Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"My Hyundai responds quickly in emergency situations, remains stable, can accelerate rapidly to get out of the pathway of oncoming traffic on highway44 north passing circumstance. Helped me to avoid two accidents. First a big rig passing oncoming traffic on an uphill grade. It was necessary to ride the shoulder in winter conditions. More recently a double tanker decided to pass me in pouring rain while another tanker was oncoming once again on a hill, reckless disregard for circumstance. My Hyun..."
Mary F., AB (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Smooth and responsive. Great mileage under normal driving (21 mpg with 206k miles!), and good acceleration for on ramp merging and passing. I've used the All Wheel Drive many times in the snow, several times in multi-hour trips caught in snowstorms. Never an issue with transmission."
Robert H., MA (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"It accelerates very well and is smooth to drive."
Anonymous, VA (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"I have no complaints with this vehicle. One of the best vehicles I have owned"
Anonymous, PA (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Vehicle accelerates well in routine situations....i.e. moving from a stoplight. Capable of acceleration bursts when merging onto highway or passing."
Leo M., CO (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Lacks pickup"
Anonymous, NJ (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"The accelerator is very resptand quiet. It handles very responsively and predictably."
Anonymous, ON (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Lots of room, good acceleration, firm handling"
Anonymous, AB (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Great acceleration while getting on and off highway"
DIANE G., MO (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Drives well in the snow. Doesn't spin on acceleration and handles black ice well. I would have spun out of control in other cars."
SETH S., IL (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Acceleration and handling every bit as good as several similar models of which I am aware. Acceleration more than than adequate for safety, particularly entering freeways, or passing safely."
H H., AB (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"more than sufficient"
DALE S., BC (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Car handles well and has held up very well. I would like for it be quieter on the road and be a smoother quieter ride"
JOHN W., AL (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"great on acceleration from a stop but then bogs down after a few seconds - maybe gear switching (Auto Trans)"
ROBERT M., AZ (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Love driving this car because of the ease in handling."
SUZANN D., PA (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"It is the small engine. The acceleration is not great but then what should I expect from the small engine anyway?"
EDDY Q., FL (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Top heavy and could possibly flip if you turn too quickly. Tire noise on rough roads."
GARY B., KY (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Malfunctioning and undependable fuel system and performance. Erroneous and malfunctioning fuel monitoring system."
Anonymous, CA (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Great acceleration"
Anonymous, AB (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Plenty of pep and power on all types of roads."
Anonymous, AR (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"The Santa Fe drives amazingly well! It's acceleration can get my blood flowing when I'm speeding up to merge into freeway traffic. I love it!"
Tom C., OH (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Handling is firm, power available when needed"
Bonnie C., CO (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"the V-6 is great for acceleration, handling in snow"
Anonymous, IL (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Drives more like a car lighter and easier mobility peppy"
Anonymous, FL (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Always a great ride. nice engine power"
Cheryl W., WV (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Easy to drive with gauges and controls right in front of you. Transmission is excellent so far!"
James M., TX (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"It accelerates briskly and handles well in bad weather"
Anonymous, VA (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"It drives extremely well and handles almost like a car. Smoothest vehicle I've ever driven (just as good as a Volkswagen I test drove prior to this purchase) and can accelerate from 0-60 in 7 seconds with the 2.7 engine."
Anthony F., VA (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Acceleration is very good , handling is poor steering also"
E H., BC (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Good handling"
Anonymous, VT (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Peppy acceleration. Suspension a bit noisy, but that's a design issue."
Anonymous, CA (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Acceleration is above average and handling is fare not exceptional."
Douglas S., OH (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)
"Good pick up and go"
Barbara B., MI (2007 Hyundai Santa Fe)