Hyundai santa fe which review

Remember Me. Forgot username or password? Not a member? Need further assistance? Please call Member Services at View all Hyundai Vehicles. Current Model. The optional 2. A hybrid version comes with a 1. We think it's the best version to get. It also rides more comfortably than the non-hybrid Santa Fe. The cabin is roomy with a generous rear seat and cargo space.

The interior is stylish but the center console is a sea of buttons, and the push-button gear selector is tricky to use without looking. Road Test. The optional turbocharged version has ratings as high as 22 mpg city and 28 highway. The hybrid model earned ratings as high as 36 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. On our mph highway fuel-economy test, part of our comprehensive testing regimen , our all-wheel drive Calligraphy test vehicle managed 27 mpg.

Hyundai interiors are better known for their solid build quality and worthwhile features rather than edgy designs and upscale materials. Still, the Santa Fe has an attractive cabin that offers a variety of contemporary options that include a digital gauge cluster, head-up display, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, and more.

Last year, the Santa Fe received slight tweaks to the interior design that aligned it more closely with the larger and more luxurious Palisade SUV. Its most impressive attribute is generous passenger space in both rows that are a boon on long road trips.

The Santa Fe also has ample cargo space behind the back seat where we stuffed 15 carry-on bags and an additional 18 with the rear seat folded flat. Outfitted with a dashboard-topping 8.

It serves up standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as optional wireless charging and a watt, speaker audio system. The Santa Fe also has ample cargo space behind the back seat where we stuffed 15 carry-on bags and an additional 18 with the rear seat folded flat. Outfitted with a dashboard-topping 8.

It serves up standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as well as optional wireless charging and a watt, speaker audio system. The Santa Fe comes with a ton of standard driver-assistance technology , including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist.

Key safety features include:. Hyundai has one of the best warranty plans on the market that's highlighted by a lengthy powertrain coverage.

The company also now offers complimentary scheduled maintenance that bests mainstream rivals such as Toyota. More Features and Specs. New Cars. Buyer's Guide. This frugal showing is aided by an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It shifts quickly and smoothly once the vehicle is moving, but it's not all roses. Unfortunately, when starting off, the gearbox feels quite unnatural as it connects the engine to the rest of the driveline. Minor judders are detectable and there are little surges and sags, like it doesn't respond linearly to throttle inputs.

Can we just have the eight-speed torque-converter automatic that comes with the naturally aspirated 2. Please and thank you. The Santa Fe's transmission may be its biggest dynamic weakness, but the rest of this vehicle's driving experience is pleasant. The interior is incredibly quiet and the ride buttery-smooth.

Sure, crisper steering would be nice, as this SUV is anything but sporty, and the brake pedal is on the touchy side, though these are minor complaints. The Santa Fe offers plenty of advanced driver aids, though several of the most desirable ones are not standard.

The base SE model features automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist and a driver attention monitor, though you have to step up to the SEL trim to get blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Naturally, highfalutin Limited and Calligraphy models come with pretty much everything, additional goodies like Remote Parking Assist, lane centering and adaptive cruise control.

Hyundai's implementation of those last two items is among the best in the business. When engaged, the Santa Fe tracks like a monorail, never sawing at the steering wheel or losing track of where it is. The adaptive cruise control is similarly smooth and confidence inspiring, whether you're in stop-and-go traffic or bombing down the interstate.