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05/07/2008 19:36. “Santa Fe is built on a modified platform of the front-wheel drive Hyundai Sonata sedan, and the ride in the test Santa Fe Limited with all-wheel drive” // Worcester Telegram

04/07/2008 20:54. The value-priced, practical Hyundai Santa Fe doesn't get a lot of headlines.

But it made news this year when it beat out the Honda Pilot as the top mid-size sport utility vehicle chosen by Consumer Reports magazine for 2008.

What put the Santa Fe amid the magazine's overall Top 10 Picks? A long list of standard safety equipment, roomy interior, decent ride, good reliability record, exemplary crash-test results and the fact buyers get a lot for the money.

One of the noteworthy standard features is a 10-year, 100,000-mile limited warranty on the Santa Fe powertrain. This warranty covers some of the most expensive components in a car, such as the engine, and compares with a three-year/36,000-mile warranty on Honda's Pilot.

Starting manufacturer's suggested retail price,... // Augusta Chronicle

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First News Article: 13abc.com, 03/07/2008 02:23