Engine: 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 170-hp 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 200-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Transmission: 5-speed automatic with Shiftronic

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic with Shiftronic override; 5-speed automatic with Shiftronic override

Standard Safety Equipment: dual front airbags with passenger-presence detection, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, anti-lock braking system, traction control

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Ulsan, South Korea

Model Tested: Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L 2WD ($22,099)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning; six-speaker AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo; power door locks, windows and outside mirrors; overhead console; first aid kit; tilt-adjustable steering wheel; front passenger seat under-storage tray; 60/40 split reclining and folding rear seat with folding center armrest; four under-floor cargo area storage areas; leather-wrapped steering wheel; power steering; tachometer; five-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission; in-glass radio antenna; fog lamps; ABS with traction control; cargo net with retractable cargo cover, rear intermittent windshield wiper with washer

Options as Tested: none

Destination Charge: 595

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 200 @ 5500

Torque: 219 @ 3500

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 17/23

Wheelbase: 103.1 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 177.2/ 72.7/66.0 inches

Track Front/Rear: 60.7/60.7 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.1 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.6/54.3/41.6 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 39.2/53.9/36.8 inches

Trunk Volume: 77.7 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 8.1 inches

Curb Weight: 3737 pounds

Towing Capacity: 3300 pounds

Tires: 225/70R16

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 19 Gallons