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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2 out of 5

Performance

The economic diesel engine suits this car best as it's not the sort of vehicle for high speed antics. If you want more speed, there is a mediocre 2.4 or Hyundai's nice 2.7 V6.

2.5 out of 5

Handling

The ride is soft and reasonably comfortable but as soon as you need to go in a direction other than straight ahead it becomes wallowy and the steering is very vague.