2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport | Full Rental Car Review

[@MellowMadnessRMX]

FINALLY SOMEONE WITH A DETAILED REVIEW.. THANK YOU.

[@jeepguy95]

A local big new car dealer had a bunch of their cars up at the local mall for Labor Day Weekend last weekend. I sat in one of these there and wasn't very impressed with the comfort of the seats, which didn't offer that much support. I rented a (Kia) Sorento, which is basically the same car but a Kia, back in 2014, and the seats were much softer and more supportive. I hope the leather seats are more comfortable in the upper-level models.

[@616civicmt8]

I like the Santa Fe sport, good looking SUV. I was offered one a few months ago but I opted for a grand Cherokee instead

[@100RentalCars]

+6 16CivicMT I think you made the right choice. The Grand Cherokee is on another level entirely.

[@kimknauff460]

My previous car was a Jeep Grand Cherokee and i had nothing but issues with it.

[@kimknauff460]

I just bought this exact same car and color. Matter of fact maybe a coincidence but the dealer told me it had been a rental out of Illinois where i see the plates on this one is also Illinois. So far im liking it...it seems to shift alot more often from excelerating after ive stopped at a stop sign etc. compared to my old Jeep Grand Cherokee. The seats could have a bit more padding and be electric. That would probably be my only complaint so far.

[@100RentalCars]

Maybe it's the same car! How cool would that be. And I agree about the seats, but if that's your only complaint, well then sounds like you made a good purchase. I really like the Santa Fe, but then again I only got to drive if for 2 or 3 days. I'd be ~really~ curious how much you like it after a few months. I think that's when you really get to know the ins and outs of a car. Anyway, thanks for the great comment. Cheers!

[@kimknauff460]

Ok ive had the car now almost 2 weeks. Although i did say the only thing so far i disliked about the car was the seats, but im having a bit of another issue. Upon excelleration, i notice it takes a few seconds to get going. Also when letting up on the brake coming upon a stop sign and such, it shifts down suddenly. Why the stalling upon ecxelleration? Couldnt this be a safety issue? Would putting it into ‘Sport Mode’ help? I understand the ECO and Normal modes help out with saving on gas.

[@trentonhull5972]

The 2016 model was a nice rental experience as well.

[@100RentalCars]

+Trenton Hull Agreed!

[@dry509]

What do you think of the 2017 Nissan Murano compared to your favorites?

[@buddyfigal]

Would I be able to install a navigation system 8inch screen and what would be the estimate

[@1eddieblanco]

I've interested in buying this vehicle and did a test drive but it would be nice to drive it for a few days. Would like to rent the Hyundai Santa Fe. Could you share what rental company you used? Maybe they have one in NYC.

[@100RentalCars]

I almost always rent from Enterprise. And I am SURE they have many locations in NYC. The Sante Fe is a pretty common car for Enterpise - at least by me - so hopefully it won't be hard for you to find one. Good luck! Let me know if you eventually buy one.

[@1eddieblanco]

Thank you.

[@1eddieblanco]

Enterprise confirms they have 2019 Santa Fes but they can't guarantee one even though I said I would pick it up whenever one comes in and is available. They said their system does not work that way, at least not here NYC..

[@100RentalCars]

Yep, that's kinda how it works. They don't really know what cars will be on their lot day to day. I bet, however, that you can get one at the airport. Those are usually the biggest locations with the most variety of cars.

[@nickr3441]

That has to be one of the smallest touch screens for a SUV i've ever seen

[@100RentalCars]

+Oceanic Flight Yep, it's pretty common in most of the Korean cars I've driven lately. It's like a fourth of the size of the Grand Cherokee's screen.

[@buddyfigal]

@@100RentalCars is it possible to install the 8 inch screen in the base model

[@ghamm92287]

Do they rent the ultimate package santa fe

[@100RentalCars]

No, I don't think so. This is the only trim level I've seen available. Sorry mate.

[@disneyfan9099]

Garry Hammond No they do not.

[@user-oq3lv6lv7x]

2.0 liter 4 cyl? my 2013 has a 2.4

[@100RentalCars]

Strange. Why would they change it? By the way, just to be safe I double checked it on Hyundai's website and yes, it is a 2.0 liter engine.

[@gyukang2]

Either 2.4 or 2.0”T”

[@kevins718]

Your car is the naturally aspirated 2.4 L. There’s no 2.0 in the base model. It’s for upper trims only because it is a turbo.

[@هانيالبصري-ش7خ]

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[@dominiflamante1206]

rtt

[@100RentalCars]

Sorry Domini, I don't understand. What's "rtt"?