2018 Hyundai Santa Fe "Among the Santa Fe's principal attractions is its notable bang for the buck." (2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV Review) Visit Hyundai.com
Looking for a crossover SUV with a blend of power, comfort and style, along with the industry's best warranty? The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe might be a good match. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.
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JOSH SADLIER: This is Edmunds editor, Josh Sadlier, and here's an expert rundown of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. [MUSIC PLAYING] JOSH SADLIER: The Santa Fe is a mid-sized, 3-row crossover from Hyundai, and not to be confused with the Santa Fe Sport, which is Hyundai's smaller, 2-row crossover. Santa Fe isn't always in the conversation with class rivals, like the Toyota Highlander and the Ford Explorer, but we think it should be. It's a nice looking car, as you can see. Their standard v-6 power, plenty of it from the 3.3 liter unit under the hood. Plenty of cargo space too. Basically, across the board, this is a competitive 3-row crossover, it's well worth considering. [MUSIC PLAYING] JOSH SADLIER: We should mention though, that fuel economy isn't the Santa Fe's strong suit. So, if you're looking to maximize that, you might end up looking elsewhere. Inside the Santa Fe, in the middle row, is plenty of room, knee room and head room. You can see that the seat backs recline down there, with the lever on the side. In the third row, it's a little cramped compared to some of the vehicles in this segment. Certainly not the most spacious third row, maybe better suited for kids than adults. Up front, the Santa Fe has an upscale look and feel to the dashboard. Some of the controls are a bit dated. It's been around for a few years at this point, but we still consider it competitive, and that touchscreen is really easy to use. Nice materials quality too. The bottom line with the Santa Fe, is that it gives you an upscale experience without the price. Gets up and goes without v-6. Certainly worth a test drive alongside more established competitors. For more Edmunds expert rundowns, click the link to subscribe.
Hyundai's 2017 Santa Fe competes in the increasingly tough market for mainstream six- or seven-passenger crossover SUVs. These aren't the subcompact "cute utes" that attract couples who just had their first kid. And it's not a behemoth SUV based on a full-size truck that retirees purchase to tow their Airstreams. These are hard-core family machines for experienced parents of multiple children who have outgrown dinky vehicles and can't stand another day of minivan stigma. In historical context, these three-row crossovers are the true heirs to the station wagon.
The rearmost seat in the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe isn't the largest in the crossover category, but the first and second rows are at least as comfortable as all of its direct competition. And it's a significantly larger vehicle than its stablemates, the subcompact Tucson and the confusingly named in-betweener, the Santa Fe Sport.
Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in four distinct trim levels. At the base sits the SE that is nicely equipped even if it is the entry-level model. Then there's the Limited which covers what most buyers will want. Next is the SE Ultimate that's bordering on the indulgent and luxurious. Finally there is the Limited Ultimate that is about as luxurious as anything Hyundai sells. Hyundai also wins the prize for naming efficiency: four trim level names using only two words and a couple of letters.
All Santa Fe trim levels are powered by a 3.3-liter, direct-injection V6 rated at 290 horsepower. And they all use the same six-speed automatic transmission that feeds the front wheels. Opt for the optional all-wheel-drive system and, well, all the wheels are driven. Actually, the rear wheels are only driven when needed, a feature that improves efficiency. All Santa Fes are rated to tow 5,000 pounds. And while the two lower trim levels ride on 18-inch wheels, the top two get 19s.
Hyundai includes several advanced safety features with the Hyundai. There's blind-spot warning, rear traffic alert and lane change assist systems on the SE Ultimate and Limited Ultimate. And if that's not enough, lane departure and 360-degree camera systems are on the options list.
Front-drive Santa Fes are rated at 21 mpg combined (18 city/25 highway), while all-wheel-drive Santa Fe models get 20 mpg combined (18 city/24 highway). Some competitors fitted with turbocharged four-cylinder engines will do better than the Santa Fe, but not by much.
In a booming category like larger crossover SUVs, it helps to have a guiding hand helping you make your decisions. Edmunds is here to be that guide. And we'll help you get a solid deal from a great dealer, too.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe is offered in the following submodels: SUV. Available styles include SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A), Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A), and SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A). Santa Fe models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2017 Santa Fe comes with front wheel drive or all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic. The 2017 Santa Fe comes with a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ unlimited mi. roadside warranty, and a 10 yr./ 100000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What should I pay for a new 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $40350. The average price paid for a new 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $5984.4 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $5984.4 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $34365.6.
The average savings for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 14.8% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $41115. The average price paid for a new 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $7527 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7527 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $33588.
