2009 Hyundai Santa Fe User Reviews

Pros

More bang for the Buck!

Cons

road noise and ride

Purchased As New

I still can't believe I own a Hyundai!!! Take your ego aside and get your magnifying glass out. This Crossover is one to compete with the japanese bohemoths. Only time will tell if it is as reliable as the rooster that wakes some of us every morning.

After a month of owning this vehicle I still scrutinize every angle that makes it a worthwhile competitor in the crossover market. The leather interior rivals that of honda, the interior space, given the 3rd row, totally blew the RAV4 out of the water. The engine is quite peppy for its breed, although not a thoroughbred more a spirited pony.

The only real 4 problems so far that I have experienced.
1. Crossbars - the maximum span between crossbars should be increased. (limited # of cargo boxes can fit on the SUV because the liftgate would hit the cargo box)
2. NAV or DVD (RSE) - CAN'T have both simultanously, WHY?
3. Speed bumps - DO NOT GO OVER 5 MPH ON A SPEED BUMP!!! (trust me, you'll think you broke your suspension)
4. lastly, the SUV pulls to the right when you gun the pedal from a full stop. (what do you expect it is a Front Wheel Drive)

hope my 2 cents gives you the courage to buy a HYUNDAI! Time to compare it to a 2009 Chevy Traverse...