Unlike most seven-seat SUVs, the SANTA FE offers room for adults in every position. Thanks to a sliding second row, access to the rearmost compartment is made as easy as possible – there are even individual air-conditioning controls for third-row passengers. In five-seat mode, a 571-litre luggage capacity is available and, with all but the front seats dropped, cargo volume rises to a very useful 1,649 litres.
Whether parked in the driveway, travelling around town or opening up on the highway, this impressive SUV always looks the part. It’s big, bold and practical and offers easy access to rows two and three – and it features roof rails that offer extra cargo-carrying opportunities.
A 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is paired with an electric motor/13.8kWh battery combo and returns up to 174mpg while producing CO2 emissions as low as 37g/km. This means the SANTA FE PHEV is fully exempt from Clean Air Zone charges. It also means that it’s very affordable to run, because it’s capable of an all-electric 36-mile range.