The Santa Fe gets good horsepower from its three engine choices, and the Sport's four-cylinders offer good fuel economy. Cargo space is solid in the 2-row Sport and more than acceptable in the 3-row Santa Fe. Still, a poor reliability rating means the Santa Fe cannot be considered a good used SUV.

The Santa Fe's recent enlargement is to attract outdoorsy folk, which is why the new SUV is built to accommodate rooftop tents, and why its wide tailgate allows larger adventure gear. The new Santa Fe is powered by a turbocharged 277-hp 2.5-liter inline-four with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The Santa Fe 2009-2013 mileage is 11.72 to 14.66 kmpl. The Manual Diesel variant has a mileage of 14.66 kmpl. The Automatic Diesel variant has a mileage of 11.72 kmpl.

2.0T Technology Package ($2900) requires Leather and Premium Equipment package, adds navigation, Infinity 12-speaker audio system, panoramic sunroof, heated steering wheel, and rear window sunshades.

Fuel economy isn't terrible. It's rated at 11.0L/100 km (21 mpg) in the city and 8.4L/100 km (28 mpg) on the highway.

Verdict The Hyundai Santa Fe is a good value boasting popular features as well as myriad powertrain options - just steer clear of the base engine.

Hyundai Motor Company has served as the trailblazer of Korea's automobile industry since rolling out its Pony, developed with its own exclusive technology. Hyundai Motor Company has risen as a globally recognized automobile manufacturer that exports its branded vehicles to over 200 countries.

Verdict The Hyundai Santa Fe is a good value boasting popular features as well as myriad powertrain options - just steer clear of the base engine.

Depending upon the variant and fuel type the Santa Fe 2009-2013 has a mileage of 11.72 to 14.66 kmpl & Ground clearance of Santa Fe 2009-2013 is 200mm. The Santa Fe 2009-2013 is a 7 seater.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is available in five trim levels: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited and Calligraphy.

The Santa Fe GLS is similar in feature content to the base Sport model, but gains a longer wheelbase, a V6 engine and 50/50 split-folding third-row seats. Also added are 18-inch wheels, foglights and a sliding feature for the second-row bench seat.

In earlier models, the 2012 and 2013 Santa Fe to be exact, many drivers reported engine failure around 80,000 miles. This ultimately led to the full replacement of the engine, which can be very costly. Drivers from other model years have reported that their engine stalls or comes to a complete stop without warning.