Used 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T SUV Review
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Overall a good small/midsize SUV
kwacha, Little Rock, AR, 02/19/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV w/Saddle Interior (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
It's really my wife's SUV although I've driven it more than she has on three trips.
The first trip was 1200 miles and the second was over 1400 miles with a shorter trip of 800.
The Santa Fe Sport is very tight and its snow white appearance/color makes it very attractive with its the beautiful 17 in. mag style wheels.
Also, its really not that small and the exterior and interior are … both well designed.
The Nav is great except for the stupid step of having to agree to safety rules every single time you get in the vehicle.
Like that is going to make you drive more safely or something.
Also the Radio/Stereo is also very good.
Interior coverings and amenities are of high quality.
Excellent Utility Vehicle
johansen, Phoenix, AZ, 01/11/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV w/Saddle Interior (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
We purchased the 2013 Sport (5 seater) with the 2.0 turbo, front wheel drive, with the popular and premium packages. The popular package is pretty much standard on all models and the premium adds saddle interior with leather, rear camera, heated front/rear seats, power front seats, etc.
Really didn't want to spend the extra 2 grand or so on the premium option but in the end, we decided … the package was worth the money.
Plenty of interior room, initially my wife was worried it was too large, but after driving it, she realized it didn't feel as large as it appeared.
The ride is very solid and comfortable, the turbo gives plenty of oomph, interior is gorgeous, and the quality is excellent.
Don't buy one!
Mike Lamberton, Santa Monica, CA, 04/25/2015
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV w/Saddle Interior (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I feel I'm stuck with a defect of a car and an even worse dealership that does not call, confirm or even care. Radio went out, backpack up camera went out. Engine noise (knocking sound) continues even after they said they fixed it! Everyone from service advisor to service manager just doesn't seem to care, in fact they talk to me like I am a bother more than anything else. Called to … reschedule another visit after the knocking sound obviously wasn't fixed, they lied about having a loaner available, in fact the guy that took my call did t even care to pass my message along! Estimated mileage is an absolute lie, had to manually raise the headlights, because they come adjusted so low.
Looks great but horrible reliability - do not buy
Last Hyundai purchase, 07/21/2021
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T 4dr SUV w/Saddle Interior (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
When I bought my 2013 Santa Fe 2.0T it seemed like a great deal. It is probably the best equipped vehicle in the small SUV category with panoramic sunroof, navigation, heated and cooled seats, collision and parking camera, nice interior style, many features that were, and still are not standard in BMW, Audi and Toyota. Looks way better than comparable Toyota, Audi or most other … "competitors" in the segment that are $15,000+ more expensive.
Over the last few years since I have owned it, the lack of quality from Hyundai has really come through and proved to be unchanged from the 1980s when they first came to NA. Replaced turbo chargers twice, once off warranty, with dangerous incidents associated with both when they failed. Many front suspension creaks, thumps and grindings - seemingly unfixable as done bearings twice. Done full brake jobs (+$1,600 each) several times. A growing number of interior creaks and rattles, ridiculous wind noise while driving, vague steering and huge turbo lag have continued to get worse over the passing kilometers and years. A constant stream of other regular service costs and repairs along the way that I never had with my previous Toyotas (or even my same year Jaguar XF for that matter).
I would never buy another Hyundai again. They look great but quality is still a long way off for this discount Honda/Toyota wannabe. The original Hyundai dealer in my city is horrible and not trustworthy or honest so have had to go to independent garages and a new second Hyundai dealer that just opened..
I have lost trust in the brand and am disappointed that at heart Hyundai's are still just a crappy and unreliable 1980s Pony but in a prettier package. Spend the extra money and buy a Toyota or Honda for true reliability, or something German if you want the driving experience as well.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Spacious interior
- Pro:Sport model's strong and relatively economical turbo engine
- Pro:available third-row seating
- Pro:lengthy warranty.
- Con:Weak base engine with little fuel economy benefit
- Con:poor rearward visibility.
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