All good EXCEPT on very first 1 month service they discovered audio unit (maps, radio, Bluetooth i.e. hands free in car!) had failed and after 7 weeks have still not got parts. Excuse is it's manufactured by third party....but I bought a Hyundai and thus don't care about that - I just want it fixed. As it is, having to return the car for a second time - meaning time of work, inconvenience, etc - VERY annoying. Never had that problem EVER before with Ford (over 14 years).

August 1st 2018 Update: Must replace all 4 tyres at same time!! $1k ...Read more

I liked driving this car when it was going. The engine was good, the ride was comfortable. It had a terrible fuel tank which you couldn't easily fill and was way too small for the car, but the worst thing about it has been the auto transmission. This has been a problem since I have had the car and has now led to its demise.

I bought the car with 60,000 km on the clock and it still had over a years worth of warranty. at about 70,000 km cruising down the freeway, it suddenly shifted down to third and stayed there. Limp home mode. Its OK when y...Read more

There is no doubt that this vehicle is value for money in the SUV segment and it makes some of the Germans look very pedestrian. The value is awesome with all the bells and whistles that would cost you anything up to another $40k in a German. It drives very well for an SUV and I struggle to find anything wrong in that respect. A few quibbles inside would be some of the Plastics look average and the carpet looks average but the biggest problem is Hyundai has sent this vehicle to Australia without a Diesel Particulate Filter! This is an absolute ...Read more

Replaced my V8 Commodore with a used Santy over a year ago, and still amazed at how well the Koreans build a car these days. 100,000 km on the clock now and a few niggling faults (reversing sensors stopped working, Aux input to radio not working) which were all fixed under warranty without any hassle by the dealer. Unbelievably economical for a larger vehicle - I have driven several times from Taree to Sydney Airport and return (a 700 km round trip) on one tank with an average of 6.4 L/100 km! Certainly not sports car performance, but the torqu...Read more

Went for the active petrol auto as they had drive away special on this model (2015 - petrol only). The performance for the first 5000km or so was adequate (considering aus low speed limits). As the km's ticked away the powerplant came alive and now after 16,000km it is actually a pleasant, free revving unit. For what I paid driveaway, I believe it was a bargain considering 7 seats, awd, airbags (at the back- curtain) and auto transmission. The petrol is really a quiet unit and smoot to drive. Select manual shift and it really goes. Sure, it doe...Read more

From a car driving stand point this car offers excellent fuel economy, performance and space. But it all ends there. Just like the review from "San". I too upgraded to this car from a Toyota RAV4. The biggest difference I found was build quality. Purchased and leased from new, I found door seals hanging off, cruise control appears to fail and require the car to be restarted, unusual knocking noises coming from the transmission and a very stiff clutch action (Manual Version) after about 70,000Kms. An incident involving a rodent chewing an igniti...Read more

We bought our 2012 Santa Fe SUV with 38,000km on the clock as a family car/runabout. Now up to 63,000km with no major issues at all.
Powerful 2.2Lt diesel motor with automatic transmission delivers good acceleration and great fuel economy. Also plenty of torque for towing if needed.
Our SUV has 7 seats and plenty of room for the family. Comfortable vehicle for bitumen driving with selectable 4WD and diff lock for offroad if needed. The All Wheel Drive system and air bags everywhere provides good safety features.
Good quality seat trim...Read more

I love the way the car drives however, since buying it in 2009, I have had constant niggling issues, that I never experienced in my Toyota Rav4. Starting problems, where the immobilizer kicks in and it can take up to 10+ turns of the key to start. Cruise control stops working on long drives and them suddenly starts up again. Doors don't all unlock at the same time or button stops working for a period of time. In 2014 the slave cylinder on the car gave way and I had to get towed. As this is situated under the gearbox, everything had to come out....Read more

I had a Hyundai Sonata in the late 90s. What a disaster of a car that was! I vowed never to buy another Hyundai. I stuck with Toyotas and Nissans. Then my friends, who own a i30 and ix35 convinced me to look back to Hyundai.

To cut a long story short, two weeks ago I purchased a used 2014 Santa Fe elite diesel auto with 15k kms on the clock ($35k). Useful features include keyless entry and starting, auto lights, cooled glove box, 12v fridge outlet in the back, 7 seats, 2nd row fold 40:20:40. Smooth to drive, powerful and economical.

The...Read more

Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 2015. Bought from new traveled 14k so far...
Positives:
1.Overall value for money
2.Reliable so far no issues
3.Very comfortable great seats (heated/cool/electric) Rear recline, fold flat and heated
4.Fuel economy for size and class
5.Good looking
6.Rear blinds
7. Good road holding,refined at higher speeds & generally good to drive.
8.Turning lock is great especially in the tight spaces ...Read more

Comfort,Room, Ride, Finish 10/10
Fuel used last trip to Melbourne 6.2Lt per 100kms
Power up and goes like a XR6 sedan.
All the Mod gadgets. and so Quite.
Did I mention the great Fuel economy!
Poor High Beal Lights is the only down side but have replaced the globes with Phillips 130's and now all is fine
Just a great SUV
12 months down the track and nothing has changed. Just love this SUV. So much comfort, great fuel economy and power for hills and overtaking.
Heat and Cool seats should be standard on all vehicles sold in Australia. Just love the weekends so we can get out and drive it.
Finish is so great it makes my mates Audi look like a plain Jane....Read more

Purchased 2016 DM3 Santa Fe. Absolutely beautiful car to drive. The GPS warnings drive you crazy in the city with red light warnings, black spot warnings, speed camera warnings good, but when you are 800 m away!!
Alas our car after a week has a tailgate that refuses to close. I had my wife drive to the dealer and 3 blokes were unable to fix. Of course after you turn the car off and back on it all resets itself. Another time the entire central console refused to power on. We had to turn the car off AND lock it to reset this.
Not happy spen...Read more

UPDATE to this post below

Well we bought this vehicle 2nd hand with 62,000 on the speedo. All has been going well till the EGR valve failed at about 155,000 which is apparently common fault, luckily still under warranty. However now 3 months out of warranty the heater core failed, a 1300 dollar repair.

Servicing done by the book and still is.

So be aware EGR valve is a common problem and heater cores.

Now for the rest, I was told by the tow truck driver after that the EGR valve is common with diesel and is hard to diagnose. So if your car...Read more