2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport review

1. A sharp presence 

If you’re looking to impress, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport has sharp lines that will turn heads. Sleek swept-back headlights feature LED accents, and available LED daytime running lights and a brushed-finish front grille add sporty appeal. Available LED taillights along with redesigned front and rear fascias give a high-tech appearance, and the new-for-2017 Nightfall Blue color makes the Santa Fe Sport a classy crossover. 

2. A relaxing drive 

Wherever you’re going, you’ll enjoy the drive of this Hyundai CUV. The base Sport trim has a 2.4L engine with 185 hp, while the Sport 2.0T trim has a turbocharged 2.0L with 240 hp. Both engines use a six-speed automatic transmission. For 2017, you can choose what driving experience you’d like with the Drive Mode Select program that has pre-selected “Normal”, “Eco” and “Sport” modes. 

3. Features for everyone 

Whether you’re just dropping the kids off at school or driving to the office, the standard features of the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport please. The base Sport trim has 17-inch alloy wheels and automatic headlights. The Santa Fe Sport 2.0T trim adds 18-inch wheels and trailer prep. New for 2017, Sport 2.0T Ultimate trim loads up 19-inch wheels, xenon headlights, LED taillights, a heated steering wheel, and a multiview camera system. Available packages feature dual-zone climate control, manual rear window sunshades (base trim), and rear parking sensors. Options on the 2.0T trim include radar-controlled cruise control. 

4. Cabin technology 

The upscale interior of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Sport is comfortable and full of features. For 2017, every Santa FE Sport comes with a five-inch color touchscreen with rearview camera. The six-speaker audio system has USB/audio input sockets, and Bluetooth^® connectivity. Choose the available Popular Equipment package to get a seven-inch touchscreen display with Android Auto^™ integration, and HD Radio^®, or select the Tech (2.4L trim) or Ultimate Tech (2.0L trim) packages for an eight-inch navigation system, and Infinity^® premium audio set-up. An online available Apple CarPlay^® software update gives you added versatility. 

5. Lots of room 

Whether you’re just collecting the grandparents for the weekend, or taking the whole family for a day out, the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport’s total interior volume of 143.4 cu-ft should have you covered. Adult-sized rear space with 39.1 inches of headroom and 39.4 inches of legroom means there won’t be any complaints from those in the back. Nothing will be left behind either thanks to the trunk’s 35.4 cu-ft of cargo space with the rear seats in place. Fold the seats down to reveal 71.5 cu-ft of space that can accommodate stuff for indoor or outdoor activities.