The average savings for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 18.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 3 Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $40300. The average price paid for a new 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $7045 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7045 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $33255.
The average savings for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 17.5% below the MSRP.
We are showing 3 SE Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $39650. The average price paid for a new 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $5551.6 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $5551.6 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $34098.4.
The average savings for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 14% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 SE Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE Ultimate 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $34165. The average price paid for a new 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $5588 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $5588 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $28577.
The average savings for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 16.4% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $34150. The average price paid for a new 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $3500 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3500 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $30650.
The average savings for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 10.2% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $34080. The average price paid for a new 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $5550 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $5550 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $28530.
The average savings for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 16.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $34100. The average price paid for a new 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $3500 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3500 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $30600.
The average savings for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 10.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $34090. The average price paid for a new 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $3500 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3500 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $30590.
The average savings for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 10.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
Is the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe a good car? Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2017 Santa Fe featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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What do people think of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe? Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2017 Santa Fe a 4.5 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2017 Santa Fe.
Review This mid SUV has all the bells and whistles for a very good price. Go in and do a test drive. The second row captain seats make this vehicle super comfortable for 4 adult riders. Small adults and children can easily sit in the third row which has it's own A/C control and USB outlet. When you fold down the third row you have a great amount of space. If you want to flip down the second row captain chairs (which you can do from the rear hatch) the space is massive. The controls are very understandable and with Infinity speakers this car has a very nice sound system. The Hyundai Bluelink for remote start, Google location search and monthly health reports make this vehicle easy to maintain and get to where you want to go. It even has Android Auto and Apple Car Play for the ultimate in getting text and replying to text messages using your voice. Bought it for my wife and she absolutely loves it.
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2017 hyundai santa-fe SE 4dr SUV (3.3L 6cyl 6A), 6-speed shiftable automatic, regular unleaded 21 combined MPG 18 city MPG/25 highway MPG
2017 hyundai santa-fe SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.3L 6cyl 6A), 6-speed shiftable automatic, regular unleaded 20 combined MPG 18 city MPG/24 highway MPG
What options are available on the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Available Hyundai Santa Fe 2017 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Hyundai Santa Fe 2017 Trims: SE, GLS, Limited Ultimate, Limited, SE Ultimate, Ultimate, Sport, Sport 2.0T, Base, LX, Limited w/Saddle Interior
Exterior Colors: Monaco White, Circuit Silver, Becketts Black, Iron Frost, Night Sky Pearl, Java Espresso, Regal Red Pearl, Storm Blue, Frost White Pearl, Moonstone Silver, Twilight Black, Pacific Blue Pearl, Pewter/Cool Gray Cladding, Phantom Black Metallic, Dark Cherry Red, Mineral Gray, Radiant Silver, Bright Silver, Pewter, Silver Blue, Black Forest Green, Cabo Bronze, Harbor Gray Metallic, Marlin Blue, Nordic White/Light Silver Cladding, Canyon Red/Light Silver Cladding, Glacier White, Juniper Green, Merlot, Moonlit Blue/Cool Gray Cladding, Natural Khaki, Slate Blue, Steel Gray, Willow Gray, Black Obsidian/Cool Gray Cladding, Medium Silver Blue, Canyon Copper, Deepwater Blue, Espresso Brown, Indigo Blue Pearl, Pearl White, Platinum Sage, Black Obsidian , Canyon Red, Crystalline Blue Pearl, Ebony Black, Frosted Mocha, Hampton Green Pearl, Merlot/Cool Gray Cladding, Nautical Blue/Cool Gray Cladding, Nordic White, Nordic White , Powder White Pearl, Powder White Pearl (Limited Availability), Serrano Red, Sierra Red, Sonoran Red
Interior Colors: Gray cloth, Gray leather, Beige leather, Beige cloth, Black leather, Gray, Gray premium cloth, Saddle leather, Beige leather/cloth, Cocoa Black leather, Beige, Coca Black cloth, Coca Black leather/cloth, Gray leather/cloth, Coca Black premium cloth, Beige premium cloth
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, Aux Audio Inputs, USB Inputs, Bluetooth, Power Driver Seat, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Third-row seating, AWD/4WD, Post-collision safety system, Heated seats, Back-up camera, Leather Seats, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Blind Spot Monitoring, Sunroof/Moonroof, Keyless Entry/Start, Navigation, Cooled Seats, Parking sensors, 360-degree camera, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, 3500lb Towing Capacity, 2500lb Towing Capacity, Towing Hitch, Lane Departure Warning, Upgraded Headlights, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system, Remote Start, Upgraded Stereo
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive
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