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2017 Hyundai Santa Fe: A few improvements go a long way

The latest three-row crossover from the Korean automaker gets a bit of a makeover in the front and rear fascias, giving it a much more modern look than last year's model.

Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Emme Hall
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Welcome to the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. This year the front grille, headlights and fog lights have been tweaked for a more sophisticated look.

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Hyundai has a reputation for offering a lot of bang for the proverbial buck, and the Santa Fe is no different, with features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard.

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The Santa Fe is motivated by a 3.3-liter V6 engine, good for 290 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque.

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Power goes to the available all-wheel power train through a six-speed automatic transmission.

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The top of the line Limited Ultimate model starts at $41,150, but that gets you heated and cooled front seats, heated second-row seats and a USB port for the third row.

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The rear gets new LED taillights and a different design for the dual exhaust outlets.

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Included on all but the lowest trim line are blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and lane change assist.


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LED fog lights are available in front as well as high-intensity discharge headlamps.

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The available 8-inch touchscreen features crisp graphics and an intuitive interface.

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The Santa Fe features high-quality materials and an appealing cabin design.

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Keep on scrolling for more photos of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe.

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