Used 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews
Very nice so far
I really like the Santa Fe so far, have not owned a Hyundai before, have had Toyotas and Hondas, so thought I would give it a try. This is a nice SUV for us, not too big, not too small, so easy to park, but still hauls all of us and our stuff. I added a Curt trailer hitch myself and this was very easy to do. The Santa Fe has a lot of options for the money. I really like the surround view camera, I do use this often when parking. Good visibility. Have a few rattles from back seat and will have dealer check that for me, seems to be coming from passenger back seat. I had similar small rattles from Toyota Venza I had before, and Chevy Silverado before that - usually it's a cable rubbing, or a piece of trim that needs a little shim or a small piece of felt, so we will see...Also will see how things go with more miles, I do like the long warranty From Hyundai. Other than the small rattle, this seems to be well built, very logical controls and layout of the interior.
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Great value for the money
This is a great car. It looks nice, rides nice, and has great features. The only thing I would say is that the navigation system seems a bit pointless with Carplay/Android Auto and you can't get some of the more advanced features without spending thousands on navigation. Other than that, I am happy with the vehicle. The seats are comfortable, power is nice, ride is smooth for a SUV crossover. I have no complaints. There is very little room for cargo if the back seats are up but that is to be expected.
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- Ultimate 4dr SUVMSRP: $16,9991 mi away
- Limited Ultimate 4dr SUVMSRP: $18,99048 mi away
- SE 4dr SUVMSRP: $11,99846 mi away
BEST SUV I've ever owned.
This is a perfect SUV, it's not overly big or too small. It's large enough for adequate storage yet doesn't take a lot of space when parking. The look is also very sporty looking. The ride is smooth and we've been VERY happy with it. If there was one thing that I would have added it would have been to have the option of having the back window to pop up instead of having to open the whole door when getting groceries. But, the back door opens and closes automatically; it even opens on its own when you're hands are full of groceries and can't get to your keys. GREAT SUV all around.
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Best bang for the buck
With 11,000 miles now on our Limited Ultimate, I can report that we are thrilled with the car. We shopped a few other cars & had it narrowed down to the Honda Pilot & this. I don't like seeing the entire rear suspension when following the Pilot. It looks unfinished. Also, Honda's cylinder deactivation has been problematic for many years. It has well documented and very expensive long term issues. Then there's the difference in the two warranties. The Hyundai doesn't have cylinder deactivation or turbo or any other gimmicks or gizmos to squeeze out that last mile a gallon and the vehicle is very easy on the eye. On our test drives, the Santa Fe felt more car like and had a much tighter turning radius. When discussing our potential purchase with my neighbor who has owned a used car lot for over 20 years, he stated, "I wish my whole lot was full of Hyundais." The interior is first class, and the seating is luxurious and adjustable in every way. The Infinity sound system has the finest quality sound of any car I've owned in my 48 years of car buying. The air conditioned front seats are something I did not know was essential here in SW Florida until I turned it on the first time. It's quiet, comfortable, and smooth. We have plenty of room for long trips. Our guests enjoy the captain's chairs in the second row. Now the bad-the GPS isn't the best. Adequate? Yes, but I still rely on my Garmin. That's it.
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Is the Sante Fe for you?
I leased this vehicle to down size from a mini van, not sure if I would like something smaller. It has 3 rows. Third row a little hard to get into but ok once sitting OK for sorry distances. Not much cargo space when using third row. I have the Ultimate yet it doesn't feel luxurious at all. The leatherette seats feel like vinyl. It's a great car for hauling kids around though.
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