2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

The Santa Fe Sport is Hyundai’s midsize crossover SUV, and it counts among its competitors vehicles such as the Ford Flex, Toyota RAV4 and Chevrolet Equinox.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

The “Sport” in the name denotes that it’s a five-passenger SUV. A longer, seven-passenger Santa Fe model will debut at next month’s L.A. Auto Show, and Hyundai will stop making its previous SUV, the Veracruz.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

Sport models come with one of two engines, and our tester came with the more powerful version. It’s a 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injected four-cylinder that makes 264-horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed transmission is your only option.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

Fuel economy on this model is rated at 20 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway.   (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

Our loaded tester will run you a total of $35,925, including destination. It comes with leather seats that are heated in the front and rear, a touchscreen navigation system, a backup camera, and dual climate control.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)

It also comes with sliding and reclining rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a 12-speaker, 550-watt sound system.  (David Undercoffler / Los Angeles Times)