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- Official Page – Hyundai Santa Fe
- Price: Starts at $33,449 CAD
- Comparable to: Volvo XC40, BMW X1
- Maintenance costs: Approximately $8,056 over 10 years.
REVIEWS AND IMPRESSIONS
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- Cars.com 2021 Hybrid Review
- Kelley Blue Book Review
- Car and Driver Review
- Edmunds Review
- USNews Review
- JD Power Review
- Motortrend Review
OUR SCORE
You can view the overall Compact SUV Rankings here and the Luxury Compact SUV Rankings here.
SCORES BY PUBLICATION:
Kelley Blue Book: 4.7 / 5
USNews: 8.2 / 10
Edmunds: 7.7 / 10
J.D. Power: 81 / 100
Car and Driver: 8.5 / 10
Motortrend: 8.5 / 10
What the critics have to say…
The Hyundai Santa Fe fills the gap between the compact Tucson and the midsize Palisade in Hyundai’s SUV lineup. It still seats five passengers, but it provides more room than the Tucson and it’s more affordable and maneuverable than the larger Palisade.
Edmunds
HOW DOES IT DRIVE?
We tested the Santa Fe with the 277-horsepower turbocharged engine. It’s pretty potent and our test vehicle covered 0-60 mph in just 6.6 seconds, which is quicker than most other small and midsize SUVs. However, if you aren’t asking for maximum speed, its power delivery is a bit inconsistent and unrefined. Hyundai seems to have tuned the eight-speed automatic transmission to get up to its highest gears as quickly as possible, which can also be off-putting.
Edmunds
IS IT RELIABLE AND HIGH QUALITY?
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Reliable?
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has a predicted reliability score of 80 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
Hyundai Santa Fe Warranty
Hyundai covers the 2022 Santa Fe with a five-year/60,000-mile limited warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
HOW COMFORTABLE IS IT?
The Santa Fe’s suspension soaks up most bumps and road impacts, but the ride can sometimes feel a little too soft and wallowy. But the front seats are very comfortable and have a broad range of adjustments and available heating and ventilation. The rear seats are also comfortable and have lots of recline adjustment, though we’d prefer thicker padding on the door armrests.
Edmunds
WHAT IS THE INTERIOR LIKE?
Hyundai interiors are better known for their solid build quality and worthwhile features rather than edgy designs and upscale materials. Still, the Santa Fe has an attractive cabin that offers a variety of contemporary options that include a digital gauge cluster, head-up display, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, and more.
Car and Driver
WHAT IS THE TECHNOLOGY LIKE?
Base models have an 8.0-inch center touchscreen with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The larger 10.3-inch center display adds navigation and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto revert to a wired setup. Wireless charging and Hyundai’s Bluelink connected services are standard on all trim levels. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster is optional on SEL and standard on higher trims, and it has a wild-looking “cube” layout option. It won’t be to everyone’s tastes, but we like it. The new shift-by-wire transmission mode selector frees up room in the center console.
Motortrend
WHAT IS THE CARGO SPACE LIKE?
The Santa Fe also has ample cargo space behind the back seat where we stuffed 15 carry-on bags and an additional 18 with the rear seat folded flat.
Car and Driver
IS THIS VEHICLE A GOOD VALUE?
On a price-per-feature basis, the Santa Fe remains an excellent choice. The quality of materials and design are standouts even if a few small areas, particularly thinly padded door armrests, aren’t perfect. But even the top-of-the-line Calligraphy trim level undercuts similarly equipped competitors yet offers a powertrain that is both quicker and more efficient.
Edmunds
IS THE Santa Fe A GOOD SUV?
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe is a good midsize SUV at a great price. The five-seat Santa Fe starts at around $27,000, yet it comes packed with standard features like adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and Apple CarPlay. The interior is spacious, both for passengers and cargo, and it’s trimmed with quality materials. The Santa Fe also handles nicely and can return an efficient 26 mpg in mixed city/highway driving. It’s backed by a lengthy 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty as well.
USNews
SHOULD I BUY THE Santa Fe?
The 2022 Santa Fe deserves a look if you’re shopping for a two-row SUV. It’s a terrific value and a practical companion for busy families, but it isn’t the only option in this segment. Before you buy, you may also want to consider two-row compact SUVs like the Honda CR-V, Nissan Rogue, Toyota RAV4, or Hyundai’s own Tucson.
USNews
THE FINAL WORD
The Hyundai Santa Fe is good at hauling people around the city. It isn’t much fun to drive though and is lethargic on the highway.