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2012 Hyundai SANTA FE consumer reviews

$23,225–$26,825 MSRP range
side view of 2012 SANTA FE Hyundai
(59 reviews)
84% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.4
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Toyota,Honda= overrated

These things will run forever! Just do your normal maintainence.Honda ,Toyota are overrated and over priced. 24 mpg in 2.4 engine.It won't disappoint! Smooth highway ride One of the quietest engines out there. Hyundai covered all recalls without a problem.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Honda n Toyota >>> move over.

All you hear is Honda, Toyota..Hyundai's get 300k miles too.Just do the maintenance and keep up and it won't fail you. Nice ride,just cheap plastics.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Our favorite model, The Santa Fe

This is our third Santa Fe, we have always been pleased by the car performance. I would buy another one This car has been very reliable for us

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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Personal Favorite Car

I used to own a Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2010. When I needed a new car, I instantly looked for the same make and model. Its roomy backseat and large trunk space are ideal for me, and the number of cupholders is perfect. Leather seats and sunroof, excellent stereo system and seat warmers are all luxuries this vehicle has. Its a medium/large SUV, and I feel safe driving on the highway with it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Santa Fe!

I bought my 2012 Santa Fe in September 2011. This is the only vehicle I've driven over 5 years. The V6 has tons of power which is what I was looking for. Most of the smaller SUVs had a 4-cylinder with no get up and go. Power is a must when driving in Oklahoma City rush hour traffic. Both front and back seats are comfortable. The reclining back seats are great for long trips. Interior is easy to clean. It doesn't hesitate or slide going up a snowy icy hill. I trust this vehicle so much that I'm considering giving it to my 17 year old granddaughter. The only negative things about this vehicle is that the blind spot is annoying and at times has been dangerous. I wish the GPS screen was a little more advanced. But would definitely buy this vehicle again!

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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Comfortable & economical.

My Santa Fe suits my needs. Plenty of interior room & comfort. Handles very nicely in town & on a vacation drive while getting good gas mileage.

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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I couldve have been killed in this car

When we first bought the car it drove great looked good got great has mileage . Until my antilock breaksystem failed which inturn made me slide directly into the rear end of a hummer. My airbag son the drivers side did not deploy which I am still suffering pain from this non functioning safety feature. Which turned out do be very unsafe

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Fantastic car for the snow and family!

This car exceeded my expectations in the snow. Good family car, lots of fun and very comfortable! Lots of room in the back and a large underneath storage area also for trips.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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A great value for someone!! Only 75k miles!

This car is great! The only reason we are selling is because we bought a newer Kia with more legroom. My wife is long-legged and has issues with knees and hip. Lack of proper legroom was causing pain. I am of average male height (5'10") and it was fine for me.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I ever owned! I drove it for 8 years.

Very reliable car. Comfortable. Great visibility. Lots of storage space. Cleans up great with a shiny finish. Took minimal maintenance. Easy to handle and maneuver.

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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