Images: Hyundai SM.I Santa Fe (2000-04)
Released in November 2000, the Hyundai SM Series I (SM.I) Santa Fe was a mid-size, four-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Ulsan, South Korea, the Santa Fe range was initially available with a 2.7-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission (the ‘2.7 V6’ variants)… Read full Hyundai SM Santa Fe review
Images: Hyundai SM.II Santa Fe (2004-06)
Released in October 2004, the Hyundai SM Series II (SM.II) Santa Fe introduced improved safety equipment and additional features. Furthermore, the range was reduced to the 2.7 V6 variant and the editions were discontinued. The Hyundai SM.II Santa Fe could be identified by its new grille, rear bumper with integrated rectangular fog lights, clear tail-light indicator lenses, five-spoke alloy wheels and redesigned tailgate. The grille, bumpers and lower side cladding were also the same colour as the paint finish, except for white models where these elements had a silver-grey gloss finish.
