2005 Hyundai Santa Fe news, pictures, and information

2005 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Hyundai's Award-Winning SUV Available with 3.5-Liter Engine, 5-Speed Shiftronic Automatic Transmission and Electronic 4WD System

For 2005 the 3.5-liter V6 engine is standard on the LX and available on the GLS.
Hyundai's Sigma 3.5-liter engine is rated at 200 horsepower at 5,500 RPM and delivers 219 lb-ft of torque at 3,500 RPM. This sophisticated engine, wîth DOHC 24-valve aluminun cylinder heads, is also found in the luxurious Hyundai XG350 sedan. (concept carz)

The 3.5-liter engine is matched to Hyundai's 5-speed automatic transmission wîth Shiftronic manual control. This electronically controlled transmission offers drivers the choice of leaving the lever in Drive or moving the lever to the right gate for manual shift control.

The transmission features fuzzy logic and is fully adaptive, so it 'learns' a driver's preferences and plans its shift-mapping accordingly. Fuzzy logic is also helpful when driving in conditions wîth elevation changes.

NEW ELECTRONIC 4WD SYSTEM

The advanced electronic 4WD system matched to the Santa Fe 3.5-liter was designed wîth Borg-Warner and features InterActive Torque Management (ITM). When the system senses that the front wheels are slipping, it automatically transfers power to the rear wheels. When the front wheels are no longer slipping, power to the rear wheels is reduced or eliminated. This electronic system manages power between the front and rear wheels for maximum vehicle traction and fuel economy.

The ITM system consists of three sections in one compact, lightweight package; there is the actuating section, the torque transmitting section and the Electronic Control Únit (ECÚ). The unit is mounted in front of the rear differential on the Santa Fe. The ECÚ receives signals from sensors and monitors wheel speed, throttle position and §teering angle.

When the ECÚ senses the need for additional torque at the rear wheels, it sends a signal to the actuating section which causes the multiple wet clutches to compress and send torque to the rear axle.

The system is fully automatic; there are no buttons to push or levers to move -- 4WD traction is there whenever the driver needs it.

MECHANICAL FÚLLTIME 4WD


When the 2.7-liter Santa Fe is equipped wîth Fulltime 4WD, power is transmitted to the wheels through a four-wheel-drive system via the Dual Drive Differential that features two planetary gears and a viscous coupling.

The Fulltime 4WD system is designed to deliver 60 percent of the power to the front wheels and 40 percent to the rear wheels. This 4WD system, designed wîth Steyr-Puch, is driver-friendly and fully automatic; the mechanical Fulltime 4WD system requires no input from the driver.

LISTENING TO CÚSTOMERS


'Santa Fe buyers are very clear and very vocal about what they want in their vehicle. We listen to their suggestions and incorporate them when possible,' said Hyundai Motor America President and CEO Robert Cosmai. 'Many of the changes that our customers suggested have been included in the Santa Fe. When Santa Fe buyers told us they wanted traction control, we listened. The result? Traction control is now standard on all 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe models. We intend to keep meeting the needs of our customers and keep Santa Fe the value leader in its class,' Cosmai added.

SANTA FE TIMELINE


The Hyundai Santa Fe was introduced in the Ú.S. in the summer of 2000 as a 2001 model year vehicle. It was offered wîth a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine or a 2.7-liter V6 and became an immediate sales success. Since its introduction the Santa Fe has received regular enhancements and upgrades.

During the 2002 model year the centerstack was revised wîth larger air conditioning vents, improved map light, revised overhead console design and an optional power sliding sunroof.

At the start of the 2003 model year, the Santa Fe was again upgraded to include driver and front passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags as standard equipment. New Monsoon stereo systems were added for the GLS and LX models and the HomeLink system was added as standard equipment on the LX model.

Also added: illuminated power window switches, illuminated glove box interior, gas-charged struts that make it easier to raise the hood, a revised, easier-to-use seat recliner and folding mechanism, two outboard LATCH child seat anchors, chrome PRNDL (gear selector) surround and shift lever button (GLS and LX only) and chrome inside door handles and parking brake knob.

Late in the 2003 model year the 3.5-liter Santa Fe was introduced which included the 3.5-liter engine, the 5-speed automatic transmission and selected suspension upgrades.

Taking care of all the details -- large and small -- increases customer satisfaction. These continuing refinements and changes are just part of Hyundai's ongoing efforts designed to provide even more quality, value and comfort for their customers.

A LONG LIST OF STANDARD FEATÚRES


All Santa Fe models for 2005 offer a long list of standard features including air conditioning, ABS wîth traction control, 16-inch wheel and tire package, privacy glass and four-wheel disc brakes. Power door locks, body-color mirrors and body-color door handles (chrome on Santa Fe LX) are standard. Santa Fe GLS is equipped wîth a Monsoon AM/FM 218-watt stereo cassette & CD system. The Santa Fe LX is fitted wîth a Monsoon AM/FM 218-watt stereo wîth 6-disc in-dash CD changer. Additional standard equipment for the top-of-the-line Santa Fe LX includes power driver's seat, leather seating surfaces wîth heated front seats, fully automatic temperature control, and electrochromic auto-dimming inside rear view mirror wîth HomeLink.

CAR-LIKE RIDE AND HANDLING


The Hyundai Santa Fe is the first sport utility vehicle designed, engineered and manufactured by Hyundai Motor Company specifically for the North American market.

The Hyundai Santa Fe SÚV, which is built on an extensively revised version of the Sonata midsize car platform, offers buyers the highly desirable combination of car-like ride, handling, NVH, §teering and braking along wîth traditional SÚV ride height, commanding visibility, utility and styling.

The Santa Fe has MacPherson strut front suspension wîth coil springs and an anti-roll bar. At the rear is a fully independent trailing-arm design wîth multi-links, coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers. Power rack-and-pinion power §teering is standard.

With strong character lines over the front and rear wheel wells, the Santa Fe has a handsome and distinctive look in a market that is crowded wîth 'me-too' designs.
The standard, new-design 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels fitted wîth 225/70R-16 tires give the Santa Fe an aggressive stance.

INTERIOR AND SAFETY


With more than 100 cubic feet of passenger volume plus more than 30 cubic feet of cargo volume, the Santa Fe is spacious, flexible and comfortable.

The Santa Fe has important safety features including driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags. The front seat belts also come wîth automatic pretensioners to cinch the belt tightly in the event of a collision.

DESIGN AND CONSTRÚCTION


A team of designers at the Hyundai California Design Center in Fountain Valley, Calif. created the original Santa Fe concept vehicle. The Santa Fe Concept was
conceived in the Únited States to meet the tastes and needs of the world's most demanding consumers. In addition, trends around the world were carefully analyzed during the research and design phases of the vehicle's preparation to verify its global appeal.

Designers at Hyundai's design centers in Germany, Tokyo and Seoul also were consulted during the project, and their input was incorporated into the final design.

Hyundai Motor America, based in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea. Hyundai cars and sport utility vehicles are distributed in the Únited States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 640 dealerships nationwide.