2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Review
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Review





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Edmunds' Expert Review
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Pros
- Reasonable price, strong warranty, roomy interior, long list of standard features, solid construction, good crash test scores.
Cons
- Thirsty at the pump for a small car-based SUV, soft suspension limits handling ability.
What’s new
The base trim level has been dropped. The 2.7-liter V6 is now standard (the LX still gets the 3.5-liter V6), as is an automatic transmission. Also newly standard this year are four-wheel antilock brakes and traction control. Exterior changes include a new grille surround, side cladding, taillamps, tailgate handle, rear bumper design and alloy wheels. Inside, there is new seat fabric, an upgraded two-tone color scheme and a revised instrument cluster. A power driver seat is now standard on the LX, and a compass is included with the optional sunroof.
Edmunds says
The Santa Fe offers a consumer-friendly blend of space, comfort, features, performance and value that make it a compact SUV worth considering.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$229/mo
Santa Fe GLS
vs
$208/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
5 star(68%)
4 star(25%)
3 star(5%)
2 star(2%)
1 star(0%)
204 reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
4.25 out of 5 stars
Favorite vehicle to date
bristol6,01/08/2015
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2005 Santa Fe LX AWD. The first car i ever owned was a Hyundai. Since then i owned a BMW, a Dodge, a Mazda, and a Chevy, and I have returned again to Hyundai. My Santa Fe is reliable, capable, comfortable, and relatively easy to maintain. They are fairly common vehicles so parts aren't hard to find. Plenty of space inside, and enough room in the cargo space to stow whatever you want. … Folding the back seats down is easy and quick. I put some Toyo All-Terrain tires on mine, and i am comfortable driving it across fields, through mud, snow, ice, and sand. If you're looking for a reliable fun midsize SUV that you can take anywhere, this is your ticket.
5 out of 5 stars
Yea for Santa Fe
JOANNA KRIEGER,07/21/2016
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Whenever I , or have mechanic check, all fluid levels, NEVER NEEDED ATTENTION. The tightest best running engine of any car I have owned. Oil always looks clean. Teams fluid, same. Acquired in 2006. 2005 model.
3.63 out of 5 stars
Great running SMALL suv
drivenamerican,09/20/2013
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A)
Our Santa Fe was bought used and now has 102,000 miles on it. The
2.7 liter is underpowered but gets great gas mileage. There are a few design flaws such as the third brake light hanging in the rear window, and the back 3 spark plugs are under the intake manifold, changing them is expensive and a pain. the last thing is the drivers seat does not go back far enough for taller drivers.
5 out of 5 stars
2005 Santa Fe AWD
Donna Nagy,07/28/2016
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I bought this car used and it has been amazing for me. Dependable and great in the snow. Electronics have been the biggest issue for this car. But I love this car and looking to get another one...much newer!!
Features & Specs
- Base MSRP
- $21,649
- MPG & Fuel
- 17 City / 23 Hwy / 19 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 19 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: front wheel drive
- Transmission: 4-speed shiftable automatic
- Engine
- V6 cylinder
- Horsepower: 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 5 yr./ 60,000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 177.2 in. / Height: 66.0 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 72.7 in.
- Curb Weight: 3,549 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 30.5 cu.ft.
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Side Impact TestAcceptable
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front TestGood
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Used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview
The Used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is offered in the following submodels: Santa Fe SUV. Available styles include GLS AWD 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A), GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (2.7L 6cyl 4A), GLS Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A), LX AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A), GLS AWD 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A), and LX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A). Pre-owned Hyundai Santa Fe models are available with a 2.7 L-liter gas engine or a 3.5 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 200 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 4-speed shiftable automatic, 5-speed shiftable automatic.
What's a good price on a Used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Price comparisons for Used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe trim styles:
- The Used 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS is priced between $6,495 and$6,495 with odometer readings between 133782 and133782 miles.
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Should I lease or buy a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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