The Hyundai Santa Fe is available in two trim levels: GLS and Limited. Both levels come standard with front-wheel drive, but four-wheel drive is available for all models ($1500).
Santa Fe GLS ($21,695) is powered by a 2.7-liter V6 engine, coupled to a four-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic manual shift control. GLS comes standard with a long list of features, including air conditioning, tinted privacy glass, power windows and door locks, outside power-adjustable heated mirrors, cruise control, keyless entry system with alarm, roof rack side rails, new-for-2005 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, rear intermittent wiper with washer, contrasting bodyside cladding and bumpers, 218-watt Monsoon AM/FM/CD stereo with six speakers, leather-wrapped steering wheel, carpeted floor mats, a cargo net and retractable cargo cover, and a first aid kit (comprising sunscreen, poison ivy balm, bandages, and a thermal blanket).
GLS is also available with a 3.5-liter V6 engine ($22,395) with five-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic manual override. The GLS 3.5L 4WD ($23,895) features a more sophisticated four-wheel-drive system with locking viscous differential.
The Limited ($24,395) comes standard with leather upholstery and the 3.5-liter V6 and five-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission, all features of the GLS, plus automatic air conditioning, heated front seats, eight-way power driver's seat, an electrochromic rearview mirror, Monsoon stereo with in-dash six-CD changer, automatic headlamps, HomeLink garage door opener, full instrumentation, and chrome door handles.
A power tilt/slide sunroof with sunshade ($850) is optional on all models. Another upgrade includes the sunroof with the new monochromatic black trim ($1,000).
Safety features on all Santa Fe models include dual front airbags and front-seat mounted side airbags. All five seating positions have three-point seatbelts; the front belts include pretensioners and have height-adjustable shoulder harnesses. Convenient anchor points allow child seats to be secured in the back seat. Active safety features designed to help drivers avoid accidents include four-wheel disc brakes, an anti-lock braking system with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, and traction control.
All Hyundais come with one of the best warranty/service plans in the business: 10 years/100,000 miles on the powertrain, five years/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, five years/60,000 miles on corrosion, and 24-hour roadside assistance for five years with unlimited mileage.