Hyundai Santa Fe [2011-2014] User Reviews

 

Exterior There is white smoke within 5000 kms,

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The roof leakage up of driver seat.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox There was gear problem within 2000 to 2500 kms the gear was getting slipped and car was becoming netural and racing at that point.

Hi,

This is mail regarding my car Hyundai  Santa Fe (MH 12 GX 9909)purchased on

15thmay 2011 from Kothari Hyundai and registered under name of Ms. Sangeeta Bhagawan Kolte…..

I have launched complaint regarding the performance of the car and some other technical problems which are mentioned below:

1)   First issue       :Within 500 to 1000 k.m.s during my drive to Kolhapur,5th,6th                                                and reverse gear was getting slipped and car was accelerating on the road  and there was a problem for me

2)   Second issue: During rainy season in Pune there was roof leakage.

 

After this two issue I took my car to Kothari Hyundai Kharadi service center on 1stAugust 2011 for repairing for the above mention problems but they should not repaired my car and gave back my car to me after 15 to 20 days

 

3)   Third issue: again the roof leakage.

4)   There was white smoke which was coming from car bonnet and every where

 

 

To solve the above mentioned all problems and again I am handing over my car on 19 sep 2011   to Kothari Hyundai   Kharadi service centre.. And when I went there after few days to check the status of my car servicing. I came to know that they have not yet started the work and the car is lying in the service station as on the day of 19 sep 2011   in the same condition… after making enquiry with about status of my car but they are replying arrougantly Ride Quality & Handling

Poor quality but good for handling within any speed this is the god point

Final Words Harresment ,poor work and they are selling the defective peace.

Areas of improvement Full car,  Hyundai review till the car is getting selled the show room people speek sweetly after that if car is in any problem they speak arrogantly.

 

good lookbad performance

 

Exterior Beautiful.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Both mid and back seets behind driver are very uncomfortable, only two people can feel confortable sitting in front. Peoples sitting behind can have knee enjury after long time sitting.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox I took a test drive from Nimbus Hyundai Noida sector - 5, touched 180km/h in expressway Noida with its better pickup and more powerfull engine in its class than Fortuner, Endeavour etc also a very good road grip where you can not feel the speed.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Beautifull, even I put instant breaks while taking a sharp cut but its awsome vehicle.

 

Final Words You can only go for this vehicle if there are only two peple sitting in front only cozz its very painfull sitting backsides in this vehicle and only those peple will be buying this vehicle who have no understanding about sittings comfort of SUV's.

 

Areas of improvement Hyundai will have to modify its rear both middle and back sits for its better sale.

 

Powerfull engine, Very good road gripMid seets and back seets are very uncofortable

 

Exterior The exteriors are decent, but lack the aggressive appeal  and stance of Fortuner. The alloys look really nice. The dual exhaust is a good touch, it mixes well with the rear of the car.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The front 5 seats are very comfortable and spacious. The front 2 seats get powered adjustable seats. The last row, as in any other SUV is best fits children, these seats go down into the floor when folded. This saves a lot of space and provides a flat base for luggage. The audio system is very clear. Comes tweetes and woofer too. The tool kit is very well sorted and fitted. Has no loose bits, so no rattles. 

 

Safety Santa fe is the safest car in its class. It comes with 6 airbags, traction control, ABS+EBD, Brake assists, etc. It achieved 5 star (correct me if i'm wrong) NCAP rating. The braking for a vehicle of its size is really good.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The best aspect of santa fe is its engine. It almost has no turbo lag. It refined too, much quieter than its prime competitor, fortuner. The engine is expected to deliver 11 in city and 14 on highways thanks to it improved engine, which is much better than any other SUV in its class. Its massive power close to 200 bhp can take it to 100 in a little over 10 secs. The drivability is decent thanks to the 420 Nm torque. In the sixth gear one can cruise at 140km/h without the engine getting too loud. This also adds to the fuel efficiency. The 4 wheel drive is not meant for serious off roading.

 

Ride Quality & Handling The ride is good, like any other soft roader. Handling is much better than fortuner, at par with captiva, but not as good as Outlander. The straight line stability is decent, making it capable of reach speeds over 180Km/h.

 

Final Words This is the SUV i was waiting for almost 2 years and i'm not disappointed with it. Though its almost a couple of lacs costlier than its competitors, the additional features in Santa Fe are worth over that difference. The 4X4 version is kind of over priced, which is almost 2.5 lacs costlier than the 4X2 version. I seriously do not know if the 4 wheel system is worth that cost.

 

Areas of improvement Cost is the only area where i feel Santa fe gets surpasses by its rival. It would have changes the tide of SUV sales if the 4X4 version was priced around 21lacs ex-showroom. But, i don't think that a difference of 5-10% would change the mind of serious buyer.

 

Spacious, Powerful soft-road vehicle, Decent styling, good music system, Excellent safety featureInteriors are not excellent, currently not available in Tier 2 cities.

