Used 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited SUV Review
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Don't Want to Trade It...Even though it's time!
Traveler Mom, Virginia Beach, VA, 03/29/2016
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
We've owned Ford, Chevy, and Dodge SUVs and currently also have a Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited. This is the best purchase we ever made in the "family" SUV lineups. Being the "first to own" a model can be a risky endeavor, but we fell in love with the ride, features and convenience and we made the right choice. Now with 50,000 miles, we've put no money into our Santa Fe Limited other than … routine maintenance. An early problem with the A/C was quickly taken care of under warranty. We've driven this baby on many 1,000 mile trips with comfort that exceeds anything we've previously owned. Great highway mileage (we average 26mpg), pickup, handling and convenience. My biggest complaint is the style of the door cup holders, if that tells you anything! We specifically bought the Limited, which gives you the flexibility of having the panoramic sunroof AND roof rails... And chose the reclining/bucket-seated second row (captain;s chairs). To date we've never needed to use the roof rack, because the cargo capacity has met our needs for everything we've thrown at it. We regularly transport two band members, 2 Large PA Speakers, Pole Bag, Rack Case, Looper, Pedal board, Gig bag and 3 guitar cases with room to spare. With the guitars and one band member in another rig we can also add a Marshal Stack. The split bucket in the second row gives us great flexibility for 2x4s and long cargo needs. I especially appreciate not having my SUV in the shop all the time, which was not my experience with the other SUVs we've owned. Can't recommend this SUV enough to an active, expanding family. Great SUV.
4Great car for the $$$
dlegend, Berkeley, CA, 05/28/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
Pretty good vehicle. We are happy with the design and appearance so far. Still breaking it in, so can't give you an estimate on the gas mileage that is valid, nor how it agrees with the manufacturer, but so far, city driving has given us 18-20 mpg. The car has plenty of power, if you feel you need more, then you should get a V-8 or a sports car......this car is plenty good and gives … power when needed, and decent fuel consumption. Third row seat is no good for anyone taller than 5' 10" - unless you are driving a basketball team, someone will be shorter, and those people can survive on even longer trips. I am 6' 4" and the first 2 rows have plenty of room. The panoramic roof is awesome!
Problem with leak / wet passenger side floor
brianh2013, Saint Petersburg, FL, 03/25/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
My wife and I just purchased the 6 seat Santa Fe 2013 that arrived last week. We had looked at the sport but waited on the larger model. So far we are pleased with the car, the appearance and technology are great.
We have not had much time to road test it but have encountered a problem, the passenger side floor was wet after a day on road with the AC on, there was also a little water on … the driver side. The dealer was closed and we are dropping it off today, no idea if this is related to the AC drain or evaporator yet.
Not happy with the idea that much water was in the cab for at least a day, could cause rust and mold.
I will post after we find out what happened
Love this vehicle
alex170, Victoria, MN, 04/23/2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
First cross over I've ever owned always had SUVs.
So far I love it, very classy,comfortable, snappy!
I hope it is everything I am expecting.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 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.
Full Edmunds Review: 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV
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