Overview & Reviews
Entering its second year of production, the Santa Fe gets four-wheel disc brakes as standard equipment as well as an optional upgraded stereo system. In May 2002, Hyundai responds to customer requests and makes a power sunroof optional for GLS and LX models. Besides that, all models benefit from midyear interior upgrades, among these larger air conditioning vents; a center stack-mounted clock; illumination for the power window buttons and glovebox; chrome accents; ISOFIX child-seat anchors for the outboard rear seating positions and an improved rear-seat recliner and folding mechanism. In September 2002, Hyundai announced that it had misstated the horsepower ratings for all of the models in its lineup -- the Santa Fe's 2.4-liter four-cylinder is now rated for 138 hp and its V6 is now at 173 hp. To compensate, the company is offering Hyundai owners (of 2000 models and newer) three options: 10 years of roadside assistance, 6-year/72,000-mile basic warranty coverage or 12-year/120,000-mile powertrain coverage.
- Relatively inexpensive price, super warranty, roomy interior.
- Unimpressive four-wheeling capability, underwhelming powertrain performance.
User Reviews:
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BEST PACKAGE FOR YOU $$$$ - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
By beck117 - February 14 - 10:00 amWE JUST BOUGHT LX IN THE THE PEWTER COLOR. IT DRIVES LIKE A CAR AND NOT ALL THAT ROUGH. IT CAME FULLY EQUPPED AND FOR THE PRICE THAT WAS GREAT. GAS MILEAGE COULD BE BETTER BUT THAT IS THE ONLY THING THAT COULD BE IMPROVED. HANDLES VERY NICE AND MY HUSBAND IS 64 AND HE FITS IN IT NICELY. I HAVE LOTS OF ROOM IN THE BACK FOR GROCERIES. AND I CAN FIT 5 PEOPLE IN IT NICELY. A+ A+ A+ A+