Overview & Reviews

The base trim level has been dropped. The 2.7-liter V6 is now standard (the LX still gets the 3.5-liter V6), as is an automatic transmission. Also newly standard this year are four-wheel antilock brakes and traction control. Exterior changes include a new grille surround, side cladding, taillamps, tailgate handle, rear bumper design and alloy wheels. Inside, there is new seat fabric, an upgraded two-tone color scheme and a revised instrument cluster. A power driver seat is now standard on the LX, and a compass is included with the optional sunroof.

• Reasonable price, strong warranty, roomy interior, long list of standard features, solid construction, good crash test scores.

• Thirsty at the pump for a small car-based SUV, soft suspension limits handling ability.

User Reviews:

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  Santa Fe LX w/3.5 and 4WD - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Bill - December 31 - 1:26 am

  My Santa Fe LX has been great. This is my second SUV and I couldnt love it more. I do wish the gas mileage was a bit better, I get 18mpg city and 21 highway. I drive in the Rocky Mountains winter and summer and love the control, power and traction of the Santa Fe. I wish I had the automatic head light control, but I can live without it. I would love to have On Star and a Satellite radio.

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  Great until you break - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By thrddgreeburns - December 28 - 8:06 pm

  The Santa Fe is a woderful vehicle until you want to break; mainly when its raining, snowing or youre going down a hill. It keeps on going when you want to stop. Im surprised I havent gotten into an accident yet (knock on wood). When I told the mechanic at Sussman, he said that it was a safety feature and I shouldnt worry about it. How can I not worry about potentially running into another car is beyond me. Other than that, the SUV rides really well. I was skeptical because of their rep. in the past but theyve made a believer out of me. Hyundai is a good vehicle thats great on gas. Thanks for listening.

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  I love my Huyndai... - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By robin - December 12 - 7:20 pm

  I was a Toyata girl for more than 14yrs.I decided to trade the 2000 mini van in for a small suv. The Highlander was my choice,however I saw the sante fe all over the road and heard of the great warrantee. I went for a test drive and the purchase was a no brainer.It drives great,looks good and is fun ,handles great in bad weather and best of all you get it all with affordable pricing.I never thought I would switch from Toyota,but I did and I am happy about it. Huyndai has come a long way. You get a lot for your buck....

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  Strange, drawn out problems - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Angela Tweet - December 4 - 10:00 am

  I loved Hyundai when I purchased my 2005 Santa Fe. The car was pretty amazing until spring of 10, when it started to show signs of overheating, without the thermostat going up. Lithia told me it was fine, and I drove it until it started stalling. I took it back in, paid for a new radiator (not under warranty after 60K), and dealt with either cracked radiators/ bubbling coolant or not having a vehicle for 3 months. They couldnt figure out what was wrong. Head gasket had to be replaced (under warranty) but since that had been what blew out the radiator, why didnt I get any refund? Or the more than $1k of equipment that they didnt seem to care was stolen from my car while they had it!

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  good car for price - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By jill - December 4 - 7:40 am

  I enjoy driving the Santa Fe much more than the Windstar I traded in. It is easier to park, vision is better and so is fuel economy. For the money, you get a great suv. I would buy it again. Im not sure the friend who bought the Explorer the same month would. It has not caused me a minute of trouble.

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  A Great SUV - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By billssuv - November 24 - 8:02 am

  I bought my 2005 Santa Fe with 23 miles on it. I have driven it down to Texas and Mississippi and had great gas mileage. I now have 86K miles on it and have only put new tires on it at 79K as well as new brakes for the first time. I also have done my normal maintenance on it including new timing belt. I have had ZERO issues with my SUV and plan on driving it hopefully another 100K before deciding on a new one. It is the most comfortable vehicle I have ever owned and driven.

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  Luxury SUV, economy price - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Jodi - October 14 - 7:03 pm

  All the bells and whistles of higher priced suvs. Roomy, great warranty, dependable.

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  Must test drive - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By tony - October 8 - 6:23 am

  I never thought we would consider buying a Hyundai product. On the way to look at Toyotas we test drove a loaded 2005. Good ride, good standard equipment. good build quality and best warranty as well as saving thousands over the competition. Best Buy!

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  Best car I have ever owned - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Laura Butler - September 17 - 3:40 am

  It is so much fun and roomy. Everyone that rides with me or drives my Sante Fe loves it. I am very happy with it and I dont want anything else. Thank you.

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  hate it - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By conway - September 11 - 8:33 am

  horrid accelarator...NO GAS MILEAGE!!!! does not get 17 city...must read the very fine print on the window sticker to see that it will actually get 11 to 13miles per gallon, and that was only pointed out to us by the service dept when we took it in for adjustments. passenger air bag is all but impossible to activate. must be sitting in exactly correct position to even get it turned on and, so far, we have only been able to activate it 3 times. if in a crash, it would be useless....when driving at low speeds and trying to maintain a constant speed, the ride is jerky and very distracting.