2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate AWD

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2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate AWD

Overview

For 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe receives a new hands-free function for its power lift gate and also refined the steering and suspension for more precise handling. 

Safety Features

Safety Features

  • 4-wheel ABS
  • Front, rear and third row head airbags
  • Dual front side-mounted airbags
  • Child seat anchors
  • Remote anti-theft alarm system
  • Emergency braking assist
  • Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Daytime running lights
  • Front fog/driving lights
  • Auto delay off headlamps
  • Dusk sensing headlamps
  • 2 front headrests
  • 2 rear headrests
  • Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
  • Turn signal mirrors
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Rear height adjustable headrests
  • Tire pressure monitoring
  • Emergency Service*
  • Airbag Deployment Notification*
  • Vehicle Alarm notification*
  • Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance*
  • First Aid Kit
   

Driving Impression

The Hyundai Santa Fe V6 accelerates with ease and is smooth and quiet.

Hyundai Santa Fe has excellent & refined suspension and steering system. The vehicle handled well in any driving condition and for a large vehicle was fun to drive.

Under the Hood

Powering the Santa Fe is a 3.3-liter V6 engine that produces 290 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque. My test drive came equipped with All-wheel drive.

EPA estimates are 20 mpg combined (18 city/24 highway) with AWD, which I matched when test-driving for over a week.

  • Engine & Performance
BASE ENGINE SIZE3.3 L CAM TYPEDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERSV6 VALVES24
VALVE TIMINGVariable TORQUE252 ft-lbs. @ 5200 rpm
HORSEPOWER290 hp @ 6400 rpm TURNING CIRCLE36.9 ft.

Inside 

The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe has and unbelievable interior, which is highlighted with high-quality materials, excellent placement of controls and a spacious interior. The touchscreen menus and functions are intuitive and easy to use.

The front seats are comfortable, with enough adjustments to accommodate drivers of all sizes. Second-row passengers have plenty of head- and legroom and the panoramic sunroof is the largest one I’ve seen. The third-row seat has easy access and can accommodate kids or teens.

Cargo and luggage space can accommodate up to 41 cubic feet of cargo behind the second row of seats. With the second row folded, that figure increases to 80 cubic feet

 

Below is a list of all the features our test ride came equipped with.

Front Seats

  • Multi-level heating passenger seat
  • 4 -way power passenger seat
  • 8 -way power driver seat
  • Multi-level heating driver seat
  • Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Leather
  • Bucket front seats
  • Folding rear seatback
  • Reclining rear seats
  • Manual folding bench third row seats
  • Rear ventilation ducts with fan control
  • Hands-free entry
  • 2 one-touch power windows
  • Clock
  • Tachometer
  • Trip computer
  • External temperature display
  • Compass
Rear Seats
  • Folding rear seatback
  • Reclining rear seats
  • Manual folding bench third row seats
  • Rear ventilation ducts with fan control

Power Features

  • Hands-free entry
  • 2 one-touch power windows
  • Clock
  • Tachometer
  • Trip computer
  • External temperature display
  • Compass

Instrumentation

  • Clock
  • Tachometer
  • Trip computer
  • External temperature display
  • Compass

Convenience

  • Cruise control
  • Front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Manual rear seat easy entry
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Front seatback storage
  • Electric power steering
  • Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
  • Rear view camera
  • Hands-Free Calling*
  • Roadside Assistance*
  • Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
  • Interior air filtration
  • Three zone climate control
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Turn signal in mirrors
  • Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
  • Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
  • 6 total speakers
  • AM/FM stereo
  • Satellite radio satellite radio
  • Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
  • 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
  • USB connection
  • Blue Link telecommunications service
  • Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

Comfort

  • Interior air filtration
  • Three zone climate control
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Turn signal in mirrors
  • Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
  • Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

In Car Entertainment

  • 6 total speakers
  • AM/FM stereo
  • Satellite radio satellite radio
  • Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
  • 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
  • USB connection
Telematics
  • Blue Link telecommunications service
  • Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
  

Outside 

The extended-wheelbase Santa Fe Sport has contemporary styling with its swooping lines that you find on the Hyundai passenger cars. Highlighting the Santa Fe are integrated fog lights, roof rails and 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

 

Summary

If you are in the market for a full size SUV the Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate AWD is definitely worth a trip to your local Hyundai Dealer for a test drive

Specifications

  • Exterior Measurements
WIDTH6 ft. 2.2 in. (74.2 in.) HEIGHT5 ft. 6.9 in. (66.9 in.)
LENGTH16 ft. 1.1 in. (193.1 in.) WHEEL BASE9 ft. 2.2 in. (110.2 in.)
  • Interior Measurements
FRONT HEAD ROOM39.6 in. FRONT HIP ROOM56.7 in.
FRONT LEG ROOM41.3 in. FRONT SHOULDER ROOM59.4 in.
REAR HIP ROOM55.4 in. REAR HEAD ROOM39.4 in.
REAR LEG ROOM41.3 in. REAR SHOULDER ROOM58.6 in.

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