 We already have a 07 AWD Santa Fe, with a pretty reliable record.Didn't know about this car 1 year ago, but it fits the bill perfectly.Mileage is 25-28 city and 31-34 highway with a light foot, car coasts very easily in neutral, I throw it there often.Ride can be harsh on the freeway in So Cal, my wife dislikes this bumpiness caused by the perpendicular cross-cuts in the pavement for water drainage.Overall no problems at all, with a few rattles coming from the shifter and occasionally the car idles like a diesel for no reason.I would recommend the manual shifter if you want to have more control over the driving experience.Older people with bad backs will not like the SE.