Disclosure: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport was provided for this review. All opinions are my own.
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to chat a bit with the Hyundai team over breakfast.We were together to discuss another vehicle, the new Tucson, but they told me that as a mom I would love the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport since it’s designed for families. So when I finally got a chance to get behind the wheels of the Santa Fe for a week, I was excited to put it to the urban mommy test.
As a New York City mommy, I need a car that’s comfortable and spacious yet sized well enough that I can find a parking spot. I was curious if the Santa Fe would deliver and it definitely did.
Let’s start with every mom’s favorite topic, space. The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is very spacious – I was really impressed since from the exterior it didn’t appear to be very big. The second-row features sunshades which is perfect for toddler’s naps and reclining back seats that The Princess Fairy couldn’t get enough of. Actually, reclining back seats was also Mr. Rattles favorite feature after taking a ride in the back seat with the kids.
My son’s stroller is big, it folds into two separate pieces and as much as we love that stroller it takes up the plenty space in most vehicle trunks. However, in the Santa Fe Sport I had no problem fitting other things into the trunk with his stroller.
As I mentioned in my previous posts, I spent last weekend in Washington, D.C. we drove there in the Santa Fe Sport. It was such a comfortable ride that hearing “Are we there yet?” every 5 minutes was somewhat bearable.
The security features such as blind spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert made me feel much more confident on the road during our 5 turned into 7-hour drive thanks to traffic (both ways). I also enjoyed using the rear parking sensor for reversing especially when parking in the city.
It was particularly hot this past week with the temperatures getting up to the early 90’s. The Santa Fe Sport has ventilated front seats which I mentioned before, is a must have for me. I mean, if that doesn’t make you a cool mom, I’m not sure what will : -P
But I wasn’t the only one who was cool, in the second row the kids loved having their own personal vents on the sides. My daughter who is old enough to adjust the settings by herself was able to get the perfect setting for her and I didn’t have to listen to her complaining about being too cold or hot.
The kids and I are huge music lovers and we love to sing while we drive especially the songs on Kidz Bop station on satellite radio. The Santa Fe Sport Infinity speakers were perfect for all of our car karaoke.
Hyundai got my heart with the panoramic sunroof which keeps the car nice and bright, especially for long road trips. As for gas, the Hyundai Santa Fe 18 MPG in the city and 25 MPG on the highway.
You can learn more about the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport here
Do you think the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport will be a good fit for your family?
What a sleek, gorgeous vehicle. Unfortunately, I think it’s too small for my family of 5. Maybe once the kids are a bit more grown, out of car seats and out of strollers. But right now they have SO much stuff to bring along, my mini van barely handles it all.
Author
The Sante Fe has a bigger option with 3rd row which will be perfect for your family 🙂
This looks like such a fun car! Would be perfect for my family of 3, or even 4 in the future. I love that the seats are ventilated since we live in Florida and our cars get super hot inside.
Author
Oh yes, ventilated least are perfect for you.
I had a chance to test drive this vehicle recently. It was my first time in a Hyundai and it dispelled a lot of the myths I had about the brand. It had lots of spacious room for lugging around the kids stuff. It seems the brand has gone some re-branding to attract a new demographic.
Author
Yes, it’s great for families who need space.
I love the Hyundai Santa Fe, I actually drove a 2002 Santa Fe for a long time and LOVED my car especially because it was an awesome car to be my FIRST car! I really love the mural you decided to take the pictures with too, so adorable!
Looks little tight in the back but cute 🙂
That’s a very nice family car. But wait did you just say you got a free car? If you did that’s amazing lol…chances are that I read wrong but that would have been cool because it suits you and it sounds like the perfect addition to your family.