2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport review - Digital Trends
Crossovers are inherently compromises, designed to cater to people who need a large vehicle but can’t bear to own a minivan or wagon. So when I saw the $38,220 price tag on the Santa Fe Sport, I was worried. As it turns out, by the end of the week, the Santa Fe Sport had won me over. One might expect a car dubbed the Santa Fe “Sport” to be a sportier version of the standard Santa Fe, but that isn’t really the case. Instead it should probably be called the “small,” as the Sport is actually the five-seat, short wheelbase version of the seven-seat Santa Fe. That being said, the Santa Fe Sport is surprisingly nice to drive. The result is a quick 6. 5-second dash from 0 to 60. The actual speed may not be that relevant to the average crossover buyer, but the way this powerplant delivers it should be. Thanks to a twin-scroll design, there is no hint of turbo-lag, and... That means the Santa Fe Sport has plenty of power — aided by an excellent six-speed automatic — for passing and darting through in-town traffic. Despite a curb weight of 3,706 pounds in its AWD form, the Santa Fe Sport handles everything from lane changes to moderately hard cornering with aplomb. Steering feel is adjustable via a steering wheel control — a nice touch on a family. Source: www.digitaltrends.com
