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Sport Utility
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6-7 Seats
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20-21 MPG
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Key specs of the base trim
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Overview
The Good
- Stylish, upscale interior
- Turbo four-cylinder performance
- Panoramic moonroof available
- Under-floor storage
The Bad
- Third-row comfort (Santa Fe)
- Over-shoulder visibility
- Subpar mileage
What to Know
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Two-row Santa Fe Sport, three-row Santa Fe
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Front- or all-wheel drive
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Four-cylinder or V-6 engine
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Hands-free power liftgate available
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Blind spot warning system available
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Ventilated front seats available
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Our Take
from the Cars.com expert editorial team
What Is the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe is a six- or seven-seat three-row SUV that competes with the Chevrolet Traverse, Toyota Highlander and Kia Sorento. Trim levels include the SE and Limited, both of which come standard with front-wheel drive but are available with all-wheel drive. The two-row Santa Fe Sport is covered separately.
What's New on the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The base trim of the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe is now the SE; it was previously known as the GLS.
How Does the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Compare to Other SUVs?
In terms of versatility, the Santa Fe offers a generous 80.0 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. This is nevertheless outdone by the Chevrolet Traverse, which offers up to 116.3 cubic feet.
Like the Traverse, the Santa Fe is available only with a six-cylinder engine. Even so, an all-wheel-drive Santa Fe is EPA-rated 18/24/20 mpg city/highway/combined, which matches a V-6-equipped AWD Toyota Highlander. Without AWD, the Santa Fe is rated 18/25/21 mpg. An AWD Chevrolet Traverse falls behind both with 15/22/17 mpg city/highway/combined. Those whose primary concern is efficiency may want to consider a FWD Toyota Highlander with a four-cylinder power plant, which offers up to 20/25/22 mpg city/highway/combined. The Highlander Hybrid is also an option, which offers up to 27/28/28 mpg city/highway/combined.
What Features in the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Are Most Important?
Every Santa Fe comes equipped with a 290-horsepower, 3.3-liter V-6 engine that's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Significant standard features include seating for seven, heated front seats, heated side mirrors, a backup camera and driver-selectable steering modes. As with all new vehicles, the Santa Fe features antilock brakes, front airbags and an electronic stability system.
Significant available features include second-row captain's chairs (which lowers seating capacity to six), high-intensity-discharge headlights, leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a panoramic moonroof, a navigation system with 8-inch touchscreen, a blind spot warning system, a 115-volt household power outlet and keyless entry with push-button start.
Should I Buy the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Santa Fe is as clear a signal as any that Hyundai has evolved from a budget brand into a value brand. It offers a ton of amenities for the price, plus surprising versatility through the addition of subtle features such as under-floor storage. While its third row is a bit cramped and it doesn't lead its class in either interior space or mpg ratings, it does almost everything well. It's certainly worthy of your consideration.
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2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Overview
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Consumer Reviews
What drivers are saying
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Dependable and Classy
A lot of perks for an affordable price. Lots of leg room and storage from front to back. GREAT warranty and a very classy looking vehicle. (Mine is white with black leather interior) Read full review
All over the road and no pick up.
Acceleration was horrible when getting on the highway. Interior was too small. I felt like my head was touching the ceiling. I am 6 foot tall, and felt cramped in this vehicle, especially in the back ... Read full review
Safety
Recalls and crash tests
Warranty
New car and certified pre-owned programs by Hyundai
New Car Program Benefits
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Bumper-to-Bumper
60 months / 60,000 miles
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Roadside Assistance
60 months / unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned Program Benefits
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Maximum Age/Mileage
Newer than 5 model years/less than 60,000 miles
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Basic Warranty Terms
5 years/60,000 miles (from remainder of original)
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Powertrain
10 years/100,000 miles and 10 years/100,000 miles for hybrid/electric vechicle batteries.
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Dealer Certification Required
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Roadside Assistance
Yes
