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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar sets new SUV style benchmarks with its captivating body and exquisite interior.
Pros Gorgeous shape Adjustable and capable air suspension Modern and sleek interior Opulent interior... …made better by extra-cost cloth fabric
Cons Six figures for a mid-size SUV is a thing now Engines feel old now Big wheels = tough ride Did someone say more for cloth? Just enough second-row space
The 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar ranked #12 in Luxury Midsize SUVs. Currently the Land Rover Range Rover Velar has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 13 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Refined, energetic performance Excellent fuel economy Sophisticated cabin with high-quality materials High-tech, responsive infotainment system
Cons No potent V8 engine option Questionable reliability
The lovely Velar's sophomore year is marked by some slight tweaks to its available content and a larger, 21.6-gallon fuel tank. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available for the first time and are bundled together in the Smartphone Pack package and the Velar's Premium Textile interior upholstery can now be ordered as a standalone option.
PROS Stunning to behold, functional cargo area, upscale interior materials.
CONS Touchscreen-everything interior takes getting used to, so-so powertrains, top-shelf models are pricey.
