2004 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS review from North America
"A great vehicle for reasonable $$"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far.
General comments?
I am impressed by the loads of features on the vehicle. The interior is well-laid out and controls are easy to use. The split fold-down seats are a real plus for hauling stuff. I like that the tailgate has a real handle on it. The interior is very roomy. (I'm 6'3") When I got it I did have to lower the seat all the way down so I wouldn't whack my head getting in and out. My vehicle came with a woodgrain center console, which really jazzed up the interior look.
The ride is very smooth and not truck-like. The four-wheel drive seems to be very smooth and transparent. My vehicle does NOT have ABS, but has stopped on a dime in heavy rain conditions. (We haven't had any snow since I got it, but I'm dying to cruise around in snow!!)
On the down side, the 2.7 liter engine isn't exactly a powerhouse, but I chose it over the 3.5 to save money and gas, so it's a trade off.
My only other "complaint", if you can call it that, is that the upholstery, which is a sort of mottled tan cloth, is boring.
The warranty is truly outstanding and I have a friend who has 2 Hyundai's that the roadside assistance is really great to have.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21 miles |
| Most recent distance | 500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Windstar |
| Date of Entry | 1st April, 2004 |