2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Unknown

Hyundai’s compact sport utility vehicle returns for its fourth season in the U.S. market. Late in the 2003 model year, Hyundai made a 3.5-liter V-6 engine available as an alternative to the regular 2.7-liter V-6. Offered in an option package, the 3.5-liter power plant comes with a five-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission. A BorgWarner all-wheel-drive system is also available. Hyundai continues to offer a four-cylinder version of the Santa Fe. The Santa Fe is roughly the same size as the Honda CR-V, but Hyundai’s SUV is wider. Front-wheel-drive and permanently engaged all-wheel-drive versions are available. The all-wheel-drive system provides extra highway traction on slippery surfaces rather than serious offroad capabilities. The Santa Fe is offered in three trim levels: base, GLS and LX. The Santa Fe is based on the front-drive Sonata sedan’s platform.