Ruggedly Refined
When the 2008 Santa Fe first catches your eye, a rush of excitement takes over your body.
It starts with a bolder, more refined exterior that exudes confidence and inspires adventure.
Then, its larger interior cradles you in comfort and showers you with features.
To that, add available 3rd-row seating, a class-leading safety package, and an available 3.3L engine, and you'll soon discover why this SUV isn't only up for a challenge, it demands it.
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GLS$ 21,150
SE$ 24,150
Limited$ 28,100
Engine
GLS
SE
Limited
Type
V6
V6
V6
Displacement (liters)
2.7
3.3
3.3
Horsepower @ rpm
185@6000
242@6000
242@6000
Torque
183@4000
226@4500
226@4500
Compression ratio
10.4:1
10.4:1
10.4:1
Valve train
DOHC 24-valve
DOHC 24-valve
DOHC 24-valve
Fuel system: Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Ignition system: Electronic
Transmission
GLS
SE
Limited
Drive configuration: front-wheel drive
Electronic automatic AWD
Manual
5-speed
-
-
Automatic with SHIFTRONIC®
4-speed
5-speed
5-speed
Final drive ratio (MT/AT)
MT:3.737/ AT:4.520
3.684
3.684
Body/Suspension/Chassis
GLS
SE
Limited
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes
Body construction: unibody
Front suspension: Strut with twin-tube gas filled damper
Rear suspension: Multi-link with shock absorber
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb
35.8
35.8
35.8
Wheels
16" 5-spoke alloy
18" 6-spoke alloy
18" 6-spoke alloy
Tires
P235/70R16
P235/60R18
P235/60R18
GLS
SE
Limited
Wheelbase (in.)
106.3
106.3
106.3
Length (in.)
184.1
184.1
184.1
Width (excludes mirrors) (in.)
74.4
74.4
74.4
Height (in.)
67.9
67.9
67.9
Track (in., front/rear)
63.6/63.8
63.6/63.8
63.6/63.8
Curb weight (lbs., FWD/AWD)(5-passenger)
3727/3903 M/T 3793/3969 A/T
3846/4022
3846/4022
Curb weight (lbs., FWD/AWD)(7-passenger)
-/-
3945/4121
3945/4121
GLS
SE
Limited
Head room (in., front/2nd row/3rd row (7-passenger only))
40.2/39.6/ -
40.2/39.6/34.8
40.2/39.6/34.8
Leg room (in., front/2nd row/3rd row (7-passenger only))