I am a huge fan of Hyundai, but I needed something bigger than an Elantra. I went with the Santa Fe because it had a third-row seat and fuel economy comparable to the Elantra. I've been extremely happy with it in terms of affordability, safety, and reliability. It doesn't have the most power, but I wasn't expecting much in a vehicle that got almost 30 MPG. It's also extremely safe, as I have previously owned a 2016 Santa Fe that was badly rear ended. The frame essentially collapsed in such a way that protected everyone inside the vehicle, and it took most of the hit in such a way that even the third-row passengers were safe.

I like the vehicle quite a bit so far. We have been driving it for a few years and have had few issues with it. The car definitely does everything that I need it to when it comes to room for storage and car seats. The car has no issues in the snowy weather, and that is amazing in Minnesota. The cost of maintenance has been a little bit high for me, but I'm not sure how that compares to other cars. I am also taking it to the dealership so that probably drives the cost up some.