The mid sized crossover SUV known as the Hyundai Santa Fe is based on the same platform as the Hyundai Sonata. The Hyundai Santa Fe was first presented in the year 2001.
It was the first SUV for the South Korean auto manufacturer Hyundai. It was released at the same time as the Pontiac Aztek and Ford Escape / Mazda Tribute. The Hyundai Santa Fe was considered to be a milestone in the restructuring of Hyundai throughout the 1990s. Despite the fact that it received some criticism for its bizarre appearance by car critics, the Hyundai Santa Fe was ultimately a major hit among buyers in the United States of America. The Hyundai Santa Fe became so popular that at times, demand outweighed supply.
Upon its release, the Hyundai Santa Fe immediately became the best selling vehicle for Hyundai. It helped Hyundai maintain its success in the United States of America. As of this year, the Hyundai Santa FE slots between the Hyundai Tucson and the Hyundai Veracruz.
The vehicles that the Hyundai Santa Fe competes with include the Toyota RAV4 Limited, the Honda Pilot, and the Toyota Highlander.
In addition to its impressive design, the Hyundai Santa Fe has also won a few safety awards.
