2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: Five seats or seven?

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The 7-seat version will be 216 mm longer and the wheelbase 100 mm longer.

Bigger than its rivals (Toyota Rav4 and Ford Edge), the Santa Fe Sport offers more cargo capacity than the competition.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Great-looking headlights!

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. Even the rear-view mirrors are stylish.

Even in the back, the 2013 Santa Fe 2013 barely recognizable!

The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport can tow up to 2,000 pounds (907 kg) with the 2.4-litre engine and 3,500 pounds (1,509 kg) with the 2.0 turbo if the trailer has brakes.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

The 2013 Santa Fe Sport’s dashboard has the same style features as we’ve already seen on some of the brand’s other products.

The blue gauges look great but, according to a colleague, this blue cannot be softened in the evening and becomes annoying over the long term. Only white lighting could be softened.

The audio system and GPS controls are large and easy to use while driving.

Simple controls that are easy to use while driving: Three cheers for good old buttons and dials!

Infinity audio system for the most posh versions.

"Active Eco" buttons for a green ride, heated steering wheel and locking central differential. The plastic used is probably cheap judging by the finger marks.

With the exception of the middle seat, the rear bench is very comfortable and spacious.

The back seats slide and the seatback lower for the comfort of the passengers.

1,002 litres of cargo capacity just waiting to be filled.

This lowering central part is practical: that way, you can transport four people and their 2x4s.

With all the seatbacks lowered, the cargo space is 2,025 litres.

These storage bins under the floor are practical.

2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo featuring 264 horses and 269 lbs-ft of torque.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

There are a few style differences between the 2.4-litre version (pictured) and the 2.0 turbo. Like the fog lights and the shield.