This is for the growing family that needs three rows and a sensible price. The Santa Fe is Hyundai's large SUV, and the new one arrives bigger, plusher and keener to take on the Toyota Kluger and Mazda CX-9. It is built for the buyer who counts seats, cup holders and boot litres before badge appeal.
Amelia's Geneva preview walks through a cabin that has moved upmarket, with a higher dash, more soft touch trim and a third row that aims to fit actual people. For Australian duty that means weekend sport, airport runs and the Bunnings flat pack in one car. The styling is bolder up front, which will split opinion in the school car park.
If you want a seven seater that feels a cut above the basics without the European price, the Santa Fe is the safe money. Families who only need five seats can save with something smaller. For everyone juggling kids and gear, this is the Hyundai to watch.
The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
