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Hyundai Santa Fe I (SM) gallery (2000–2006)

The first-generation Hyundai Santa Fe (SM) mid-size crossover was manufactured from 2000 to 2006 as Hyundai's founding SUV model.

All photos 338 I (SM) 16 2000–2006 II (CM) 55 2006–2012 III (DM) 167 2012–2018 IV (TM) 58 2018–2023 V (MX5) 31 2023
hyundai santa fe pic #95197 2048 x 1536 11 2005-2009
hyundai santa fe pic #95196 1600 x 1200 4 2005-2009
hyundai santa fe pic #95195 2048 x 1536 5 2005-2009
hyundai santa fe pic #95194 2048 x 1536 6 2005-2009
hyundai santa fe pic #95193 1600 x 1200 5 2005-2009
hyundai santa fe pic #95192 2048 x 1536 4 2005-2009
hyundai santa fe pic #95191 1600 x 1200 5 2005-2009
hyundai santa fe pic #94317 1600 x 1200 11 2005-2006
hyundai santa fe pic #94316 1024 x 768 8 2005-2006
hyundai santa fe pic #94315 1280 x 960 8 2005-2006
hyundai santa fe pic #94314 1280 x 960 12 2005-2006
hyundai santa fe pic #94313 360 x 268 11 2005-2006
hyundai santa fe pic #94312 1280 x 960 8 2005-2006
hyundai santa fe pic #94311 1024 x 768 9 2005-2006
hyundai santa fe pic #94310 1024 x 768 11 2005-2006

The first-generation Hyundai Santa Fe (SM chassis) debuted in 2000 as Hyundai's first entry into the SUV market. Engineered on a modified Sonata EF platform, the Santa Fe featured muscular exterior styling with pronounced fender contours and a rugged stance. Full-time all-wheel drive models utilized a viscous coupling or available limited-slip rear differential.

Engine offerings included 2.0-liter, 2.4-liter four-cylinders, 2.7-liter Delta V6 (173 hp), and 3.5-liter Sigma V6 (200 hp) petrol engines, alongside a 2.0-liter CRDi turbodiesel. Transmissions comprised five-speed manual and four/five-speed automatic gearboxes. A 2004 mid-cycle refresh updated front grille inserts, tail lamps, and instrument cluster graphics.