more about this model Lightly refreshed just last year, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is one of many choices available for consumers shopping for a small crossover SUV. The attractively styled five-passenger Sport offers a wide range of comfort, convenience and safety features. And like its larger three-row sibling, the Santa Fe, it comes with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
The Santa Fe Sport is sold in three trims. Power for the base model comes from a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. It's decently equipped right out of the box, with standard features that include automatic headlights, a rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, a 5-inch display screen, a six-speaker sound system and a USB port. A few option packages are available to up the Sport's feature content. Highlights include leather upholstery, power front seats, a bigger 7-inch display and smartphone integration.
Step up to the 2.0T and 2.0T Ultimate trims and you'll get a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. The price is significantly higher when you jump to these models, but keep in mind that the 2.0T comes with several of the base model's option packages as standard. In addition, the Ultimate's list of goodies includes ventilated front seats, heated rears and a panoramic sunroof.
Unlike Hyundais of the not-too-distant past, the Santa Fe Sport is actually more expensive than many of its chief rivals. Then again, the way features are bundled, it's actually fairly easy to find the model with the exact options you want. Many competitors tie desirable features with higher trim levels or upgraded engines, but you can get a premium-spec Santa Fe Sport with the standard motor if you desire. All-wheel drive is also available on every trim; some competitors force you into a more expensive trim if you want an AWD powertrain.
On the road, Hyundai's compact crossover is enjoyable to drive, though its suspension is tuned a bit more firmly than the norm, and that results in an above-average amount of jostling over rough pavement or washboard dirt roads. The Santa Fe Sport's interior is surprisingly roomy, though. Fit and finish is excellent, and high-quality materials, combined with comfortable front seats and an extra-roomy second row, add to the impression of a more expensive vehicle. If the Santa Fe Sport sounds like it could be the perfect addition to your driveway, be sure to use Edmunds' extensive research and inventory tools to find the right model for you.
Is the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport a good car?
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Is the 2018 Hyundai Santa-fe-sport safe?
The 2018 Hyundai Santa-fe-sport earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, IIHS Small Overlap Front Test Results, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 5.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
What options are available on the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?
Available Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2018 Submodel Types: SUV
Available Trims: Base, 2.0T Ultimate, 2.0T
Exterior Colors: Twilight Black, Mineral Gray, Frost White Pearl, Pearl White, Sparkling Silver, Marlin Blue, Nightfall Blue, Serrano Red, Canyon Copper, Platinum Graphite, Moonstone Silver, Cabo Bronze, Juniper Green, Sparkling Silver (Late Availability), Platinum Graphite (Late Availability)
Interior Colors: Gray cloth, Beige cloth, Black leather, Beige leather, Gray leather, Saddle leather
Popular Features: Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs, Bluetooth, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Back-up camera, AWD/4WD, Power Driver Seat, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Heated seats, Blind Spot Monitoring, Leather Seats, Auto Climate Control, 3500lb Towing Capacity, Keyless Entry/Start, Power Liftgate/Trunk, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Navigation, Cooled Seats, Sunroof/Moonroof, 360-degree camera, Parking sensors, Upgraded Headlights, Towing Hitch, Upgraded Stereo, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Pre-collision safety system, Remote Start
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: all wheel drive, front wheel drive
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