2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

Best Crossover in the market today!

By indiaj0nes (NJ) on Thursday, May 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120

Pros: "Value Leader! High Tech"

Cons: "a little sluggish"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Initially i bought the 2013 Rav4 XLE AWD and that was a big mistake. The SUV was Noisy, ride was stiff and the interior was full of cheap hard plastic(This part i should have checked before buying). but i bought in an impulse. I sold the car and i bought the 2013 Sante Fe 2.4 l AWD fully loaded. Its been a fun ride so far! Interior is a mix of soft and hard material but even the hard material feels like top notch! Toyota does not have the small lights on the window button, they have been cutting corners every where. the window buttons are such high material in the Santa fe. Small things matter to me. And Hyundai engineers have taken the finer details and made it even better! The dashboard is in a beautiful blue/white color and nice color display on the center console. Toyota is just bland blue! Buy the Hyundai and you will love it!"

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Best Crossover in the market today!

By indiaj0nes (NJ) on Thursday, May 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120

Pros: "Value Leader! High Tech"

Cons: "a little sluggish"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Initially i bought the 2013 Rav4 XLE AWD and that was a big mistake. The SUV was Noisy, ride was stiff and the interior was full of cheap hard plastic(This part i should have checked before buying). but i bought in an impulse. I sold the car and i bought the 2013 Sante Fe 2.4 l AWD fully loaded. Its been a fun ride so far! Interior is a mix of soft and hard material but even the hard material feels like top notch! Toyota does not have the small lights on the window button, they have been cutting corners every where. the window buttons are such high material in the Santa fe. Small things matter to me. And Hyundai engineers have taken the finer details and made it even better! The dashboard is in a beautiful blue/white color and nice color display on the center console. Toyota is just bland blue! Buy the Hyundai and you will love it!"

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Overall very good experience with Hyundai.

By Paski (GA) on Thursday, May 02, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 13,000

Pros: "Technology package, comfort, cargo, price."

Cons: "None so far."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Before deciding on the Santa Fe, I did extensive research including, price comparison, test drives, on-board technology, interior and exterior design for SUV's in the 30k - 50k price range. I also spent considerable time online reading professional and owner reviews of 2013 model year SUV's. My wife was not inclined to buy an SUV because of concerns she had about vehicle size, handling, visibility, etc. She reluctantly agreed to consider a SUV because of our cargo needs because we transport a lot of "stuff" to and from family and friends. After test driving the Santa Fe she resolved her size concerns and agreed it was a great ride. Since we bought the car, she loves the Santa Fe and it has become her vehicle of choice. I now get to drive what used to be "her" car. Bottom line, we decided to buy the Santa Fe Sport with the premium interior and technology packages because, in our opinion, it offered the best value considering the price, appearance, vehicle design, cargo space, quality, technology features, and passenger comfort, as compared to competing SUV's on the market. We bought the Santa Fe on October 31, 2012 and have since driven more than 13,000(mostly highway) miles, without a single negative experience. I rate the overall quality and performance of the vehicle as outstanding, and we are more than satisfied that we made a good decision selecting the Santa Fe Sport and highly recommend it. Check it out, it is definitely worth your consideration. I might also note that friends and family that have been passengers comment on the quiet, comfortable ride, and particularly appreciate the heated seats in winter."

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Impressions: 7 months and 6000 miles after purchas

By None (NC) on Saturday, April 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 5,500

Pros: "Quality build. Sharp styling. Spacious. Wow factor"

Cons: "Slight hesitation in gears on Turbo."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I purchased a Santa Sport, with both option packages and the 2.0T FWD on October 31st, 2012. Lucky for me the gas rebate due to some flawed tests ended the day after I bought the vehicle. Hyundai stands behind their products. I negotiated $2900 off the sticker. The vehicle has performed exemplary in every respect. My MPG is around 25-27, consistently. I use the sport suspension feature (you can choose between three). If I dis-engage the traction control, I find the car response to be great - better than with it engaged. Try it, if the pavement is dry. I find that my wife and I use many of the features, and I recommend that you get both options packages if you can afford them. I purchased the 100,000 mile warranty, as with all the "stuff" on a loaded SF Sport I though it was worth the price. I would have passed on a basic model with no options. The interior is well designed and comfortable. The adjustable and reclining rear seats are a great feature. Climate control is exceptional. The cabin with temperature on auto, combined with the Hyundai air filtration system is wonderful, especially if you have allergies or don't like to breathe exhaust or other smells from the great outdoors. The leather, full panorama roof, sound system, logical and easy to engage auxiliary control systems and the "feel" on the road is exceptional - it is better in so many ways than other crossovers I looked at and drove before I bought the Sport. Under the hood and underneath, the Turbo has a slight hesitation, then...wow. Great pickup and go. I don't find the hesitation annoying or a problem, but it does exist. The suspension is much better than earlier Hyundai models I have encountered. This company knows how to improve their vehicles every year, for sure. I recommend you tour the Hyundai plant in Montgomery, AL and see first hand the commitment to excellence.Hyundai sends us detailed surveys every few months to track our vehicle satisfaction, and I also receive e-mails every so often stating that my car was checked and everything is fine (our car sends data to Hyundai regularly so they can monitor the vehicle performance) I could not be more pleased with my Murano Red/Beige leather SF Sport. It is a great car to drive. And it turns heads with the styling. This car is a winner in ever respect. I have had no problems so far."

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This car is junk, steer clear!!

By Mememe (OH) on Saturday, April 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 6,500

Pros: "Design"

Cons: "Everything else"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"Owned it since Oct. 2012, and it's been in the shop for various thing 6 times. MPG is nowhere near what it should be Eats coolant Seat rocks back and forth Rear heat vents don't blow heat, they blow cold Fuel gauge is wrong The AC doesn't work at all.. It goes to the shop tomorrow for this The dash rattles The oil dipstick smells like gasoline Other than that its great!"

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good ride, poo mpg & avg mpg in dash is wrong!

By wes (KS) on Tuesday, March 26, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 5,600

Pros: "quiet & comfortable ride. seat heaters,"

Cons: "poor gas mileage & avg mpg displayed on dash wrong"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 3

"We have owned the 2013 SanteFe 2.4 since Thanksgiving (6-7months) and have approximate 5600 miles. Our driving is 70% highway; the mileage is not getting close to the advertized mileage OR what the average is calculated on the dash. We're averaging 22.5 mpg since we've purchased the car, been to the dealer multiple times. NO fixes or solution. They are unable to correct the mpg calculation by the onboard computer, and per the dealer... they recognize this is a problem with the 2013 SanteFe. So if you are stating your mpg based upon the dash .... IT IS WRONG! Our dash consistantly displays 26-28mpg but we only make 22-23.... at best. The ride is good; soft and quiet, and we like the power of the 2.4 (not turbo). Just really wish the mpg was a lot better. Guess we should have bought a car, huh."

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