2013 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS

The 2013 Santa Fe is Hyundai's midsize SUV, the one you cross-shop with the Ford Edge and Toyota Highlander when you want three rows of seating. It drives with a smooth, composed feel that's more about comfort than sport, and the steering is light and easy around town. Inside, the cabin is roomy and well laid out, with a straightforward dashboard and plenty of space for five adults, though the third row is tight for anyone but kids. Cargo space is generous behind the second row, and the rear seats fold flat to swallow bulky loads, making it a practical family hauler. The standard cloth seats and 17-inch wheels set the GLS apart from the leather-lined Limited trim above it. Its 3.3L V6 makes 290 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, which gives it confident traction in rain or snow without feeling heavy. Opt for the GLS with the available third-row seat and you get seven seats, though that row is best left for kids on shorter trips.