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Second Generation Love
FeRay, 03/19/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Traded my '01 Santa FE LX in on this and couldn't be happier. This is my 3rd Santa Fe but the first 2nd generation model I have owned and I am very impressed with the overall improvement. 100 more horses than my '01 and 2-3 mpg more on average makes me smile. This car has big shoes to fill since my '01 had 150k miles on it and never let me down in the 9 years I had it. I'm sure it won't disappoint, if so the dealer can fix it under warranty.
Great SUV
JerseyJim, 03/23/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Just purchased the SantafE gls 2010 and we love it. Compared it against Ford Escape, Subaru Forester & Nissan Rogue - best riding and most driver's room of the 3 listed. Gives the most for you money
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New Hyundai Owner
MJ, 04/08/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I traded in my 2009 Mazda 3 for the 2010 Santa Fe a few weeks ago for the increased utility. I'm a sports junkie and needed the cargo space of an SUV for all my sports equipment. I researched and/or drove the Rav4, CRV, Tucson, and several others, but fell in love with the Santa Fe when the minute I started driving it. I've never owned a Hyundai before, but I am thoroughly impressed with their build quality, interior design, and performance. The lengthy warranty is great, as I plan to drive the Santa Fe at least 10 yrs and I put on about 17,500 miles/yr commuting to work. I especially appreciate the very comfy heated leather seats, which makes my commute a joy, along w/ the awesome stereo!
In Love!
coconut, 05/14/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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This is my first new car in 23 years so I researched models and price for months. Had been a loyal Toyota owner (until this year) and also wanted my first SUV. Thanks to Edmunds and Truecar.com, I honed in on the Santa Fe, then used the internet to contact sev. dealers and start negotiating. Local dealer agreed to sell the only fully loaded, 2010 Ltd that he had on the lot (they're hard to find) for a negotiated price of $27,600 and I drove off the lot completely in love with this car. Entire purchasing process was seamless and painless. As a woman, I can't stress enough the importance of using Edmunds and TrueCar to educate oneself and gain negotiating confidence and power.
One more thing!
coconut, 05/14/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Forgot to add. Gas mileage from the get-go has been close to 23 mpg in mixed driving. Works for me!
What a Joy
Lalita, 05/25/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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We bought this car a week ago,I must say that I have never loved any car this much. We have been a Hyundai family since we started to buy vehicles and it is very hard for us to go for other brands though this time I looked at other vehicles as well, I am glad that we stuck with Hyundai. It is been great
Appreciating Hyundai More, and More
Dan, 06/06/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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After getting two Elantras for my children, I knew I wanted another Hyundai. The new Santa Fe (holy faith) with the new four cylinder engine has given me 28 MPG on my road trips. The fold down seats in the rear have also allowed me transport sizable cargo. To go along with the decent MPG and cargo space, I got a price that I could afford (OTD at $22,500).
Hyundai added features are nice.
BaryKerySC, 05/31/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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While GM keeps cutting features from their vehicles, Hyundai keeps adding more technology and value to theirs.
Best Purchase Ever Made
Best Purchase, 06/13/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I recently purchased the 2010 Hyundai Sante Fe V6 Limited w/all the extras, it's a little Escalade. Power, fun, comfort, stylish and affordability. I never thought I'd get a Hyundai. After owning a Cadillac Escalade. This is the best purchase i ever made!
Rear suspension
Dave, 07/16/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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I have had my 2010 sante fe since the end of January. I find it to be roomy and comfortable on the inside. Visibility is very good and the gas mileage is not bad. The problem is the thumping noise coming out of the rear suspension when driving over a pot hole or uneven road surfaces. I have had it to the dealer twice, the first time they blamed it on the rear seat belts, the second time on a small tool bag I have in the rear cargo area.
2010 Sante Fe has issues
wex519, 10/26/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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Nice vehicle overall was my first impression since I was seeking a larger similar to previous crossover. I was wrong. Transmission bangs at low speeds and dealer won't acknowledge a problem. It is well documented and Hyundai must step up or count me out.
Gutsy, Sharp, Eye Catcher
Ray Ethier, 11/02/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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So far so good went from a Toy Camry always wanted a SUV AWD. Can't wait for snow. Choppy ride and not best gas mileage yet only 1200 miles. Comfortable and love the blue tooth. Eye catcher black in color, nice mags.
Transmission problem
coho, 01/08/2012
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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In the first 2k we experienced a thump almost all the time the vehicle was started in park. Dealer said it was a sticky valve and they replaced the transmission. The problem has started again. Dealer has not/cannot fix it. It never happens when a mechanic is in the vehicle. Hyundia Canada do not really admit to that there is a problem. Offered to leave the vehicle with dealer until they experience the thump. But no they could not do that. Other than this problem the vehicle seems fine. Am keeping a log of the thumps even though with a new vehicle you should not have to. Ammunition for when the warranty runs out.
Big Butt Baby
Jim, 03/15/2017
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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This car had the most usabke storage I had ever seen ks a mid-size. Well layed out and efficient, a good buy!
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Great SUV passing it on
KNGSTN PILOT, 03/20/2020
updated 03/22/2021
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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It is great in every respect, I needed a pickup truck though. My Sister-in-law has it now, and loves it.
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My Best Friend
Paul Bradeen, 12/05/2021
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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My 2010 Santa Fe has outperformed any car that I have ever owned. Fun to drive, great gas mileage, totally reliable and would continue to keep it if not for the many new safety features in today's Hyundai line up. I now own a 2022 Hyundai Tucson and hope that it will be as a good a car as was my 2010 Santa Fe.
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Bang for the buck
ChosenMibhar, 06/03/2010
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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Here's my story, it's a long one. I've been researching, renting, test driving and reading reviews for over a year. Finally I made a decision. Considering the tag price, gas mileage and overall value this SUV is the way to go! Standard equipment on base model, excellent warranty, reasonable resale value, and so far dependable. If Hyundai keeps this up I'll never buy American again.
A regret customer
dolphin39, 09/26/2011
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am blaiming myself for buying a Hyundai vechnicle. Needless to say the bad transmission and poor mileage that a lot of customers having on this forum, my less than one year old 2010 Sante Fe refuse to start one night, and put me into a cold night waiting for more than 2 hours to have their 24 hr road side assitance to tow my car to a nearest dealship. On the way, the tow truck guy of CAA telling me that he had been faced the same problem lately and feel sorry for me to have a Hynduai with such a nonreliable quality and poor service. So my advice for everyone who intend to buy a Hyundai vechnicle: Look somewhere else and stay away of it!
Nice car, terrible mileage
susanjb1, 02/07/2011
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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I got this car in March 2010. It is extremely comfortable and has great standard features like heated leather seats. Looks like a much more expensive car on the inside. I have had several minor mechanical problems that needed fixing, which is annoying but not fatal. The worst thing about the car is the terrible mileage it gets. It says 20/28 - I have never even come close to 28 on the highway even with total highway driving and driving conservatively. The best you can hope for is about 18/21 and that's driving conservatively. How they got the EPA rating they have on this car is a mystery.