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  • Build Quality
    3.8 (19)
  • Value for Money
    3.4 (19)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.4 (18)
  • Noise Level
    3.5 (18)
  • Acceleration / Power
    3.9 (19)
  • Handling
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  • Braking
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  • Suspension
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  • Gear Shifting
    3.5 (17)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    3.4 (19)
  • Interior Design
    3.8 (19)
  • Boot Size
    4.0 (19)
  • Features
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  • Comfort
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Maryann

MaryannPerth, WA

  • 9 reviews
  • 3 likes

Love this car!

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I have had 2 Hyundai Santa Fe and I must say the driving experience is really excellent! It’s economical with fuel, plenty of space inside and back, the seven seater allows for my kids friends to ride along, the digital technology capabilities are great, comfortability and easy drive mechanism makes it stressless to travel and most importantly the safety features gives me confidence that we are secured whilst driving! Love the car!

BadgeElite
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2018
ConLac

ConLacSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 12 reviews

Great car until the transmission blows before 50,000km

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Purchased in November 2021.



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haemike

haemike

  • 2 reviews
  • 2 likes

Nice....while it lasted.

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Had a Sante Fe Highlander that was faultless engine wise for 7 years. 150,000ks. Serviced for everything at Hyundai dealer including door seals which came off every few years. Then driving it to work one night and it started losing power and noticed engine starting to overheat. Took it to dealership next day and found head had cracked. $4500 to fix. As soon as it was put back together i sold it. Was it the car, was it the servicing?? Hard to say. Not sure i would take the risk again.

BadgeHighlander
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2010
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Fred

FredMelbourne

  • 13 reviews

Gearbox problems, rattles and average service

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BadgeHighlander
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedMar 2015
jstewart

jstewartSydney, NSW

  • 6 reviews
  • 3 likes

Love my Santa Fe

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I love my Hyundai Santa Fe.

When i was looking for a new car i wanted something that was capable, practical and real which is really hard to find in todays car market.

I then stumbled upon the Hyundai Santa Fe with its 2 tonne towing, huge boot it ticked all the boxes.

I have pulled excavators, trailers and all sorts of bits and pieces with ease behind this car.

If you are looking for a practical non showy good all round car then the Hyndai Santa Fe ticks all the boxes.

BadgeElite
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2016
Pedro

PedroDarling Downs, QLD

  • 6 reviews

Don't not deliver on there promises

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Too k vehicle in first service was told not worry about both booking in when purchased and said a
Loan would be provided this didn't happen would even take owner to shops had to wait around for over a hour. They tell people they have fixed price servicing not true fixed price as price varies depending on service interval not like Toyota they have fixed same amount for service intervals for three years

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TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedJun 2018
JessMaier

JessMaierPerth

  • 5 reviews
  • 5 likes

Love it.!

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Consistently good. The after sales experience is great. Over 4 years on and not even a Hiccup. Its a great family car especially with the extra seats. Fantastic on fuel. On a long trip i can get fuel consumption down to 6 leters per 100km. The reversing camera is a bit sensitive, you need ti keep it clean.

BadgeActive
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedApr 2014
Gautam Yasha

Gautam YashaPerth

  • 5 reviews

Awesome SUV, love the drive

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No complaints whatsoever. Value for money. Amazing space, style and feature. Responsive engine and top it all powerful. Fuel efficiency is remarkable. Light styling is amazing and only slight drawback is the engine noise through the cabin. Would recommend everyone for value for money. Do test drive and then decide.

BadgeElite
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedDec 2017
Robb of ACT

Robb of ACTCanberra, Australian Capital Territory

  • 5 reviews
  • 4 likes

An Outstanding SUV providing luxury and performance

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We have had our Santa Fe Highlander for almost two years now and we couldn't be more satisfied with our purchase. The performance is outstanding feeling more like a sports sedan than a SUV, whilst providing every luxury and comfort for both driver and passengers at an affordable price. Reliability and running costs are unbeatable with Hyundai providing free servicing for five years. I thoroughly recommend the 2017 Santa Fe Highlander for anyone in the market for a larger SUV with excellent performance, safety, convenience and reliability.

BadgeHighlander
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedAug 2016
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Sanat

SanatGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 6 reviews

Pathetic Mileage and No customer support

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I have a new Santa Fe Active X (done 600 kms). My car has been recalled for steering assembly. Having called 3 dealerships, they don't have an appointment for me to bring in my car for another month. Am I expected to drive my car around with a faulty steering ???
Also, mileage that my car is giving thus far is only 18.1 ltr/ 100 kms....

BadgeActive
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2018
Marie Cavanaugh

Marie CavanaughQueanbeyan, NSW

Love my 2016 Santa Fe Highlander

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I bought the 2016 Santa Fe Highlander nearly 2 years ago. I shopped around for an SUV for 12 plus months but kept coming back to the Santa Fe. Has heaps of extras as 'standard' features, drives beautifully and I love love love the heated/cooled seats and the panoramic roof. Only thing I'd like to see added would be a CD player - but hey a girl can't have everything ;-) I'd highly recommend this car to anyone looking to buy an SUV.

BadgeHighlander
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedSep 2016

This car has been great for ten years and 160 k on clock

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Our only family car, took us around Australia towing a camper, towed our caravan over Mt Hotham, small enough to take to supermarket, big enough to take on holiday, even 4WD in NT, good fuel efficiency, upgrading reluctantly due to needing more towing capacity. Showing its age now with some quirky issue, but superb value for money. Lots of legroom, flexible 7 seats, and for $48,000 new in 2009.

BadgeSLX
TransmissionAutomatic
Date PurchasedFeb 2009
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
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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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Chris

Chrisasked

Santa Fe CM (2006-2012)

Just purchased a Santa fe 2007 elite auto .. on three random occasions 3 beeps sound but there are no warning lights ... any idea.?

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