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2019 Hyundai SANTA FE consumer reviews

$25,750–$27,450 MSRP range
side view of 2019 SANTA FE Hyundai
(210 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.9
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.9
  • Reliability 4.8
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Ride & handling excellent. Connecting Car Play a p

Ride & handling excellent. Mileage is good. A little problem in entering & exiting. As above—Car Play GPS is hard to connect. Would have worked better to operate through blue tooth. All in all very pleased & finally navigating the technology

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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So far so good

I bought this vehicle gently used. It’s full of safety technology. So far I love the vehicle. Very comfortable and easy to use infotainment system.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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excellent

Easy to drive, comfortable ride, fits family and friends and hauls everything I need it to! Great gas milage and quiet! Very Happy! Interior styling is nice and thoughtfully designed. Seats are very comfortable for driver and passenger, lots of options for storage, and charging electronics.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Top notch glad I purchased it!

Traded Honda CRV for Sante Fe and couldn’t be happier! Wish I had gone to Hyundai first and never darkened Hendrick Honda’s doorstep which proved to be a complete nightmare!!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Unreliable Car I've ever Owned

4 days after purchasing the car the fuel intake was leaking. I had it towed back to the dealer and they spent a few days replacing it then decided other pieces also needed to be replaced. I've owned the car for under a week and got to drive it twice. This is probably the worst car purchase I've ever made. I've owned two Santa Fes previously and they were fine, but apparently Quality Control isn't a thing anymore.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Test drove 15 vehicles, some twice or more.

Continuing from headline, for 14 months while also completing much research. Factoring in all aspects you need look no further, as long as you choose the Ultimate AWD 2.0 Turbo. I noticed for the 2020 model year this is the limited, possibly with options. All things considered, none of its competitors can match it, especially for the money versus content factor. The lava orange paint is beautiful. Don't understand the low fuel mileage numbers, I average 26-29mpg combined and have achieved up to 34mpg highway with adaptive cruise at 70mph and auto climate set at 67°F. Don't waste your time cross shopping as, again, I did that for 14 months. Aaaand the entire vehicle was (including engine and transmission)designed and is built in Montgomery Alabama!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most all around car I've ever owned.

This SUV is reliable and comfortable. The 2.0 turbo engine delivers power when you need it most. The Technology and safety features are industry leaders.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Too much safety is dangerous

This car was taken for a week for a trip in the Ozarks. It over corrected me constantly on narrow roads, by this I mean the wheel went opposite what I wanted it to do in the curves of the hills, "yelled" at me and slowed down on its own at the stupidest times going thru Kansas City. The hills were also awful because this vehicle is in my husband's words absolutely nut-less. We currently have a hyundai and driving the Santa Fe has us deciding we will not own another one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Design is outstanding in both inside and out!

The Santa Fe has surprised me with all its safety features. Easy to drive and handle. Very spacious. Sporty and luxurious all in one. Love it!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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OBSESSED WITH THIS CAR

This car is the perfect mom car for me. It is extremely stylish, and DOES NOT LOOK ANYWHERE NEAR A MINI VAN! I have been cruising around town feeling like the coolest mom in the world. I have the Limited model and it is so sleek and has all the gizmos and gadgets. I'm not like a regular mom, I'm a cool mom.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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