Flash Drive

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Model Tested: 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD

Engine: 3.3-liter V-6 gas, 290 horsepower, 252 lb-ft torque

Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive

The Hyundai Santa Fe Limited is the company's largest SUV.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Limited is the company’s largest SUV.

EPA Ratings: 17/City—22/Highway—19/Combined

Base Price: $36,000

As Tested: $41,695

Performance:

Strong, efficient V-6

Good torque

Economical on highway; we got a best of 27.3 mpg

Smooth, pleasant highway ride

AWD locking feature

Downhill brake control

Hill start assist

Good off-road clearance and approach/departure angles

Very confident in bad weather

Comfort:

Oversize rear doors ease ingress/egress

Second row captain’s seats

Six or seven passenger capacity depending on second row seats

Adults can fit in third row

Four big grab handles

Quality interior materials

Excellent headroom

Super stretch-out front passenger legroom

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a handsome SUV that's very capable on and off the highway.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a handsome SUV that’s very capable on and off the highway.

Three-temp heated and cooled front seats

Contoured leather steering wheel

Excellent auxiliary controls on steering wheel

Driver power lumbar support

Heated second row seats

Heated steering wheel

Utility:

Split third row seat folds flat

Third row HVAC controls

Power tailgate

Small storage bins under the cargo floor

Big cargo area with all seats folded flat

Ample grocery room behind third row seats

Medium size locking glove box

Medium size door bins

Two seatback pouches

Blind spot warning system

Rear parking assistance

Wow Factors:

Handsome, contemporary styling

Three rows of seating

Oversize sun/moon roof extends to third row

Great fuel economy for a big SUV

Heated steering wheel

Excellent warranty

Whines:

A little more horsepower would be nice

The Santa Fe Limited is the big brother of the Santa Fe Sport in the background.
The Santa Fe Limited is the big brother of the Santa Fe Sport in the background.

 

Bottom Line:

The Hyundai Santa Fe Limited is a value-packed six or seven passenger SUV. It’s very capable on and off road. Fuel economy is impressive for its size. Passenger space and comfort are excellent. The Hyundai Santa Fe does everything well at a very competitive price.