Used 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUV Consumer Reviews
Used Santa Fe Sport for sale
Great Car for thousands less
Bernie, 07/27/2016
updated 08/04/2017
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
After test driving the BMW X3, I couldn't see spending 50 thousand dollars to get all the safety features. Then we went over to test drive the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. You can get it with all the bells and whistles for about 34 thousand dollars. It was a no brainer. It rides and drives as well, has all the electronics and luxury features, costs less to maintain, has a better warranty, great!! It has less horsepower, but I am not racing it anyway, it is an SUV. So far we love it!!
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Can not beat it for the money
Doug Hacker, 08/06/2016
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
The ride is a little rough. The 2.4 engine needs 20 more horses and some more torque. It does fine until you get on the highway drive 70mph and go up a slight hill the tranny will shift down every time and it gets old fast. I put the mid grade Shell in it and it calms it down nicely but other than that it is a great kid hauler and grocery getter. It is built very well and nice and roomy. I was looking at the CRV-Rav4-Escape but this is bigger and cost the same (I got $6300.00 off sticker) I am also averaging 27MPG which is more than they claim. I have 2000 miles on it. I knew the engine was under powered from research but I wanted the MPGs and did not want a dreaded turbo.
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LOVE this car!
James R, 10/22/2016
updated 11/09/2017
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
42 of 46 people found this review helpful
After 40 years of driving pick-up trucks for work I retired and wanted/needed to downsize, especially as I now live in the mountains of Southern CA and roads are very narrow and twisty. I narrowed my choices to a smallish midsize SUV, for the cargo room, luxury, drivability, and economy. It came down to quality and features for the money, especially value, as I am disabled and live on SSDI and an annuity. After 6 Silverado LTZ's I didn't want to compromise on luxury and this car certainly delivers, with all of the upgrades on the 2.0T, Ultimate, Tech pkg. With an MSRP of $40,625, I paid $34,684 after incentives. It's a heck of a lot of SUV for that price. It is very quiet on the road, great acceleration, great handling (I upgraded the tires to much higher rated for snow Michelin Premier LTX), good fuel economy (I usually manually shift while accelerating ; with max torque available at just 1400rpm I get into highest gear asap), and great driving experience. Seats are very comfortable for drives up to 2 hours or so, however I am 6'4'' tall and another inch of legroom and 2 inches of seat bottom length would be appreciated, however almost every car is a bit small for me in this regard. Even with the pano roof there is plenty of headroom, even with the seat adjusted to highest position. The audio is very good and pairing with my smartphone is instant as soon as I start the car. Android auto, Classic iPod connectivity, and the abundant speakers make for great listening. The sub-woofer is almost too much, as the windshield mounted mirror really vibrates, however the bass response through the body of the car is fantastic. My all around MPG exceeds EPA for both highway and all-around. I live at 5700 feet elevation and frequently drive DTH (down the hill) for various shopping, as well as 1000' elevation change just to go the the market and back - lots of mixed elevation driving, yet I get 23mpg overall and 30-31 mpg highway. The only car I shopped that matched ALL of the tech and lux features of this car was the BMW X3, and similarly equipped had an MSRP of $18,000 more. Although the BMW is nicer in some aspects, the line by line comparison doesn't measure up to the Hyundai. It is an outstanding car for the money After 9 months and 9000 miles the car has been every bit of what I originally wrote. Steep mountain roads covered with snow and ice were no issue what-so-ever. With the tires upgrade I did I never lost traction a single time, and the AWD worked every bit as well as my former Silverado 4x4's did in the snow. Friends love to tour around the mountains with me and everyone comments how much the glass roof makes it a great car for site-seeing. The adaptive cruise control is awesome and speed changes are smooth and safe. The automatic braking (not in cruise control at the time) has activated once, when a car swerved in front of me too close for comfort. The crash avoidance activated just before my foot could get to the brake pedal - the car's reaction is faster than mine. Love the adaptive headlights on curvy roads (headlight beam turns while in the twisties). Yep, LOVE this car! Update Dec '17. Sold the car to Carmax for $27k. With daily 200 mile trips to visit my dad in hospital I decided to buy a 2018 Kia Sorento, which has more legroom. Kia basically an upscale version of the SF Sport
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Fianally Got one!
John Claeys, 05/22/2017
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I went through" a few "since this came out in 2013. I loved the sporty look, beautifully executed! Since I have driven German cars for years, I was hesitant to try Korean brand. I would never suggest that this Santa Fe Sport handled like a German SUV...but it is close. The best I can say about German engineering is the handling qualities, and perhaps ride quality...other than that, it's a wash in my opinion...OK, maybe the engine tuning. With the rebates offered on this vehicle right now, this becomes a steal of a buy. The trick is to find the right dealership. The price varies tremendously right now. Go for it. This Ultimate with tech is worth every penny...the toys are fun! The Core Logic surround sound is unbelievable...12 speakers...best out there. If you are reasonably easy on the gas, you will get 23-24 mpg average.
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Better than my 2013 Sante Fe
Joesteam, 04/17/2016
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
29 of 32 people found this review helpful
This SUV is better than the 2013 I owned. The screen is larger and more interactive. The usb connection works better than the one I had (sometimes it charged my phone, sometimes not). The larger touchscreen is organized much better, easy to see, and interacts with my phone much easier. There are 3 performance settings: normal, eco, and sport. The sport gives much better acceleration; I don't think you need the turbo in the sport mode. The 6 cylinder is probably better but I didn't want to spend the extra money for it. The sport mode also tightens the steering, feels good. Side mirror warnings VERY helpful especially since there is a large blind spot on the right. It is quieter on the road than my 2013. I did not get the navigation option so I can't rate it. The SUV came with a cargo cover and rear passenger window shades, very nice. I have owned many Hyundai vehicles since 2003 and this is their best yet. Good quality, good service department. I am very happy with my decision and highly recommend it.
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