Overview & Reviews

Entering its second year of production, the Santa Fe gets four-wheel disc brakes as standard equipment as well as an optional upgraded stereo system. In May 2002, Hyundai responds to customer requests and makes a power sunroof optional for GLS and LX models. Besides that, all models benefit from midyear interior upgrades, among these larger air conditioning vents; a center stack-mounted clock; illumination for the power window buttons and glovebox; chrome accents; ISOFIX child-seat anchors for the outboard rear seating positions and an improved rear-seat recliner and folding mechanism. In September 2002, Hyundai announced that it had misstated the horsepower ratings for all of the models in its lineup -- the Santa Fe's 2.4-liter four-cylinder is now rated for 138 hp and its V6 is now at 173 hp. To compensate, the company is offering Hyundai owners (of 2000 models and newer) three options: 10 years of roadside assistance, 6-year/72,000-mile basic warranty coverage or 12-year/120,000-mile powertrain coverage.

• Relatively inexpensive price, super warranty, roomy interior.

• Unimpressive four-wheeling capability, underwhelming powertrain performance.

User Reviews:

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  Question on cargo area - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By cargo man - August 16 - 10:00 am

  Can you help? I noticed the rear seats do not fold down flat leaving a significant angle to that portion of the cargo area. Is that normal? Im still in the shopping stage and this concerns me. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

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  santa fe - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By santa fe - July 18 - 2:46 pm

  I am extremely happy with my santa fe I have 70000 miles on it at this time and average atleast 20 mpg. The only thing is the check engine light comes on and off, At this time it has been on for about a month,with no adverse effects.

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  Car1 - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Dsadler - July 5 - 10:00 am

  Bought vehicle because of style, price, warranty, and the standard features which were optional on competitors models

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  Love my Crystal Blue Santa Fe LX AWD... - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Matt-Guy - July 4 - 2:00 am

  Great car for the money, I looked at everything, CRV, Vibe, Matrix, Rav4, Escape, Sportage, XL7, ect... And none of them came as nicely packaged as the santa fe. With such features as Heated leather seats, Automatic climate control with outside tempeture gauge, AWD and V6, coupled to a sportronic shifting automatic transmission, and not to mention the Tape+CD player who could refuse for under 23k. Heck they even threw in the plastic mud guard for the cargo area, roof crossrails, Trailer hitch, and mudguards all out the door (Taxes, tags ect...) for 23700. Cannot be beat by the competitors. Best Bang for buck in the SUV arena.

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  Love my Santa Fe - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Happy1 - June 28 - 10:00 am

  All I wanted was a utility vehicle to carry the things you usually cant fit into a sedans trunk, like furniture, large boxes, garden equipment,etc. I got a lot more. This little SUV has plenty of room for people and cargo. It has a good looking, comfortable interior with all the necessary bells and whistles. It handles and rides like a sedan. Im a 225 lb six-footer, and Ive got plenty of room. Even with my drivers seat in a comfortable position, an adult can sit behind me with ample legroom. The vehicle was built very well, with absolutely no defects.

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  Love it so far - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By etbill - June 24 - 10:00 am

  Have only had it short time but love it so far. Getting 26 MPG. Many great comments about it. Have the Crystal Blue which is a head turner.

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  Where are the Santa Fe LXs - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Big red - June 24 - 10:00 am

  I have been looking for an LX for months... Finally found one coming off the boat in 2 weeks. Supply is not meeting demand

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  Santa Fa - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By gus - June 23 - 3:40 am

  Nice SUV for the money. It is a little slugash and geared real low. Over all a very good SUV.

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  Hyundai Santa Fe - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By dk1706 - June 17 - 2:00 am

  I love the Santa Fe, I looked at many different automobiles before I even thought of givine the Hyundai Santa Fe a test drive and when I did I bought it that day. It drove much better than even the most exspensive SUVs I saved over 30,000 dollars and am still satisfied. You dont need an exspensive car too have the same peformance. its just prestige I guess.

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  I never thought Id own a Hyundai! - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Kim & Matthew - May 22 - 2:00 am

  I got a big dog and decided I needed an SUV again but not a big one like I had before (A big Montero which drove like a truck). I was giving up my Infiniti I-30 which I loved so this vehichle had to be good looking and fun to drive. I love this vehichle. Its even better than I had hoped for or expected. My dog loves all the cargo space and my kids seem very comfortable too in the rear seat.