Hyundai continues its relentless march upsize and upscale with the 2007 Santa Fe, which will be built alongside the Sonata in Alabama starting this summer. Power will come from a choice of V-6s displacing 2.7 or 3.3 liters producing 186 or 238 horses. Front drive is standard, an optional electronic all-wheel-drive system can be locked for 50/50 torque distribution. Outside, the new Santa Fe looks more grown up, with a vaguely Honda Pilotesque facade and traces of Infiniti FX around back. Expect pricing to undercut the Highlander's by a couple grand with nearly the same refinement.
Bottom line: Watch out, Toyota, these guys are gaining on you.
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