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2021 Hyundai SANTA FE consumer reviews

$27,000–$28,700 MSRP range
side view of 2021 SANTA FE Hyundai
(39 reviews)
82% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.5
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Very poor value for the money, look elsewhere

I am on the hunt for a new midsized SUV, so I went to my local dealership to try the Santa Fe out last week. What a joke of a vehicle. It is ridiculously underpowered (I thought I was going to burn out the engine when I tried to get up to speed with traffic, which took forever), feels heavy, and handles insecurely. The interior looks modern but feels breakable and cheap to the touch. If you wanted features and power, you would spend what you could spend to get a much better vehicle. Hyundai has always seemed cheap to me, and my experience with this car confirmed my suspicion that they are now just cheap and hyped by a bunch of shallow, dumb hipster commercials. Not recommended.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Style and color was great

We bought the in between model and added the Premium package. It has all the bells and whistles.Only have it for 2 Days ,took 2 long trips rides excellent

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Santa Fe Limited Very Nice, Feature Rich SUV !!

I did not know anything about Hyundai vehicles before I went to the dealership. I was very impressed with the styling, performance, all of the features and it has an excellent warranty. I have a prosthetic leg and it accommodates that for me. The electronics are amazing.

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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High value for the money.

After a long search and many options considered, the Santa Fe SEL with AWD met our needs and budget the best. We only have about 70 miles on the clock so no long term review yet.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great vehicle for the money

This vehicle met all my expectations for the values and cost. Fun to drive as the family main vehicle for everyone. Enjoying it and hope to keep it a long time

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 Car

Absolutely a great car, the 2021 Santa Fe Calligraphy. Couldn’t be happier! Incredible power. Styling is fantastic, as is the ride and driving options. Interior is top of the line.

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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Weak four cylinder

Test drove the 2021 Santa Fe 2.4 liter the car sounded like it was struggling just to get out of the parking lot. Super weak engine and loud 4 cylinder. I would say it looks nice and is comfortable but if you are going for the Santa Fe at least get the 2.0, but with that kind of money you can get a much better vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great value for money.

This car has plenty of legroom, many safety features and extensive warranties. Easy to drive and great options. Good on gas mileage and plenty of trunk space.

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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Great features I like the safety aspects and the w

Great fe features great safety aspects handling I like everything about the car except the fact that a 2.0 is too low powered engine for this vehicle any vehicle this size needs at least a 2.4 2.5 engine but it'll be fine I just like a little more get up and go and the 2.0 is a little bit mushy but with only 10 mi on it I guess I'll survive thank you.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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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