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Hyundai Santa Fe 2007+

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#3 of 2966 Hyundai designs by sandpaper Jul 16, 2005 (5:13 pm)
I am glad they are keeping the back door lifter. It's a great little feature. Replies to this message: mike_belknap (Jul 16, 2005 9:31 pm) vrm (Aug 02, 2005 6:09 pm)
#4 of 2966 Re: Hyundai designs [sandpaper] by mike_belknap Jul 16, 2005 (9:31 pm)
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 Replies to this message: vrm (Aug 02, 2005 6:09 pm)
#5 of 2966 Equipment revision.... by mike_belknap Jul 17, 2005 (3:32 pm)
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
#6 of 2966 Price and availability info by bohemus Jul 19, 2005 (4:53 am)
Any word on when and how much? Those unmasked shots look great! Hyundai really has it going on! Replies to this message: mike_belknap (Jul 19, 2005 8:06 am) danf1 (Jul 19, 2005 8:28 am) mike_belknap (Jul 19, 2005 10:31 am) and 1 more... saafedt3 (Dec 17, 2005 11:05 am) mike_belknap (Dec 17, 2005 2:41 pm) and 3 more... hmma007 (Dec 23, 2005 4:04 pm) and 4 more...
#7 of 2966 Re: Price and availability info [bohemus] by mike_belknap Jul 19, 2005 (8:06 am)
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 Replies to this message: danf1 (Jul 19, 2005 8:28 am) mike_belknap (Jul 19, 2005 10:31 am) mike_belknap (Aug 01, 2005 3:52 pm) saafedt3 (Dec 17, 2005 11:05 am) mike_belknap (Dec 17, 2005 2:41 pm) me_and_g35 (Dec 18, 2005 11:53 pm) and 2 more... hmma007 (Dec 23, 2005 4:04 pm) mike_belknap (Dec 24, 2005 6:54 pm) saafedt (Jan 13, 2006 5:40 pm) bigzy (Mar 21, 2006 10:06 am) and 1 more...
#8 of 2966 Re: Price and availability info [mike_belknap] by danf1 Jul 19, 2005 (8:28 am)
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. Replies to this message: mike_belknap (Jul 19, 2005 10:31 am) mike_belknap (Aug 01, 2005 3:52 pm)
#9 of 2966 Re: Price and availability info [danf1] by mike_belknap Jul 19, 2005 (10:31 am)
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 Replies to this message: mike_belknap (Aug 01, 2005 3:52 pm)
#10 of 2966 Seating arrangement by mike_belknap Aug 01, 2005 (3:52 pm)
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
#11 of 2966 Three rows by sandpaper Aug 01, 2005 (10:04 pm)
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? Replies to this message: mike_belknap (Aug 02, 2005 11:27 am)
#12 of 2966 Re: Three rows [sandpaper] by mike_belknap Aug 02, 2005 (11:27 am)
Replying to: sandpaper (Aug 01, 2005 10:04 pm) "...doesn't the Pilot have it standard?" Yes -- as do the Mazda CX-7, Nissan Pathfinder, Mitsubishi Montero, and Suzuki XL-7. On the other hand, the Toyota Highlander, Subaru B9 Tribeca, Buick Rendezvous, and Ford Explorer don't; while the Mitsubishi Endeavor, Nissan Murano, Pontiac Aztek, Chevrolet Equinox\|Saturn Vue V6\|Pontiac Torrent, and regular-length Chevrolet TrailBlazer do not offer 3rd rows at all. Because of this and undercutting factor (as you pointed out), there was some ambiguity concerning how the Santa Fe would be equipped. Mike

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