 Don't be misled by the appearance of the comfort of this vehicle.  The 2012 Santa Fe, while performing well, is loaded with subpar craftsmanship and design.  After not even 3 1/2 years I have had pieces literally fly off the car, constant recalls and a myriad of simple things being replaced -- from light switches to a sun roof that leaked.Handling is OK, but there is more than comfortable body sway on corners.  Winter driving is OK, but if you're in heavy snow areas, winter tires are highly recommended.  The Blue Tooth set-up is second rate as is the navigation.  In fact, the navigation is so whacked out, that even the dealer I bought the car from did not how to use it.Adjustments for things like auto door locks are non existent and the appointments, such as switches and controls and second rate  -- at best.Quite honestly, if Toyota's Rav-4 did not have the goofy side-opening rear door (which they have since done away with) I would have gone with that car, or maybe the Chevy Equinox.I generally keep my cars for an extended period of time, but this will not be the case with the Santa Fe.  As soon as it's paid off, or hits  50k miles -- it's gone.