Hyundai prices three-row Santa Fe from $28,350*
Fri, 01 Feb 2013
The base price is the same as Hyundai's previous seven-seater option, the Veracruz, slapped on a vehicle with much better looks and more features. Compared to the Santa Fe Sport, the six- and seven-passenger option has 8.5 extra inches in overall length, 1.9 extra inches of second-row legroom and that third row of seating in its hind quarters. The second row can be had as a traditional bench or captain's chairs on the Limited. Under the hood is the same 3.3-liter direct-injection V6 with 290 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque, mated to a six-speed Shiftronic transmission, and the same EPA estimated 25 highway miles per gallon for the FWD version.
You also get extra standard amenities like a 115-volt socket, power liftgate and rear-seat climate controls. Check out the press release below to find out all about them.
HYUNDAI ANNOUNCES SANTA FE PRICING
Most Affordable Standard Seven-passenger Crossover on the Market
Offers More Standard Features Than Outgoing Veracruz at the Same Price
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 31, 2013 – Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the new six/seven-passenger Santa Fe, starting at $28,350 for the extraordinarily well-equipped Santa Fe GLS FWD and $33,100 for the range topping Santa Fe Limited. At $28,350, shoppers will discover the three-row standard seven-passenger Santa Fe is priced below Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot.
The all-new Santa Fe also will be the most valuable player in the big game on Sunday, starring in three of the five Hyundai Super Bowl day advertisements, including "Epic Playdate," Hyundai's musical collaboration with legendary alternative rock band, The Flaming Lips. Santa Fe is set to arrive in Hyundai dealerships by the end of February.
2013 SIX/SEVEN-PASSENGER PRICING
Model - Engine - Transmission - Drivetrain - MSRP
Santa Fe GLS - 3.3L V6 GDI - 6-Speed A/T w/ SHIFTRONIC® - FWD - $28,350
Santa Fe GLS - 3.3L V6 GDI - 6-Speed A/T w/ SHIFTRONIC® - AWD - $30,100
Santa Fe Limited - 3.3L V6 GDI - 6-Speed A/T w/ SHIFTRONIC® - FWD - $33,100
Santa Fe Limited - 3.3L V6 GDI - 6-Speed A/T w/ SHIFTRONIC® - AWD - $34,850
Freight Charges for the 2013MY Santa Fe are $845 and not included in the prices above.
"Santa Fe continues Hyundai's unmatched value proposition of providing customers more standard features at a price point that beats the competition," said John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. "The Santa Fe features seven airbags, Hyundai Blue Link, 18-in. wheels, more horsepower and better fuel economy than the outgoing Veracruz at the same price. The Santa Fe lineup of 5, 6 and 7 passenger CUVs offers something for everyone in the crossover segment."
Customers can visit the Hyundai website to view videos and learn more about Santa Fe, including features, options, safety and performance. The website also offers customers the option to build and price their own Santa Fe.
Santa Fe Overview
The all-new three-row, six/seven-passenger Santa Fe comes equipped with Hyundai's Lambda II 3.3-liter GDI V6 engine producing 290 horsepower. The engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission and Santa Fe is tow rated up to 5,000 pounds. Santa Fe has an EPA estimated 25 mpg highway fuel economy rating. The "Fluidic Sculpture" design theme is continued with the three row version and completes the third-generation Santa Fe family. The two-row, five-passenger Santa Fe Sport was released in the second half of 2012.
The three-row Santa Fe is a progressively designed and highly capable crossover built for today's family, with flexible space, upscale amenities, outstanding performance and advanced safety. The Santa Fe features everything found on the Santa Fe Sport plus additional premium amenities such as power liftgate and 115V power outlet. The larger Santa Fe also features standard rear-passenger HVAC controls and vents for additional family comfort. Santa Fe offers two second row seating configurations; a traditional bench with 40/20/40 split-folding seatback on the GLS and individual second row captain's chairs on the Limited.
To accommodate the additional third row, the Santa Fe wheelbase is 3.9-inches longer and the overall length has been extended by 8.5-inches compared to the Santa Fe Sport. Second-row legroom is increased by 1.9 inches and passenger volume increases by 38.6 cubic feet versus the Sport. The standard 50:50 split folding third-row provides 31.5 inches of legroom. In addition to the larger size, the Santa Fe has distinct exterior styling cues including unique grille with thinner horizontal grille bars, lower fascia graphics, elongated rear window treatment, unique rear taillights and wheel designs.
Inside the Santa Fe, customers will appreciate the unique multi-tiered dashboard design and overall interior craftsmanship which includes color LCD trip computer, color audio display with rearview camera, panoramic sunroof and rear side window sunshades. Santa Fe is exceptionally equipped with standard 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome-tipped dual exhaust, family-friendly Yes Essentials® stain-resistant cloth seats, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Voice Recognition and Blue Link®.
