Hyundai Santa Fe

Award Winning 2009 Santa Fe Adds Features

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Hyundai’s Santa Fe crossover continues to win critical acclaim and new customers seeking a stylish, roomy, fuel efficient crossover. For 2009, the Santa Fe adds the convenience of Hyundai’s USB/iPod® auxiliary inputs, realigns option packages to better match consumer desires and adds new exterior colors.

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe: With a roomy, well-crafted interior, optional third-row seat and the 2009 Santa Fe continues to raise the bar in the crossover segment.

NEW EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2009:
· Improved audio systems
· Standard USB/iPod® auxiliary inputs
· SE Touring Package adds power driver seat and Homelink®

Vehicles Help Mature Drivers Be Independent and Stay Behind the Wheel Longer

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 05/06/2008 -- The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe and the 2008 Hyundai Entourage were recognized by Forbes.com as two of the “Best Cars for Retirees” based on features that help mature drivers stay behind the wheel longer.

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

In order to determine the list of “Best Cars for Retirees” Forbes.com factored in NHTSA and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash-test ratings, AAA’s suggestions from "Smart Features for Mature Drivers" guide and additional features that appeal to mature drivers.

- First time a South Korean automaker represented in Top Picks
- First time since 2005 a U.S. model makes list for pickup truck

YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28, 2008 /PRNewswire - USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports has named four new models to its Top Picks list for 2008 -- the Hyundai Elantra SE and Hyundai Santa Fe as top choices for small sedans and midsized SUVs, respectively; the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado as the top choice for pickup truck; and the Lexus LS 460L as the best luxury sedan.

The announcement was made today during a Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) press conference. Details can be found in CR's Annual April Auto Issue, on sale Tuesday, March 4.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., It’s no surprise that the Santa Fe crossover has attracted a strong following, given its fuel-efficient V6 powertrains, advanced standard safety technologies and sleek styling. For 2008, the Santa Fe Limited gets even better, adding a 605-watt Infinity® Logic 7® audio system and power sunroof to the long list of standard equipment and an all-new navigation system to the list of optional equipment. Combine this with a roomy, well-crafted interior, optional third-row seat and clearly the 2008 Santa Fe continues to raise the bar in the crossover segment.

2008 Hyundai Santa Fe

New Equipment Highlights FOR 2008

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., 11/06/2007 -- Strategic Vision has awarded the Hyundai Azera and Hyundai Santa Fe “Best-In-Class” in the 2007 Total Value Index™ (TVI) Report that evaluates vehicle owner satisfaction. The results placed the Hyundai Santa Fe a top the small SUV segment with a score of 781, beating competitors such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. The Hyundai Azera topped the large car segment for the second year in a row with a score of 778, beating American rivals such as Dodge Charger, Mercury Montego and Ford 500.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America today reported 33,214 sales for the month of September. The fuel-efficient Hyundai Accent and the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe led the month with sales of 3,120 and 7,496, respectively, up 64 percent and 21 percent over September 2006. The new Hyundai Veracruz continued to post strong sales with 1,653 units sold for the month.