2016 Hyundai Santa Fe/Santa Fe Sport

2016 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: The Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport are mostly unchanged for 2016. One minor revision is changing the name of the base Santa Fe Sport from GLS to SE. 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 SE: $30,400 AWD SE: $32,150 Limited: $34,500 AWD Limited: $36,250