Blue Link® combines safety, service and infotainment features to simplify owners' lives and reduce distracted driving by seamlessly connecting the driver directly with the vehicle. Technologies like emergency assistance, POI search and download, turn-by-turn navigation, smartphone remote features (including remote start) and monthly vehicle reporting are available with the system. Blue Link® can be easily accessed from the buttons on the rearview mirror, over the internet, or via a smartphone. Blue Link® is offered in three packages: Assurance, Essentials and Guidance.
EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE 2013MY SANTA FE
- Lambda II 3.3-liter GDI V6 engine with 290 horsepower
- Standard towing capacity of 5,000 pounds
- Available Active Cornering Control AWD system
- Driver Selectable Steering Mode (DSSM)
- All-new crossover architecture developed for families
- Fluidic Sculpture exterior design
- Hyundai designed and engineered six-speed automatic transmission
- Seven standard airbags(includes driver's knee airbag)
- Panoramic sunroof
- Heated rear seats and heated steering wheel
- Power driver and front passenger seats
- Seven passenger seating with 40:20:40 split folding second row bench seat or six passenger seating with second row captain's chairs
- Sliding and reclining second row seating with cargo area release and 50:50 flat folding third row seats
- Standard Blue Link® – safety, service and infotainment telematics system
- Third generation navigation and audio multimedia systems with an available eight-inch display
- Power liftgate
- Segment-competitive fuel economy of 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined (FWD) and 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined (AWD)
Standard and Optional Features
Santa Fe GLS FWD
Santa Fe GLS FWD has a MSRP of $28,350, excluding $845 freight, and includes the following standard features:
- 3.3L GDI V6 engine
- Chrome-tipped dual exhaust
- 6-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC®
- Active ECO System
- 7-passenger seating with 50/50 split folding 3rd row bench seat
- Rear seat HVAC & vents
- Sliding and reclining second row with 40/20/40 split folding seatbacks
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Driver Selectable Steering Mode (DSSM)
- Vehicle Stability Management with ESC and Traction Control System
- 4-wheel disc brakes and ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) & Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Advanced front airbag, front side-impact airbags and side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors, and driver's knee airbag
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Bodycolor rear spoiler with LED brake lights
- LED headlight accents
- Chrome accent front grille and door handles
- Bodycolor exterior power mirrors
- Solar front glass and privacy rear glass
- Remote keyless entry system with alarm
- Stain-resistant cloth seats (Yes Essentials® fabric)
- Power windows with driver auto down/up
- Power door/tailgate locks
- Air conditioning with cabin air filter
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control
- AM/FM/SiriusXM®/CD/MP3 6-speaker audio system with iPod®/ USB/auxiliary input jacks
- Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
- Blue Link® Telematics System
- Monochromatic multifunction trip computer
- Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extensions
- Trailer Prep Package w/ 5,000 lbs. towing capacity
Santa Fe GLS AWD
Santa Fe GLS AWD has a MSRP of $30,100, excluding $845 freight, and includes all of the Sport FWD equipment plus the following:
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Active Cornering Control
- Windshield wiper de-icer
GLS Popular Equipment Package (02) - $950 Option Package MSRP
- Roof side rails
- Front fog lights
- Automatic headlight control
- Heated exterior mirrors
- Windshield wiper de-icer (FWD ONLY)
- Power driver seat with 4-way lumbar control
- Heated front seats
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
GLS Leather and Navigation Equipment Package (03) - $4,100 Option Package MSRP
- Requires GLS Popular Equipment Package
- Side mirror-mounted turn signal indicators
- Leather seating surfaces with heated 2nd row seats
- Power front passenger seat
- Heated steering wheel
- Navigation system with 8-inch touchscreen
- Dimension premium audio system
- Rearview camera
- Dual zone automatic temperature control with CleanAir Ionizer
- Auto-dimming interior mirror with HomeLink and compass
- Premium door sill plates
Santa Fe Limited FWD
Santa Fe Limited FWD has a MSRP of $33,100, excluding $845 freight, and includes all of the Santa Fe GLS FWD Popular Package equipment plus the following features:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Side mirror-mounted turn signal indicators
- Power liftgate
- Proximity key entry with push button start
- Leather seating surfaces with heated 2nd row seats
- 6 passenger seating with 2nd row captain's chairs
- Power front passenger seat
- 4.3-inch touchscreen color audio display
- Rearview camera
- Dual zone automatic temperature control with CleanAir Ionizer
- Electroluminescent gauge cluster with color LCD trip computer
- 115-volt power outlet
- Auto dimming interior mirror with HomeLink & compass
- Premium door sill plates
Santa Fe Limited AWD
Santa Fe Limited AWD has a MSRP of $34,850, excluding $845 freight, and includes all of the Santa Fe Limited FWD equipment plus the following features:
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with Active Cornering Control
Limited Technology Package (04) - $2,900 Option Package MSRP
- Navigation system with 8-inch touchscreen
- 12-speaker Infinity® Logic 7® surround sound audio system (550-watts)
- Panoramic sunroof
- Heated steering wheel
- Manual rear side window sunshades
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance.
By Jonathon Ramsey
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