Best Family SUV of 2018, CX-9, Tiguan, Santa Fe, 5008, CX-8 | Drive.com.au

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For 2018's Drive Car of the Year we ask the question, which is the best family SUV of 2018?
To find out we test the top five family SUV's of 2018, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite, 2018 Mazda CX-9 Touring, 2018 Mazda CX-8 Sport, 2018 Peugeot 5008 Allure, anf the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 132TSI Comfortline. Who will be Drive's 2018 family SUV of 2018?

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What a big surprise... Hyundai has come so far.. really impressed

FawadBilgrami
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Couldn't agree more.
I couldn't believe when I tried them out that Santa Fe actually has a much better interior quality than its competitors.

xmerxmer
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IMO, it is the Peugeot 5008 that should be #1. an amazing car in every possible way. Someone should drive this car before making any comment.

rszinternational
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I just had a look of CX-9, Santa Fe and Tiguan Allspace this weekend. TBH, CX-9 is the only car having enough space in the third row for an adult. If you are having a kid under 4 yrs old, there is possibly an adult needs to sit in the third row. I am 175 cm and I feel comfortable sitting in CX-9 while sitting in Tiguan or Santa Fe is terrible. Plus, CX-9's interior is amazing. Tiguan and Santa Fe's interior are too bad comparing to CX-9.

kenneth_wu
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Santafe is great . I 've been using it for 3 years and it's amazing though it was last gen

aliijunas
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I have the previous model and it's a superb vehicle. I will have no issue updating it to this one. Hyundai is what Toyota used to be.

galaga
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For me I still consider the CX 9 no matter what the outcome of this test comparison, but the Hyundai is my second choice...

johnnytampocao
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People comparing the New Santa Fe to the Sorento, need to experience first hand .... This new Santa Fe is NOTHING like the old one .... NOTHING . The interior is not cheap looking or feeling, and it is luxo barge quiet on the road .

mattmc
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Appreciate a thorough comparison review of these SUV's.. CRV, Tuscon, CX5, Rav4, Forester, Sportage and Escape.. only their flagship models !

MrFijibati
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The Mazda CX-9 is very safe to drive. 5-star crash test results. Consumer Reports recommended for 2019. Yes the Mazda CX-9 is highly recommended! Car and Driver magazine for 2019 rated midsize SUV'S and their choice was the Mazda CX-9. Why do hyundais have such a high mileage warranty, because of their past flaws. They had to renew consumer confidence to bring back their customers. Japanese build better cars. That's a proven fact. The Mazda CX-9 exterior and interior is more refined and better-looking. The body style is almost 4 years old and still is a looker and will continue to be. The Santa Fe won't age as well. If you want refinement and class go with the Mazda CX-9. Check out people that actually own them, they're very satisfied Customers!

crk
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We got a santa fe because of its price. But we got the active trim, and we were comparing it to the outlander and xtrail, which both felt too small for what we wanted. Cx9 and even the cx8 were out of our price range by about 8k.

kentaylor
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Glad to see everyone knows cx9 is the actual better car.

marzero
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Without knowing how your point are allocated it’s difficult to understand how you come to your conclusions but I can generally understand your points. That said it’s always going to be a personal take on each vehicle. I wouldn’t argue the point on the Santa Fe or CX9 but I’d argue the Tiguan for third. It all really comes down to your own personal criteria at the end of the day.

NZsarge
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Hyundai santa Fe has really small boot if using 3rows. What's the point of having a 7seater but no luggage space? When used as a 5seater, I don't think it is much larger than a RAV4 or CRV boot space either.

frankluo
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i really dont understand the comparision point?, tiguan is not in the same category as santa fe or cx9!
may be u compare by same price point!?

jojososo
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its a pity the Peugeot 5008 GT diesel wasn't tested, would have scored way higher....

deansmith
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CX9 over the Santa Fe. Mainly because of the Turbo Petrols advantages, Size, Internal Capacity, Looks and Handling. Even though I like driving to much to ever own one a road barge.

wazzzappening
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Well I think you have over rated the 5008 by a huge margin. And the Cx8 3rd row seats are far more usable than 5008 and Allspace, which you have failed to give strong credits for.

honlinmak
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Where is the Pajero sport, MUX and the Fortuner and even the CR-V 7seater?

sdc
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Cx9 is the best car of this lot without any doubt, then Sorento and Santa Fe. Will be interesting to know the judging criteria and point distribution. Hyundai’s driving dynamics and steering feel is no where near Mazda

Njk