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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 17-20/23-27 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.7L V6 170HP
3.5L V6 200HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 3.3
Exterior: 4.4
Interior: 3.6
Overall: 3.7
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
1. Dashboard
2. Engine power
3. Leather seats
4. Sun roof
5. Tiptronic transmission
Top 5 Cons of 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
1. More comfortable back seats
2. Driver seat adjustment
3. Better fuel efficiency
4. Better cup holder position
5. Power passenger seat
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews by Consumers
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By GUEST
Submitted 2011-10-01 10:52:49
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
I like everything (easy to drive, good reaction in curves, good comfort, etc.) with exception for the heavy noise while driving at over 100km/hour (or +-60miles/hour).
I like it enough to seriously be thinking about replacing this 2005 by a 2011 or 2012 "Limited". Would somebody you also had a 2005 (or 2006) and has now replaced it for a 2011 or 2013 model be able to tell me if the heavy noise problem at relatively high speed is still a concern?
By the way, considering that Hyundai is offering a 0% interest for 60 months on purchase of a Santa Fe Limited 2012 at $+-37,000., would somebody have an idea of the potential additional rebate one could get on the purchase of this vehicle?
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
By finding a way to cut the noise while driving at or over 100km/hr (60 miles/hr).
By DonnaX369
Submitted 2011-09-18 09:25:13
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Great in Snow.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Gas is expensive.
Windshield wiper controls can be confusing.
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Review:
I bought this new and never had a problem with my Santa Fe.
By debra rouselle
Submitted 2010-06-25 12:42:05
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Overall I love my vehicle.
It has great gas mileage and rides well.
I keep all the service up to date, just had the serpentine belt changed, live in hot weather and it was drying out.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Better a/c distribution for rear passengers.
Cupholders awkward.
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Review:
Priced and value closely match.
By Leeb
Submitted 2009-10-18 21:59:46
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Pretty much everything. My wife really loves this vehicle for carting the kids around and other in-town driving errands. I like it as the V6 has surprising power and the vehicle drives really smooth at highway speeds. Overall interior space is decent especially since I got the dealership to throw in a roof-top cargo box for added storage on campming and vacation trips.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Include decent floor mats.
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Review:
Overall great value. The best vehicle I have owned to date. Hyundai has come along way since the Pony.
By GUEST
Submitted 2009-06-18 15:13:16
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
It rides well.
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Review:
DO NOT BUY! We have had engine lock ups, transmission failures, and oil leaks that took weeks to fix. DO NOT BUY. this vehicle has 32,000 miles and has a rebuilt engine, new transmission, etc. etc. DO NOT BUY.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-04-09 15:40:06
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Drives excellent in winter months. Pretty good gas mileage for a SUV.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Include good floormats and mud flaps diretly from factory.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-01-14 12:45:34
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
looks great, offers good value with lots of features, handles well.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
power driver's seat, make engine a little quieter.
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Review:
We love our Santa Fe. Bought it used, but it's like new. Handles well and the manual shiftronic is really handy. Best of all worlds. It offers great value, and is much more nimble than you would think. Lots of room in the front and back seats.
By linenw
Submitted 2007-06-12 11:01:30
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
I like the styling
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe?
I would make major improvements to the interior. The dashboard shows all scratches. I would improve customer service. The receive an F in customer service.
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Review:
I am dissapointed with the customer service provided bt Hyundai.
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