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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe review

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Hyundai Santa Fe highlights

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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

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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

Curious how Hyundai Santa Fe trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

  • View all Hyunda Santa Fe Ultimates in stock

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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

1. A roomy and upscale cabin

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Backseats | CarMax

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

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Tech Dash | CarMax

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

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Front Seats | CarMax

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

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Engine | CarMax

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

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Third Row | CarMax

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

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is a great car for an amazing price. Customers love the comfortable seats, smooth ride, and spacious interior. The car gets excellent gas mileage and has plenty of cargo space when you need it most.
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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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Hyundai Santa Fe features and specs

Limited 2WD 4D Sport Utility

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
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Infinity Sound System
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

235

Torque (ft-lbs)

260

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

18.8

Wheelbase

108.9"

Overall length

187.8"

Width

74.4"

Height

67.1"

Leg room

F 44.1"/R 40.9"

Head room

F 41.2"/R 37.9"

Front tires

P235/55HR19

Rear tires

P235/55HR19

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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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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