Here comes the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe! This popular crossover is lauded for its safety, sleek design, and comfortable cabin. While it obviously lacks the space of a full-size SUV, its cargo room is quite competitive compared to other entries on the crossover market. The Santa Fe's interior is incredibly well done, with plenty of soft-touch surfaces and a sophisticated instrument panel. The exterior looks great, giving the Santa Fe a more stylish look than the competing Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. Fuel efficiency ranks in the middle of the class, with safety exceeding many in its class with the IIHS giving it a Top Safety Pick+ rating. Want to take a test drive? First, read on for more information about the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe.
It is! This crossover enjoys top rankings from the IIHS and has even received its Top Safety Pick+ designation which is an impressive feat. This crossover does extremely well in all of the crash tests, and now that the rearview camera comes standard, the base model also provides a superior safety level.
The Santa Fe is comparably priced for its crossover status, with all trim levels spanning mid-level price points. Remember to check with local dealerships for cash and financing incentives if you're on the verge of buying.
With the third-row seating in place, the new Santa Fe has just 13.5 cubic feet of cargo room. However, when the back row of seats is folded down, there is plenty of space, with 40 cubic feet of cargo storage.
The interior of the Santa Fe is pretty roomy at 193.1 inches long with a 110.2-inch wheelbase.Second-row seating is available as a bench or captain's chairs, offering enough seating capacity for six or seven people. The third-row bench is a bit lower to the ground, and with less leg room, which is something for larger families to consider prior to opting for the Santa Fe.
It really depends on whether you opt for the front-wheel or all-wheel drive with the Santa Fe. The front-wheel-drive offers a decent 18 mpg with city driving and 25 mpg on the highway. When you opt for the AWD, the mpg numbers dip to 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
The Santa Fe is available in the following trims: the base SE, Limited and Ultimate. The base features are pretty comprehensive: a power driver seat, dual-zone climate control, rearview camera, SiriusXM radio with USB ports and Bluetooth streaming, for starters. As you move up in cost, you can get your Santa Fe equipped with features such as a surround-view camera system and heated front seats.
The new 2018 models offer a front-end restyling that looks pretty sharp. There's a new six-sided front grille, with a new shape for the front bumper, and the addition of LED fog lights.
This crossover offers one powertrain, a 3.3-liter V6 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This drivetrain has been designed to bring more power at lower revs, and the Santa Fe is able to tow a payload up to 5,000 pounds.