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2018 Hyundai SANTA FE consumer reviews

$30,850–$32,600 MSRP range
side view of 2018 SANTA FE Hyundai
(78 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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Largest vehicle I have owned.

It met all my requirements. Had the safety features that I wanted. Nice appearance. Ride is rougher than I anticipated. Still considering additional items for vehicle...cargo cover. Do not understand why the dealer installed window tinting instead of factory tinted windows. There is a difference. Have a concern regarding bubbles in the dealer installed tinting.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Had a 2013 Santa Fe with the same V6 engine.

We had excellent service with our 2013. We wanted more bells and whistles - auto lift gate, lane change rotection, panoramic sunroof, intelligent cruise, full 360 camera view around the auto, captain chairs, plus many other iconic features.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Rented/Test drove many Bought Santa Fe

Not quite long enough to transport 4 professional basketball players but plenty large enough for my wife and I. We test drove and weekend trip rented all of the Sport Utes on the market. The Santa Fe, for what my wife and I need, is the best overall value.

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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Almost as nice as my Equus

This car is full of bells and whistles but most of all the quality and design are top notch. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a premium SUV. It has a practical price.

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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Great cost benefit

This car has charming design, is comfortable, spacious trunk, current technology and good performance. Is exactly what we need, inside the city or driving on the road, for short or long distances

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 love this car!

This car is so spacious and very nice to ride in. Super smooth. The best family car! It?s a great car for anything and everything!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My first S.U.V.

We have had the car for less than a week; so it is difficult to give a definitive opinion. But so far we are very satisfied.

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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Its OK nothing great.

The car seemed small inside, cramped. Looking for a 3rd row set Santa Fe has it bit no leg room. The interior seemed on the cheaper side for the price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Safety

As far as technology goes it is pretty far advanced. Considering the wheelbase it rides fairly well(I?m comparing it to the Dodge Laramie I had) Safety is definitely not an issue in this vehicle what with all the bells and whistles. I feel very comfortable and confident driving this vehicle.

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

We decided to but the Santa Fe for all the conveniences, V6, AWD and towing capacity to offered for the price. I have another Hyundai that is 12 years old and still runs like a champ. The Santa Fe is new, so I don't have a track record for it yet, but if my other Hyundai is any indication, it should be reliable too

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