2019 Hyundai Santa Fe review
Hyundai Santa Fe highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Lots of standard features
- High-end interior materials
- A comfortable and quiet interior
Cons
- The base engine lacks power
- Wide roof pillars block the rear side view
- Bumpy roads make the ride harsh and noisy
Mileage (EPA estimate)
19 city, 24 highway, 21 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
A well-rounded and uniquely-designed SUV
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is an agile and well-equipped midsize SUV. The 2019 Santa Fe features a 185 hp 2.4L four-cylinder engine on the base model and a 235 hp 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine on upper trims. In addition to these engine options, the 2019 Santa Fe also comes equipped with a number of exciting standard features such as blind-spot monitoring, a seven-inch display, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and more.
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What is new for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- The Santa Fe is available in a variety of new trims, including the Limited, SEL, SEL Plus, and Ultimate.
- The Limited Ultimate and SE Ultimate trims have been discontinued for 2019.
- Santa Fe trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Head Up Display, and Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment this year.
- The SE trim now comes with Blind Spot Monitor as standard equipment.
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe trims
SE
The base trim of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, the SE trim includes features such as a 185 hp 2.4L four-cylinder engine, a seven-inch display, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, lane keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and more.
SEL
The SEL trim of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe includes everything found on the SE trim as well as heated front seats, push-button start, an eight-way power driver's seat, heated side mirrors, and more.
SEL Plus
The SEL Plus trim of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe includes everything found on the SEL trim as well as dual-zone automatic climate control, an Infinity® premium audio system, a hands-free power liftgate, rear side window sunshades, and more.
Limited
The Limited trim of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe includes everything found on the SEL Plus trim as well as a 235 hp 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, leather seats, a power tilt-slide sunroof, LED headlights, chrome exterior door handles, and more.
Ultimate
The Ultimate trim of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe includes everything found on the Limited trim as well as heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, an eight-inch touchscreen display, a built-in navigation system, a heated steering wheel, and more.
Hyundai Santa Fe photos
5 reasons to buy the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
1. A roomy and upscale cabin
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe features a cabin that is both upscale and attractive as well as comfortable and roomy. Whether you are looking for a family SUV with plenty of backseat space or an upscale and modern SUV with a premium and comfortable cabin, the cabin in the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is sure to meet your expectations.
2. A generous list of standard and available features
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is certainly a well-equipped SUV, and even the base model comes equipped with standard features such as a seven-inch display, LED daytime running lights, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, blind-spot monitoring, and more. Upgrading to the Ultimate trim of the 2019 Santa Fe, meanwhile, provides you with premium features such as heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, an eight-inch touchscreen display, and much more.
3. Composed and nimble handling
As a midsize SUV, the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is able to offer plenty of interior space without sacrificing handling and performance. The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe drives like a dream, handling winding roads and interstate stretches alike with agility and composure. If smooth handling is one of the things you are looking for in a midsize SUV, the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe certainly delivers.
4. An aggressive turbocharged engine
The base model 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe comes equipped with a 185 hp 2.4L four-cylinder engine. Drivers who opt for the Limited or Ultimate trim of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, though, will get a vehicle that comes equipped with a capable 235 hp 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. You’ll enjoy the turbocharged engine if you’re looking for more power on the road.
5. Available all-wheel drive
Drivers who have to contend with less than ideal driving conditions such as snow or rain on a regular basis will be happy to learn that the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe offers available AWD. All trims of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe come standard with a front-wheel drive drivetrain. However, AWD is an available option for all trims of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe as well.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.9 out of 5
16 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 15 |
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| 4 Stars | 1 |
| 3 Stars | 0 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Hyundai Santa Fe an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Hyundai Santa Fe 17th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
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Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
185
Torque (ft-lbs)
178
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.8
Wheelbase
108.9"
Overall length
187.8"
Width
74.4"
Height
66.1"
Leg room
F 44.1"/R 40.9"
Head room
F 41.2"/R 39.2"
Front tires
P235/65TR17
Rear tires
P235/65TR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe FAQ
The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SEL : 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- SEL Plus : 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Limited : 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Ultimate : 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- SE : 22 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
The Hyundai Santa Fe received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Hyundai Santa Fe as 16 out of 32 among Midsize SUV
Here is what's new for the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe:
- Limited
- SEL
- SEL Plus
- Ultimate
- Automated Cruise Control
More about the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
Color options
Exterior colors:
Quartz White
Symphony Silver
Earthy Bronze
Rainforest
Machine Gray
Scarlet Red
Stormy Sea
Lava Orange
Twilight Black
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