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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Road Test

Read this professional review and road test of the latest new 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe performance with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the SUV's 2.7 L engine, transmission, suspension, Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs brakes, handling and more.

2008 Santa Fe Review

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Interior
Driving Impressions
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SELECTED TRIM: (Base Model)

MSRP:	$29,800.00 \|Get Real Dealer Pricing
Value:	N/A
Recalls:	2 Recalls

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Larger compact SUV with room for seven.

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Driving Impressions

Nobody can really expect an SUV, even one built using a stiff unibody, to handle as well as a sedan. However, the Hyundai Santa Fe comes mighty close. Indeed, as long as you don't fling it around corners as if you're in a sports sedan, you'll have no complaints about the Santa Fe's handling.

Overall, the driving experience is transparent, meaning there is nothing outstanding, negatively or positively. The steering 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 GLS comes with the smaller of two available V6 engines and is available with a manual transmission, a rare combination in the U.S.

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We drove a Santa Fe with all-wheel drive, and on dry pavement it did not feel any different from the front-drive model. All-wheel drive is designed to improve handling stability and traction on slippery surfaces. All Santa Fe models include electronic stability control with traction control.

The best value may be the front-drive SE model, which has the same high-tech aluminum engine and transmission as the Limited.