2010 Hyundai SANTA FE consumer reviews

SE model mid grade V6 FWD. Nice performance, comfortable interior. Good ground clearance for changing oil!

We bought the Santa Fe to replace a Yukon XL that just seemed huge and inefficient (and for one of our kids to drive). So far, it has delivered the goods. Reliable, good mileage, comfortable and surprisingly roomy. With extra features like bluetooth in the steering wheel, we've been very pleased. Definitely feel like Hyundai is still delivering value for the money. It was bought CPO, and the Hyundai plan is not nearly as good as some others. But the original warranty is better, so it's a wash. Pleased with product.

Went with this car instead of Ford Escape... wasn't looking for a really sporty looking car, this was a bonus. Drives and handles fantastic, with the AWD. Kids love it too, and no longer cringe when Daddy picks them up at school. Good cargo space in rear and seats fold down easy.

Bought 2010 ten months ago, have put 12,000 miles on it. As basic transportation it's ok. Barely gets 20 mpg. Can't figure where the blind spot is, but too often am surprised by the sudden appearance of a car behind it. Front end doesn't like to turn and accelerate at the same time. Why does the A/C come on when the defroster is engaged? All four window controls by driver badly designed - often the wrong window is activated. Can't wait to replace it.

I have owned several SUV's and by far this is my favorite. SMall, yet comfortable, classy looking and all the bells and whistles of a big one. Needed more hauling space than passenger and this is definitely the one. My dealer, Rick Matthews GMC's staff was beyond helpful. They simply could not do enough for me and when I arrived the internet manager had selected a few from the inventory based on the preferences I had already given. Definitely a repeat customer and definitely a referral customer.

I have owned a limited model for now almost 2 years. I love the car, but would very much recommend that you carefully consider how important braking responsiveness is to you. If you do a lot of city, stop and go driving, this car may not be for you. I've found myself numerous times reaching an orange traffic light and not being able to stop on time. Braking distance is huge, and when the car is stopped, for some reason I really have to press hard on the brake pedal to prevent it from going. I've tried other Santa Fes, and would say that this is probably a Santa Fe problem.

Love the Santa Fe, it has everything people need including the big one, Reliability. I've got the 2010 Sport AWD and this things rocks!. It's comfortable, roomy, lots of storage space, and the 3.5 motor with 276 ponies has major power.....fun fun fun. A very safe and practicle vehicle that I would absolutely recommend. Thanks Hyundai for making my world a better place.

Absolutely love my Santa Fe GLS with AWD!!! I really wanted the SE, but couldn't get it in a comfortable price range. My main reasons for purchasing this vehicle were the safety ratings, comfort, AWD, and price! It doesn't have all the bells and whistles that the SE or Limited do, but I was pleasently surprised at how nice it is! Perfect for a family and tons of cargo space! The gas mileage is not too impressive, I average 19.5 mpg, but that is to be expected with a lot of city driving. I also wish it had 3 cup holders up front! lol Obviously, I'm racking my brain to find negatives!

I love it! It rides smoothly and quietly. Feels solid. It is the most comfortable car I've ever owned. Wish all manufactures would pay attention to seat comfort, as Hyundai has with the Santa Fe. The navigation system is terrific as is the blue tooth handsfree phone system. It could use an interior light over the back seat that operates when you open the door. It has a dome light toward the back but that is manually operated. I think you would be very happy with your decision should you choose to purchase a Santa Fe.

We got this vehicle as a rental for a trip out to rural New Mexico last week. I'm a die-hard Honda fan and was a little apprehensive about driving a Hyundai for 10 days. This car was really a joy to drive. It handled very well with great tight steering, a nice tight turning radius, and super comfy seats. We did quite a bit of offroading, and it handled the rough driving superbly. We never had a "cheap car" feeling the whole trip. All the interior buttons were in a convenient and natural place and easy to access. Gas mileage was good but not great, although we did a lot of rough driving which is likely the cause of the not-so-ideal mileage. On the highway, it was smooth and easy to handle even driving at 80 mph. The fold flat backseats and tons of room in the back were really helpful to us. We could keep our tripods fully setup and just toss them into the back instead of having to break them down and put them back up constantly, something I really found very useful. I was sad to see this car get returned at the end of the trip. If you're looking for a good small SUV, then I'd highly recommend taking a good look at this one. Very pleasantly surprised!