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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Manchester

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For 2011, the Hyundai Santa Fe is primarily a carry over from 2010, with the exception of a GLS V6 trim, which will be available later in 2011. Also, Limited trims receive a standard Infinity surround sound system. The Santa Fe offers the best value with its modern presentation and luxury, roomy cabin. Overall, the 2011 Santa Fe makes a great family hauler, with plenty of utility, safety, and refinement. Standard safety features include six airbags, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, electronic stability control with traction control, active front head restraints, and a tire pressure monitoring system. The Santa Fe is a great choice for a suburban utility vehicle. Its size, styling, performance and versatility, combined with its fuel economy and loaded array of features mean that you should definitely consider this for your family vehicle.

Powering the new Santa Fe

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is available in two-wheel or all-wheel drive and is powered by a 175-hp 2.4-liter four cylinder engine, or a 276-hp 3.5-liter V6. Two transmission choices are offered, a six-speed manual, and a six-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC. The additional 34 horsepower and 22 pound-feet make themselves known immediately in straight-line acceleration, where the updated Santa Fe dashes to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds, nearly a full second faster than the old model. That was helped in no small part by trimming 300 pounds of weight. The steering of the Santa Fe has a pleasant feel, neither too tight nor too loose, the brakes work well if not dramatically, the ride is smooth and the vehicle is quiet. The base 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is impressive. It has Continuously Variable Valve Timing on both the intake and exhaust valves, and a Variable Intake System that enhances engine breathing, and, as a result of these advanced technologies, delivers both better performance and superior fuel economy than the 2.7-liter V6 it replaced last year. For most drivers most of the time, the four-cylinder will be more than adequate and deliver great fuel economy in the bargain. The 3.5-liter V6, which was new last year, is also a very nice engine. It also has the Continuously Variable Valve Timing on both intake and exhaust, and a three-step Variable Intake System that enhances engine breathing and efficiency at both low and high engine speeds. The benefit is felt in both off-the-line acceleration and in passing performance. In addition, it also delivers better fuel economy than the previous 3.3-liter V6. Both these engines are big improvements and really enhance the viability of the Santa Fe in its competitive market segment.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Design

On the '11 Hyundai Santa Fe, roof rails are standard, and the crossbars come standard on the higher trim levels. The Santa Fe got a new grille, and bumpers, fog lights and bodyside moldings when Hyundai refreshed the car last year. For 2011, the only major changes to the exterior are five new exterior colors. The 2011 Santa Fe has more the profile of a sporty station wagon than that of a traditional body-on-frame SUV. The most noticeable attribute of the Santa Fe's front end is the complete absence of a bumper. Instead the front valence curves around from beneath the body to encompass the large grille and wrap-around headlights. The hood slopes up toward the raked windshield, and the wedge shape continues along the lower edges of the side windows that sweep up dramatically toward the tailgate. Even the rear has distinctively curved lines, with high taillight clusters that are partially mounted on the main body and the tailgate. The easy-to-see and easy-to-grab tailgate handle is handy and convenient. The wheels are a five-spoke design, and the other exterior enhancements give the Santa Fe a look that says it might cost more than its actual price. The roof rack is also well integrated into the whole.

Inside the '11 Hyundai Santa Fe

All Santa Fe models have an iPod/USB input and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel. Cloth interior is standard, and leather is optional. Inside the Santa Fe, there is definitely a contemporary feel and a higher level of comfort than with some other similarly priced SUVs. The dash lights, gauges and displays glow blue, and the center stack controls are positioned neatly.  The cabin of the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is trimmed in modern plastics with a soft-touch feel, making it a pleasant vehicle to drive around in.

All models feature blue accent lighting at night to illuminate the instruments, switches and the edges of the front cupholders. Even the base GLS has nice luxury touches. Headroom and legroom in the Santa Fe is more than just competitive with other vehicles in its class, thanks to a uniquely designed unibody that is not based on an existing car platform. That allowed the engineers to maximize interior space. Although the Santa Fe is one of smallest midsize SUVs in exterior dimensions it is far from being the smallest inside, a tribute to its space-efficient design.

2011 Santa Fe Lineup

The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is offered in three trim levels: GLS, SE, and Limited.

Conclusions

The five-passenger Hyundai Santa Fe is a stylish crossover vehicle. The Santa Fe's airbag package includes the front and side-impact airbags for the front seats, and curtain airbags covering the side windows along the front and rear seats. The current engine lineup is competitive both in terms of power and fuel economy, while the Santa Fe's sizeable cabin makes it especially family-friendly. Overall, the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe makes a great family vehicle, with plenty of power great utility, and plenty of room inside. For the latest updates on this model, visit the official Hyundai Santa Fe website.