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Used 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Needs some consumer input

Jan, 10/02/2016
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
35 of 52 people found this review helpful

Life with this car after purchase revealed some annoying features. So would you like to leave the sunroof open while you run in the house or store quick? Nope can't do it...you cannot turn the car off and lock it if the sunroof is open. Need to quickly close the trunk because of driving snow or rain? Nope you can't do it...you need to wait for the automatic gate to do it slowly while you wait. Did you put something in the cubby below the radio and then park the car? Good luck getting it out if it's a bulky item because the shifter will be in the way. Do you plan to sit in the front passenger seat occasionally when you're not driving? The seat adjustment controls are nothing like the driver seat, and as a matter of fact, you'll sit a few inches lower on the passenger side. Ever drop something between the driver seat and the center console? You'll never get it out without going in from the back seat underneath the seat because it's so narrow you can't even fit your fingertips in between there. Good luck vacuuming the carpet in these spaces because there are plenty of narrow spaces where things can fall but no ability to vacuum. This car handles well and drives well and has a nice warranty but if you're looking for the basic comforts of a busy lifestyle with kids look somewhere else. Hyundai needs to ask consumers where they can improve for future model redesigns.

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5 out of 5 stars

Couldn't Be Happier

Anthony Vincent, 09/28/2015
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 25 people found this review helpful

I shopped them all. Price, within reason, was not an issue. I really like this SUV a lot. It rides well, it's quick for a heavy vehicle, it has every feature out there that I wanted, and it seems bulletproof so far. In mixed driving I got 24.4 MPG in the first thousand miles. Love the way it looks, the huge sunroof, the power lift gate, the sliding driver seat, the onboard computer control, the solid feel when driving ... Just everything about this vehicle is excellent.

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5 out of 5 stars

I survived!

M. Thompson, 02/04/2018
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I purchased the Sante Fe Sport a year and a half ago after researching safety ratings and affordability of various SUVs. I live in a high traffic area, and safety was a top priority. Last week I was sitting at a red light when I was rear ended by a Toyota Tacoma going at too high a rate of speed for the area. The truck that hit me actually came high enough to knock out the back glass of my hatchback. All side curtain airbags in my entire vehicle deployed instantly. While I am facing further medical treatments, thankfully, none of my injuries were life threatening. I’m so thankful for the safety features of the Sante Fe. Now we wait for insurance to decide if my SUV can be fixed or if it will be totaled out. My husband and I agree that if it is totaled out, we will be heading right back to the dealership for another Hyundai Sante Fe Sport!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great family SUV

Bill Calloway, 09/10/2018
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Have owned 8 Hyundais and never had a problem with any of them!

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5 out of 5 stars

Go Hyundai and You Won't Look Back

Randy, 10/18/2018
2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is my third Hyundai. Have had the Sonata, Santa Fe Sport and currently the Santa Fe Ultimate AWD. I am currently waiting on some good rebates or sale prices on the 2019 Santa Fe Ultimate AWD which will be my fourth one.. As far as quality, ride, comfort and technology, I would have the say all the Hyundai's we have had were equal quality wise. Hyundai builds great vehicles and I have recommended them to friends and family. Some have switched to Hyundai and thank me for it. Their vehicles range from the Elantra to the Genesis. Hyundai keeps improving the quality and technology of their vehicles and give you a lot for your money. Some high end/luxury vehicles fall short of Hyundai. With Hyundai your are not just paying for a name, you are paying for the best. I will continue buying the Hyundai brand as long as they continue to make high quality, technologically advanced and stylish vehicles.

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