What happens when a Korean carmaker throws an aftermarket short shift kit, cold air intake, and front stress bar onto its entry-level hatchback? Suddenly, a goofy little front-driver becomes Chuckable Rallycar Junior. We spent a day with the Hyundai Accent SE on the unpaved back roads around Ann Arbor–and we actually had a lot of fun.

A frontal, side, and pole crash test

some off road tests

For just a minute, forget about slalom speeds and skid pad Gs. Forget about track testing and torque, forget about overhead cams and final-drive ratios and focus on what an SUV like the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is really supposed to deliver. Its true test is in how it handles the rigors of weekly shopping trips, bar mitzvahs, birthdays, daily commutes and the occasional trip to Grandma’s house.

Hyundai Santa Fe spins in mud…

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Hyundai Santa Fe. The Hyundai Santa Fe is an example of what today’s mid-size SUVs have become — family haulers that are practical yet comfortable, able to take on mountain roads but not designed to go far beyond them. With options to seat seven and tow up to 3500 pounds, the Santa Fe is versatile enough to meet the needs of today’s families. In the Hyundai tradition, it also offers a long list of standard equipment, safety features and Hyundai’s esteemed 10-year/100,000 mile warranty — all in one handsome package. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit kbb.com today.

hyundai tucson off road

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funny commercial for the Hyunday Santa Fe in New Zealand

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The future looks good for the Tucson. Dynamically, the 2005 Hyundai Tucson cannot distinguish itself from the pack of small SUVs currently on the market. It drives no better and no worse than the class average. Rather, the new Tucson’s strengths are a full complement of standard safety features, a great powertrain warranty, a small size combined with useful utility, and a low price tag. If these features are important to you, and you like what you see, you should test drive the Hyundai Tucson.