Hyundai Redefines Value Among V6 Powered SUV's
18 September 2000
Hyundai Redefines Value Among V6 Powered SUV's With the Introduction of the All-New Santa Fe
- Santa Fe Delivers More Standard Features -
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 18 Hyundai's all-new sport
utility vehicle, the Santa Fe, is packed with desirable standard features, and
continues to offer the best-in-class value customers have come to associate
with Hyundai. Prices for the 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe range from a value leading
$16,499 up to a luxurious leather equipped LX V6 Full Time 4WD model at only
$21,999. V6 powered models start as low as $18,299 including a 4 speed
SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission.
"Once again, Hyundai is demonstrating its commitment to offering buyers
stylish, affordable, value-packed vehicles," said Finbarr O'Neill, president
and chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor America. "The new Santa Fe
offers equipment such as 16-inch alloy wheels with BF Goodrich tires, AM/FM/CD
stereo, air conditioning and power windows as standard. In addition, every
new Hyundai is backed by the best warranty in the America, The Hyundai
Advantage, which includes a 10-year, 100,000-mile drivetrain warranty and a
five-year, unlimited mileage roadside assistance program," O'Neill added.
The Santa Fe is one of the first of a new breed of sport utility vehicles
based on a car platform to provide the smooth and comfortable car-like ride
and handling characteristics of an mid-size sedan, while still offering the
distinctive styling, command seating position, and large cargo capacity of a
more traditional sport utility vehicle. It's a winning combination.
Santa Fe is available only in a four-door bodystyle and is available in
3 distinctive trim series (base, GLS and LX), with seven different drivetrain
and trim level combinations available. It is similar in size to a
Lexus RX300.
The base Santa Fe is equipped with a powerful 149 horsepower 2.4-liter
four-cylinder engine and smooth-shifting 5-speed manual transmission and has a
manufacturer's suggested retail price of $16,499. Standard equipment includes
air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo, 16-inch alloy wheels fitted with BF
Goodrich Long Trail T/A tires, power windows, black privacy glass, power
rack-and-pinion steering, roof rack rails, 60/40 split folding and reclining
rear seat along with other high value features.
In addition to the outstanding list of standard features, there are key
options available for the Santa Fe as well. The options checklist features
the Utility Package which includes cruise control, keyless remote with alarm,
heated power mirrors, power door locks, contrasting tone bodyside cladding and
bumpers, first aid kit, rear wiper with washer, cargo net, and cargo cover.
Also available: anti-lock brakes, traction control, limited slip rear
differential, auto-dimming rear view mirror and heated leather seats.
2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
Model Engine Transmission Drive MSRP
Base 2.4-liter 5-speed manual front wheel drive $16,499
Base 2.4 liter Shiftronic automatic front wheel drive $17,299
Base 2.7 liter V6 Shiftronic automatic front wheel drive $18,299
Base 2.7 liter V6 Shiftronic automatic 4 wheel drive $19,799
GLS 2.7 liter V6 Shiftronic automatic front wheel drive $19,299
GLS 2.7 liter V6 Shiftronic automatic 4 wheel drive $20,799
LX 2.7 liter V6 Shiftronic automatic front wheel drive $20,499
LX 2.7 liter V6 Shiftronic automatic 4 wheel drive $21,999
Destination charge is $435 except in Alaska where the destination charge
is $585.