Overview & Reviews

One of Hyundai's longest-running nameplates, the Santa Fe is a car-based crossover SUV aimed at buyers seeking the elevated ride height and useful cargo area of a traditional utility vehicle in an easy-to-drive package. Modern versions of the Hyundai Santa Fe are midsize with three rows of seating, quality cabin furnishings and user-friendly tech features. Whether you're shopping for a new or used Santa Fe, value is a big part of its appeal. The standard equipment list is generous, as is Hyundai's warranty coverage.

Earlier versions of the Hyundai Santa Fe range from compact to midsize in dimensions and have seating for five passengers. The 2007 and later models are a big step up in styling, performance and interior space, and they're worth considering if you're shopping for a used midsize crossover. Hyundai has since subdivided the Santa Fe line into two models: the two-row Santa Fe Sport and the three-row Santa Fe. The latter is more luxurious than its predecessors, offering premium styling and plenty of power.

User Reviews:

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  3.5 litre 4WD GLS - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Steve - April 19 - 5:50 pm

  The Santa Fe has been a great vehicle with no problems. I have owned alot of different vehicles and the fit and finish of the Santa Fe is excellent. Fuel mileage overall has been 21-22 mpg. not bad not great. The price is excellent compared to other simular vehicles.

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  Like my Santa Fe - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By taxidriver - April 18 - 10:00 am

  My parents bought the Santa Fe in May of 2003. It is fun to drive and has a roomy interior. Easy access to controls. Like the way Hyundai thought of all the little things... right down to the emergency kit and cigarette lighter in trunk are. Very quiet and smooth ride. I cant say enough good things about the Santa Fe... It will definitely be my next car purchase. I have talked 3 friends into the Santa Fe.

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  3.5 engine a must - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By kachunk - April 18 - 10:00 am

  Turns tight, roomy, bought because of the bumper to bumper 100,000 warranty! Headlights not equally adjusted? AC not great for back seat passengers...

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  03 Sante Fe - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Ken Grum - April 11 - 2:00 am

  A pleasure to drive covering the state of Arizona.Very good exceleration on hills.Comfortable on long trips. Driver fatigue at a minimum.Good straight handling in wet and dry conditions. have not driven on ice or snow yet.Seems to sway (roll) on curves and passing,Would like suspention a little stiffer.

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  Not as good as it seems - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By ed - April 9 - 11:26 pm

  We bought this car about two years now, at the begun everything seem so be ok but problemas started.. alternator need to be change, two transmissions sensor were bad so all the transmission blew up, then the time chain, the radiator have a leak, the factory alarm fail, the ac compresor fail... everything fail in order all this in abour 2 months, i like the feel of the car but to me at least kia wil not be a brand to recomend i have own 4-5 GM cars and thay have had the same problems but maintance end reapairs are lot cheaper

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  tire towing problems - 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By markxs - April 9 - 1:43 pm

  There is a definite front tire alignment defect on this vehicle. The tire warranty is bogus since no tire store will pro-rate remainder of warranty claiming it is from hitting too many potholes.

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  love santa fes - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By roberta Bramley - April 9 - 6:13 am

  I have enjoyed my Santa Fe , its comfortable, fun to drive , handles the road great. I feel very safe after 2 rearenders in my Elantra I traded in for my Santa Fe.I love my Santa Fe.

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  Disappointed - 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Disappointed - April 7 - 6:20 am

  I have had this car for 18 months, having bought it used with 20,500 miles on it.It now has 49,000 miles and I just picked it up from the dealership from having the transmission replaced. The check engine light, is always on, and it didnt fail me today, 8 miles from the dealership (where they also fixed a vacuum problem to correct the CEL), it was on again. I had high hopes for this car, but after being in the dealership at least 8 times in 18 months (CEL and tranny issues), I no longer have any hopes for it. Although I love the style and size, it gets fairly decent gas mileage and it rides nice, those things just do not make up for the mechanical problems and being w/o my car.

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  100,000 miles without a single problem - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By fonixkween - April 6 - 9:36 pm

  I commute over a mountain and have had to successfully navigate through black ice, snow, steep terrain, suicidal deer, and drunken drivers. My Santa Fe just hit 100,000 miles and I have had ZERO problems. My factory tires lasted 60,000 miles (my friend who drives a European car over the same roads had to get new tires at 30,000 miles). My car has started, dependably, each and every time. It has the power to tackle steep roads (and with the Shiftronic Transmission) it is hell-a-fun to drive. I once raced another friend (who drove a Miata) over the mountain, and my Santa Fe handled the curves better than her little car. Great Car!!! Comfy cloth seats!! Im so glad I own it.

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  Passed the crash test - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Speed_Demon - April 6 - 2:00 am

  Encountered "black ice" at 70+ MPH left road did a barrel roll hit a pole. Got out without a scratch. Center pillars and seatbelts saved my life without a doubt. Would buy another in a heartbeat. 69,500 miles in two years without a problem.