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Better than I even I imagined
D9094, 04/13/2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
I researched new cars for months, and test drove numerous vehicles. This is my first Hyundai (after 5 straight Subaru outbacks). Awesome technology, great ride, and the turbo is exceptional. Great warranty!
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Great roomy midsize SUV for the money!
Dbal72, 07/09/2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
27 of 28 people found this review helpful
I now have 2400 miles on my 21' Limited AWD. I skipped the Calligraphy model as the Limited has 95% of the content for a few thousand less and dealers were willing to negotiate more on Limiteds. Coming from a loaded 14' Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. Was looking for a midsize 2-row with good room, features, reliability, some tow capacity, decent handling and gas mileage for reasonable price. I think the 21' Santa Fe Limited checks all the boxes. I waited to write this review until I had some miles on it and after break-in period. I cross-shopped Audi Q5, Acura RDX, Kia Sorento and Lincoln Corsair. I can afford any of these new, but I am not a pretentious person and badge prestige is not a big deal to me. Never thought a Santa Fe would end up in my garage, but I have to say I really enjoying this suv. I put about 15-20k miles a year on a vehicle, so having the right one is important. My Jeep GC was a good vehicle, but I had over 140,000 miles on it. If you are a driving enthusiast, you will enjoy the 2.5 turbo and Dual Clutch 8speed transmission. Shifts are very smooth and super quick. It takes a bit to get used to at crawling speeds as a dual clutch is different in how it operates vs. a normal torque converter trans. You can google it to read more about how they work. Q5 uses a DC as well. If you drive this in comfort or smart mode, the car drives smooth and easy with plenty of pull from the turbo. Sport mode raises the rpm some, holds shifts longer and tightens steering. I do wish the suspension also changed dampening with modes, but I get it at this price point. Dig into the throttle and you will feel the 311lb's of torque. Actually kind of funny how many types of cars you can take from a stoplight if you want to. I am getting great gas mileage on a mix of 50/50 driving. Averaging 25.1 overall and I like it uses regular as prices are climbing. I also give it some spirited runs in that average mpg. It rides very smooth and it very quiet on the highway. I have taken trips with cruise set at 80mph and it is an easy and quiet drive. I like the overall look of the vehicle and the interior changes for 21. Brings it more upscale without going crazy on design. I also prefer the push-button shifter and it opens up a lot of room for storing things below it. Honestly takes just a few day and you will be used to the push button. For the price this car has everything. You can read in the standard equipment what comes with it. The Limited does not have the Heads up Display, so if you want that, go with the Calligraphy. Not a big deal to me. The Harmon Kardon sound system is decent. Clear highs and decent midrange, but wish it had a larger sub for better bass tones and a little more depth overall. I like how you can customize your digital gauges with different looks. I also like the layout of the physical buttons on center stack. I can't stand when a car buries many simple functions deep with the touchscreen menus such as heated seat, steering wheel, etc. The touchscreen works well and menus are nice. Not the best and not the worst. I use apple carplay often for maps and other things. I like the wireless charger in this one. My wife has a 20' Highlander and you have to lay it on a pad in center console and hit a button to turn it on. It is finicky with certain cases as well. The Santa Fe charger you simply drop it into a slot and it immediately starts charging and can handle a variety of different phone sizes. I am 6'2" and I find the seats and driving position very comfortable. I like the powered thigh extender and lumbar as well. What is most surprising is the amount of cargo room and back seat legroom. This is 2" shorter than my GC and yet tops it in both. We had a couple recently ride in back and they were amazed at how comfortable and roomy it was. If you don't need three rows, this is one of the roomiest two-rows you will find for the overall size. The extra storage under rear cargo mat is nice too. The panoramic roof is larger than my GC as well and is really nice. I went with a rare darker gray/black interior on my limited. Harder to find, but really gives a nice contrast without the gray being too light. This can tow 3500lbs which has been nice for my smaller boat and utility trailers I pull from time to time. Also nice for my bike rack. This SUV also handles well in corners for its size and weight. It is no sports SUV obviously being 4,000lbs., but gives you just enough to make it fun sometimes vs. many boring driving suvs in this class. Brakes are very good and I was pleasantly surprised with that. It drives smaller than what it is which I also prefer. Overall, I am really liking it so far and have had zero issues or quality control items to address. If you are looking for a two-row midsize or even a smaller two-row I would cross-shop this due to the price. You get a lot for your money and you get Hyundai's long warranty. I will update in a year.
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
John K, 02/05/2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
54 of 58 people found this review helpful
Well let me start by saying I owned and just sold a 2008 Sante Fe with 135,000 miles on it and it never let me down. Hyundai dealer did full warranty work when i had a blinking red engine light go on at the 99,962 mile mark. Fixed it for nothing! My new 2021 Hyundai Sante Fe limited is my 20th new vehicle! ( I'm 66) I traded in my 2017 Honda Pilot. The Pilot was just too big and handling/power was terrible. Roomy...but that's about it. My 2008 Sante Fe had a better ride than the Pilot. This new 2021 Santa Fe is by far THE BEST CAR I'VE EVER OWNED! The styling in and out is excellent. It is very QUIET! ....It is FAST!... It handles like you are WEARING IT! It is TIGHT!!!! Plus you get all the high tech u could ever want!!!! Rides, handles, accelerates better than any MB...or BMW.......you cannot beat the return on your dollar!!! Test drive it....BUY IT!!!!! NOW!!!!!!
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This is an awesome SUV
Ken K. San Diego, CA, 03/04/2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a mid size SUV you must test drive the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. It is quick, quiet, comfortable, and extreme well made with excellent fit and finish. There are some much technology it is amazing, and all to keep you, your family, and friends safe. I traded in my 2017 Santa Fe for the 2021, and every time I drive the new car I am surprised and delighted with how far Hyundai has come in building an excellent SUV.
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Lemon electrical system on delivery
Jeff, 05/19/2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
62 of 68 people found this review helpful
Just received the car back after four days at the dealer. They said the problem was fixed. They said it was a wire and a pin. Well... once the lights came on they would not turn off. The side mirrors would not retract, the interior lights would not turn off. I started that car up again and put the headlight in the off position. The interior still stayed on. I have had this car in my name for 3 weeks. It has been in and out of the repair shop for three weeks and dead waiting to go in for 3 days. I only drove this car for three days during daylight hours. This is patheactic and unacceptable. I want this returned. If ever there was a lemon this one is it. I never should have accepted delivery. It started that day and hasn't been fixed since.
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