The Santa Fe's recent enlargement is to attract outdoorsy folk, which is why the new SUV is built to accommodate rooftop tents, and why its wide tailgate allows larger adventure gear. The new Santa Fe is powered by a turbocharged 277-hp 2.5-liter inline-four with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Let's take a virtual tour of HMMA in Alabama, the U.S.A! Capable of producing up to 399,500 vehicles per year at full capacity, HMMA (Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama) currently assembles the Hyundai Elantra sedan, the Santa Fe and Tucson SUVs, and the Santa Cruz Sport Adventure Vehicle.

The Santa Fe Sport is a stylish and well-equipped two-row mid-sized SUV comparable in size to the Chevrolet Equinox and Ford Edge. It has much to recommend it, as well as a couple of annoying shortcomings that prevent it from scoring higher than it does in our SUV Ratings.

All-new vehicle platform. The SANTA FE is based on the all-new third-generation Hyundai vehicle platform, which allows for significant improvements in performance, handling, fuel efficiency and safety.

Hyundai Motor Company has served as the trailblazer of Korea's automobile industry since rolling out its Pony, developed with its own exclusive technology. Hyundai Motor Company has risen as a globally recognized automobile manufacturer that exports its branded vehicles to over 200 countries.

The name "Santa Fe" means 'Holy Faith' in Spanish, and the city's full name as founded remains La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asís ('The Royal Town of the Holy Faith of Saint Francis of Assisi').

Ulsan, South Korea Hyundai operates the world's largest integrated automobile manufacturing facility in Ulsan, South Korea which has an annual production capacity of 1.6 million units. The company employs about 75,000 people worldwide. Hyundai vehicles are sold in 193 countries through 5,000 dealerships and showrooms.

The Origin of Hyundai The Hyundai Motor Company is, in fact, a Korean manufactured vehicle that is making gigantic gains and receiving growing international popularity in the automotive industry.

The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe has user-friendly features and a high-end interior, plus it's available with either two or three rows of seats. It's among the best used midsize SUVs, but the 3-row model has a rough ride and little room for cargo.

Verdict The Hyundai Santa Fe is a good value boasting popular features as well as myriad powertrain options - just steer clear of the base engine.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is available in five trim levels: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited and Calligraphy.

SUVs With a low base price and a satisfying ride, the spacious 2023 Santa Fe finds itself ranked mid-pack in the world of mid-size SUVs, which is primarily due to an especially snoozy base engine.

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The Spanish phrase Santa Fe is translated as 'holy faith' in English. Although more commonly known as Santa Fe, the city's full, legal name remains to this day as La Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco de Asís.

noun. saint [noun] (often abbreviated to St, especially when used in the names of places, plants etc) a title given especially by the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches to a very good or holy person after his death.