Landing at the small end of mid-size, the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe is a good, value-priced vehicle for small families.
Last year, Hyundai rolled out all-new powertrain for the Santa Fe, and we're glad they didn't wait; these new engines and transmissions not only give the Hyundai Santa Fe better responsiveness and acceleration but also improved fuel economy. A new six-speed automatic transmission comes with either engine for the Hyundai Santa Fe. Front-wheel drive is standard, with an optional electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system that can send power to whichever wheels have the best traction or locked 50/50 between front and rear wheels for light off-road conditions.
The options list for the Hyundai Santa Fe looks remarkably empty. Top Limited models get full leather upholstery, a sunroof, and dual-zone climate control, plus 605-watt Infinity surround-sound audio.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a midsize crossover SUV that competes with models like the Nissan Murano and the Toyota Highlander. For 2011, the Hyundai Santa Fe receives modest content upgrades.
The Santa Fe got a new grille, and bumpers, fog lights and body side moldings when Hyundai refreshed the car last year. Exterior features include:
The Santa Fe's airbag complement includes the required frontal and side-impact airbags for the front seats, as well as curtain airbags that cover the side windows along the front and rear seats.
First, the Hyundai Santa Fe is just homely looking. Hyundai has put out some striking vehicles recently, and those cars, namely the Elantra and Sonata, make the Hyundai Santa Fe look so unimpressively normal. This vehicle, however, needs a good stereo because it's incredibly noisy on the road. Road and wind noise fill the cabin. The Santa Fe scored an 8.
The bumps are hard, and on the highway, I never felt confident in this vehicle. It also gets good gas mileage, hitting 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. Safety galore
Hyundai also packs the Santa Fe with lots of safety features, such as six air bags, electronic stability control, tire pressure monitoring and brake assist, which will apply maximum brake force if it detects an emergency.
All in all, the Hyundai Santa Fe isn't a bad vehicle. It takes $23,000 to get a base model with an automatic transmission, and the top-of-the-line model cost more than $30,000.
The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe ranks 14 out of 23 Affordable Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 45 published reviews and test drives of the Hyundai Santa Fe, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
If you need midsize SUV, the 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe has one of the lowest prices in the class. In short, the Santa Fe is a strong choice for SUV buyers on a tight budget. To get an SUV at the same or lower price as the Santa Fe, you should check out compact SUVs. It gets excellent fuel economy and while it has fewer standard features than the Santa Fe, reviewers say its interior feels nicer. However, it does start about $1,000 more than the Hyundai Santa Fe does.
If you like the feel of the Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai’s long warranty, take a look at the Hyundai Tucson. It costs about $4,000 more than the Hyundai Santa Fe but its third-row are standard. While it’s more expensive than the Santa Fe, it’s one of the least expensive three-row midsize SUVs available.
The 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe comes in three trims -- the GLS, SE and Limited.
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