2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Summary

Sales of sport utility vehicles continue to grow and so is the number of companies that sell them in the United States . Hyundai joins the sport utility craze this fall with the Santa Fe , a car-based vehicle designed to lure buyers away from the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, hyundai Escape and other car/SUV hybrids. Hyundai pegs base prices between $17,000 and $23,000.

2002 Hyundai Santa Fe Summary

For its second year on the market, Hyundai's sport utility vehicle is basically unchanged. The Santa Fe is based on the front-drive Sonata sedan platform, and rivals include such car-based SUVs as the hyundai Escape, Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4. Having an SUV in the lineup will help South Korea 's largest auto company maintain its impressive sales increases.

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe Summary

For its third year on the market, Hyundai's sport utility vehicle gets several enhancements. Standard side-impact airbags are one of those significant changes. A Monsoon sound system with a six-CD changer joins the options list, and a HomeLink remote control unit is built into the sun visor and console.

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe Summary

One of the value-priced compact sport utility vehicles on the market, the Hyundai Santa Fe now comes with a choice of two V-6 engines or four-cylinder power. The Santa Fe is easy to drive and operate, and it features bulging fenders that make it simpler to judge while parking.

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Summary

One of the more appealing value-priced compact sport utility vehicles on the market, the Hyundai Santa Fe comes with a choice of two V-6 engines. The Santa Fe is easy to drive and operate, and it features bulging fenders that make it easier to judge while parking.

2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Summary

One of the more appealing value-priced compact sport utility vehicles on the market, the Hyundai Santa Fe comes with a choice of two V-6 engines. Easy to drive and operate, the Santa Fe features bulging fenders that make it easier to judge while parking. A new Limited model replaces the LX for 2006.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Summary

Hyundai continues two efforts with the introduction of the 2007 Santa Fe sport utility vehicle: Its two-year, seven-vehicle product rollout, and its head-to-head assault on front-runner Toyota .

2000 Hyundai Sonata Summary

Hyundai redesigned the Sonata for 1999, giving it more room, more noticeable styling and a pair of new engines. The results were gratifying for South Korea 's largest auto company: Sonata sales nearly doubled in 1999.

2001 Hyundai Sonata Summary

A new top-of-the-line model with leather upholstery is the main addition to the Sonata lineup for 2001. The front-drive Sonata midsize sedan returns in base and GLS models and as the new GLS Leather, which also has a standard CD player and power driver's seat.

2002 Hyundai Sonata Summary

Hyundai has reworked its midsize, front-drive sedan for 2002, giving it new front and rear sheet metal, lighting and bumpers, and a bigger trunk. Fog lamps are now standard on all models. New link-type trunk hinges and gas-charged struts for the trunk and hood makes them easier to raise. A new dashboard incorporates a digital trip odometer.

2003 Hyundai Sonata Summary

Only minor modifications are evident on Hyundai's midsize front-wheel-drive sedan, which was redesigned for the 1999 model year and then reworked for 2002. The current Sonata is related to the Kia Optima, which reached the U.S. market for 2001. The Sonata comes in base, GLS and LX trim levels.

2004 Hyundai Sonata Summary

Built in South Korea , Hyundai's midsize front-wheel-drive family sedan emphasizes value compared to Japanese-brand rivals. Related to Kia's Optima, the Sonata has a generous standard-equipment list and a tempting warranty.

2005 Hyundai Sonata Summary

Built in South Korea , Hyundai's midsize front-wheel-drive family sedan emphasizes value. Related to Kia's Optima, the Sonata has a generous standard-equipment list and a tempting warranty. A wholly redesigned Sonata is scheduled to debut during 2005 as a 2006 model.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Summary

Hyundai redesigned and enlarged its Sonata sedan as an early 2006 model. Like the previous generation, the new Sonata comes with four-cylinder or V-6 power, but the engines are now more powerful. Electronic Stability Control is among the Sonata's standard safety features.

2007 Hyundai Sonata Summary

The Hyundai Sonata shuffles trim levels for 2007. Last year's GL, GLS and top-of-the-line LX models become GLS, SE and Limited, respectively. Equipment is roughly equivalent to each trim's predecessor.

2000 Hyundai Tiburon Summary

The Hyundai Tiburon, a front-drive sport coupe that debuted three years ago with curvy, love-it-or-hate-it looks, got new exterior styling, several interior revisions, and more standard equipment for 2000. It now comes in a single price level.

2001 Hyundai Tiburon Summary

The Tiburon was restyled last year, but the only notable exterior change this year is a standard rear spoiler. The Tiburon is a front-drive hatchback coupe based on the previous-generation Elantra. A redesigned model based on the new Elantra is expected for 2002.

2005 Hyundai Tucson Summary

Hyundai has added a second sport utility vehicle to its lineup. Ready for the 2005 model year, the new Tucson is smaller than the compact Santa Fe and comes in three trim levels with either a four-cylinder or V-6 engine.

2006 Hyundai Tucson Summary

Hyundai added a second sport utility vehicle to its lineup for the 2005 model year. Smaller than the compact Santa Fe , the Tucson comes in three trim levels with either a four-cylinder or V-6 engine. For 2006, a new Limited model replaces the LX.

2007 Hyundai Tucson Summary

With the Santa Fe already in its lineup, Hyundai introduced a second, smaller sport utility vehicle for the 2005 model year. Hyundai developed the Tucson to compete against the hyundai Escape, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

2007 Hyundai Veracruz Summary

The Veracruz is Hyundai's third and largest SUV. Slotting just above the midsize Santa Fe , the Veracruz competes with varsity players like the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander - though you wouldn't know that by listening to Hyundai. In key areas, the automaker compares its flagship SUV with the Mercedes-Benz GL450 and Lexus RX 350 - luxury models that cost thousands more.

2001 Hyundai XG300 Summary

Hyundai, an auto manufacturer best known for small, inexpensive cars, is moving into larger, higher-priced territory this year with the XG300, a new front-drive sedan that eclipses the Sonata in size, cost and equipment. Though the XG300 is a midsize car like the Sonata, Hyundai positions it as an "upper midsize" sedan that competes with the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Maxima, Oldsmobile Intrigue and other models that usually sell for more than $20,000.

2002 Hyundai XG350 Summary

Most new models don't get major improvements for the first couple years on the market. But this isn't so with the most expensive model from Hyundai , South Korea 's largest automaker.

2003 Hyundai XG350 Summary

A larger V-6 engine went into Hyundai's upscale sedan for 2002, changing the model designation from XG300 to XG350. For the 2003 model year, the XG350 is a carryover and modifications are minimal.

2004 Hyundai XG350 Summary

This South Korean automaker went upscale with its XG series, which began life as the XG300 but turned into an XG350 when a 3.5-liter V-6 engine was installed. Face-lifted for 2004, the XG uses the same front-wheel-drive platform as Hyundai's Sonata sedan but is longer overall and has a more formal look.

2005 Hyundai XG350 Summary

This South Korean automaker went upscale with its XG series, which began life as the XG300 but turned into the XG350 when a 3.5-liter V-6 was installed. Face-lifted for 2004, the XG350 uses the same front-wheel-drive platform as Hyundai's current Sonata sedan but is longer overall and has a more formal look.