The GLS ($21,150) is powered by a 185-hp 2.7-liter V6 engine. it comes standard with a five-speed manual gearbox. A four-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic manual control is optional ($1,300). The GLS is well equipped with air conditioning, cloth upholstery, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 112-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers, XM Satellite Radio, rocker panel moldings, power side mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a roof rack with rails. The Popular Equipment Package ($595) adds premium cloth seats, steering wheel audio controls, automatic headlights, heated mirrors, driver seat lumbar support, and trip computer. The Premium Equipment Package ($2,100) includes all of the above, plus a power tilt-and-slide sunroof, heated front seats, and a leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

The SE ($24,150) has a more powerful, 242-hp 3.3-liter V6; five-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic; and 18-inch alloy wheels. In addition to the equipment found on the GLS, the SE adds premium-level cloth upholstery, electrochromic auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, front fog lights, leather wrapped steering wheel (with audio controls) and shift knob, windshield wiper deicer, automatic headlights, heated mirrors, driver seat lumbar support. trip computer, and a chrome molding around the grille. The Premium Package for SE ($1,850) adds a power driver seat with power lumbar support, a power tilt/slide glass sunroof, heated front seats and HomeLink. The Touring Package ($1,500) upgrades to seven-passenger seating, with a fold-flat third-row seat and third-row auxiliary climate control, plus trailering equipment that includes a transmission cooler, heavy-duty radiator, and trailer pre-wiring. Thus equipped, the Santa Fe can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

The Limited ($28,100) comes with leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, power driver seat with power lumbar support, dual-zone automatic climate control with outside temperature display, and HomeLink. A chrome grille and exterior door handles, as well as a body-color hatch spoiler, distinguish the Limited. For 2008, a power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof is now standard as well, along with a 605-watt Infinity Logic 7 audio system with CD changer and 10 speakers. The Limited Touring Package ($3,150) adds seven-passenger seating, third-row auxiliary climate control, a rear seat entertainment system with an eight inch LCD monitor and 115-volt power outlet, and the trailering equipment described above. The Touring Package with Navigation ($3,350) adds an LG navigation system to the Limited Touring Package. The navigation system ($1,750) and rear-seat entertainment system ($1,750) are also available as stand-alone options.

All Santa Fe models come with Hyundai's bumper-to-bumper warranty of five years/60,000 miles, plus a powertrain warranty of 10 years/100,000 miles.

Safety features that come standard on all models include dual front airbags, front seat side-impact airbags (for torso protection), side curtain airbags (for head protection) and active front head restraints. Active safety features include antilock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution, electronic stability control, traction control, and a tire-pressure monitoring system.

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