The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe emerges as a competitive midsize three-row crossover SUV with robust off-road styling, appealing to buyers who typically do not seek off-road capabilities. The hybrid variant continues into 2025, further enhancing its versatility. While crossover SUVs typically possess less off-road ability than truck-based models, the new off-road packages offered by Hyundai provide an alluring rugged look that entices buyers. Despite their rugged features, most owners are unlikely to utilize these capabilities fully, highlighting a trend towards aesthetics over actual off-road performance.
The completely redesigned midsize three-row Hyundai Santa Fe that debuted in 2024 could be considered the most successful off-road oriented crossover SUV for buyers who don't really need an off-road oriented SUV.
Car-like crossover SUVs are inherently not as off-road capable as traditional truck-based models. Manufacturers are offering option packages that make them more rugged, even though most owners will never test their limits.
The off-road packages make them look so much tougher, they're hard to resist, especially because they aren't the most expensive trim levels.
But the off-road packages make them look so much tougher, they're hard to resist, especially because they aren't the most expensive trim levels.
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