As part of Hyundai’s 7/11 product initiative, in which the carmaker redesigned or introduced seven vehicles in an 11-month period, the 2013 Santa Fe has been completely revamped. Gone are the previous generations’ GLS, GLS V6, Limited, Limited V6 and SE trims. The latest incarnation of the Santa Fe will be available as a two-row, 5-passenger Sport or 2.0T Sport, which will reach dealer showrooms in mid-to-late summer, or the three-row, 7-passenger LWB (long wheelbase) Santa Fe, which will eventually replace the Hyundai Veracruz and debut in early 2013. Each of the new trim levels will be available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).
Although each trim comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic manual control, each is mated to a different engine. The Sport comes equipped with a 2.4-liter gasoline direct-injection (GDI) 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC engine that achieves 190 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. The 2.0T Sport has a 2.0-liter turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC engine that reaches 264 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. The LWB Santa Fe will have a 3.3-liter GDI 6-cylinder, 24-valve DOHC engine that maxes out at 252 lb-ft of torque and 290 hp, making it the only midsize crossover vehicle with a regular gas-powered V6 engine. The Santa Fe’s engine block is all aluminum and features both dual continuously variable valve timing and a variable induction system to improve gas mileage and engine breathing.
Speaking of gas mileage, the Santa Fe Sport is estimated to get 23 mpg city/33 highway when configured with FWD and 20/29 when upgraded to AWD. The 2.0T Sport is expected to get 22/31 with FWD and 20/28 with AWD. The LWB Santa Fe is rated to achieve 19/26 in either configuration. As an interesting side note, the Sport trims of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe have a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. The towing capacity for the LWB Santa Fe has not yet been released.
In addition to strengthening the powertrain, Hyundai has found several ways to lighten the 2013 Santa Fe. For example, the FWD Sport is a full 266 pounds lighter than the comparable 2012 version. The Santa Fe 2.0T is 300 pounds lighter than the 2012 GLS V6 it replaces. In addition to being lighter than the previous generations, the 2013 Santa Fes are lighter than their competition, too. The Sport weighs 318 pounds less than a comparably equipped Chevrolet Equinox and 539 pounds less than a similar Ford Edge.
As far as standard features, the Sport trims of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe come with dual power manual-folding outside mirrors, a rear spoiler, air conditioning, rear window defroster, tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with mounted audio and cruise controls, cloth seating surfaces, power windows, power locks, power steering, multi-adjustable front bucket seats with driver’s seat lumbar support, an AM/FM/CD/XM/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers and an iPod/USB auxiliary jack, the BlueLink telematics system and 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels (19-inch wheels on the 2.0T trims) with all-season tires. Front foglights, heated exterior mirrors, roof rack side rails, push-button start, an 8-way power driver’s seat with power lumbar support and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob are standard for 2.0T trims.
The LWB Santa Fes come with the same standard features as the 2.0T Sport trims with some minor additions. The LWB has a windshield wiper deicer, dual-zone front automatic climate controls, heated second-row seats, leather seating surfaces, a color display monitor for the audio system, a rear-view camera and 18- or 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels with all-season tires.
Options available for most trims of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe include a navigation system with 8-inch color display, a panoramic sunroof with tilt-and-slide glass and a heated steering wheel. There are also a number of packages available, including technology packages, leather & premium equipment packages and a popular equipment package.
For safety and security, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7 airbags: driver and front passenger airbags, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags, roof-mounted side curtain airbags with rollover sensor and a driver's knee airbag. Each trim is also equipped with a 4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor antilock disk braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, a traction control system, tire pressure monitoring system, energy-absorbing steering column and an antitheft system with remote keyless entry.
The 2013 revamp of the Santa Fe, along with several other models in its lineup, show that Hyundai isn’t messing around and plans to take the crossover SUV market by storm. By improving the engine makeup and making the vehicle lighter, the Santa Fe Sport trims will have more available horsepower than their competitors, such as the Ford Edge and Toyota RAV4, as well as higher fuel economy estimates and a better power-to-weight ratio. The LWB Santa Fe, in addition to having a powerful engine itself, will also have more legroom than the Chevrolet Traverse, Nissan Murano and Toyota Highlander. Once the new Santa Fes begin rolling off the production line in West Point, Georgia, expect to see many of them traveling on your city streets.
I drive a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited. I have not noticed any change in driving experience. My manual says to go to the dealer but I find it odd that all three lights should turn on at the same time. More of a blown fuse or electrical issue perhaps? My driving conditions haven't changed either (I live in perpetually flat Miami). Any help is appreciated!
Been having a random issues of car not wanting to start, all lights and everything works it just doesn't want to actually start. After a retrying it multiple times sometimes less sometimes more it starts the most being like 20 minutes. The battery has been tested it's good, the starter is fine, all accessories work, just won't crank. This doesn't happen all the time sometimes it'll go weeks without doing it and sometimes I'll do it 3 4 5 times a day it's very random and intermittent and an inconvenient.
My right yellow lights on the rear and right mirror stay on even after the car is turned off, and while running. Any idea what I might do to change this?
Just bought a 2013 Hyundai Sante Fe with their "MOST POPULAR UP GRADE" i.e., heated seats etc. There is no up or down adjustment to the passenger side front seat; just back and forth and seat back tilt. The seat is mounted so low you cannot see the hood of the car and feel like a little kid peaking over the bottom of the door window....I'm 6 feet tall.
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Second and third row rear heat vents
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: cloth · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.04
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Blue Link
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Second and third row rear heat vents
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: cloth · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.04
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Blue Link
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Second and third row rear heat vents
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 172 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.04
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 4.3 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Second and third row rear heat vents
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 172 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: simulated wood · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Door trim: leather · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: 8 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.04
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 4.3 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
Roof rack color: black · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat folding: folds flat · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 19 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench · Upholstery: cloth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front