The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is an excellent choice if you are looking for an SUV that is both stylish and comfortable. It is a 5-passenger, 2-row SUV with great amenities and modern technology.
It's a great option for families of mid-size who need the luxury and features of an SUV, but don’t want a full-size car. There are many trim options available and plenty of features to choose from, including Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
The Santa Fe's interior design is elegant and well-appointed. Traditional knobs and buttons allow you to control everything from climate control to transmission. The infotainment screen of Hyundai's Santa Fe is intuitive and simple to use. Hyundai's logical navigation system makes navigation easy and straightforward.
Santa Fe's safety record is strong, as it comes with standard active lanes control and blind-spot monitor. A head-up display projecting key information directly into your sight line is also included in the Santa Fe SUV.
This is an impressive feature in a mainstream crossover. And it's even more impressive for the Ultimate model. It's a lot more effective than the sluggish, slow-responding adaptive cruise control in most competitors, and it's a nice touch to have on your side when you're driving at night.
Although we didn't have the time to try out all the performance features of Santa Fe, we did test drive a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that produces enough torque for most situations. The turbo's hefty output carries the car through the curves with plenty of bite, and it has the go-power to outshine other similarly powered family CUVs like Ford Edge or Nissan Murano.
The suspension on the Santa Fe does a great job keeping the ride smooth. It avoids excessive body roll and rebounds over uneven roads surfaces. It also reduces wind and noise. The steering is a little stiff, but it does a great work of stabilizing the vehicle around bends.
It is quick to respond to driver's inputs and can keep the vehicle on an inclined road with ease. Upgrade to the more powerful, 3.3-liter V6 model in the Limited and Calligraphy for even more power.
Santa Fe is more than just a beautiful exterior. It has a renowned safety record. It's earned top safety scores from both the NHTSA and IIHS.
The Santa Fe, despite its impressive safety ratings is not a slam-dunk in my eyes. It doesn't perform awe-inspiringly on the track, and it's not as comfortable or spacious as other midsized family SUVs.
Santa Fe's strength is its cost. It is competitively priced compared to its competitors and comes with one of the best warranties in the industry.
It's a great deal for a car-based SUV with plenty of features and a five-year unlimited mileage warranty. It's also more affordable than its competitors, with the base SE starting at $30,000.