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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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Best car I have owned

Very reliable, great value, it has all of the bells and whistles (and more) that my parent’s Cadillac has . Good gas mileage, awesome Infinity sound system, great interior room, you name it, it’s there. The only way to clearly beat this Santa Fe is to plunk $15K more down on a vehicle. The Mazda CX5 is a worthy competitor, but the Santa Fe won out because of its greater interior room and cargo space in all dimensions. The 2019/2020 Santa Fe is the biggest vehicle inside without resorting to a vehicle with a 3rd row seat, something I refused to do .

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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The best SUV I have ever owned!

I bought one of these for my wife and liked it so much, I bought one for myself. For the cost, you won't find a better SUV with as .any 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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It's beautiful and rides like a dream.+++++++++

The car is beautiful, inside and out and as comfortable a car as I've ever owned. I own two Santa Fey cars and each time they get better!

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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Best Car I have Ever Purchased

I am in love with my 2020 Sante Fe! This car has it all. I feel wrapped up in a blanket of leather when I drive it. It handles so well and the panaramic sunroof is awesome. It's so luxurious that my 17 year old daughter said it looks like something a celebrity should drive. So happy with this purchase.

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 reliable SUV I bought

VERY GOOD on gas!! Love the technology ,really enjoying and love blue link service. Love how the service email u on anything needed to be done

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great value for the price

Very spacious, incredibly affordable, and lots of options for charging devices. Could be a little more comfortable for long drives, but has tons of features in the base model and looks very polished inside and out. Has decent get up and go for a 4-cylinder engine. Great value for a mid-size SUV

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Maybe It's Just Me, But ...

... I fail to understand the fascination with turbos. We test-drove a top-of-the-line Santa Fe Ultimate, and really liked it ... except for that pronounced lag. It was especially noticeable when accelerating from a dead or rolling stop. Why not a V-6? My Nissan Murano gets over 30 mpg on the highway, so there's little to no sacrifice on fuel efficiency. I'd buy this car in a minute if it were so equipped. But if the turbo isn't an issue for you, it's an otherwise great car. Fully packed, it stickers under $40k, well below much of the competition. But really give it a good test drive, and simulate as many conditions as possible. Perhaps the turbo won't be as big a deal for you as it is for me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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My favorite car EVER

The vehicle that I drove down to Punta Gorda was a 2009 Ford van. I used it for commuting to work mostly. My new Santa Fe is a blast to drive. It has cruise control, and Auto Hold so I don't have to keep my foot on the break at red lights. After driving the Econoline for 10 years driving the Santa Fe is a dream

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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Upgrade from a Lexus? Yes.

After driving a succession of Lexus RX350's my wife wanted something different. We were zeroed in on an Acura RDX when she saw a Santa Fe. After investigating we couldn't be more satisfied. It's better in every way, $13K less expensive with far more warranty. If you don't check it out, you're missing out. xxxxxxto Kyle at Buerkle in St Paul. Worth driving by 20 other Hyundai dealers...

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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I purchased the ultimate 2.0t back in Feb. Love it

The ultimate has all the bells & whistles for a very good price $35250 plus tax. it has a panoramac roof -heated and air conditioned seats--heated steering wheel and a great stereo system with apple car play The only little thing I didn't like was the engine shuts off everytime you come to a stop but I can bypass that feature

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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