2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews Page 10
Fuel Economy
19 - 20 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(128 Total Reviews)
like my santa fe
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I looked at several crossover suv's as well as conventional suv's and found the Santa Fe to be reasonably priced and the right size for my family of 3.
Favorite Features
I like the blue dashboard lights and the layout of the dash is good. Leather wrap steering wheel is very Nice. Drives Nice.
Suggested Improvements
Se does not have a standard outlet to plug in an ipod! I did't have an ipod when I got my Santa Fe, but I do now. I asked family members to check their cars and they all have it. Even my mothers 06 base model Saturn ion has it. What a joke. Also no power driver seat on the se. Mpg is so-so.
10 out 15 people found this review helpful
Expectations Met
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We just recently added a Santa Fe to our family fleet with our Honda Pilot. We are very pleased and our expectations are met completely. The interior of the Santa Fe is far better than the plasticky Pilot. We are receiving 21 mpg in mixed driving
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
5 out 6 people found this review helpful
Truly Delightful
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I bought my Santa fe in the middle of January and I am fully satisfied. It is a dream to drive, smooth, comfortable, powerful. I have not yet experienced the bad shift from 1st to 2nd. I am in Cdn and we have a slightly larger gallon, so bear that in mind when I say I get 22.5 miles per gallon in the city. If I am real careful and gentle about how I drive. I also looked at everything else out there before I bought and just loved all that the S.Fe had to offer and how smooth it was.
Favorite Features
How comfortable all the seats are. The look of the interior including the dash. In mine the radio sounds real good. Safety features like air bags, AWD, ESC, etc. Love the AWD, never got stuck this winter. The look of the exterior.
Suggested Improvements
More adjustment for the front passenger seat. Always better gas mileage.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
Vibration
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I now have 3000 miles on my 2008 LTD. The car is great for design, both interior and exterior. The only problem is a vibration between 45 - 75 MPH. It is not the tires or wheels and Hyundai service has not been able to locate the problem. I rode tested other 2008 Santa Fe's and have noticed the same problem. Has anyone else run into this problem?
Favorite Features
Both exterior and interior
Suggested Improvements
6 out 8 people found this review helpful
Buyer beware!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I agree with previous posters, very bad transmission that definitely bogs and slips when cold. Hyundai has a horrible warranty service because they will always try to discount the problem. Poor quality. Gas mileage is about 20% lower than the sticker averages on the vehicle. Just another falsehood.
Favorite Features
None.
Suggested Improvements
New transmission, better gas mileage and better service.
4 out 18 people found this review helpful
Very Nice!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Consumer Reports summed it up in one word - pleasant! It is an all-around nice vehicle. Nice ride, comfortable, good power, safe, and very quiet. After putting 1,600 miles on it, I am more impressed with it now than when we originally purchased it. We tried the competitors - Rav, CRV, Forester - but the Santa Fe beat them all in our book. We were hesitant to purchase because of the past unreliable reputation of Hyundai, but took a chance. Hopefully it will prove as reliable as a Honda or Toyota over time. The long warranty offers some peace of mind as well.
Favorite Features
Ride, interior comfort, excellent Infinity audio system, quiet.
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage (we get around 20 mpg) - this would be tough to do, however. It is really the only drawback to this SUV (all midsize or larger SUVs suffer from the same "problem"). Input jack for the audio system.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Best SUV on the market
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I purchased my Santa Fe about 2 1/2 weeks ago and I do not regret it one bit. So far it as been fun to drive. I am getting about 20 to 21 mpg which is not bad for a small SUV. The interior is very comfortable- my kids love it. It has great storage in the back for all your kids sport equipment. The Exterior- the color (Midnight Blue) is beautiful it sparkles in the sunlight. Overall this is a nice car for the money. Also, note in Car and Drive it was rated one of the top SUV's- The Nissan Murano beat it only on speed (I believe) but it won everything else.
Favorite Features
I really am impressed with it all. I do like the blue dash lights and it rides smooth for a SUV.
Suggested Improvements
Tinted front windows, which I will be doing soon. Living in Florida it keeps the car cooler.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
Glad I got it
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I'm a little over a month, and 1500 miles from purchase, and I'm a happy camper. This is one of the nicest vehicles I've ever owned - better than my Acura, Subaru, Nissan and most everything else. (Well, my 'Vette was more fun) I have had no concerns with the transmission as a few others have. I've gone on a few trips, including up into the high country in Colorado, and the car is a delight. Comfortable, stylish, convenience features galore, decent sound system, and never less than 22 MPG. Ya just have to drive thoughtfully, folks! All in all, an excellent experience.
Favorite Features
Interior, power, handling, audio system, dash lighting (gotta love that blue), trip computer, engine smoothness, ride quality, storage compartments, fit & finish
Suggested Improvements
A little better gas mileage would be nice (but this IS a heavy vehicle); perhaps an indicator for the AWD when it engages?
8 out 9 people found this review helpful
Good SUV, Poor FM Radio
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
After tons of research, we went with the Santa Fe. Consumers top pick for mid-size SUV. With the warranty and price, seemed like a good deal. Gas MPG is about 20 for city driving. Got the premium package. Heated seat are nice.
Favorite Features
Heated seats on cloth seats great, sun roof, headlights that shine wide and bright. Nimble steering
Suggested Improvements
RADIO RADIO RADIO FM stations fade, Treble, loudness and stero separation disappear while driving down the road. Hyundai says its due to new digital radio in 2007 and weak signals. However, I live in the City and ALL FM stations do the same. Very annoying. CD and XM is ok.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
Best Crossover SUV built, period.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Before buying the Santa Fe we test drove the honda CRV, Toyota Rav 4, Saturn Vue, among many others. This car was far superior in EVERY category. Just listening to the doors closing, ring a sound of quality. Very happy with mileage, which is 21 in mixed city driving and 24 on the highway. Vehicle handles very well, road and engine noise are almost non-existent. It is very fast, shifts and brakes flawlessly and is extremely comfortable. We have had absolutely no problems since purchased last year and 20,000 miles ago. This is my wifes car, but I use it every chance I get as it is a much more fun to drive than my gas guzzling F150!
Favorite Features
Great interior and exterior appearance, excellent build quality, telescoping steering wheel, reclining back seats, duel exhaust and great sounding satelite radio with steering wheel controls!
Suggested Improvements
Absolutely nothing!
6 out 9 people found this review helpful
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