Under the Hood
A 2.7-liter V-6 engine produces 181 horsepower and teams with a four-speed-automatic transmission in the GL V-6, GLS and LX models. The automatic transmission has manual-shifting capability. Used in the base GL edition, the Santa Fe’s 149-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine mates with a standard five-speed-manual transmission.
FWD and permanently engaged all-wheel drive (AWD) are available — the latter is intended to provide extra grip on slippery highway surfaces rather than for use on serious offroad treks. AWD sends 60 percent of the power to the front wheels and 40 percent to the rear wheels. No Low range is included.
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Do Not Lie Down
To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident and to achieve maximum
effectiveness of the restraint system, all passengers should be sitting up and the
front seats should be in an u ...
Changes for 2010
The biggest change for the 2010 Accent is its mileage. All trim levels see at
least a 1 mpg bump, and the all-new base trim level, called Blue, gets a large
jump versus the 2009 base model. The Bl ...
7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
Inspect air cleaner filter
Inspect vacuum hose
Replace engine oil and filter (7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months) ...