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Used 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

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A great value proposition in this segment

Sharvan Mohan, 10/29/2015
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful

It is one of the better 3 row crossovers in the segment.Smooth ride,great handling,refined engine and transmission.Reliable electronics and cool features such as panaromic sunroof,Heated and cooled seats,heated rear 2nd row seats,smart liftgate and good comfort overall.If there are some weak points it has to do the front seats not height adjustable(my spouse doesn't like it),Brakes not so effective especially under full load and suspension that bottoms out under full load of passengers.

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Love in a Hyundai Santa Fe

Brewer Leggett, 07/14/2018
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited w/Saddle Interior 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

The only problem was the 2nd row seat does not fold down flat for cargo. We drive several 14 - 21 day road trips each year. You cannot place a cooler or picnic basket behind the front seat without it sliding back out of reach. Dealer experience was great. Warranty excellent and no real issues after ten days. Resale value could have been better.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome SUV !

Ann Haro, 09/25/2018
updated 09/27/2021
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I Love my Hyundai Santa Fe ! I had my older Toyota sequoia for years, and It was time to look into another vehicle that suited my needs and wants. We shopped around for months looking for a little smaller suv, but not to small. I still needed driver room, passenger room, and some cargo room in the back. We narrowed our decision between the Toyota highlynder, Honda Pilot , and the Santa Fe. After doing our readearch on all three and looking at all of them we chose the Sante Fe limited. We are so glad we did ! It’s so comfortable to drive! The interior is sooo nice, the controls are easy to use, the touch screen is big and easy to see, it’s fun to drive, it’s easy to load and unload groceries and our dogs. It’s very roomy without being to big. The warranty is Awesome. I get a lot of compliments from friends and family. Its a very dependable suv. Love it!

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Best Santa Fe Yet!

Cindy, 10/30/2015
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
36 of 46 people found this review helpful

This is the third Santa Fe I have purchased and by far the best! The comfort, ride and amenities are great. The new Santa Fe Ultimate is larger than previous vehicles and four adults can ride comfortably. The third row seating is great if you have little ones. Your front seat and backseat passengers can control their own heat/cooling, which is great - I like it warmer and others like it cooler, so everyone is happy. Haven't had the chance to drive in the snow yet, but, if it is anything like the previous Santa Fe's, I won't have a bit of trouble. Weather in Denver can get nasty in the winter, but the Santa Fe's have always taken on the cold and snow like a champ. My only complaint would be the tires. I usually replace them, as they don't seem to have the tread for winter weather; other than that, I would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone who needs a larger SUV.

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Our 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD

Gerald Newby, 01/06/2016
updated 07/17/2019
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful

My Wife and I have been very happy with our Santa Fe, it is a Great looking car and drives and rides Great. When we first bought it we noticed that the passenger seat sat a little low and made it uncomfortable for me to ride long distances in that seat but after doing a little research online I found a spacer kit that was made to raise the passenger seat up to a very comfortable level. Our Santa Fe has never let us down, and we have received a lot of comments from people telling us that they really like the looks of our car. We have been very happy with the performance of our car and with the gas mileage. The 3.3 V-6 engine has plenty of get up and go and the handling of the car is amazing for a vehicle it's size.

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