2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews
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SE - $35,365 MSRP
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$32,311Prices based on sales in MI thru 4/28/25
Transmission issue in less than 200 miles
outbackpops, 07/25/2024
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
66 of 70 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2024 Caligraphy and thought it was a great package for the price. Two days later the car started making noises and it was brought back to the dealer. I think it has somewhere around 200 miles on it. The dealer diagnosed the problem and ordered the part and was originally told would arrive 3 business days later. While not happy the car was decommissioned so quickly, 3 days seemed reasonable. When that day came the dealer called me to say they got an update from Hyundai that the part wont come for 3 weeks! I fail to see how a vehicle that is still in production doesn't have parts available. So it is clear they only care about new car sales and not existing customers. That day I put in a complaint on their website and got a case number. The next day I called in to see what the status was and was told she was going to escalate it and I would get a call in two days telling me what they could do. Two days later I get an email saying they received my concern and I would hear in two days. So I called back asking what happened and the people on the phone clearly have no ability to do anything. She said she would escalate but it would take two days. Completely pointless. It's a real shame since we really like the vehicle but this is leaving a really bad taste in our mouth, they clearly don't care about you once you buy. So good luck if you have problems.
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The SEL Santa Fe Hybrid is a really good ride.
Boris Reyngold, 08/15/2024
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
26 of 27 people found this review helpful
I shopped around and was looking at Chevy Suburbans, Toyota Sequoya, Hyundai Palisade and the new Santa Fe. Having come from driving a Suburban for the pas 8 years, I looked there first. However, I would have to spend over $80K to get what I wanted and I would not save any money on gas. I passed on the Toyota for the same reason. Finally looking the the Santa Fe and the Palisade and test driving them both, I like the smoother ride of the Santa Fe. The SEL trim to me was the sweet spot. Of all the extras that the more expensive builds had, the only thing I was going to miss was the side cameras. And to me that is not worth an extra $10K. Wireless carplay uses my iPhone and the navigation with Waze is a lot more flexible that any nav system Hyundai would add. Generally, your phone is the best infotainment system on any drive. Finally to the good part. Everyone mentions that the Hybrid has decent MPG 34/35. But what no one has mentioned is that it has a range of 550 miles; more if you learn to optimize the EV part of the truck. The gas tank is 17.5 gallons. My Suburban had a 27 gallon tank and I could barely get 500 miles out of it. It takes me almost three weeks to fill up. And when I do, its half the price(almost) of what I am used to. The ride is very smooth. The acceleration is great. It's not a sport car but it can move and when it does, the battery gets charged. Plenty of leg room and storage space. Overall it's an enjoyable ride. OK, here are the negatives and to me they are relatively minor. First, it's a Hyundai. What that means is that there will be quality control issues (assembly QC issues are based at the plant in the US and not Korea), especially on a first year redesign. Since I bought it, there have been three recalls (only one minor one for the hybrid). The car constantly yells at me to take a break (maybe it knows something I don't). I already have a wife so the car needs to keep its opinions to itself. And what's the point for self steering cruise control if it yells at you to keep your hands on the wheel? If I have to have my hands on the wheel, I will steer without its help. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase. If I could wrap in in bubble wrap and keep all scratches and dents away, I would.
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe for sale near you
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- Limited 4dr SUVMSRP: $48,05597 mi away
- Calligraphy 4dr SUVMSRP: $50,18597 mi away
- SEL 4dr SUVMSRP: $38,46088 mi away
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They thought of everything!
Andrew , 04/30/2024
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
49 of 53 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a new car, and when I saw the redesign I was instantly interested. Never owned a Hyundai, so was a bit skeptical. Once I saw the car in person and drove it, I was very impressed. Many cool features- 5 star overall safety rating, the car pulls out of a tight parking spot with a remote control, uv sanitizer, cameras everywhere, matte finish, interior is absolutely amazing, drives smooth, I love I do not need a key any more I can drive car with my phone, I can go on and on. Oh yeah 10 year power train, 5 year bumper to bumper and 3 years complimentary maintenance. I’ve owned 10 cars in my life this one hands down is the best value I ever had.
