Is the 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car?
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How do people like the 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2002 Santa Fe 4.6 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2002 Santa Fe.
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This has been a very satisfactory car for me. The features are excellent for the price. It is a bit underpowered for the weight of the vehicle, but Hyundai has corrected that in newer models. The only failure in 5 years has been the interior clock for which a replacement doesn't seem to be available. I am considering purchasing another Santa Fe when I replace my present car.
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What options are available on the 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Available Hyundai Santa Fe 2002 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: SE, GLS, Limited, Sport, Limited Ultimate, Ultimate, Sport 2.0T, Base, SE Ultimate, LX, GL
Exterior Colors: Monaco White, Becketts Black, Circuit Silver, Iron Frost, Moonstone Silver, Regal Red Pearl, Twilight Black, Mineral Gray, Night Sky Pearl, Frost White Pearl, Java Espresso, Storm Blue, Pacific Blue Pearl, Phantom Black Metallic, Pewter/Cool Gray Cladding, Black Obsidian/Cool Gray Cladding, Glacier White, Marlin Blue, Nordic White/Light Silver Cladding, Serrano Red, Bright Silver, Cabo Bronze, Slate Blue, Ebony Black, Moonlit Blue/Cool Gray Cladding, Deepwater Blue, Silver Blue, Black Forest Green, Frosted Mocha, Natural Khaki, Radiant Silver, Willow Gray, Dark Cherry Red, Juniper Green, Canyon Red/Light Silver Cladding, Harbor Gray Metallic, Steel Gray, Canyon Copper, Espresso Brown, Medium Silver Blue, Pearl White (Late Availability), Radiant Silver (Late Availability), Artic Blue, Bright Silver (Limited Availability), Nautical Blue/Cool Gray Cladding, Pine Green, Sierra Red, Sonoran Red, Black Obsidian , Merlot/Cool Gray Cladding, Nordic White, Nordic White , Pearl White, Venetian Red, Arctic Blue/Light Silver Cladding, Black Obsidian, Crystal Blue, Crystalline Blue Pearl, Dark Emerald Green/Cool Gray Cladding, Golden Beige, Indigo Blue Pearl, Merlot, Mocha Frost/Mauve Gray, Obsidian Black, Pewter, Platinum Sage, Powder White Pearl, Powder White Pearl (Limited Availability), Sandstone/Warm Gray Cladding
Interior Colors: Gray cloth, Gray leather, Beige cloth, Beige leather, Black leather, Gray, Gray premium cloth, Beige, Saddle leather, Beige leather/cloth, Gray leather/cloth, Coca Black leather/cloth, Cocoa Black leather, Beige premium cloth, Coca Black premium cloth, Coca Black cloth
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Aux Audio Inputs, USB Inputs, Bluetooth, Power Driver Seat, AWD/4WD, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Third-row seating, Heated seats, Post-collision safety system, Leather Seats, Back-up camera, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Sunroof/Moonroof, Blind Spot Monitoring, 3500lb Towing Capacity, Keyless Entry/Start, Navigation, 360-degree camera, Cooled Seats, Parking sensors, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, 2500lb Towing Capacity, Towing Hitch, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Remote Start, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system, Upgraded Headlights, Upgraded Stereo
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive
