In the universe of three-row crossover SUVs, the force is strong with Hyundai's competition.
The Ford Explorer is spacious and heavy on tech options while returning good fuel economy with its smaller engines.
The Nissan Pathfinder gets better fuel economy and is more spacious than the Hyundai to boot.
The Santa Fe has a cousin in the Kia lineup, the Sorento, which offers a great value with very similar appointments and a very refined interior.
The most ominous new arrival: the 2016 Honda Pilot, which underwent a thorough revamp and now has one of the most spacious, comfortable interiors of all crossovers, and excellent performance and safety ratings.
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The 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe is geared toward big families with a strong V-6 and loads of features, but third-row seat space is slim, and safety scores are absent. |
The 2016 Ford Explorer doesn't need to rely on hardcore off-road tools--not with its firm road manners, plush interiors, and choice of turbocharged power. |
The 2016 Honda Pilot has axed its hard edges: it's once again a smooth, capable family wagon, one that raises the bar for refinement. |
The 2016 Kia Sorento grows a little bit larger, and grows up a lot. |
The 2016 Nissan Pathfinder lacks sporty or off-road intentions, instead offering space for seven in a composed, quiet environment. |
The 2016 Toyota Highlander isn't all that exciting to look at or to drive, but it's very versatile and handsome enough to be a great minivan alternative. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $24,950 | $31,050 | $30,345 | $25,100 | $29,830 | $30,490 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
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| Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
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| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD |
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| FWD 4-Door 2.4 | FWD 4-Door Base | 2WD 4-Door LX | FWD 4-Door 2.4L L | 2WD 4-Door S | FWD 4-Door I4 LE (GS) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2016 Ford Explorer | 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2016 Honda Pilot | 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2016 Kia Sorento | 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2016 Nissan Pathfinder | 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2016 Toyota Highlander | |
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