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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  BEST PACKAGE FOR YOU $$$$ - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By beck117 - February 14 - 10:00 am

  WE JUST BOUGHT LX IN THE THE PEWTER COLOR. IT DRIVES LIKE A CAR AND NOT ALL THAT ROUGH. IT CAME FULLY EQUPPED AND FOR THE PRICE THAT WAS GREAT. GAS MILEAGE COULD BE BETTER BUT THAT IS THE ONLY THING THAT COULD BE IMPROVED. HANDLES VERY NICE AND MY HUSBAND IS 64 AND HE FITS IN IT NICELY. I HAVE LOTS OF ROOM IN THE BACK FOR GROCERIES. AND I CAN FIT 5 PEOPLE IN IT NICELY. A+ A+ A+ A+

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  Gotta love this ride! - 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Laurie - February 12 - 9:40 pm

  I had a 2006 Tucsan, and really had no problems with that vehicle. When I was researching the Tucsan,in January, 2006, I saw that the Santa fe was being redesigned and would be out in the summer. I liked it, but didnt want to wait. Well, I love the Tucsan, but test drove the Santa Fe, and I was hooked. I was fortunate enough to pay cash for the Tucsan, and did not lose much on the trade in. So, I got a very luxurious car, and a very small payment. I love this SUV. It is beautiful, and the ride is sweet!

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  Best Mid-Size SUV in the market! - 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Carlos - February 9 - 4:46 am

  I have been a loyal Hyundai owner since 1993. My first Hyundai was the hatchback excell in 93, then newly intriduced Elantra in 94, another Elantra in 99 and now the newly redesigned 2007 Santa Fe. I LOVE IT. I still have the 99 Elentra, and with over 117K miles it is still going strong. I have no complaints about the Santa Fe and my friends thought it was a lexus when I first showed it to them. It is very stylish, and well put together. Kudos to Hyundai and their team.

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  Not a Benz, but ... - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Irene - February 9 - 1:36 am

  I have an older Mercedes E320 which is awesome, and my quality benchmark. While no Benz, my Santa Fe is a nice, reliable, comfortable vehicle. I needed a grocery, Home Depot, chauffeur the relatives, transport the dogs vehicle. This fulfills it way past my expectations. The mileage could be better, but hey! it uses Regular! The suspension is a little mushy, but thats my only complaint. While not exactly launching off the line when the light turns green, the 2.7 is more than adequate for my needs.

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  santa fe vs. endeavor - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By cindy - February 7 - 12:26 pm

  I recently traded in my 2004 mitsubishi endeavor on a 2005 hyundai santa fe.I drove the santa fe home after I purchased it in the dark. The next day I was cleaning the windows on my new pre-owned santa fe and found chips in the windshield and hard water spots on all of the windows and mirrors that I could not remove even with a special hard water cleaner.In addition,the windshield looked as if it had been sand blasted when in the sunlight.The dealership tried to clean the windows and mirrors unsuccessfully and has only offered to "fill" the two chips in the windshield,not replace it.Never drive a pre-owned vehicle home in the dark!Seems to be poorly made glass!Look very closely!

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  Smooth transmission - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By mhtn - February 7 - 10:06 am

  Excellent car. Ride is very smooth and quiet. Love the exterior and interior finish. Handling is very nice and predictable. Transmission is as smooth as it can be. I was able to purchase the SE V6 3.3L 242h Santa Fe for less than the price of the base CRV. Fuel economy is good for a large and heavy vehicle. Im consistently get 20mpg in stop and go traffic.

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  A good alternative to the RAV4 and CR-V - 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Technikal - February 5 - 9:20 pm

  Bought the Santa Fe after spending a long time looking at RAV4s and CR- Vs. The ride of the SF makes it feel like a much more expensive car compared to the other 2. The interior is substantially better than the RAV4, and the acceleration is better than the CR-V. I liked the styling of the SF better. I found that, comparably equipped, I could purchase the SF for $4-$5k less than the Toyota or Honda (though Ill give that back later with the worse depreciation.) The fit & finish is pretty good, especially inside. However, some body panels gaps arent as straight as they should be - specifically where the hood meets the grill/headlights. Its definitely not as good as the CR-V.

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  Rear suspension - 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Dave - February 5 - 4:43 am

  I have had my 2010 sante fe since the end of January. I find it to be roomy and comfortable on the inside. Visibility is very good and the gas mileage is not bad. The problem is the thumping noise coming out of the rear suspension when driving over a pot hole or uneven road surfaces. I have had it to the dealer twice, the first time they blamed it on the rear seat belts, the second time on a small tool bag I have in the rear cargo area.

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  Great SUV - 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By sholeseng - February 4 - 10:00 am

  Have had for almost a month. Excellent power and fun to drive. Love the artic blue color. Seems very well built.

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  Time to move on, with no problems - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Matt - January 30 - 8:13 pm

  I bought this vehicle with 17k mi on it. It now has 137k mi. I have only had one major issue. The throttle position sensor went out. After I found a mechanic who could identify the problem, it only too an hour to fix and the cost was minimal. The factory tires lasted 100k mi. Another problem that was really a non issue, is that when I let the gas get too low the check engine light lit up after i filled it up and stayed on till i used half that tank of gas. I averaged about 20 mpg on all highway miles. It still runs great, just time to move on.