Hyundai Santa Fe 2005–2009 car dimensions: 4675 mm long, 1890 mm wide and 1725 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,818 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin seats five or seven with good room and simple controls. Manual air conditioning is standard. dual-zone automatic climate control comes on higher grades. Cruise control is standard with steering-wheel buttons. A 6.5-inch touchscreen appears only with the optional navigation system on top trims. Parking sensors and a reversing camera are available on some grades or as dealer options. No advanced driver aids like automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane keep are listed.
With second-row seats up the cargo area holds 969 litres. Fold them flat and space opens to 2213 litres. A fold-flat third row is optional on some models for seven-passenger use, leaving a smaller space behind when raised.
Braked towing reaches 2000 kg on most versions, or up to 1588 kg in some markets with the trailer prep package that adds a larger radiator, stronger fans and transmission cooler. Unbraked towing is 750 kg. Payload sits near 700 kg depending on configuration.
The trailer prep package supports heavier loads for boats or trailers. Some seven-seat models add self-levelling rear suspension for steadier towing and load carrying.
The cabin seats five adults with ample headroom and legroom, or seven with optional third-row seats that fold flat into the floor. Higher grades add leather trim and heated front seats. An 8-way power driver seat with lumbar support is standard or available on upper trims, with a 4-way power passenger seat on some packages. Air conditioning is standard, with automatic climate control, cabin filter, and rear vents on higher models. Soft-touch materials and a quiet interior complete the space.
Regular unleaded gasoline. EPA estimates 17-21 city/23-26 highway mpg by engine and drivetrain.
Engine oil and filter replace every 7,500 miles or 6 months.
NHTSA 5-star front and side ratings. IIHS Top Safety Pick with Good scores in moderate-overlap front and side.
Standard kit: dual front airbags, front side airbags, side-curtain airbags (all rows from 2007), ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, ESC and TCS (standard from 2007), TPMS (from 2007), pretensioners with force limiters, LATCH, active front head restraints, childproof locks.
Fuel use stays in the mid-size SUV range on regular unleaded. The 2.7L or 3.3L V6 options deliver EPA figures that vary with two-wheel or all-wheel drive and transmission choice, typically landing near 19-20 mpg combined.
Servicing follows the owner's manual schedule. Oil and filter changes come every 7,500 miles or six months. Cabin air filter replacement is yearly. Other items such as air filter, fuel filter, and valve clearance checks fall at longer intervals up to 60,000 miles.
Safety performance is strong for the class. The second-generation models earn NHTSA five-star marks for front and side impacts plus IIHS Top Safety Pick status with Good ratings for moderate-overlap front, side, and head restraints. Six airbags, stability control, and a reinforced unibody with crumple zones and side beams form the core kit.
Keeping the vehicle centers on the long warranty coverage of 10 years/100,000 miles on the powertrain, five years/60,000 miles basic, seven years unlimited anti-perforation, and five years roadside assistance. Stick to the published maintenance intervals to preserve reliability and residual value.
Length 4675 mm, Width 1890 mm, Height 1725 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Santa Fe 2005–2009)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai US 2007 Media Kit/Specifications, 2009 Hyundai Australia Santa Fe Specsheet, auto-data/ultimatespecs.