Living in Colorado, we needed a car with all-wheel drive. Snow is a concern as well as being able to take it off road to slightly bumpy terrain and mountain driving. But we also live in a city, so daily living requires a vehicle that behaves like a car. The Santa Fe is really the perfect blend of both. Gas mileage is good for an AWD on demand car. We can fit camping gear in the back and just people for the daily driving. Dogs are a part of Colorado life and our dogs fits great in the back. The Santa Fe was also a cost effective option compared to other AWD cars, we were able to take over our warranty for five years and have been with maintenance costs.