Anonymous wrote:We had a 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (bought 2 years old in 2007) and a 2003 Camry. I know some people love it but I hated the Santa Fe. Loud on the highway, felt chintzy inside, nothing special. Our Camry felt luxurious comparatively and needed much less work. The paint also chipped all along the roof by the end, whereas the Camry is fine.
We recently sold the Santa Fe and got a newish Toyota Highlander, which I love. Would not buy another Santa Fe.
I get the feeling that Hyundai (and Kia for that matter) have really improved their quality recently. Did you drive a newer Santa Fe when you got the Highlander? I have to wonder if there's a big difference between a 2005 Santa Fe and a 2019 Santa Fe.
OP, I know two people that bought Kia Sorrentos recently and seem really happy.