Pros Plenty of space Seamless electric/petrol changeover Limited interior noise
Cons Rear headroom not great Boot not so practical Engine is noisy under acceleration
Pros Big step forward in design and quality Impressively refined hybrid drivetrain Dirt-cheap servicing for 5 years
Cons More expensive than most key rivals Four-seater interior, smaller boot Four-star Euro NCAP score hints at ANCAP result
Pros Good fuel economy Clever folding seats Very well equipped
Cons Noisy engine Tight rear head room Ordinary to drive
For 2020, the Santa Fe lineup receives minor updates that mainly include reshuffled content. The base SE and mid-level SEL models add a standard Rear Occupant Alert that reminds owners to check the back seat. The SEL also gets more standard driver assists (blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and more). All SEL models with the Convenience package now have wireless charging for phones. The top-tier Limited model now has premium doorsills, dark-chrome exterior trim, and a new Blind-View Monitor.
Pros Excellent value versus rivals, enjoyable to drive daily, eminently practical cabin.
Cons Not particularly quick, ho-hum interior design and materials, mediocre fuel economy.
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe ranked #2 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Hyundai Santa Fe has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 21 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Comfortable ride Good fuel economy Quality interior Lots of easy-to-use tech features
Cons Underwhelming base engine Rivals handle better Less cargo space than some competitors
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Enhanced blind-spot safety tech now standard on Limited trim.Minor revisions to feature availability.Ultimate top trim is gone.
Pros Abundant standard features for the money High-quality interior materials Generous warranty coverage Several standard and optional active safety features
Cons Base 2.4-liter engine's power and mpg are subpar View out of the rear side is blocked by wide roof pillars Sharp bumps can transmit harshness and road noise into the cabin
