Hyundai Santa Fe (01-05) - Review

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If you really need to go off-road then you'l probably be better off with Hyundai's Terracan as the Santa Fe is not designed to deal with serious mud. Its 4x4 system is permanent and doesn't offer high and low ratios or diff locks. However, it will cope with the odd point-to-point car park and you don't have to pay for, or carry, hardware you're never going to use. You get plenty of car for your money, but don't expect a sharp drive. A good family activity workhorse.
3.5 out of 5

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3 out of 5

Comfort

Lots of interior space, especially as in this price bracket most 4x4s are of the compact veriety. Rear passengers have enough head and legroom. Not especially refined at motorway speeds.

4 out of 5

Practicality

There's a whopping big boot to load all your prams, garden furniture and mountain bikes and roof rack bars for anything that won't fit inside. Rear seat backs fold for extra luggage space.

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How does the boot space compare?

900 litres
Hyundai Santa Fe (01-05)
850 litres
473 litres
312 litres
3 out of 5

Behind the wheel

You ought to be able to find a comfortable driving position and all the controls are to hand, but the interior quality of fit and finish is rather naff.