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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  great truck - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By girlfrn - August 27 - 5:06 pm

  i recently got rid of a 2003 ford focus zx3 for this truck. i loved my car but i love this truck even better. the warranty is great and i love the truck. the look, the feel and the way it drives.

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  05 Santa Fe 4Cyl FWD *(Canadian Model) - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Andy Hutcheson - August 12 - 12:16 am

  Have owned this Santa Fe for 3 months. Surprisingly pleased with the performance and gas mileage. Currently getting 31.88 mpg with mostly "around town" driving...only 3 trips over an hour in duration. Vehicle has lots of get-up-and-go due no doubt to a very well geared 5 speed manual transmission.Exterior style and ergonomics of interior very pleasing. Feels very solid and tight on the road. Have no reliabily info yet.

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  Santa Fe - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Albert Grove - July 23 - 1:33 am

  Love this SUV. Had Buicks and Ford before but this vehicles out preforms but. Very nice vehicle and very good price.

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  The others are overrated! - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Jim - June 17 - 4:46 pm

  So far we have had all good experiences and it gets better gas mileage than in your ratings by a 2-3 miles per gallon.

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  So far Great - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By laustin - June 3 - 4:53 pm

  I bought this car after nothing but problems with a Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado. I did research on the sante fe and bought it for the warranty. Great room in back for beach chairs, moving furniture, etc. Good cup holders. Good seats. Only thing I dont like is the engine doesnt seem to have alot of "umpf" but then again I dont need to go more than 70 mph. Have 60k miles now. hope this lasts a very long time for me!

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  My 2nd Hyundai Santa Fe - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Rick and Kaija - April 30 - 9:23 pm

  We love this SUV so much, it is our second one in two years. They have both performed very well under the conditions we face here in Massachusetts. We traded in our 03 because it had over 50,000. miles on it in two years. Beside the fact that my wife liked the new color, Steel Blue. Keep up the good work Hyundai, and Ill keep buying. Rely on the 3.5L V-6 for the power you need, I do.

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  Hyundai ..what a great suv - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By rjwittmayer - April 15 - 1:30 pm

  Looks better than a honda crv and rides better to..When I drive my Hyundai people turn around and look. Best looking suv in its class and one of the best looking of all suvs.. My Santa Fe has great looks ..7 air bags 60 months 60,000 mile war.. 10 years 100 thousand mile war for the power train...what other company offer that,,,,,,,,,,,none... 3 years 36 months for paint 2 years 24 months battery 3 years on the tires..top that you cant

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  Bad gas mileage - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Winter - April 15 - 7:46 am

  My driving experience is the SUV handles fine, the check engine light has been on since two weeks after purchase have never had time to take it in. Not a vehicle for commute the gas mileage sucks for this I go through over $100 a week in gas. It handles well in snow though I bought it for that very reason and I am thankful that works well.

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  2005 Hyndai - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By CIao - April 3 - 5:46 am

  I am ver happy with my mid size suv except for the stereo system and the gas limeage. I am getting 18 miles/gallon at the best. The stereo system in not very clear.

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  Love It - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By gman2705 - February 20 - 10:00 am

  Bought the Santa Fe with 35 000 miles. Now has 75 000 on it and runs like new. Goes great in the snow. Everything is tight, no squeaks or rattles. First SUV, and the next one will be a Santa Fe.