Hyundai Santa Fe (06 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 13 March 2006 Last Updated: 23 November 2009 The Santa Fe is one of the best cars in the Hyundai line-up and a great 4x4. It has a versatile seven-seat option, a good quality interior, comfortable ride and a cracking diesel engine. It stacks up well alongside the competition too and there are few cars that can match it on space, equipment and value for money. Alternatives like the Toyota RAV4 and, Honda CR-V are smaller (and not available with seven seats), while similar sized models like the Volkswagen Touareg are far more expensive. Some of the interior plastics could be better and it can feel a little soft in corners, but as family transport goes, it makes plenty of sense. It was significantly revised in late 2009 with a more powerful yet economical engine, an upgraded cabin and exterior styling tweaks. However, it remains as good value as ever. 4 out of 5 Other Hyundai reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £23,755 - £29,560 View all new prices Used price range: £5,922 - £24,970 View all used prices See 25 new models for sale from £20,440 Get a Hyundai Santa Fe (06 on) information pack Next steps Hyundai Santa Fe cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 114 models like this for sale, starting at £4,995. Find used Hyundai Santa Fes for sale Attractive styling, great diesel engine, available with seven seats, generous equipment levels, five year warranty Weak V6 auto combination, vague steering, some body roll in bends The Santa Fe is one of the best cars in the Hyundai line-up and a great 4x4. It has a versatile seven-seat option, a good quality interior, comfortable ride and a cracking diesel engine. It stacks up well alongside the competition too and there are few cars that can match it on space, equipment and value for money. Alternatives like the Toyota RAV4 and, Honda CR-V are smaller (and not available with seven seats), while similar sized models like the Volkswagen Touareg are far more expensive. Some of the interior plastics could be better and it can feel a little soft in corners, but as family transport goes, it makes plenty of sense. It was significantly revised in late 2009 with a more powerful yet economical engine, an upgraded cabin and exterior styling tweaks. However, it remains as good value as ever. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"There's only one engine really worth considering in the Santa Fe and it's 2.2-litre diesel. The..." Handling 3.5 out of 5"Thanks to a forgiving suspension set-up, the Santa Fe rides exceptionally well, however the trade..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"The Santa Fe is exceptionally comfortable, helped by the excellent ride quality and very little road..." Practicality 4 out of 5"This a key strength and with a cavernous standard boot space of 969 litres - that's huge compared to..." Equipment 4.5 out of 5"GSI models come with six airbags, 17-inch alloys, front foglights, roof rails, electric windows and..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The Santa Fe's interior is good enough to be compared with any mainstream car at this price. The fit..." Costs Running costs 3.5 out of 5"The diesel is the only sensible choice, with the manual offering an average of nearly 39mpg in..." Green credentials 3.5 out of 5"The Santa Fe performs adequately on the eco front. The diesel engine is the main seller and emits..." Safety & Reliability Safety 3.5 out of 5"The Santa Fe was awarded four stars for adult protection in Euro NCAP crash tests along with three..." Reliability 4 out of 5"Hyundai's ever-growing reputation for reliability is backed up by one of the most comprehensive..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"List prices that start higher than £20,000 will put the Santa Fe out of the reach of many buyers..." Buying used 4 out of 5"The V6 model is very rare and best avoided as it's not great to drive and only returns 27mpg. Seven..." Selling 3 out of 5"You could struggle to sell a V6 version as the diesel is the only model most people are interested..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews New Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi Style (5 Seats) 5d Auto 5 out of 5 “ It is enormously capable and very powerful with the 194 bhp engine but superbly quiet comfortable... ” Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Hyundai Santa Fe cars for sale We have 114 models like this for sale. Find Hyundai Santa Fe cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
New Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi Style (5 Seats) 5d Auto 5 out of 5 “ It is enormously capable and very powerful with the 194 bhp engine but superbly quiet comfortable... ”