2015 Hyundai Santa Fe/Santa Fe Sport

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe

Pros: Option of 5-passenger or 7-passenger versions; peppy acceleration in Sport 2.0T models; comfortable, practical interior; standard hill-descent control

Cons: Cramped 3rd-row seat; many desirable options are available only in pricey packages; pricing is steep on Sport models

CG Says: For 2015, Hyundai’s midsize SUVs get retuned steering and suspension, an available automatic-opening power liftgate, and some additional standard equipment such as daytime running lights and a driver’s side blind-spot mirror. The Hyundai Santa Fe was redesigned for 2013, and in the process gained two versions: the 2-row, 5-passenger, 4-cylinder-powered Santa Fe Sport and the 3-row, 7-passenger, V6 Santa Fe. Good power from both the 4-cylinder and V6 engines; agreeable ride quality; and a comfortable, practical interior are some of the highlights of the Santa Fe family. We also like how refined these crossovers feel and how quiet they are on the road. However, pricing is a bit on the steep side–at least for the Sport–particularly when you add costly option packages. Still, if you’re looking at crossovers or SUVs, be sure to drive the Santa Fe that best approximates your passenger-hauling needs.

The Facts

Class	Midsize SUV
Body Style(s)	4-door wagon
Passenger Count	5 or 7
Drive Wheels	front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Manufacturer	Hyundai
Nation of Manufacture	USA, South Korea
Base Prices	Sport 2.4: $24,950 AWD Sport 2.4: $26,700 Sport 2.0T: $31,250 AWD Sport 2.0T: $33,000 GLS: $30,150 AWD GLS: $31,900 Limited: $34.250 AWD Limited: $36,000