Model Tested: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0 Ultimate AWD
Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, 240 horsepower 260 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 19 mpg city/21 mpg highway/24 mpg combined
Base Price: $38,250
As Tested: $40,820
Performance:
Excellent highway fuel economy
Our best was 27.4-mpg highway
Good power and acceleration
Nimble off-road
AWD locking mode
Smooth efficient 6-speed automatic
Blind spot monitor
Lane keeper
Good size for city driving/commuting
Comfort:
Stretch-out front legroom
Ample headroom
Supportive power lumbar
Three temperature heated and cooled front seats
Heated, contoured leather steering wheel
Great panoramic sunroof
Good backseat knee room with front seats all back
Rear seats have adjustable recline
Low rear floor hump
Soft, wide rear armrest with pop-out cupholders
Utility:
Large cargo area with a flat floor
No lift-over
Huge, segmented under floor storage
Very good steering wheel auxiliary controls
Medium capacity front and rear door bins
Large, deep console bin
Open storage in front of shifter
Pull-up rear window shades
Two vinyl seatback pouches
Split, folding rear seats have slight slope
Power liftgate with ample clearance for tall people
WOW Factors:
Impressive highway fuel economy
Lots of power and torque
Stretch-out front legroom
High luxury content interior
Excellent safety features
Great panoramic sunroof
Big storage area under cargo deck
Handsome styling
Whines:
Some rear wheelwell intrusion for in/out of back seat
As tested price topped $40,000
Bottom Line:
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport received major upgrades for 2017 including more efficient engines and updated styling. The Sport is the five-passenger sibling of the three-row Santa Fe. The Sport offers an excellent mix of interior space and exterior nimbleness. The top-of-the-line Santa Fe Sport Ultimate is aptly named as the interior is on par with many higher priced sport utilities.
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