The midsize crossover SUV market has grown and so has the second-generation 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. Popular in its initial form, it now comes in 5- and 7-passenger versions. The first edition bowed in 2000 and more than 440,000 have been sold. For 2007 it grows 3.1- inches in wheelbase to 106.3, seven inches in length to 144 and features a 2.9-inch wider track, extra inch of width and doubles that in height gain. It now has optional 7-passenger seating and more storage space. Three trim levels are available, ranging from lower priced GLS through SE to Limited. GLS has a 185-horsepower, 2.7-liter V-6 standard, while SE and Limited get the 242 horsepower, 3.3-liter V-6. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard on the GLS, while a 4-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic is option. Standard on SE and Limited is a 5-speed SHIFTRONIC automatic. Available is a driver selected AWD lock, which splits the torque between the front and rear wheels at 50/50.

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