Overview & Reviews
For 2001, Hyundai comes to market with its very own sport-utility. The Santa Fe is based on a modified Sonata midsize car platform and is available with either front-wheel drive or full-time four-wheel drive with either a four-cylinder or V6 engine.
- Relatively inexpensive price, super warranty, roomy interior.
- Unproven reliability, unimpressive four-wheeling capability, underwhelming powertrain performance.
User Reviews:
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Good choice!!! - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Freak_SUV - June 14 - 2:00 amIm a lover of HONDA but tried to find something different this time. After searching and read a lot of SUVs reviews from the web and magazines I tried to ride and compare. My choice was the SF V6 GLS 4D of 2001. Very good SUV for the price. I had 8,200 miles without problems. But I heard that the warranty its not good in Puerto Rico. Its difficult to find parts and always have to deliver it from USA and takes more than 3 months...and this is not a joke. And theres a recall for this Santa Fe if nobody know it, wath this URL: http://www.autosite.com/library/nhtsa/re cltext/AS000848.asp
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50000 miles and NO PROBLEMS - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By wshadow1@netzero.net - May 2 - 2:00 amI cant say enough about the quality and performance of this vehicle for the last 50000 miles ( and my sons Sante Fe for the last 60000 miles). Other than a minor recall for a possible rusting oxygen sensor, both vehicles have NOT had 1 problem. This vehicle is about the same size as a Lexus RX300 AND AT LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE. Yes, Hyundai have had a bad reputation over the years but this is changing rapidly---wait till the maintainance stats start coming in. Take a look--you will be surprised.
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Its Nice :) - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Estrellas701 - April 26 - 2:00 am40000mi-previous owner Interior fabric is soft/exterior is durable Roomy-keep finding hidden drawers Shiftronic is AWESOME Drove 800 mile trip w/5 people & camping gear-could still see out bk window-27 mi/g Comes with very nice tires-full spare-NOT on bk door-bumper bash not so awful Fog lamps & brights=instant daylight Window tint is inside the glass-wont scratch/bubble Alarm system easy to ad on to Hauls trailer uphill w/ease Takes off road much better than expected-full skid plate Acceleration & stopping better than most Trans sensor failed- dealership fixed for free under warranty Otherwise=bang 4 your buck Lots of features included in MSRP
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Saved My Life - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By megiejay1684 - February 6 - 6:52 pmAlthough I cannot attest to the logevity of this vehicle (as I only had it for about 6 months) I can definetly say that it is extremely safe. I was in a head on collision on my way to work one morning, hit by a lifted 90-something Ford F-250 going about 60+ miles/hr. This Santa Fe did exactly what it was designed to do by crumpling the engine area, and other than the fact that the front end of the vehicle was smashed like an accordian, the rest of cabin area and the car was completely fine. I only walked away with a small break in my ankle, which was from me bracing myself as I tried to brake. I, as well as the paramedics on site, believe whole-heartedly that this vehicle saved my life.
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Best Car Ive Owned in Years - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By SVC - January 1 - 11:40 pmIn 155000 miles I have replaced the drivers side sun visor, the rear hatch locking mechanism and the drivers side seat heater. Thats the end of the list. Our Santa Fe consistently gets 24 MPG highway while delivering a comfortable ride and good handling. This car has been very well maintained so it still looks great and runs great. Probably the most "bang for the buck" that I have ever gotten in an automobile. I expect to get at least another 100k miles on this car.
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Hobbzillas Santa Fe - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By hobbzilla - November 6 - 12:40 pmWanted it 10sec after first test drive. Payments are resonable but local dealership wouldnt work with me so I drove 200 miles to another dealership. Wasnt upset.. I got to drive it all the way home!
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93000 miles and counting - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Dean from CO - October 9 - 6:36 amA fantastic vehicle, never a single problem (except for a software problem that made it stall twice), upkeep is minimal (finally replaced the original tires after 85000 miles), 27+ mpg (even in the city). I cant rave enough about my Sante Fe. Comfortable, fun to drive, reliable, economical, lots of cargo room. Excellant on long trips. I would keep it another 5 years, but have you seen the 2007s?
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Wow, I got the dream car... - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By Happy In LaVerne - July 21 - 11:26 pmPerhaps I ended up buying the exception to the rule, but I couldnt be happier. 2WD, gets 23 mpg with a 6cyl engine, beefy enough that I feel I could survive an accident, yet small enough to fit into a compact parking space. Hit the accelerator hard, and it takes a good moment to get up to speed, but once there, purrs like a kitten. Really roomy back seats, handy liftback with window opening, plus enough 12v plugs to keep everyones gizmo charged and running. There are some little bugs - the back ashtray/catchall and cup holder has decided to give up the ghost, but the heaters nice and toasty, and the heated mirrors mean I can see whats around me.
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Santa Fe is a dream machine - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By krcooper - April 19 - 10:00 amIve owned my Santa Fe for 19 months now and cant imagine a better SUV for the price. Its got everything I need: long warrantee, good gas mileage, great looks, lots of space, a smooth ride, plenty of power, and generally a feeling of satisfaction no other car has given me so far. Just seeing another Santa Fe on the road makes me think "there goes another happy motorist", while everyone else misses out on our little secret. Oops - I may have just let the cat out of the bag! Oh well, I cant keep such a good thing secret forever. GO GET YOUR OWN AND FIND OUT!
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Better than most - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
By superz3161981 - October 10 - 3:43 am2003 Ford F250, 1999 Subaru, 1995 Isuzu, 1995 Honda, 2001 Honda, 2004 Honda, I can go on and on about cars and trucks Ive owned. This Hyundai however has to be the best vehicle that I have ever owned. I would recommend this SUV to anyone who has a small (2,3,4) size family. Its good in and around the city and even when we take a trip from Daytona to Washington DC. Personally, Ive told my wife that I want a newer model 08,09,10,11,12,ect. I know this is the 1st so there are some minor flaws.
