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2000 — 2006 · suv

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Hyundai Santa Fe I (SM), white — photo 94309

2005-2006 Engine bay with a V6 DOHC 24V engine under a plastic cover, battery, and air filter assembly.

About this generation

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

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.

Specifications

Petrol

2.0

134hp(100 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.2 s

2001–2006

Torque: 180 Nm (133 lb-ft)
Top speed: 174 km/h (108 mph)
Displacement: 1997 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4JP
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1533 kg (3380 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 231 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.4

143hp(107 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.4 s

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 173 km/h (107 mph)
Displacement: 2351 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4JS
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1570 kg (3461 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 235 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.4

143hp(107 kW)

2.4 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 11.6 s

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 2351 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4JS
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1665 kg (3671 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.0 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 247 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.4

143hp(107 kW)

2.4 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 12.0 s

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 168 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement: 2351 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4JS
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1595 kg (3516 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 250 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.4

143hp(107 kW)

2.4 l 4-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 12.8 s

Torque: 200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 2351 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: G4JS
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1690 kg (3726 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 10.8 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 258 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.7 V6

170hp(127 kW)

2.7 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.0 s

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 2656 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: G6BA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1655 kg (3649 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 269 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.7 V6

170hp(127 kW)

2.7 l 4-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 11.6 s

Torque: 250 Nm (184 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 2656 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: G6BA
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1750 kg (3858 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 11.4 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 274 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

3.5 V6

197hp(147 kW)

3.5 l 5-speed automatic FWD 0–100 9.5 s

2003–2006

Torque: 297 Nm (219 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 3497 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: G6CU
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1775 kg (3913 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

3.5 V6

197hp(147 kW)

3.5 l 5-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 9.8 s

2003–2006

Torque: 297 Nm (219 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 3497 cc
Cylinders: 6
Engine: G6CU
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1860 kg (4101 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)

Diesel

2.0 CRDi

111hp(83 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 14.4 s

2001–2006

Torque: 255 Nm (188 lb-ft)
Top speed: 168 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4EA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1675 kg (3693 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 202 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.0 CRDi

111hp(83 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 14.9 s

2001–2006

Torque: 255 Nm (188 lb-ft)
Top speed: 166 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4EA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1765 kg (3891 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 208 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.0 CRDi

111hp(83 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 16.5 s

2001–2006

Torque: 255 Nm (188 lb-ft)
Top speed: 160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4EA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1695 kg (3737 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.5 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 226 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.0 CRDi

111hp(83 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 17.0 s

2001–2006

Torque: 255 Nm (188 lb-ft)
Top speed: 158 km/h (98 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4EA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1785 kg (3935 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 234 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.0 CRDi

123hp(92 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual 4WD 0–100 13.5 s

2003–2006

Torque: 285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Top speed: 170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4EA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1775 kg (3913 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 205 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

2.0 CRDi

123hp(92 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic 4WD 0–100 15.3 s

2003–2006

Torque: 285 Nm (210 lb-ft)
Top speed: 165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement: 1991 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: D4EA
Aspiration: turbo
Curb weight: 1795 kg (3957 lb)
Fuel tank: 65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption: 8.6 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂: 228 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard: Euro 3

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