Overview & Reviews
A new Limited trim level has been added, featuring leather seating, automatic climate control and a trip computer. The GLS gets an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and Limited models can be equipped with an all-black monochromatic color scheme.
- Reasonable price, strong warranty, roomy interior, long list of standard features, solid construction, good crash test scores.
- The 3.5-liter V6 is thirsty at the pump, soft suspension limits handling ability, no side curtain airbags.
User Reviews:
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Mrs - 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Carol - March 7 - 6:06 amI like how high I am to see the road clearly. I like the smooth ride.
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Decent deal - 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Juana - January 14 - 11:43 amRides great, plenty of power, Glad I made the buy, only negative is the gas mileage, but, its worth it.
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Disappointment - 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
By sidney - November 24 - 12:00 pmWent with Hyundai for the warranty. Wanted a Tucson, went with the bigger engine that is only available in the Santa Fe. I do mainly city driving, stop and go. Mileage isnt even close to what they stated. Dont even get 13 miles to a gallon in town. Highway 20 to 22. Transmission is sloppy. Standard stero stinks. Had it replaced already. Had a Chrysler Concorde with a 3.3L engine for 10 years. Thought the mileage would at least be close to what the Chrysler got, 17 city. Still drive the Chrysler when I can, gas mileage is so much better. Will trade in vehicle as soon as I find something. So annoyed with gas mileage that I really dont like the vehicle.
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Transmission - 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
By SHERI LOTHRIDGE - June 26 - 8:46 amI bought the Santa Fe in 2006, within a couple of months I was in having the Cruise control switch replaced and a year later I started having problems with the down shifting to 3rd. They changed out a sensor. In the winter of 09 it didnt want to go into drive when cold brought it in. Couldnt duplicate so there was "nothing wrong". Still having problem. On 4/29/10 the shifting problems started again, so I brought the car back into the shop to have them say "nothing wrong" so they reset the computer. So I picked up my car and two days later I was stuck in the parking lot not able to go anywhere. Lets say it is in the shop waiting approval for new transmission!
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Best value overall in mid-size SUVs - 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Ben - August 22 - 4:03 amThis is my 2nd Hyundai. Traded up from an Elantra, which I loved, so when I needed a larger vehicle, the Santa Fe was my first choice. For a mid-size SUV, the price is low, the fuel economy is decent, and the warranty and overall quality are outstanding. I find the best fuel economy is about 65-70mph, keeping the RPMs below 3000. Recently moved from FL to CA with my family, 2 pets, and a trunk full of clothes & supplies, with no problems at all. Handled pretty good when I hit the remnants of a blizzard in the midwest. Acceleration is a little slow, but once it gets going, it runs real smooth. Seeing so many other Santa Fes on the road makes me feel good about the choice I made
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Fueled up - 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Joe - June 10 - 11:43 amClaim on the window was 17 intown to 23 on highway. I have yet to reach 17 either place.. This is the second Hyundai I have bought new, and love both vehicles, just this one has poor poor mileage....
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1st time Hyundai owner - 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Karen32 - May 5 - 7:20 amThe vehicle is comfortable but has limited driver leg room. The power seat adjustment seems limited and hard to stay comfortable on any trip longer than an hour. Dont expect great gas mileage - 22 hwy with air. City about 16-17. 2200 rpm at 70 mph. Stereo, trip computer, heated seats are very good. Traction is very nice - you feel very safe even during rain. Rear cargo area is well designed and the sun shade works well - A/C is extremely good and cools the car quickly - Temp control could be more user friendly - Nice acceleration and good braking - Overall the car is a good value for $20k - $25k but if I had to do it all over again, Id probably purchase the Tucson - more bells and whistle
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Great SUV - 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
By kjr2492 - November 11 - 9:20 pmI just purchased a used Hyundai Santa Fe limited with 4WD and the 3.5 V^. It is fully loaded from leather seats to heated seats and moon roof and 6 disc changer. So far I love the ride even though it is used still drives like a new vehicle.
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Cant get rid of it.... - 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
By B - April 28 - 2:00 pmI bought my first HY back in July of 2009. For $12K I got 2006 HY SF GLS 2.7 V6 2WD with 25K miles. Since then I have put 10K miles on it. This car has so far exceeded my expectations. As a guy, I have never fallen in love with exterior of the old style SF, but my wife did and since the car was mainly for her I relented. Gas Mileage is better than the Tahoe and even my current 2003 V6 Ford F150. To be honest, I tried very much to rationally to find a valid reason to upgrade to a newer vehicle with all the recent deals, but for what we paid for and how surprisingly functional it has been and how much the wife likes it, I cant justify letting it go. I have grown to respect it.
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Not so good - 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
By beth88182 - May 22 - 7:46 pmI bought my first Hyundai 2006 Santa Fe in 8/05. I bought the car because everything I read was talking about how good the cars were & how great the warranty was. I have put roughly 27,000 miles on my car since then. I have had several minor, but irritating, issues with the car lately. (1) a piece luggage rack flew off- I never used it (2) drivers seat seam has come apart, the stitching came undone-clearly a defect (3) another obvious defect is the back windows (that dont open) and the back windshield leak. All of my issues are fairly minor and should not be hard to fix. I guess that is why I dont understand why I am having so much trouble getting them fixed under warranty.
