The Santa Fe Sport’s cushy ride pairs with energetic handling for respectable on-road performance, but where the Sport shines is in its exceptionally well-appointed interior, wide array of available safety features, and price tag. The Santa Fe Sport delivers middling fuel economy, but its ample cargo hold makes up for some of that lost advantage and turns this compact version of the Santa Fe into a truly useful automobile.
Pros Upscale interior, agreeable to drive, a features list as long as your leg.
Cons Four-cylinder power in a V-6 class, light on standard safety gear, hoped-for fuel economy gone missing.
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport still does what good crossover SUVs do best: it delivers flexible space, decent performance, and great value.
Pros Hits all the right crossover-SUV marks Lots of standard features A very good value, then and now Clever sliding seat Turbo-4’s minimal gas mileage penalty
Cons Dull base engine Gas mileage isn’t its strong suit Could use better steering feel 4-cylinders only
Pros Relative value Lots of available luxury features Cabin storage Handling Seating flexibility
Cons Off-the-line power versus V-6 competitors Rearward visibility Rear seating position Road noise Interior quality
The Ford Explorer is fully redesigned for 2020.Part of the sixth Explorer generation introduced for 2020.The 2020 Ford Explorer comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 10-speed shiftable automatic.
Pros Increased passenger space and cargo room Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing Additional tech and driver assistance features
Cons Maximum seating capacity is seven, and most are equipped to seat six The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry Interior materials could be better in the higher trims Not enough USB ports
The 2020 Ford Explorer rediscovers its capable, outdoorsy side without becoming trucklike in any other respect.
Pros Great ride and handling Attractive profile, styling Soft, nicely detailed cabin Quiet interior
Cons Cramped third row Sluggish/drab infotainment Hybrid emphasizes capability, not mpg
The 2020 Ford Explorer ranked #18 in Midsize SUVs. Currently the Ford Explorer has a score of 7.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 11 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Impressive standard safety and tech features Broad, airy cabin Lots of cargo space Lineup of powerful, refined engines
Cons Bland interior in lower trims So-so upgraded infotainment system
