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Re: 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe [navigator89]
by mike_belknap
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Jul 16, 2005 (9:32 am)
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Replying to: navigator89 (Jul 16, 2005 4:35 am)
Here's another Edmunds.com thread with some good information. The following are shots from CarSpyShots.net showing an uncovered right-hand-drive (taken in Australia) pre-production unit; the first interior shot below goes with the exterior images (it's brand new - just posted today) and the second photo is left-hand-drive (taken in Korea). Enjoy!
Front-end
Rear 3/4
Interior1
Interior2
Mike
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Hyundai designs
by sandpaper
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Jul 16, 2005 (5:13 pm)
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I am glad they are keeping the back door lifter. It's a great little feature.
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Re: Hyundai designs [sandpaper]
by mike_belknap
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Jul 16, 2005 (9:31 pm)
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Replying to: sandpaper (Jul 16, 2005 5:13 pm)
Yeah, definitely. I've been glad on many an occasion that my Santa Fe's rear handle is so big and easy to use. It's great to see that they've decided to keep it.
Mike
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Equipment revision....
by mike_belknap
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Jul 17, 2005 (3:32 pm)
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The leather-wrapped hand-brake and rubber cup-grips for the front-seat beverage retainers are out -- a foot pedal-type parking brake and spring-loaded cupholders are in.
Mike
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Price and availability info
by bohemus
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Jul 19, 2005 (4:53 am)
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Any word on when and how much? Those unmasked shots look great! Hyundai really has it going on!
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Re: Price and availability info [bohemus]
by mike_belknap
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Jul 19, 2005 (8:06 am)
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Replying to: bohemus (Jul 19, 2005 4:53 am)
Availability: Earliest - late February 2006, latest - May 2006, most likely - March 2006
Cost: nothing yet (official pricing probably won't be released until at least February), but I figure from $24,000-$27,000, depending on trim level and options. We'll see....
Mike
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Re: Price and availability info [mike_belknap]
by danf1
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Jul 19, 2005 (8:28 am)
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Replying to: mike_belknap (Jul 19, 2005 8:06 am)
I agree with your availability estimate, but I think your pricing is low. My guess would be up to $30,000 max. But again, its all speculation.
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Re: Price and availability info [danf1]
by mike_belknap
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Jul 19, 2005 (10:31 am)
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Replying to: danf1 (Jul 19, 2005 8:28 am)
Well, this is the way I figured it: its lowest-priced true competitor will likely be the Mitsubishi Endeavor, which starts at $25,699. Its most expensive competitor will likely be the Subaru B9 Tribeca at $31,320. Since Hyundai generally undercuts the competition by $1,000-$3,000, I figured a $24K-$27K range would be about right. Now, if the navigation system and Dynamic Toe Control do indeed make their way to the options sheet, a $30,000 price tag (or even a touch more) on a loaded LX AWD could be very realistic - especially since that current trim can cost up to $26K. At this point it is unclear whether the 3rd-row seat will be standard or not.
So I guess I'll go ahead and revise my estimates to between $24,499 (assuming a GL 3.3-liter 5-seater as the base model) and $29,999 (for an LX AWD NAVI with a Premium Sports Package).
Mike
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Seating arrangement
by mike_belknap
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Aug 01, 2005 (3:52 pm)
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Replying to: mike_belknap (Jul 19, 2005 10:31 am)
Comments released by Hyundai Motor America today seem to indicate that the 3rd-row seats will be standard on the '07 Santa Fe: "Later in 2006, Hyundai will introduce a completely redesigned Santa Fe SUV, which will also lead its segment in standard safety features including Electronic Stability Control, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags for all three rows and active front head restraints."
[Source.]
Mike
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Three rows
by sandpaper
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Aug 01, 2005 (10:04 pm)
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I can't see why Hyundai wouldn't offer 3 rows standard, unless they want to undercut the competition by a wide amount in the GL trim. From my knowledge, doesn't the Pilot have it standard?
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