The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is a great option if you want a modern SUV that 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. There are many options for trim levels and features that can be customized to fit everyone's needs, such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Santa Fe interior is beautiful and well-appointed. There are traditional buttons and knobs that control everything, including the climate control system and transmission. The infotainment screen responds quickly and is easy to use. Hyundai's intuitive menu system makes navigation simple.
Santa Fe's safety is top-of-the-line, with active lane and blind spot monitoring. An optional head-up display projects important information right into your line of vision.
This is a great feature for a mainstream crossover. It's even more impressive on the Ultimate model. It is a lot more efficient than the slow-responding, slow-reacting adaptive cruise control found in many competitors. This makes it a great addition to your vehicle when driving at night.
We didn't have time to test out all of the Santa Fe's performance features, but we did drive a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that makes more than enough torque for most situations. The turbo's powerful output allows the car to glide through curves with ease, and it is more powerful than similar powered family CUVs like the Ford Edge or Nissan Murano.
The Santa Fe's suspension is excellent at keeping the ride smooth. Although the steering can be a bit numb, it does an excellent job keeping the vehicle in place when turning.
It is quick to respond to driver's inputs and can keep the vehicle on an inclined road with ease. You can get a bit more power out of your SUV by upgrading to the 3.3-liter V6 in the Limited or Calligraphy models.
Santa Fe's attractive exterior is only one reason it has earned a great reputation for safety. It has both NHTSA-IIHS top safety ratings.
The Santa Fe doesn't have the best safety ratings. It does not perform as well on the track as other mid-sized family SUVs, and it is not as comfortable or as spacious.
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 is also less expensive than competitors with the base SE starting from $30,000.