The landmark two million unit sales, including 500,000 unit sales in the Korean domestic market, testify to the high-quality and leading style of the versatile SUV, solidifying its position as the global leader in the segment.
When the cars are lined up bumper to bumper (overall length 4,675mm), the length is equivalent to eleven round trips between Seoul and Korea’s second-biggest city, Busan (distance between two cities is 428km). When the cars are piled up (overall height 1,725mm), the two million units are 390 times the height of the Mount Everest (8,848m).
Since its launch in June 2000, Santa Fe has gained steady popularity as a new concept SUV combining the comfort of drivers and safety of an SUV while providing a spacious interior found in minivans.
With the launch of a gasoline model last August and an LPI model in September, Santa Fe now has a complete lineup of engines, satisfying the diverse needs of consumers. In addition, it has received numerous awards and accolades from various reputable rating agencies, including the Top Safety Pick from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (2008) and Strategic Vision’s Total Quality Award (2008).
