The Santa Fe Sport is Hyundai’s midsize crossover SUV, and it counts among its competitors vehicles such as the Ford Flex, Toyota RAV4 and Chevrolet Equinox. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
The “Sport” in the name denotes that it’s a five-passenger SUV. A longer, seven-passenger Santa Fe model will debut at next month’s L.A. Auto Show, and Hyundai will stop making its previous SUV, the Veracruz. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
Sport models come with one of two engines, and our tester came with the more powerful version. It’s a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected four-cylinder that makes 264-horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed transmission is your only option. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
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Fuel economy on this model is rated at 20 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
Our loaded tester will run you a total of $35,925, including destination. It comes with leather seats that are heated in the front and rear, a touchscreen navigation system, a backup camera, and dual climate control. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
It also comes with sliding and reclining rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a 12-speaker, 550-watt sound system. (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)
