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Car Reviews
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Hyundai Santa Fe
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Review Summary
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The Hyundai Santa Fe is well-equipped and performs as well as the competition. The car’s affordable purchase price, diesel engine option, and the company’s five year warranty make the Santa Fe an attractive deal.
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Hyundai Santa Fe
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Hyundai Santa Fe Car Review
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Hyundai Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe is nothing like its predecessor, yet it retained the name. The new Santa Fe is bigger with high levels of quality, equipment, and refinement. Hyundai’s mid-sized SUV is now able to compete with even the biggest names on all levels of performance and quality without sacrificing style.
The Santa Fe is much larger and now offers buyers the choice between a five and seven seat lay-out. This provides buyers an affordable alternative to the more expensive name brand people carriers.
The Santa Fe focuses on comfort and families. Buyers have the option of purchasing a DVD and flip down screen for rear passengers. Cabin space is generous and boot space can be adjusted with rear folding seats. The cabin is well designed and durable.
The Santa Fe is an SUV that drives and handles like a car. It steers and maneuvers well despite its large size and provides a smooth on road driving experience. Hyundai also offers a diesel alternative that boasts good fuel economy and good performance. The company’s five year warranty makes the Santa Fe an exceptional deal.
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Practicality
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Life Style
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Security and Safety
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The Finishing Touches
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Overall Rating
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 Practicality
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Hyundai Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fecomes with a high standard of equipment and a five-year warranty. Coupled with the already competitive purchase price the Sonata provides excellent value for money. The diesel option makes better sense and provides good fuel economy. The car’s resale values tend to be low where as most of the competition enjoys high resale value.
The Santa Fe is a large and spacious vehicle even by SUV standards. There is more than enough cabin space to comfortably accommodate all passengers. Plenty of leg and headroom and can easily accommodate a large or growing family. Load space is good and the choice between the five and seven seat version offers buyers additional versatility.
The Hyundai Santa Fe controls and dials are all large, clear and practically placed. There is nothing complex or difficult about the control system in the Santa Fe. The car’s displays are easy to read both day and night and are clear and large.
Like most 4X4’s in order to access the Santa Fe there is a small step up. It is no more difficult to access than other SUV’s or vehicles of similar size. The vehicle’s tailgate opens widely to allow easy loading and unloading.
Forward visibility is really good and the car’s power steering helps make parking easier. Rear visibility is more limited and parking sensors are a necessity.
 Life Style
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Hyundai Santa Fe
The Santa Fe wasn’t designed for performance it was designed with comfort in mind. However; the large SUV provides adequate power for dealing with everyday driving. The diesel engine is refined and delivers a decent amount of power. The diesel variant is also economical when not driven too hard.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is an excellent family vehicle. It provides more than adequate space for all passengers and a versatile load space. The vehicle is reliable and affordable, and comes with a five year warranty.
The Santa Fe probably isn’t the most practical car for first time car buyers. The vehicle’s large size and fairly expensive price tag may not suit most newly licensed drivers. The vehicle is also difficult to park due to limited rear visibility and may prove to be too much for novice drivers.
Hyundai used to be viewed as a company who produced bargain vehicles until recent models changed that perception. The company raised its level of quality and in turn raised the appeal of its vehicles.
 Security and Safety
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The Santa Fe comes complete with a comprehensive security package, but due to the vehicles popularity it may be wise to use a visual deterrent as well.
Airbags are fitted throughout the Hyundai Santa Fe, and other safety features such as ABS, stability controls, and four-wheel drive capabilities.
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 The Finishing Touches
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The Hyundai Santa Fe comes equipped with a stereo/CD unit. It delivers good sound quality and has easy to use controls. Optional upgrades include a CD changer, and a DVD player.
The Santa Fe looks best in bold colours, and metallic colours boost the vehicle’s resale values. The vehicle’s cabin is primarily grey with faux wood trim. Leather seats look and feel good and improve the overall quality of the cabin.
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