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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Seven Months & 11k Later, LOVE IT MORE!

Scotti Glasgow, 02/10/2025
updated 08/18/2025
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful

Never did I think I would finally land on a Santa Fe when it was time to choose my next car. I am still a car enthusiast despite my age and still read all the latest info about new models and watch YouTube videos road testing vehicles. I am a car nerd. Conflicting is my commitment to erasing my carbon footprint I am a believer in climate change and worried about what we are doing to our planet. I want my eight grandchildren to have a healthy environment, so I was curious about how a hybrid would drive. Would I have to sacrifice my love of power and handling in order to improve my mpg? I drove the new 2025 Nissan Murano first since I have loved my 2016 Murano, but sadly the new 4 cyl turbo couldn’t compete with the old 6 cyl. The interior of the platinum is plush, but the thickness of the steering wheel was too much for my hands. I drove 3 other Nissans but had to leave my beloved dealership to resume the search. My husband loves his 2021 Santa Fe, so I went to test drive the 2025 Tuscan Hybrid. Fine car, but the front seat space felt tight. Even though originally I did not care for the boxy style of the redesigned Santa Fe, it started to grow on me. So, I decided to give it a try. I couldn’t believe it. It checked EVERY box--AWD, hybrid, luxurious, tech-ladened, and IIHSTop Safety Pick +. The interior is so comfortable that I don’t want to get out! Once I got used to the safety driving assistance features, I began to love the drive. Of course, it doesn’t handle like my sports cars from the past, but I am beginning to understand its road manners. At interstate cruising speed it performs, and I feel safe. The hybrid is already hitting 34.1 on the highway. Remarkable. I cannot wait to have to get in the car and drive! So I will have to say I already adore my boxy Santa Fe Hybrid. ❤️. It only gets BETTER!!

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5 out of 5 stars

So far so good!!

rway1483, 01/27/2025
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Bought this to replace our 22 Sante Fe- so far we are pleased. Bigger vehicle.3rd row. More power. Quiet ride. the only thing that we aren't happy with so far is the cluster setup.

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Rocky roads

Gary, 06/22/2025
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Hybrid 4dr SUV (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

On uneven pavement.. rough roads. You will be crying to find smooth pavement. The worst I have ever encountered. 2025 santa fe hybrid. I'm so disappointed. Mines 3 days new it's the perfer trend model

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3 out of 5 stars

Loved it while it lasted

Chance, 03/01/2025
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

As a first time Hyundai buyer, I absolutely loved this car while it lasted. Until 6 months later when multiple ongoing issues made Hyundai buy it back as a lemon.

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Poor mileage hate the car.

Bumpa, 01/12/2025
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
7 of 17 people found this review helpful

Mileage about 27 mpg hybrid. Wind noise the worst of any car I have owned. I am 85yo and have owned quite a few cars, I hate this car.

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