Who makes the model Santa Fe SUV?

Hyundai makes the Santa Fe SUV. It is produced by Hyundai Motor Company, the South Korean automaker, and is sold worldwide as one of Hyundai’s best-known sport-utility vehicles.

The Santa Fe first launched for the 2001 model year and was Hyundai’s first SUV. Its name comes from Santa Fe, the capital city of New Mexico in the United States. Over successive generations, the model has grown from a compact crossover into a larger family-oriented SUV, with features such as available three-row seating, all-wheel drive, hybrid powertrains, and advanced driver-assistance systems.

A common mix-up is confusing the Santa Fe with the Kia Sorento. Both are SUVs from South Korea and are produced by companies within the broader Hyundai Motor Group, but the Santa Fe is specifically a Hyundai model. Hyundai also makes the smaller Tucson and the larger Palisade, which occupy different positions in its SUV lineup. Depending on the market and model year, Santa Fe production and powertrain choices can vary, but the manufacturer remains Hyundai.