Model Tested: 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T
![The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a great size compact SUV for daily city driving and weekend country fun.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/42508_2015_Santa_Fe_Sport-370x243.jpg)
Engine: 2.0-liter I-4 gas turbocharged, 264 horsepower, 269 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive
EPA Ratings: 18/City—24/Highway—21/Combined
Base Price: $33,000
As Tested: $38,350
Performance:
Powerful turbocharged engine
Locking center differential
Confident off road handling
Active Eco driving mode
Hill descent
Traction control
Blind spot monitor
Quick and nimble in city traffic
Comfort:
Three temp heated and ventilated front seats
![Front seat room and comfort are great. The panoramic sunroof makes the interior bright and cheery.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/41835_2015_SANTA_FE_SPORT-370x243.jpg)
Power lumbar
Very good headroom
Heated steering wheel
Stretch-out front legroom
Thick, contoured leather steering wheel
Excellent auxiliary controls
Upscale interior materials
Infinity sound system
Four grab handles
Back seat knee room a little tight
Heated rear seats
Wide rear armrest
Almost flat rear floor
Utility:
Big, deep console bin
![A power tailgate provides easy access to a flat cargo floor.](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/41839_2015_SANTA_FE_SPORT-370x243.jpg)
Big front door bins
Large open storage area in front of shifter
Power tailgate with ample clearance for tall people
Minimal lift over
Good size info/navigation screen
Two seatback pouches
Slight slope to split folding rear seats
Flat cargo floor
Ample cargo space with seats folded
Large, segmented under floor storage bin
Wow Factors:
Sharp styling
Great panoramic sunroof
![The Santa Fe Sport (left) is the 5-passenger version of the 7-passenger Santa Fe (right).](https://autoreviewers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/41849_2015_SANTA_FE_AND_SANTA_FE_SPORT-370x243.jpg)
Athletic off road
High content luxury features
Excellent front seat roominess
Whines:
Disappointing fuel economy for a relatively small SUV
Rear seat a little snug
Bottom Line:
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is the smaller, 5-passenger version of the Santa Fe. If you don’t need third row seating and if your second row passengers are relatively small the Santa Fe Sport is a great urban SUV. The luxury/comfort content is strong and performance is better than many compact SUV competitors.
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