2007-09-12 17:03:44 · 4 answers · asked by James S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Hyundai
It's very good thanks for asking!
The redesigned Santa Fe is better looking then the more expensive Veracruz IMO and a wonderful mid-size SUV with a powerful V6 engine to move people and a trailer. I would buy one for my wife, but she seems intent on getting the new Toyota Highlander. I can't object to that, the new Highlander ditches the femine look and is nice and roomy with a brandnew 3.5L V6. The Highlander price wise is in line with the Veracruz, you may want to cross shop the Rav4 with the Santa Fe, the new Rav4 is almost 1 foot longer then the old model. Its a good time to be in the market for a mid-size SUV!_!
2007-09-13 02:43:40 · answer #1 · answered by beavanjb 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I have a 2001 Santa Fe and it handles very well. The V6 has good git up and go. It seems to cruise at high speeds. Roomy for a mid size SUV, holds 5 and pretty decent luggage space. On a scale of 1 to 10 and comparison to other SUV's in it's class I would give it a 10. Had it since Aug 2001 and it has 70+ thousand and I have not had to change the tires or make any repairs other than change the brakes once..
2007-09-14 09:48:45 · answer #2 · answered by Tom Thumb 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have owned a Sante Fe 05, and now own the redesigned 3.3, awd, 07. Awsome car, though if you are planning on towing as an earlier reply suggested, check out what it is you want to tow beforehand, as it's limit is 3500lbs. Smooth, powerful, and really nice interior.
Gas mileage isn't stellar, have no idea why they opted to shove the interior light to the rear; where you cannot reach it, ( probably for the optional extra seating ) leaving only the map reading lights for manual use. plus some guy or gal designer, made some other minor model changes FOR THE WORSE.
But all in all, in my opininion; it is a great bang for the buck.
one more thing; and I Only read this in reviews; give the big 18" wheels a miss, apparently they were more of an upmarket after thought, and detract somewhat from the smoothness of the ride, as the suspension wasn't re-tuned for them.
2007-09-16 06:55:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2005. Before that I had a 2003. I got a new one because I put a ton of miles on the other and just wanted a different color. It's is a good car. I like the redesign of the new one, plus it has more room. They have been good cars for me and I enjoy all the extras without paying all the extra money.
2007-09-13 10:31:41 · answer #4 · answered by Lenora2 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