Driving Impressions

The Santa Fe is one of the friendliest and easiest of the smaller SUVs to drive, and it handles adeptly and performs admirably. Its bulging fenders, which are uncommon on SUVs, actually make a difference in judging the vehicle’s position. This SUV is appropriately spacious, and it runs quietly. It also delivers an appealing ride.

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    Truckish performance
    Interior noise aside, the Santa Fe performed well on the road. The ride is feels more truckish than carlike. The bumps are hard, and on the highway, I never felt confident in this vehicle. The pow ...

    Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "Child Seat Lower Anchor" system
    Some child seat manufacturers make safety seats that are labeled as LATCH or LATCH-compatible child seats. LATCH stands for "Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children". These seats includ ...

    Air bag non-inflation conditions
    • In certain low-speed collisions the air bags may not deploy. The air bags are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits beyond the protection of the seat belts ...