Good but expected more

There's nothing wrong with the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe per se — it's competent, reliable, and comfortable. But 'competent' isn't what you want when you've spent this much. The interior has a couple of hard plastic panels that feel out of place for the price, and the engine note isn't particularly pleasant. Rivals offer more character. It'll do the job but test-drive the competition before committing.