The Hyundai Santa Fe offers lots of interior room. I really enjoy that I have a SUV but it is not too big. The gas mileage is better than some SUV's but still not great. I felt the price to be good compared to other SUV's. The car is very sleek looking both inside and out. My Santa Fe is all wheel drive but I would definitely enjoy a 4WD vehicle.

I purchased my Santa Fe as a used vehicle. Although it was 10 years old, it had very low mileage. I needed something with four-wheel drive since I live in a rural area. From the first day, I fell in love with my Santa Fe. The ride is smooth and comfortable and I have taken a few long road trips with great satisfaction. Being able to put the back seats down to accommodate extra loads is a big plus, and it is easy to do. I feel the gas mileage is excellent for a V6. It also has a few little extras which I love; heated front seats, and the headlights automatically turn off when you shut off the vehicle. No more dead batteries! I have had a few repairs, but they have all been due to maintenance issues which are to be expected, such as a new alternator, battery and tires. The seats are leather and very comfortable, and the driver's seat has many ways to adjust it for my bad back. Most importantly, this vehicle is great in bad weather, with the four wheel drive kicking in when needed. Last but not least, the roof rack is very well designed, and I have been able to travel with my kayak on the roof without having to purchase a separate carrier.