2017 Hyundai Santa Fe/Santa Fe Sport

2017 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 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport have restyled front and rear fascias. New safety features include a surround-view camera, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. Also new are Ultimate models that add surround-view camera, panoramic sunroof, navigation system, and 19-inch alloy wheels. 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: $25,350 AWD Sport 2.4: $27,100 Sport 2.0T: $31,700 AWD Sport 2.0T: $33,450 Sport 2.0T Ultimate: $36,500 AWD Sport 2.0T Ultimate: $38,250 SE: $30,800 AWD SE: $32,550 SE Ultimate: $38700 AWD Se Ultimate: $40,450 Limited: $34,950 AWD Limited: $36,700 Limited Ultimate: $39,400 AWD Limited Ultimate: $41,150