equipment, as
well as refinements to the steering and suspension systems.
New
standard features include daytime running lights, a driver’s blind spot mirror
and an auto up/down front passenger power window. There is also a new, power
hands-free smart liftgate with auto open feature, which makes it easier for
owners to gain access to the cargo area when their hands are full. All you have
to do is stand within a few feet of the rear bumper and wait for the door to
open.
This is
in addition to the Santa Fe’s
already long list of standard and available equipment.
With a
base price starting below $25,000, the Santa Fe Sport
provides consumers with the option of two available engines.
The
base engine is a 2.4-liter I-4 generating 190 horsepower and has the ability to
tow up to 2,000 pounds. Requiring regular unleaded gasoline, it has an EPA fuel
economy rating of 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway for FWD (19 mpg, 25 mpg
respectively for AWD).
Consumers
also have the option of the 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 delivering 264
horsepower with the ability to tow up to 3,500 pounds. Also requiring regular
unleaded gasoline, it has an EPA fuel economy rating of 19 mpg city, 27 mpg
highway for FWD (18 mpg, 24 mpg respectively for AWD).
In
addition to providing a longer wheelbase and three rows of seating, the Santa Fe is powered
by a 3.3-liter V-6 engine delivering 290 horsepower with the ability to tow up
to 5,000 pounds.
All
three engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
Standard
safety features include a vehicle stability management system with electronic
stability control and traction control system, seven airbags including a
driver’s knee airbag, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and electronic
brake-force distribution and brake assist, hill-start assist control with
downhill brake control and a tire pressure monitoring system.
The Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport are top
contenders in the CUV segment. Whether needing two or three rows of seating
options — as well as exceptional cargo options — the Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport
delivers exceptional performance, an elegant interior, lots of features and a
great value.
Neal
White has been covering the automotive industry for more than 20 years and is
affiliated with the Texas Auto Writers Association. White is the editor and
general manager of Waxahachie Newspapers. Contact Neal at
neal.white@waxahachietx.com or follow him on Twitter at @wni_nwhite.
THE NUTS AND BOLTS
MODEL:
2015
Hyunda Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sport
5- 6-,
or 7-seat CUV
Front-,
or all- wheel drive
Trim packages:
Santa
Fe Sport, Santa Fe Sport 2.0T, Santa Fe GLS, Santa Fe Limited
PRICE RANGE:
$25,000-$39,000
ENGINE:
Santa Fe Sport
2.4L I4
(190 hp/181 T)
2.0L T
I4 (264 hp/269 T)
Santa Fe
3.3L V6
(290 hp/252 T)
TRANSMISSION:
6-speed automatic
EPA: 20/19/18 mpg city, 27/27/25 mpg highway
(2.4/2.0T/3.3 FWD)
FUEL: Regular unleaded
BRAKES:
ABS
LENGTH: 184.6/193.1 inches*
WHEELBASE: 106.3/110.2 inches*
WIDTH: 74/747.2 inches*
HEIGHT: 66.1/66.5 inches*
WEIGHT: 3459-4297 pounds
TRACK: 64.3/64.7
(front/rear)
FUEL TANK: 17.4/18.8 gallons*
TIRES: 17-, 18-, or 19 inches
CARGO: 35.4/71.5 cubic feet (behind second/first
row, Santa Fe Sport).
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