Model Tested: 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD
Engine: 3.3-liter V-6 gas, 290 horsepower, 252 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive
EPA Ratings: 17/City—22/Highway—19/Combined
Base Price: $36,000
As Tested: $41,695
Performance:
Strong, efficient V-6
Good torque
Economical on highway; we got a best of 27.3 mpg
Smooth, pleasant highway ride
AWD locking feature
Downhill brake control
Hill start assist
Good off-road clearance and approach/departure angles
Very confident in bad weather
Comfort:
Oversize rear doors ease ingress/egress
Second row captain’s seats
Six or seven passenger capacity depending on second row seats
Adults can fit in third row
Four big grab handles
Quality interior materials
Excellent headroom
Super stretch-out front passenger legroom
Three-temp heated and cooled front seats
Contoured leather steering wheel
Excellent auxiliary controls on steering wheel
Driver power lumbar support
Heated second row seats
Heated steering wheel
Utility:
Split third row seat folds flat
Third row HVAC controls
Power tailgate
Small storage bins under the cargo floor
Big cargo area with all seats folded flat
Ample grocery room behind third row seats
Medium size locking glove box
Medium size door bins
Two seatback pouches
Blind spot warning system
Rear parking assistance
Wow Factors:
Handsome, contemporary styling
Three rows of seating
Oversize sun/moon roof extends to third row
Great fuel economy for a big SUV
Heated steering wheel
Excellent warranty
Whines:
A little more horsepower would be nice
Bottom Line:
The Hyundai Santa Fe Limited is a value-packed six or seven passenger SUV. It’s very capable on and off road. Fuel economy is impressive for its size. Passenger space and comfort are excellent. The Hyundai Santa Fe does everything well at a very competitive price.
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