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Best Mid-Size SUV-Beats Luxury models
jrsactown, 01/23/2015
updated 08/01/2022
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
67 of 67 people found this review helpful
My wife and purchased a 2014 Santa Fe GLS, AWD with Ultimate Package, Frosted Mocha in Oct 2014. We paid $36,000+ T&L, about $15,000 less then our next 2 choices ( Acura mdx & lexus rx350 ). The santa fe top of the line has more features, and rides just as good. Value is unbeatable. Looks, MPG, Ride, and power are top notch. Are friends are always amazed at how good it is ( most people are not aware of how good the Hyundai brands have progressed) We now have 4,000 miles, and not one issue UPDATE: 7-29-19- Santa Fe now has 62,000 miles, not one issue, except a few minor recalls ( Hood latch, bolt ) kumho Original tires still, but will need to replace at 65K, as they are making road noise. UPDATE: 1-29-20 - Santa Fe now has 67,000 miles, no issues. We did replace the original kumho tires, with new BF Goodrich Advantage T/A Sports. Excellent Tires with, and great in snow and mud.
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lakeside4, 08/19/2014
updated 08/26/2019
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
53 of 56 people found this review helpful
5 1/2 years owned now. Not putting on as many miles per year as we used to. 4-5,000 per year. Live in rural area, travel mixed gravel/paved roads. Still, besides regular service work, has not ever been to dealer for a problem. Still running original tires, but need replaced, probably will get 50,000 miles out of these originals. Still very happy with this unit. No need to trade!
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Look out for the true warrantee
james187, 01/04/2020
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV w/Saddle Interior, 19in. wheels (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2014 Santi Fe with 52000 miles on it . Salesman told us " don't worry about buying the extended warrantee right now because you have 8000 miles left on the original factory bumper to bumper ". So I thought great because I only drive about 5000 miles a year . But what he didn't tell me was that the car was already out of warrantee because it was over 5years old by 1 month . My fault for not paying attention to details and trusting that a used car salesman is going to remind me of that . So all in all ,I love the car . Drives great , nice features and great gas mileage. I just don't have the warrantee that I thought I had . So before you buy that Hyundai with thay great warrantee they advertise or any car. Don't make my mistake , do your home work and please ask questions especially about the warranty. And by the way I found out that on a new vehicle ,the 100,000 mile warrantee is reduced to 60,000 or 5yrs for the second owner . So the 100k only applies to the original owner .
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Santa Fe awesome again
Jacob Chojnacki, 02/25/2015
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
i owned a 2011 Santa Fe limited awd and traded for this same model 2015. It's incredible. Everything is laid out really well. I enjoyed the captains chairs for the second row and the third row. I really think the panoramic sunroof is a great feature. However, the most important aspect is the drivability. I would say that the ride is a little stiffer than the previous Santa Fe, but it is miles of an improvement in terms of overall ride quality and luxury feel of the vehicle. I would highly recommend the Santa Fe.
Scared to Drive
Irene, 06/27/2017
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
38 of 41 people found this review helpful
At 49,000 miles engine light went on. Went through cam sensors and crank sensor. I think they are suppose to last to 100,000 miles? Then received recall notice on engine. Took to dealer because engine light on, again. Was told they "tweeked" the engine and it was up to Hyundai standards. Next day I lost all power, steering, brakes, etc. Towed back to dealer, oil regulator went bad. Sent me on way, again, stating all is up to Hyundai standards. I think part of the recall is metal shredding through engine. Gee, this is a no brained. To add insult to injury Hyundai offered me below value due to recall. I am driving an unsafe vehicle.
