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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

July 14, 2008

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

does a pretty good job of looking expensive
Automobile.com

well-built, affordable, stylish, and easy on gas
Cars.com

looks fresh, shapely and attractive
MyRide.com

Reviewers across the board appreciated the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe's stylish looks and new lines.

The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe returns in the larger, prettier form it adopted in 2007 with a major redesign. Cars.com indicates "the Santa Fe was upgraded to a midsize [crossover] model from its previous compact size" and that it has a "more-aggressive look that includes a new grille and headlights."

The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is considered a crossover "because of its unibody construction that combines the body and frame in one piece," says Cars.com, and that gives "the Santa Fe the ride and handling characteristics of a sedan rather than a truck."

Cars.com applauds the Santa Fe; Hyundai gets kudos for looking "more and more like refined machines and less like the plasticky econoboxes the company put out in the 1980s and '90s" and goes on to say that it has "lines that flow gracefully into each other."

While ConsumerGuideAuto claims the "styling slightly interferes with visibility to right rear and directly astern," MyRide.com notes that "it has more the profile of a sporty station wagon than that of a traditional body-on-frame SUV." Cars.com likes the latest body style since it is "more aerodynamic, with a lower coefficient of drag."

Overall, reviewers raved about the new look and the larger size of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. MyRide.com states that "its styling is more refined and less truck-like." Auto123.com notes "this crossover still boasts go-anywhere styling which may not turn a lot of heads but will certainly make its owner proud."

Auto123.com sums it up by saying with the Santa Fe, Hyundai has built a "nice-looking vehicle that's relatively competent in every respect despite its limited off-road capability."

Conclusion

The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is a sleek, stylish crossover that looks great wherever you go.

STYLING | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:does a pretty good job of looking expensiveAutomobile.comwell-built, affordable, stylish, and easy on gasCars.comlooks fresh, shapely and attractiveMyRide.com Reviewers across the board appreciated the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe's stylish looks and new lines. The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe returns in the larger, prettier form it adopted in 2007 with a major redesign. Cars.com indicates "the Santa Fe was upgraded to a midsize [crossover] model from its previous compact size" and that it has a "more-aggressive look that includes a new grille and headlights." The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is considered a crossover "because of its unibody construction that combines the body and frame in one piece," says Cars.com, and that gives "the Santa Fe the ride and handling characteristics of a sedan rather than a truck." Cars.com applauds the Santa Fe; Hyundai gets kudos for looking "more and more like refined machines and less like the plasticky econoboxes the company put out in the 1980s and '90s" and goes on to say that it has "lines that flow gracefully into each other." While ConsumerGuideAuto claims the "styling slightly interferes with visibility to right rear and directly astern," MyRide.com notes that "it has more the profile of a sporty station wagon than that of a traditional body-on-frame SUV." Cars.com likes the latest body style since it is "more aerodynamic, with a lower coefficient of drag." Overall, reviewers raved about the new look and the larger size of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. MyRide.com states that "its styling is more refined and less truck-like." Auto123.com notes "this crossover still boasts go-anywhere styling which may not turn a lot of heads but will certainly make its owner proud." Auto123.com sums it up by saying with the Santa Fe, Hyundai has built a "nice-looking vehicle that's relatively competent in every respect despite its limited off-road capability." ConclusionThe 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is a sleek, stylish crossover that looks great wherever you go. 2008 HYUNDAI SANTA FE STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automobile.com: "does a pretty good job of looking expensive" Cars.com: "well-built, affordable, stylish, and easy on gas" MyRide.com: "looks fresh, shapely and attractive" Reviewers across the board appreciated the 2008 Hyundai Santa ...

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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.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Cat K #1, Posted: 5/15/2009

    Don't buy a Santa Fe

    If the dealership closes like mine did those "cheap" oil changes and the great warranty are no good. My next "closest" dealer is 2 hrs away. My NEW car already has been in 1X with an electrical prob and now it has died. The engine light and ESC light came on and then it gave up on the hwy. The window squeaks and the sun roof leaks. Look for another make!!!! For this price u can get something better.

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