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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  the best - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By dave - November 18 - 8:46 pm

  Easily the worlds best SUV. Destroys everything from a Toyota to a Hummer. The Santa Fe may be the greatest vehicle the world has ever seen.

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  Great Car - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Bob Ault - November 18 - 1:33 pm

  Purchase this Santa Fe used with 25k. The only problem I encountered was a defective rear seat hatch which was covered under the factory warranty. At 54k it still has 30% front and 90% original factory brakes. It rides like a car, gets acceptable mileage and very easy to get in and out of.

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  Cool SUV - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Mom & Pop - November 5 - 4:23 pm

  Have had our Santa Fe for three months. Have taken two trips from Ohio to New Jersey and back. Ride is every bit as comfortable as our Grand Marquis. Cruised Interstate 80 across Pa. at 75 mph and it handled quite well. Mileage was about 26 mpg as advertised.

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  My Experience with the Sante Fe - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Wthorn - November 2 - 2:33 am

  In my opinion the Sante Fe is a great value. It handles great, and has sufficient power. I even tow a small camper with it, loaded with supplies. It has a well designed interior with fold down seats for more cargo area when needed. Gives you a decent ride, even when fully loaded. Roof racks are a plus and comes with the best warranty available. And it is equipped where others are options. Im satisfied with mine.

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  Hyundai Santa Fe - an great buy - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By twludlow - September 28 - 7:16 pm

  Except for fuel economy the Hyundai Santa Fe is a best buy. Ive only driven it a bit over 1,000 miles but thats enough to know that this a fine handling SUV that, fully equipped, is as well appointed and comfortable as the BMW I owned previously. The fuel economy isnt as advertised however. The literature promises 16/17 in town and 22/23 on the highway. Sorry to say that is way off reality. Im getting more like 16. The dealer is ready to check it for necessary adjustments, so hopefully that will improve the situation. If so, Ill be a Hyundai fan for life.

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  My Santa Fe - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By CSprinkle - September 16 - 3:36 am

  Really enjoy - fun to drive. Enought pep for the mountains but no V-8.

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  The Sante Fe - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By bostnbruins - September 14 - 2:51 pm

  The 2.7 liter V-6 is underpowered, and not good for towing at all. This suv revs high when you want to accelerate quickly, like out of a toll both for example. The interior is compact and not roomy for taller people at all. And I am 57". The seats do not go back far enough for the driver and passenger....thats the Biggest complaint. The seats are very uncomfortable as well. Limited rear storage area. I had a 05 Chevy Silverado before the Sante Fe, I switched thinking our kids would have more room...big mistake. I live in snow country, and this is by far the worst vehicle I have ever driven in the snow. Who ever says 4x4 and all-wheel drive are the same are sadly mistaken. By American.

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  2005 Santa Fe - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Jeff - August 22 - 4:46 am

  I love my 2005 Santa Fe-I never knew I would save money on car insurance! I was expecting to pay more, but didnt. I love the car-like ride and as many have said, those little extras. I am disappointed in the fuel economy however, its only a V6-not a V8. My parents have a Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo and it gets roughly the same milage and its a V8! Aside from all that, its a wonderful mid-sized SUV with plenty of space and standard features that make the big three worry: GM, Chrylser, Ford I like it!

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  Love it - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By JC - August 18 - 7:26 pm

  I love this vehicle. Its fun to drive and it handles very well. Glad I got the 3.5, as it has fantastic pick-up. The only draw back -- it is a little thirsty at the pump. I would not, however, go back to Auto Nation.

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  I love my Hyundai - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Kim - July 30 - 12:23 pm

  I love my Hyundai Santa Fe, we test drove lots of cars, but for the price and being a 4WD vehicle it fit our budget great. It is probably average on fuel, because before this I drove a Ford Explorer and it was awful (but I loved that truck also). It does have downfalls though, first the turn radius on the Santa Fe in no way compares with the Ford. Also we found out the hard way that you do not have to push in the little button on the gear shift to shift. I was driving 75 down the highway, when my daughter twisted around to get something from the back, and all of a sudden it was driving weird. I looked at the guage and it was in neutral. Scary! So just be careful. Good Luck.