Hyundai Santa Fe SM
First generation · 2001–2006 · 6 model years · 16 trims
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Photo: 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4WD, front left, 09-10-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe GL V6 in Nordic White Over Light Grey Two-Tone, Front Right, 03-05-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: HYUNDAI SANTA FE (SM) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, rear left, 03-21-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe TD 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4WD, front left, 09-10-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe GL V6 in Nordic White Over Light Grey Two-Tone, Front Right, 03-05-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: HYUNDAI SANTA FE (SM) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, rear left, 03-21-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe TD 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | |||||||
| GLS 2.7 Auto FWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 170 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/23 (19) | $21,695 |
| GLS 3.5 Auto FWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 16/22 (18) | $22,395 |
| GLS 2.7 Auto AWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 170 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 16/21 (18) | $23,195 |
| GLS 3.5 Auto AWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/21 (17) | $23,895 |
| Limited Auto FWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 16/22 (18) | $24,395 |
| Limited Auto AWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/21 (17) | $25,895 |
| 2005 | |||||||
| GLS 2.7 Auto FWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 170 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/23 (19) | $21,649 |
| GLS 3.5 Auto FWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 16/22 (18) | $22,199 |
| GLS 2.7 Auto AWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 170 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 16/21 (18) | $23,249 |
| GLS 3.5 Auto AWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/21 (17) | $23,699 |
| LX Auto FWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 16/22 (18) | $24,599 |
| LX Auto AWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/21 (17) | $26,099 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| Base 5MT FWD · SUV | Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 138 | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $17,999 |
| Base Auto FWD · SUV | Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 138 | — | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $18,799 |
| GLS 2.7 Auto FWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 170 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $20,999 |
| GLS 3.5 Auto FWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 15/20 (17) | $21,999 |
| GLS 2.7 Auto AWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 170 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $22,499 |
| GLS 3.5 Auto AWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/19 (17) | $23,499 |
| LX Auto FWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 15/20 (17) | $23,999 |
| LX Auto AWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/19 (17) | $25,499 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| Base 5MT FWD · SUV | Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 138 | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $17,549 |
| Base Auto FWD · SUV | Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 138 | — | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $18,349 |
| GLS 2.7 Auto FWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 170 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $20,099 |
| GLS 3.5 Auto FWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 15/20 (17) | $21,499 |
| GLS 2.7 Auto AWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 170 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 16/22 (18) | $21,599 |
| GLS 3.5 Auto AWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/19 (17) | $22,999 |
| LX Auto FWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 15/20 (17) | $23,499 |
| LX Auto AWD · SUV | Sigma G6CU 3.5L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 195 | 219 lb-ft | 5-speed automatic | AWD | 15/19 (17) | $24,999 |
| 2002 | |||||||
| Base 5MT FWD · SUV | Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 149 | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $17,199 |
| Base Auto FWD · SUV | Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 149 | — | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $17,999 |
| GLS Auto FWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 181 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/23 (19) | $19,599 |
| GLS Auto AWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 181 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 16/21 (18) | $21,099 |
| LX Auto FWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 181 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/23 (19) | $21,799 |
| LX Auto AWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 181 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 16/21 (18) | $23,299 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| GL 5MT FWD · SUV | Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 149 | — | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19/26 (21) | $16,499 |
| GL Auto FWD · SUV | Sirius II G4JS 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated | 149 | — | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18/25 (20) | $17,299 |
| GL V6 Auto FWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 181 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $18,299 |
| GLS Auto FWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 181 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $19,299 |
| GL V6 Auto AWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 181 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 17/21 (18) | $19,799 |
| LX Auto FWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 181 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $20,499 |
| GLS Auto AWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 181 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 17/21 (18) | $20,799 |
| LX Auto AWD · SUV | Delta G6BA 2.7L DOHC V6, MPI, naturally aspirated | 181 | 181 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic | AWD | 17/21 (18) | $21,999 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2002 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2001 | 4 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.