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  • Build Quality
    4.4 (9)
  • Value for Money
    3.9 (9)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.0 (8)
  • Noise Level
    3.7 (9)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.7 (9)
  • Handling
    4.2 (9)
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  • Suspension
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  • Fuel Efficiency
    3.8 (9)
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    4.3 (9)
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  • Features
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Al.

Al.Perth

  • 2 reviews

Great car, some towing limitation

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2017
cyndi

cyndiMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 8 reviews

Love it 5+++STARS

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Review on Santa Fe DM3 Highlander - 2016 model
The performance and handling is excellent. Even surprised my husband. Only issue is he is experience a bit of a stall when it comes to city driving when accelerating. Anyone else have that issue?

Comfort wise, I love it. Even my cousin who owns BMW are surprised at the features. We have front and back heated leather seat with air cond seats at the front. Panoramic roof - bonus to keep baby busy.

It may not be as good in legroom if you are tall. For my 6foot 3 husband, it is tight squeeze if he sits on the passenger side and with the babyseat right behind him, he cant move seat back any further... but since it is my car, its ok by me.

BadgeHighlander
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2016
Trevor

TrevorPerth

  • 7 reviews
  • 13 likes

Audio Unit fail three time in less than 3 years plus electronic parking break issue (Highlander MY15

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BadgeHighlander
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2015
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NikNak

NikNakCHATSWOOD

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

So much space. Love this car.

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2017

Terrific vehicle

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This is my second Santa Fe 2012 then 2016 great in all aspects due to update July 2022 to another Santa Fe Highlander as I as well as my family have really enjoyed the car one daughter bought 2012 when I updated and oldest daughter preparing to buy current vehicle but much to my disappointment it will not be the 2022 Santa Fe as there is no spare and yes I have had flat tyres so I am now considering a Kia Sorrento what a blow but then that is life. Have enjoyed every aspect of Santa Fe ownership with excellent service from Hyundai and great reliability.

BadgeHighlander
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJul 2016
Ruby11

Ruby11Sydney

The Perfect Upgrade

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Really happy with the decision to purchase a Santa Fe, great for our family, our two large dogs and the kids to come! We chose the Santa Fe over the Tucson due to the extra room in the boot and the extra two seats. The diesel engine makes for great fuel efficiency and I only fill up once a fortnight usually getting about 600-700k per tank. It is comfortable and the leather seats and finishings are very luxurious.We looked at similar models in Ford, Toyota and Nissan but this was the best quality and price point to suit us. Would highly recommend.

BadgeHighlander
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2016
shin

shin

  • 6 reviews
  • 1 like

good

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Everything is very very good. when my family buy this car (at the first i disagree to buy this car) I'm surprised and i saying what a good car ( seat, system, noise, drive, etc. ) . I think Hyundai very very good car makers, and have good disign

Badgemodern
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2018
Lion

LionMelbourne

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

It's very convenient

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Everything is good. I bought a seven seater, I'm surprised to see that you can actually fit 7adults, but do not expect to have boot space..lol.... you can probably fit a backpack after all seats are full. And if you fold all seats, you can put a three seater couch too, so it's that big inside too. It's a v6, drinks a bit too much in urban but for long drive it's efficient, comfortable, reliable, worthy. Overall it's good value.

Badge30th limited edition
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2017
Denito

DenitoMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

Great Vehicle (apart from) Spontaneous Cracked Windscreen and Erratic Infotainment System.

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Purchased in August 2021 at Maughan Thiem for A$50,000.00.

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Sim

SimNSW, 1715

  • 7 reviews

Good Car

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I have this SUV for almost 12 months. Its a very nice car to drive with lots of features.
To name a few:
1/ Good 2.2L diesel with excellent fuel consumption
2/ 7 seater with good luggage space
3/ Quiet cabin with comfortable ride
4/ 5 years free roadside included
5/ Set price Scheduled services which is very decent pricing
6/ Totally Korean Made
Definitely a good buy for me as I also scored$1000 gift card.

