Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"I love the 6 cylinder engine. When driving in traffic or on a country road it has the power and get up and go to get moving."
Vicki M., TX (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Handling"
Anonymous, NC (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Excellent acceleration, Handling is crisp and precise"
Henry P., FL (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"The Santa Fe has power for passing and being all wheel drive is great in snow."
Edward H., CO (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Handling is excellent! Although the engine sounds like you should be going very fast (on ramp e.g.) you are not. I would opt for the larger engine and AWD if I could do over."
Bill A., UT (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Acceleration"
Anonymous, NC (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"It is under powered. Acceleration not good for passing."
Anonymous, CO (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"very good six cylinder motor, very good brakes"
Anonymous, FL (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"The 6 cylinder engine has always performed well. No complaints."
Anonymous, TX (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Handling for me is very good and the exceleration is ok but could be better"
Anonymous, PA (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"with the big V6 engine you can feel the response when you hit the accelerator."
Dennis C., GA (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Handling is good but acceleration is poor."
Anonymous, OH (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"It is easy to merge into traffic due to great acceleration. It gives a very smooth ride with great handling in sharp turns or curves. This has been an extremely dependable car and I hope to get several more good years out of it."
Kay B., TX (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"It has smooth pickup with strong acceleration when needed. That said, better fuel economy would have been nice."
Anonymous, IL (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"OK"
Anonymous, NC (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"the big V6 has plenty of pep."
Dennis C., GA (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Great acceleration."
Philip B., NV (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Accelerates very quickly and handles corners fairly well. Surprising power for a 4 cyclinder"
Kevin M., PA (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Stick shift makes it easy to drive up inclines and safely go down. Steering and handling are comfortable."
Anonymous, CA (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Very good acceleration and responsive steering for a SUV. Comfortable ride overall."
Anonymous, TX (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Easy handling."
Anonymous, IA (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"It has the 3.3 L engine with great pick-up.ooupled with Michelin tires."
JOHN T., CO (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Handles well in snowy and icy roads."
Anonymous, AK (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Suspension is harsh. It could have been more softer/floaty."
UDAY T., IL (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"I have the larger V6 and the acceleration is very good. handling very good and the ride is quite comfortable like a sedan. low noise level also."
DENNIS C., GA (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Not as good acceleration as it could be for getting into traffic."
Anonymous, CT (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"3.3l accelerates well. Steering is too vague for me, my wife (her main car) doesn't seem to mind"
PAUL S., TN (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"This vehicle handles exceptionally well. I have driven in some very strong crosswinds and, unlike previous vehicles, this one hugs the road very well. I feel very safe driving it."
C C., WI (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Steering too quick"
JIM D., AB (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"Little bit of torque steer"
Anonymous, BC (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"The accelerator pedal is sensitive. Too hard pressure from a start will make car accelerate too fast, and jump with tires spinning. Need to be careful to get a smooth acceleration from a stopped position."
RONALD H., NC (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)"The different transmission settings take some use to drive efficiently Very difficult to pass without pressing on the accelerator hard"
Anonymous, FL (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)
"Turns sharper than other vehicles in its class and and handles better on the open highway."
Brian B., WA (2008 Hyundai Santa Fe)