FAMILY LIFESTAGE

In Diapers: The Latch connectors are hard to get to, which makes it difficult to install a child-safety seat.

In School: Kids in booster seats have enough legroom and headroom to sit comfortably in the backseat.

Teens: Teens would fit comfortably in the front passenger seat, but not in the rear seat. Let's not even think about letting a teen driver at this car.

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    Ride & Handling
    The Santa Fe's very stiff suspension was probably the most surprising aspect of the SUV. It didn't help that most of my driving was done in the Land of Potholes — a.k.a. Chicago in the spring — wh ...

    Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
    WARNING ABS (or ESC) will not prevent accidents due to improper or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even though vehicle control is improved during emergency braking, always maintain a safe distance b ...

    Do Not Lie Down
    To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident and to achieve maximum effectiveness of the restraint system, all passengers should be sitting up and the front seats should be in an u ...