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2017

Great Car

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Love this car. Handles well. Very quiet considering I have the diesel. Economical to run especially as I do long trips to Melbourne regularly. Plenty of legroom for rear seated passengers and for small kids in third row. I wish to GPS announced road names and not just “turn left at the next roundabout”.

BadgeHighlander
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJul 2017
Ros Rav

Ros RavMelbourne

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Excellent Car

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This car looks and performs so well. The interior and exterior looks premium. If you take the badge of it would be mistaken for a German Car!

However, the since the car is diesel, accelerating from 0 km/h, it kind of struggles. But on the freeway, overtaking with this car, it is a beast.

BadgeHighlander
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJan 2017
Philka323

Philka323SYDNEY CBD

  • 5 reviews
  • 1 like

AMAZING CAR

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Bought the Hyundai santa Fe Highlander in 2016. Great car which ticks most of the big named cars boxes but the design in this car is great and looks nicer tghan the BMW and the internal space is grea, the drives smoothly and when you need power it has it and Hyunfai have come a long way. Love the full open roof. I got the cream interior which looks great and love the cooling and heating seat options. The only negative comment I have to make is the sound due to being diesl from the outside and also the car does not have park assist to leave a tight spot

BadgeHighlander
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2016
CHARLES

CHARLESWodonga

  • 2 reviews

OUTSTANDING, EFFICIENT SERVICE DELIVERY

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017
Mel.H

Mel.HSydney Surrounds, NSW

  • 7 reviews

This car is amazing!

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This car is fantastic. Keyless engine, set seat positions for different drivers, seat warmers, leather seats, it’s all amazing!
The interior is black and the dashboard lights up with a blue light which looks amazing.
Ours is a diesel and can take us from the Central Coast NSW to QLD Sunshine Coast on one tank of petrol.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

BadgeElite
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedOct 2017
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What a great vehicle

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We have owned the santé fe Diesel for 3months and driven 6000ks and we are astounded at how well it drives on dirt/gravel and sealed roads.Recently went on a week away with loads of luggage and pushbikes over steep and undulating roads in wet and dry conditions and We think its the best drive ever,a very responsive engine with positive steering and plenty of space,we also tow an aluminium boat occasionally which weighs 700kilos .Fuel usage around 7.5 lts per 100k without boat and around 10 lts with,the only slight negative is the road noise on some coarse sealed surfaces.

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2017
Shan

Shan

  • 8 reviews
  • 5 likes

Will never buy another small car again!!!

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I actually bought my 2017 Santa fe Elite to drive back and fourth from Melbourne to Bendigo. It drives absolutely amazing and having diesel, it's fuel efficiency is top notch.
I like everything about the interior and couldn't complain about any of it. Having seat warmers when it's cold and memory adjustable seats theres no turning back. Reliability is extremely exceptional and to run it on a full tank at $70 -$75 it will take you 360klm from Melbourne to Bendigo and then back. Love everything about the car!!!!

BadgeElite
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2017
Zayna

ZaynaMelbourne

  • 5 reviews

My first 4wd and would never go back to a small car!

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I've owned my Santa Fe for two years now and I love this car! It's a people mover with 7 seats and have made so many memories with the whole family! So spacious and love the comfort on the driver side. When I get in my husbands hatch back now I feel so odd and uncomfortable compared to mine. Highly recommend!

BadgeActive
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2015
Dean

DeanGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 8 reviews

Brilliant SUV with great comfort and excellent performance

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2017
Kes

Kessydney

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Good car ecomony of 9.9L/100 instead of 7.8L/100

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I have highlander model. Excellent car but little bit expensive as compared to competitor.It should provide capability to automatically stop vehicle in emergency instead of just reducing speed like Mazda new CX 5.The average 7.8L/100km is impossible to achieve.Its not easy to get into 3rd row and less space in 3rd row and not comfortable in 3rd row.

BadgeHighlander
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMay 2017
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Mick l aasked

Santa Fe DM Highlander (2012-2018)

Did the 2017 hyundai santa fe higilander come with 5 years free servicing

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Richard

Richardasked

Santa Fe DM (2012-2018)

Which is fuel line tank to filter.I wish to fit pre filter.

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Santa Fe DM (2012-2018)

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