Overview & Reviews
The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe receives minor changes. The Limited trim pads its standard equipment roster with the high-power Infinity Logic 7 CD changer audio system and a sunroof, while SE models now include standard premium seat cloth.
- Well-designed cabin, impressive standard safety features and crash test scores, competitive price, lengthy warranty, optional third-row seat.
- Excessively firm ride on SE and Limited models, lackluster automatic transmission, disappointing driving dynamics.
User Reviews:
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BEST VEHICLE EVER!!! - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Love my Santa Fe - November 23 - 4:06 pmThis is our 11th time buying a new vehicle and the first time buying a foreign vehicle. The Santa Fe is our favorite vehicle ever. It is fun to drive and very easy to handle. Even though we live in snowy Minnesota, we opted for the FWD and have had no regrets. The FWD handled beautifully in the snow and ice last winter. This vehicle cannot be beat in terms of quality, safety, warranty, price value, and cost to insure. An added bonus is the great dealership where we purchased it - St. Cloud Hyundai. Well be back there the next time we need to buy a vehicle.
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Glad I got it - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
By denvertrakker - October 15 - 11:00 amIm a little over a month, and 1500 miles from purchase, and Im a happy camper. This is one of the nicest vehicles Ive ever owned - better than my Acura, Subaru, Nissan and most everything else. (Well, my Vette was more fun) I have had no concerns with the transmission as a few others have. Ive gone on a few trips, including up into the high country in Colorado, and the car is a delight. Comfortable, stylish, convenience features galore, decent sound system, and never less than 22 MPG. Ya just have to drive thoughtfully, folks! All in all, an excellent experience.
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I love it!!! - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Michelle/Houston - September 8 - 12:10 amI have owned my Santa Fe for about 6 weeks now and love everything with/about it. Gas mileage has improved to 22.5 mixed driving (I have 2k miles on vehicle). Very quiet, smooth ride, love my heated leather seats even though Im in the south. I didnt think I would use the heat but leather is cold in mornings. No transmission problems, its a fantastic vehicle with great rebates. Oh, the stereo system with 6 disc and infinity speakers sounds awesome! Sunroof is quiet too. No complaints here at all. I would highly recommend this vehicle. My other top running choices were Rav 4 or Highlander but the price I paid for what I got beat Toyota by far. I mean they got 100k mile warranty included.
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Best value for 7-seater crossover SUV - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Wayne - August 18 - 11:20 pmPicked the Santa Fe Limited AWD over Toyota RAV4 (too small and cheap materials), Toyota Highlander (too expensive). Quite happy at the money saved and having a 7-seater for those times when we need 2 extra seats. The engine and tranny combo runs like a dream. Brakes arent bad for a 4000-lb car.
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from a rav4 to sante fe! - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
By jim vargas - July 24 - 6:10 amOur Sante Fe has been more then we expected. Completely satisfied. our Rav 4 performed below expectations in performance and mileage. The Sante Fe does everything the salesman said it would from performance to mileage to interior design thank you
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Best car Ive owned - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Chris G - July 14 - 6:43 amIve owned 5 cars in my lifetime (Mitsubishi, another Hyundai, Volvo, Honda). This has been the best vehicle Ive owned thus far. I purchased it used with 15K miles on it for $17500 and the dealership kept the 100K mile warranty on it. I just recently hit 110K miles on it in early 2016, and Ive only had 2 problems with it since purchase. The CD player recently stopped working (stuck CD) and the coolant system blew out and required a complete replacement at 30K (warranty covered). Despite those 2 issues, Im still in love with this car. I have been with it in Florida driving around the city and frequent tropical storms without problems, it has taken me to Virginia/DC/Connecticut and handled the snow/ice very well (despite being 2WD), and currently is enduring Texas weather without problems. It comfortably fits 4 people (5 if the person in the middle is small).
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Lovin It! - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
By NewSantaFeOwner - June 2 - 6:20 amJust bought my new Santa Fe after months of searching. I have been a faithful Dodge owner for decades, but decided to try the foreign route. So far Ive not been disappointed! This is a great car though much bigger than my 2007 Dodge Caliber that I traded in! Very comfortable ride and features. I did give up great MPGs (from 32 in Caliber to 22 on Santa Fe), but this is AWD and much roomier for my growing family! Great power on the V6 and quiet ride. This so far is a great car.
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2008 Limited FWD 25k mile update - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Brandon - June 22 - 2:46 amSo far I have nothing but praise for this car. Its my wifes daily driver, and with 80% city she averages 20-21 mpg. I do my own service and run synthetic oil which helps a little. Have averaged 27 mpg on a trip, but mpg drops off above 75 mph to around 23 or so. The oem tires (bridgestone dueler h/l) lasting surprisingly well with pressure checks and rotation, expecting to get 35k-40k on the set. No problems, and knock on wood, not even a single trip to the dealership. It still drives and sounds just like it did on the way home from the dealership. 3rd row seat is tolerable for an adult for a short trip, but you wouldnt want to stick your grandmother back there. Great car!
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Luv the 2008 Santa Fe - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Blazinjoe - March 15 - 1:23 pmCar is so quiet and smooth. Luv the bigger V-6, almost unnoticeable when it shifts. SE has very nice interior. Very comfortable. Great mileage...21 local...24 highway. Better mileage than 2003 which had small V-6. Had 2003 Santa Fe 5 years..enjoyed it so much there was no question when we went to look for a new car. No mechanical probs on the 2003 & after Id wash it it looked like new car even after 5 years. When u consider the price & warranty, my 2008 Santa Fee is a "no-brainer"!
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Robert Willis - February 15 - 12:36 amThis is my third Hyundai Santa Fe and each version gets better than the last. Overall fit and finish was excellent. Smooth Ride and OK gas mileage so far.
