2008 Hyundai Santa Fe - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 6 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2008 hyundai santa fe Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...traction control, stability control, front seat side airbags, full-length head curtain airbags and active front-seat head restraints. In government crash tests, the Santa Fe received a perfect five stars for protection in frontal and side impacts. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the Santa Fe earned a "Top Safety Pick" award and the highest possible rating of "Good" in both frontal-offset and side-impact tests. Interior Design and Special Features: Hyundai focused on interior design with the second-generation Santa Fe, and it shows, with an attractive dashboard and quality... |
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...rocker panel moldings, heated power side mirrors, power windows and door locks with remote, roof rack with sliding cross rails, tire-pressure monitoring system, air conditioning and a tilt and telescoping steering wheel. Options include the four-speed automatic transmission and a Premium Package ($2,100), which adds a power tilt/slide glass sunroof and heated front seats, among other extras. Moving up to the SE model brings the 3.3-liter engine and five-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch alloy wheels, auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, front fog lights, and steering wheel audio... |
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe OverviewSource: CarGurus...A standard roof rack adds even more storage space. ABS brakes, traction and stability control, and dual front-side and side curtain airbags for all rows are standard, and the 2008 Santa Fe ranks in the highest categories for safety. Base models start off with a 2.7-liter, 185-hp V6 and 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic transmission, while the SE and Limited are powered by a more powerful 3.3-liter, 242-hp V6 and 5-speed automatic. No manual is available with the 3.3-liter V6.The Santa Fe's AWD is not meant for off-roading, but helps the vehicle handle well in tough road and weather... |
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Santa Fe Limited gains a standard moonroof and Infinity Logic 7 stereo. A navigation system — not previously available in Hyundais — becomes optional. Hyundai says the third row has more legroom than a Honda Pilot or Volvo XC90. The company promises a sedan-like ride — felt most prominently in the third row — out of this car-based SUV; that means off-roading is unadvisable. If you have cargo needs, the third row splits 50/50, the second row splits 60/40 and both fold flat. Under the Hood Hyundai offers two engines: a 185-horsepower, 2.7-liter V-6 and a 242-hp, 3.3-liter V-6. The... |
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The body is more aerodynamic, with a lower coefficient of drag, which helps with fuel economy. Although the vehicle is two inches shorter than the Lexus RX, there is more head, leg, and shoulder room in the first two rows. The RX doesn't offer a third row of seating. Santa Fe's third row has a 50/50 split, and can be folded flat to increase cargo space to 34.2 cubic feet; but with the third seat in place, that space is just 10 cubic feet. The middle seats, with a 60/40 split, can be folded, too, creating a cargo area of 78.2 cubic feet when the third row is folded. Even the GLS is... |
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Heck, I could even throw in a picnic lunch for my family of five and still have room for some umbrellas and galoshes (because you KNOW it'll rain) thanks to the convenient built-in separator. I think one of the most impressive things about the Hyundai Santa Fe is the extensive warranty that comes with it. Just about everything on the car is covered for five years or 60,000 miles, and most of the driving parts (the powertrain) are further protected to 100 months or 100,000 miles. Teenage-me thinks of that as a necessary safety net when buying a Hyundai, but adult-me just sees a quality car... |
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Preview: 2012 New York Auto Show
Hyundai’s Santa Fe crossover has been one of many success stories for the brand in recent years. Time has begun to pass it by, however, as most of its competitors have... April 4, 2012 by Kurt Ernst 2
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Previewed Ahead Of New York Auto Show
We’ve known for a while that a new, completely redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe (ix45 for European readers) was in the works thanks to the sighting of numerous prototypes... March 11, 2012 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 5
Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson to get new four-cylinder engines
In response to soaring fuel prices and increased demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles in North America, Hyundai will add a four-cylinder engine to its redesigned Santa Fe... July 7, 2008 by Siddarth Raja
Why should I also consider these?
The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe lands in an interesting middle ground between more compact crossover SUVs such as the Toyota RAV4, and mid-sizers such as the Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot.
The Santa Fe is easier to park than those mid-sizers while boasting a more settled ride on the highway than the compact competition--though beware that the firm suspension is choppier than the norm on rough city streets.
The Santa Fe's third-row seat feels bigger than the one offered in the RAV4 and works in a pinch for kids.
