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This family-oriented SUV has all it takes to serve as a vehicle for urban streets, vacation and a bit of adventure. By no means perfect, as nothing under the Sun is, the Hyundai Santa Fe serves functionality, practicality and even some superficial appeal that adds up to a generally positive experience.

By a price significantly lower than top-tier SUVs, you get the advantages of a big car with enough power to tow, drive off-road – to some degree – and carry up to seven people and 625 liters of boot space. Perhaps one significant disadvantage of the Hyundai Santa Fe for the American market is that not all specs are available. There is a petrol version that is not currently being sold in our country, as well as a lower-spec, 2.0-litre diesel. The best model we can find is the 3.3-liter V-6 that puts out 290hp and comes with a six-speed automatic that behaves smoothly at all speeds, which is much appreciated, especially compared with other similar SUVs with less tamed clutches.

The Santa Fe’s 0-60 acceleration time is 7.6 seconds and it covers a quarter mile in 16.5 seconds, reaching the mark at 85.1 mph. You can opt for an 8-speed automatic as well as four-wheel drive. The driving experience is functional; not outstanding, but entirely serviceable. The car isn’t very noisy, neither for the engine nor for the wind – even if this SUV offers a wide front, it is still aerodynamic enough, and the power of the engine makes up for it. From the outside, you can already see that the inside is roomy and comfy. There is enough space between the rows and on top of your head to fit six to seven people, and you can also rearrange the distance between the second and third row to help passengers sit down more comfortably. The dashboard proudly features an infotainment touchscreen up to 8” – you choose on the selected trim – and controls are symmetrical and well balanced to the eye.

Most models come with Blue Link, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and you can opt for the 12-speaker stereo sound system and the hands-free liftgate. Hyundai Santa Fe was made for family rides, and you can tell by any angle. It is big enough, strong enough and resistant enough, and provides all basic functionalities a family SUV asks for as well as a couple bonuses that are very easy to enjoy. With a serviceable engine and a remarkable automatic gearbox, you get an excellent driving experience without much charm or magic but all the practical aspects covered for your family trips.