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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  Beats the Ford Escape & Jeep Victory!! - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Doug&Anna - August 3 - 10:00 am

  We have driven it for almost two months and love it. Its easy to get accustomed to all the switches and pedals - the seats are soft and comfortable. It has plenty of "get up and go" for all the hills, etc. we have. We would definately want the 3.0L if we wanted to tow/haul things. We drove the Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute (the same motor as the Ford Escape), Jeep Victory and other Jeeps and Saturn Vue and kept going back to the Hyundai Santa Fe! Compare apples to apples and youll come out way ahead of the others with the Santa Fe.

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  santa fe - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Hinson - August 3 - 10:00 am

  Very smooth ride and handling great price and waranty

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  Most features for price! - 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Shawn1449 - August 3 - 10:00 am

  I just bought the 2003 Santa Fe in artic blue, it is a very nice color but hard to find, and with the features it has like leather interior, automatic climate control, and six in-dash cd changer to name a few. The Santa Fe drives like a car, drives smooth and very good going around corners. The heated front seats are nice but since I live in Florida I havent used that feature yet. It is very comfortable no matter where you sit in the car, from the driver seat to the back seat. Although the driver seat is the best seat in the car.

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  One of the best new SUV - 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Jose - August 3 - 1:10 am

  We have tested few SUV and this one the Santa Fe has being the best ride so far.

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  I love my Hyundai - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Kim - July 30 - 12:23 pm

  I love my Hyundai Santa Fe, we test drove lots of cars, but for the price and being a 4WD vehicle it fit our budget great. It is probably average on fuel, because before this I drove a Ford Explorer and it was awful (but I loved that truck also). It does have downfalls though, first the turn radius on the Santa Fe in no way compares with the Ford. Also we found out the hard way that you do not have to push in the little button on the gear shift to shift. I was driving 75 down the highway, when my daughter twisted around to get something from the back, and all of a sudden it was driving weird. I looked at the guage and it was in neutral. Scary! So just be careful. Good Luck.

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  I LOVE THIS CAR - 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By roadturtle - July 28 - 10:33 am

  I have owned a lot of SUVs. This Santa Fe is a pleasure to drive. Easy to get in and out of. Being a senior citizen this is very important. With the v-6 I have plenty of power to pass, or pull my trailer. Awesome quality with a warranty that assures you that Hyundai believes in their product too. I would highly recommend this car to anyone.

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  Sante Fe Irritation - 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By wilfer - July 28 - 6:36 am

  We are not getting near the gas mileage as listed by the manufacturer and find this very disappointing. We are irritated enough about it that we have discussed trading it in to get another (more expensive) vehicle of the same size which gets better mileage. Although I really do not like the exterior design we were pleased with the overall performance, interior looks, and handling. It has lots of pep.

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  Big Buck Bang - 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Tbow - July 27 - 10:00 am

  You want more bang for your buck?? Then youd better get a Santa Fe. Im a tall man and need a little more leg room at the drivers seat. Other than that I love my car.Very very reliable. Not one problem after 14 months of driving.

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  Not a good SUV - 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Lighthouse - July 27 - 10:00 am

  After 3 month of buying this SUV I needed a new engine. I have 4wd 6 cyclender and this vechile does not have any power at all.

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  Too good to be true? - 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By geni1 - July 26 - 2:03 pm

  Im sad to report that Im having the same transmission issues that others seem to be having and that is rough shifting (a definite "THUMP" into gear) from 1-2 when the engines cold. Has happened on rare occasions from 2-3 and 3-4. Shifting is fine when car is warm up. Just had transmission "reset" by dealer for 2nd time yesterday, but it thumped softly this morning. Bought the car in May & dont think this started until the weather turned cold at night in the fall.