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No Sunglasses Please
LD, 06/21/2024
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
44 of 48 people found this review helpful
We like the vehicle very much. It drives and handles well for us. Strong engine, roomy interior, and unusual outside design. Liked everything on it until I put on sunglasses while driving. The little camera on the steering column can't see your eyes and therefor shuts the cruise control off. Who wants a modern day vehicle with a cruise control that won't work? The little smart camera cannot be disconnected either.
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I loved my Santa Fe. This was the first brand new
David Ledbetter, 05/05/2024
updated 12/02/2024
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
49 of 55 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Santa Fe XRT in March of 2024. These past two months driving it have been great. I receive lots of compliments on the new body style. I will say, it looks a whole lot better in person. If you aren’t sold on the design from photos, I would recommend going in person and checking one out yourself. The 2.5L turbo in a family SUV makes this almost feel like it isn’t a family SUV. It is more than enough power and torque for us and most families. The wet DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) shifts seamlessly and it at times, it is almost unnoticeable, unless you’re really paying attention to them. The interior features and safety features across all trims are what set this vehicle apart from others, while being below their price point. That, paired with the 10 year powertrain warranty and a really good Hyundai Dealership will keep this vehicle running for years to come, especially with regularly scheduled maintenance. I am receiving over 20mpg driving in the city of Virginia Beach and into the 30’s driving on the highway, so I am receiving well over advertised MPG’s with what should be the worst trim level for MPG’s. To be honest, I do not have a lead foot. I am usually a speed limit driver and get passed by nearly everyone. The XRT’s tires and height difference do not really make that much of a difference in feel. The interior cabin seems no louder than when I test drove the SEL. It does help when loading a child into a car seat, which leads me to my next favorite thing, the inside space. Due to the boxiness, the interior is a bit bigger than the previous gen Santa Fe and it shows. The third row is actually useable, especially if you are transporting people under 6’. This is a big family’s dream. There are TONE of cup holders. The leatherette seats and plastic are easy to wipe down. Plastic…this leads me to some of the things I dislike. There is a lot of plastic used in the interior of this vehicle. The plastic used in the center console feels super cheap. It creaks on hot days. The creaks happen when driving and going over bumps. It almost sounds like a house settling. I am hopeful that this will stop in the future and it isn’t totally a deal breaker because once the vehicle cools off inside, the creaks stop. The plastic is the same throughout the vehicle and in the trunk, when the seats are folded, stuff in the back can slide around and damage the plastic. There are already scratches on the arm rests in the third row from our stroller hitting it. I just wish that instead of that cheap feeling plastic, Hyundai would’ve opted for a softer touch material. For the XRT, it seems as though US trims do not come with the advertised Skid Plate. The fact that a more off road trim doesn’t come with 360 degree cameras is baffling to me as well. The XRT, considering its ability to tow 1000lbs more than other trims, does not come with an included tow hitch. Why? That doesn’t make sense to me either. Back to the good. The infotainment system works great. Wireless Apple CarPlay works awesome with no sudden disconnects like some vehicles I’ve used. The sound system is basic but perfect for people who are just playing Disney songs for their little ones like we do. The HDA is awesome and makes long trips much more tolerable. Sometimes it may feel like the vehicle struggles to stay centered but it hasn’t traveled outside of the lane, even on curves between 65-70mph on the highway. I found the best way to use it is to lightly hold the steering wheel because if you hold it too tight, you will most certainly be working against the steering wheel while it’s trying to stay centered, causing much more side to side sway. The smart cruise control is amazing, it even notices when a vehicle jumps in front of you going faster than you are, not slowing you down but keeping speed instead of braking. While other times, it will slow you down because someone is exiting in front of you and out of your lane. That part can be annoying. If you stick to the center lane, this isn’t an annoyance. The safety features work great. Blind spot monitoring works in the rain. Just have to keep the sensors clean. Overall, I love my 2024 Santa Fe XRT. The drive is clean and smooth. A perfect vehicle to compete with the size of the Palisade at a more affordable price. UPDATE: I loved my Santa Fe. This was the first brand new vehicle I had ever bought myself. I had it for 8 months. When I first bought it, it drove smoothly. The tech was great. The room was spacious. I boasted and even defended this vehicle from multiple transmission complaints, saying “trust the brand and warranty”. Do not trust this vehicle and its DCT. That is all I have to say. 3k miles and the shuttering started and only got worse. I refused to be stranded hours away from home with my four year old daughter.
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