2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Turbo

The Santa Fe Sport is Hyundai's compact two-row SUV, the one you'd cross-shop with the Ford Escape and Honda CR-V. It feels lighter and more eager than its size suggests, with steering that's quick and direct. The ride is on the firm side, which keeps body roll in check but you'll feel sharp bumps. Inside, the cabin is roomy for four adults, and the rear seats fold flat to open up a generous cargo area. That 2.0L I4 pairs with a six-speed automatic and front-wheel drive to give you strong passing power on the highway, though the EPA rates it at 22 mpg combined.