 

Exterior Looks good, Nice 18" alloys, some traces of Audi Q7 to Hyundai santro.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) It's actualy good, better headand sholder room than the Fortuner, All functional required instruments there. Wood trim is much like real wood. Feels like a raised car from inside.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The Engine- Nothing like it. More powerful than a PRADO, I took it from 0-100 in around 8.5 sec, No engine noise till revs uptill 3500rpms. went upto 140 in 4th (It has 6 gears) and its far better than any other suv in the range. The engine is the most refined diesel ever producing 90 bhp per liter. It's slightly better than the X!. Not to forget the ESP which makes u feel safe at any road condition

 

Ride Quality & Handling Handles good, better than endy or fortuner. The 4wd unlike fortuner gives a confidance on road even at very high speeds. Ride quality not as great as CR-V(But after loading CRV has no ground clearence at all)

 

Final Words With only limited to sale(300 per month aroundour country), Its not going to be a sight ever corner like the fortuner now, So resales must be good. Do not judge the car before testdrive. I'm much of a power oriented person. And Search for Santa Fe's Off road videos on youtube, and also go through reviews from other country. And As per my calculations.

Its 1.6x price of endy but

it has 1.7 times power

1.6 times the safety

and 1.6 times driveable top speed

 

Areas of improvement At that price, i would atleast want a option of sun roof. Better Sales 300 a month, I'm waiting to book it for 4 months now.

 

Very powerful andTorque engine, Real fun to drivePoor hyundai image in peoples minds

 

Exterior Looks are very posch and nice compared to fortuner, yeti, and xtrail.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Power seats are only found this suv which i really find to be a luxury option. and chiller box and wooden inserts are very raw - and not to mention the power outlets everywhere.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox 0-100 in 7 secs, touched 210kph in chennai - bangalore highway. Smooth drive it was almost like a petrol car with 197ps.

Ride Quality & Handling Very good ground clearance and smooth, superb toru=que. unmatchable in terms of speed almost all the cars in the highway couldn't even touch the speed of this suv.

Final Words powerful engine and safest SUV.

Areas of improvement please add features which are atleast present in a fluidic verna. Pricing is little high although i bought it coz i only prefer safety and smoother drive performance. Probably I think hyundai's R & D needs me.

never felt it was 190 kph till i watched the speedo2nd & 3rd row seating is like a sedan

Hi,

I own a santa fe 2011 feb model, a couple of weeks ago it broke down in the middle of the highway due to clutch failure. The vehicle has to be towed to the nearest showroom and they charged me Rs.50,000, saying the whole clutch assembly has to be changed. After some request they have put them partly in warranty and charged me thirty thousand. The vehicle has clogged 46000 kms and the latest service was done at 39000 kms. is this the quality of hyundai, I promised myself I will never buy a hyundai again.i want to know if this happens to every owner of a 25 lakhs hyundai car. 

Now even the gearbox has a problem, I think the issue is common because they did not care much about this, they were only keen on charging me a lumpsome amount since I did not have a choice.

I regret buying a hyundai instead of bmw x1...

Style, Fuel economyquality of the vehicle

I bought Santa FE automatic less than one year back, of which for more than last 2 months it has been at their service center. For a minor repair job my car is stuck there and the worst thing is that for last 50 days i have been calling up daily, writing mails to who so ever possible but these people refuse to respond or tell me the status. Initially they had fooled me by saying that it is a matter of 2-3 days only but subsequently they changed their stance. For last 45 days all that I hear is that they will get back back as and when they have a clarity which it seems they never seem to get. I have been completely harassed by Hyundai company and their service center people (Hyundai Motor Plaza) and the experience is horrendous. NEVER BUY ANY HYUNDAI PRODUCT, THEY TREAT THEIR CUSTOMERS LIKE SHIT. THEY MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A BEGGAR.

The pickupHYUNDAI SERVICE

Very comfortable car I feel its very comfortable rather than big brand its power amazing drive is so comfort I can all over its so nice car but outer side plastic parts are very weak like frontline bumper etc.

 

Exterior Good Styling, Paint Finish good, Lights were Rakish and the rear lights had projection type. The car fit and finish is good and has strong road presence.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Not very exciting, but has all features, CD changer, No AT and Sunroof/ Moon Roof.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Strong Engine and Good NVH, Performance is good and ride quality is good.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Ride Quality is fine but not a true SUV. Handling dept was fine as the steering was too slippery.

 

Final Words Please don’t waste your hard earned money buying this suv. The price is too high and the resale value won’t be good even after 5 years. After five years of use your return of investment will be really less as the resale value of Hyundai Luxury cars are not good. The suv comes up to 24l for 2WD and 28l for 4WD.  For this money you can buy a better brand and also enjoy the strong resale value of the car. Hyundai made mistake in Terracan and Tuscon and still repeating it. 

 

Areas of improvement Price and Service.

 

Styling, Engine, SpacePrice and Bland Interior