The Santa Fe Sport’s cushy ride pairs with energetic handling for respectable on-road performance, but where the Sport shines is in its exceptionally well-appointed interior, wide array of available safety features, and price tag. The Santa Fe Sport delivers middling fuel economy, but its ample cargo hold makes up for some of that lost advantage and turns this compact version of the Santa Fe into a truly useful automobile.
Pros Upscale interior, agreeable to drive, a features list as long as your leg.
Cons Four-cylinder power in a V-6 class, light on standard safety gear, hoped-for fuel economy gone missing.
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport still does what good crossover SUVs do best: it delivers flexible space, decent performance, and great value.
Pros Hits all the right crossover-SUV marks Lots of standard features A very good value, then and now Clever sliding seat Turbo-4’s minimal gas mileage penalty
Cons Dull base engine Gas mileage isn’t its strong suit Could use better steering feel 4-cylinders only
Pros Relative value Lots of available luxury features Cabin storage Handling Seating flexibility
Cons Off-the-line power versus V-6 competitors Rearward visibility Rear seating position Road noise Interior quality
The 2019 BMW X5 ranked #3 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the BMW X5 has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 9 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Powerful available V8 engine Nimble handling Seats provide all-day support Easy-to-use infotainment system
Cons Some rival cabins are more attractive Optional third-row seats are confining
All-new model for 2019.Larger body with more interior room and comfort.Broader capability with advanced suspension and interior technology.Part of the first X5 generation introduced for 2019.
Pros Strong performance from both models Luxurious and comfortable cabin that lives up to its price tag
Cons Options can get pricey Cluttered instrument panel can be distracting
The 2019 BMW X5 grows even closer to being the do-it-all vehicle in its family.
Pros Fluid, fervent powertrains Posh and plush interior All-terrain talent, but especially on pavement Excellent seating and space X5 M isn’t far behind
Cons Does little to advance SUV styling Steering’s minor foibles High-efficiency models are TBD Third-row seat’s better reserved for the bigger X7 to come Gird yourself for the bill
