The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV is stylish and comfortable. It is a 5-passenger, 2-row SUV with great amenities and modern technology.
It's a good choice for midsized families that want the comfort and features of an SUV but don't need a full-size vehicle. You can choose from a wide range of trims, and there are many features that will suit your needs including Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
The Santa Fe's interior is well-designed and attractive. It also has traditional knobs and buttons to control everything, from the climate control system to transmission. The infotainment screen on Hyundai's new model is responsive and easy-to-use. Hyundai's logical menu makes navigation simple and straightforward.
Santa Fe's safety is top-of-the-line, with active lane and blind spot monitoring. A head-up display projecting key information directly into your sight line is also included in the Santa Fe SUV.
This feature is impressive for a mainstream crossover. The Ultimate model has it even better. 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.
We were unable to test all performance features on the Santa Fe. However, we did manage to drive a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine which produces more than enough torque to handle most situations. The car's massive output makes it able to go through curves with plenty oomph, and it also has the power to outperform other similar-powered family CUVs such as the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano.
The Santa Fe's suspension keeps the ride comfortable, avoids excessive body roll or bounces over bumpy roads and reduces wind noise and wind. The steering is a little numb, but it does a great job of keeping the vehicle stable in bends.
It responds to driver's inputs very quickly and it can maintain gears on an uphill slope without any problems. If you want a little more power from your SUV, you can upgrade to the more powerful 3.3-liter V6 available in the Limited and Calligraphy models.
The Santa Fe is not only beautiful from the outside, but it also has a reputation for safety. The NHTSA and IIHS have awarded it top safety scores.
Despite its impressive safety ratings, the Santa Fe isn't a slam-dunk in our eyes. It does not perform as well on the track as other mid-sized family SUVs, and it is not as comfortable or as spacious.
Cost is another strong point for the Santa Fe. It is priced at a competitive price compared with its peers and comes with the industry's best warranty.
It is a great deal to get a car-based SUV, with lots of features and an unlimited 5-year warranty. It's also cheaper than the competition, starting at $30,000.