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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  Love my Hyundai - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Dutchman - July 8 - 6:50 am

  Really fun to drive! Handles great in our Rocky Mountains, even in sever weather. Snow and ice is no problem and vehicle is extremly stable an easy to control. Shiftronic gear selection is great, used a lot in the mountains.

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  great suv - 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By courago - June 30 - 12:20 am

  i have looked and looked and have read and read and asked and asked and test drove and test drove all the others and chose the santa fe as the best suv all around and really really tried to understand why everybody said toyota rav4 no way jose santa fe beats it everywere

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  Pleasantly Surprised - 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Quiles - June 23 - 11:40 pm

  First purchase ever and the Santa Fe was not my first choice. However, after test driving and sitting in all areas of the vehicle, I fell in love with the comfort and ease of the car. Drives quietly, smoothly and has an awesome pick up for a 4 cyl. Gas mileage has been great. Body is sleek and classy. Two downfalls; some parts feel flimsy i.e. gas tank cover, moldings on doors below windows. Also, I have an unexplained muffled thumping sound from the cabin of the car.

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  2004 Santa Fe - 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By tarie1028 - June 22 - 10:00 am

  Very roomy. Comfortable. Family Friendly. Great gas mileage. Insurance is very reasonable on this car.

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  Proud &Happy Hundai Owner - 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Houston - June 22 - 7:46 am

  Fun to drive, plenty of power while delivering 23-26 mpg on highway. Wet road traction is outstanding with the AWD. Rear seating has adequate foot room even with front seats all the way back.

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  Best Buy Out There - 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By William Manners - June 22 - 5:06 am

  We have not owned long but what a pleasure to drive. It is fun to drive, handles great in and out of curves. The 2.6 has all we need and the shiftronic is great as well.

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  Great car overall - 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Kristin - June 15 - 1:16 pm

  Love my new Santa Fe - no transmission issues, great gas mileage (I read reviews here before buying and was concerned but Im getting consistently around 23 for combined driving. The only complaint I have is with the infinity sound system- I also have the high-pitched whine at lower volumes that others have alluded to. It gets very annoying and the dealer has replaced my entire system to no avail. They seem to think the amp is overpowered for the speakers and causing feedback. At high volume, the sound is great. Overall fun car and Im thrilled with the value.

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  Good choice!!! - 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Freak_SUV - June 14 - 2:00 am

  Im 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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  Great Except For - 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Moonman - June 13 - 3:30 pm

  Great vehicle-except A) no protective covering on rear bumper as in 2009 models, B) and takes a lot of effort in order to lock steering wheel (180 degree turn of steering wheel). Lastly, no daytime running lights, reason unknown.. All controls easy to see, reach and use. I do mostly city driving and have gotten about 20 mpg thus far.

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  Super ride - 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Shayne - June 11 - 1:10 am

  We bought this for my wife after looking at and driving many others. We looked at Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester. Both did not come close to the drive, features, and fit/finish the Hyundai had. We love the features on the Limited model and didnt need the nav or dvd packages. You might find other makes that have similar features but will probably be a lot higher in price. Awesome vehicle for the price!!