The bigger engine came with a computer-controlled four-wheel drive system and a 5-speed automatic, based on the standard 4-speed. In 2003, Hyundai introduced the 3.5-liter V6 in addition to the other two gas engines in North America. In 2003, Hyundai responded to some of the customer complaints and suggestions such as the fact that the hood used a prop and not gas struts, there was no light in the glove compartment, and the car itself did not have enough power. Few models also received a factory alarm confirmation chirp feature when locked twice via remote, but was rarely equipped until the 2003 model began production. At the same time, chrome interior door handles replaced matte gray handles and a chrome shifter gate on automatic equipped models replaced matte silver gate trim. In a rare mid-year model change, Hyundai increased fuel tank capacity from 64 to 71 L (14.1 to 15.6 imp gal 16.9 to 18.8 US gal) and a sunroof option was added in May 2002. Demand for the Santa Fe continued to be up but owners had several suggested changes for Hyundai. The clock was relocated to the center dash from its prior location in the overhead map light assembly, which was also restyled. In February 2002, the center dash vents and buttons were restyled. The Santa Fe entered its second year with only one minor change involving the placement of the V6 emblem to a higher location on the tailgate.
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A cheaper 2.4L four-cylinder joined the range several months later in 2001, but was only available with a manual transmission. Australian Santa Fes went on sale in November 2000 with only one engine/transmission choice – a 2.7L V6 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. A 2.0 L Common Rail Turbo Diesel (CRTD) was offered outside the United States. Front wheel drive was standard (with traction control optional with the V6) and 4WD was optional. A 2,656 cc (2.656 L 162.1 cu in) Delta V6 offered more power than the four-cylinder but was only available with the automatic. In North America, a fuel-efficient 2.4 L four-cylinder engine was standard equipment and could be mated with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic. In its first year in production, the Santa Fe was offered with one of two engine and transmission combinations. The fourth-generation Santa Fe has been slotted between the Tucson and the Palisade, with the latter being the replacement of the long-wheelbase Santa Fe. The short model was sold as the Santa Fe Sport in North America (three-row seating was not available) and simply Santa Fe in global markets (three-row seating was standard or optional), while the extended long-wheelbase model is called the Santa Fe in the USA, Santa Fe XL in Canada and called the Hyundai Maxcruz in South Korea. The third-generation Santa Fe introduced in 2012 was available in two versions, which are regular (short) and extended long-wheelbase version.
Between 20, the Santa Fe was positioned between the smaller Tucson compact crossover and the larger Veracruz. The Santa Fe was a milestone in the company's restructuring program of the late 1990s because the SUV was a hit with American buyers. It is named after the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and was introduced for the 2001 model year as Hyundai's first SUV. The Hyundai Santa Fe ( Korean: 현대 싼타페) is a sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai since 2000. Hyundai Maxcruz (LWB, South Korea 2013–2019) 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe (fourth generation)