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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  Nice appearance for a piece of junk - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By mikeb - May 13 - 4:56 am

  I bought the most expensive Hyundai I had higher expectations due to false advertising. Lower gas mileage than advertised I get 16 miles a gallon highway. Dealership says its the additives in the gas that only affects Santa Fe B.S. High cost for maintenance and the car runs worse with every service they do. The transfer case was just replaced and its still making grinding noises and the gear shift needed to be replaced as well, frozen wipers wont move even my small economy car had good wipers. I could go on but there may not be enough space here...very dissatisfied. I wish I could get my money back!

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  Best Small SUV - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By mason702 - May 4 - 1:46 pm

  All people that want to get a great SUV and dont care about brand of care... this is the car for you. When I drive this car, I feel very comfortable. Because that car has stability control you can take a 50 degree turn at 40 mph.

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  Santa Fe - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Mike - April 14 - 7:16 pm

  I just traded in the Elantra for the Santa Fe and I love it. Great in bad weather.

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  Nice ride - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Dave - March 30 - 2:00 am

  I bought the 2005 Santa Fe used just a week ago. The gas mileage is a bit lower than what I expected for a small V6. The 2.7 is just a little bit underpowered for a vehicle of this size. It is very comfortable for an SUV and handles very well. A solid vehicle with a lot of nice standard features. Roomy interior and sporty design. Controls easily reached and easy access getting in and out of the vehicle. Roomy cargo space.

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  Sante Fe - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By plr518 - February 20 - 10:36 pm

  I like driving an suv that handles like a car. It is very roomy and easy to manuever. I wish the mileage was better. but overall, I am very pleased with my Sante Fe and would definitely purchase another when the time comes

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  Too much gas - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By diana - January 26 - 1:23 am

  This is a great vehicle. Too much gas consumption, but I would recommend it to all that dont drive long distances. I am very pleased.

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  Love my new Santy - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By SeeJay - January 25 - 10:30 pm

  Only one problem with this vehicle - the fuel mileage is really bad compared with the advertised mileage. Im getting worse mileage than my wife, who drives a much heavier, much larger engined car. My mileage is about 35% worse than the advertised mileage. Otherwise, its great fun to drive, lots of room in the back for my 90 lb. dog, and very comfortable to drive and ride in.

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  airbags - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By sue - January 21 - 10:40 am

  i purchased this vehicle with the assumption that if the vehicle rolled over that the side airbags would deploy......did not happen. car flipped 6x and not 1 airbag deployed. just want to save someones life....dont count on them to save you.

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  A nice little car thats a gas hog - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Lisa - December 22 - 4:03 pm

  Really love this SUV. A little spongy on the ride, but I enjoy that type of feeling. Gas mileage really stinks, especially with todays prices going up to $3.00. Also disappointed that I have a smell in my A/C after two months of use, and side bumper scrapes too easily -- I already have several scraped areas where doors have hit the side of my car. Instead of creating a ding, the hits scratch the plastic bumper creating more of a deep scratch in the plastic.

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  King of the road - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By fmark - November 16 - 12:46 am

  Best bang for the buck