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The Most Underrated Crossover in the Segment
AMS332, 06/26/2016
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
I believe this car is the best value, most overlooked, and totally underrated in the three row segment. It is smooth, quiet, has a nice V6 engine, the interior ergonomics are well thought out, and it is pretty solid to drive. The cargo space is extremely usable. I have owned Honda's, Acura's, and Volvo's. This is by far my favorite car I have ever owned. There are really only a few things that I do not love about the car. The headlights are not very good, even with the HID's from the factory. I upgraded to a better bulb which helped but sideward visibility could be better. I think they may have fixed this for 2017. I wish the transmission shifted a little quicker and crisper. It's a little to laxed for my taste but it's not so frustrating that I hate the car. I wish the engine was tuned for a little more low end torque rather than high end horsepower. This would help with everyday fuel economy which is about average. Lastly I think visibility around the side mirrors and A pillars is sub par. Having driven Acura's and Honda's forever they really have that down. Otherwise the car is an exceptional value for the money and the recent 2017 refresh makes it even stronger. This car will be overlooked by many because it's a Hyundai. I took a lot of grief from people for going from an Acura to a Hyundai. Then they ride in it and are blown away. It is truly 95% of the car for about 75% of the cost if you shop around. It really has changed my whole impression of Hyundai.
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Terrific Vehicle, Lots of Standard Features
J. Aiello, 12/21/2015
updated 01/03/2019
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Santa Fe, my last was a 2006 GLS. The exterior styling makes this SUV stand out in the segment. I was amazed at the high level of interior quality and the standard features in this model. My ONLY complaints are the small glove compartment and that the height of the front passenger seat is too low and not adjustable. I remedied this by installing a front seat cushion (made for automobiles) for my wife. There are plenty of interior storage places. I like the storage bin under the rear floor that also includes a roll up storage compartment cover. The ride is very comfortable. The engine is quiet, very powerful and works well with the transmission. The middle row and rear seats are easy to lower and the floor is virtually flat. It's a vast improvement over earlier models where I had to remove the 2nd row head rests to lower the seats. I make frequent trips to a home improvement store and it's hauled everything I load into it. I really like the A/C vents for the middle row seats and the heating and A/C controls for the rear. seats. The best car I ever owned. My 2015 Santa Fe was so good I leased a new 2018, my 5th.
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Not reliable
Ashleigh Davis, 09/16/2019
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD w/Saddle Interior (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
36 of 40 people found this review helpful
When I purchased the Santa Fe, it had 23k miles on it. It had only had one owner. Within a week, the AC went out. No biggie, the dealership fixed it. When I went in for my first servicing to change the oil, the dealership listed off all these things that needed to be done to keep the car in great running condition, so I did it, and paid $500 for said service. This was probably just the dealership ripping me off, but anyway. Now, I’ve had the car for 3 years and it has 68k miles on it. Out of nowhere on the way home from a concert, the vehicle starts ticking pretty loudly while accelerating and just running really rough. I get home, park it, and attempt to drive it to the dealership the next day. The car completely dies on me about two miles from my home. I get some help to get it running and make it to the dealership. When I arrive, the guy tells me that he knows the engine is blown. He gives me a repair cost of $9-10k. Currently waiting to see what Hyundai will do, but another car (same make/model and year) is sitting at the dealership waiting to be repossessed because of the same issue and Hyundai will not take responsibility. The car is also 8k miles out of warranty, so I don’t know why my local Hyundai dealership advertises that they are home of the million mile warranty. You have no warranty after 60k miles. It’s a joke.
Overall Great Car but....
Russ Chambers, 12/10/2015
updated 06/12/2016
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
I went from a 2011 Buick Enclave to the Santa Fe. It's the perfect size for us. I like the looks, comfort, overall performance and economy. Road noise somewhat greater and road comfort not up to the Enclave. However the real annoyance is the front passenger seat is not height adjustable , this is a real problem for my wife. In fact had she ridden in the car before leasing it, we would not have leased it. I've ridden in the seat also and agree with her, it's annoying and neither of us are short people. She sits on a cushion when we travel....can't understand the design not including height adjustment. The other shortfall is the nav. system....we loved the OnStar system in the Buick. This one is OK, but not nearly as user friendly as the OnStar.
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A pleasure to own
charlesalpine, 07/25/2019
updated 01/31/2022
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD w/Saddle Interior, 19in. wheels (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
It handles like a more expensive vehicle, the six cylinder is very quick. Engine runs almost as quite as an electric car. I purchased the car used from an estate and have owned it 14 months, aside from an oil change nothing else has been needed for maintenance. This SUV is extremely smooth driving, so much so that you find yourself doing 20 mph over your intended speed.
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