I have owned one for 3 yrs now and after putting snow tires on it drove thru a full blizzard from Connecticut to Maine without a problem the 3.3 engine is the way to go if you want power and don't mind the mpg
I see this video was posted in 2017. You did a great review please keep posting more consistently I know your channel could grow a lot more than where it is now. I'm subscribing good luck man!!
I just bought one of these, and I think it's a great running vehicle. Not great with gas, but it does have come some nice pick up and is a smooth ride. The audio system i these things sounds very rich and clean too!
Nice review, thanks. I will add if you are over 120K then expect to replace the turn signal stock, airbag clock spring, wheel bearings and wheel sensors.
We bought a 2009 Santa Fe SE because of the quiet and smooth ride. At 132,000 miles, the engine and transmission were like new. However the arm rests on the doors are wearing through, just like in your video. So I'm glad to know it's not just my car... The paint quality is also poor. Ours is white, and it's peeling in many places. There are many chips in the paint, from loose stones or just poor paint adherence. The primer shows in many places, and it's starting to rust, though not as bad as the car in the video. But assuming you are in Canada, then it's to be expected due to harsh winters. Thanks for the video and get some wheel covers!
Good points. They are smooth and comfortable to drive as well as being fairly reliable to own. However the various quality issues can be a hassle with these vehicles.
I personally would consider it, depending on if the condition was great. Just make sure the engine is still in good condition with none of the common Hyundai Kia engine concerns.
Thanks for sharing the info on this video. Can vouch that some of these are common problems with this vehicle. Very helpful for buyer's and owner's of the Santa Fe. Also want to note, it is only the 2.7L engine which has a timing belt, whereas the 3.3L engine has a timing chain.
Oh, my bad. To sum it up, it has a great ride, body roll is prevalent, although expected for this type of SUV, but suspension is very compliant and soaks up majority of bumps, and grooves, much better than the Honda Pilot. I miss driving this one!
Around 12L/100km mixed city and highway driving, from what I remember. It was a little high. I’m sure you can find the EPA and real world values from other owners online.
I have an 07 gls... Biggest complaint I have is the fuel sensor and differential. Had serious bucking issues and found faulty original part and hyundai did/would do nothing. Should have been recalled as if the gear would have failed, we would have died. It was a huge drain on resources to repair.. Oh and it had to be replaced 2ce bc the same part kept failing. Don't get me wrong, I love 07 gls and have put a lot of love an attention into her, but hyundai needs to step up and back their products and their consumers better
Miss Cadets this was fixed in the second year of production (2008). Unfortunately buying the first year of production on a whole new and unproven chasis/body comes with its drawbacks.
