2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Santa Fe gas-only model is available in five trims; SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy, and base prices range from $29,785 to $43,635.

The Hybrid (HEV) model is offered in Blue, SEL Premium, and Limited trims and prices range from $36,955 to $42,905.

The Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) is offered in two trims; SEL Convenience ($42,110) and Limited ($47,370).

There are four powertrains available across the Santa Fe range.

Front-wheel drive is standard on the gasoline-only configurations while all-wheel drive is available for $1,700 and standard on the electrified models.

The PHEV can achieve 31 miles under electric power per the EPA and after which returns 33 miles per gallon combined. Hyundai estimates that it takes about four hours to charge from 0-100% at a 240V outlet.

The 2.5-liter turbocharged powertrains are capable of towing 3,500 pounds while the other configurations are rated for 2,000 pounds.

The Santa Fe is a five-passenger crossover with a length of 188.4 inches and a width of 74.8 inches which is significantly tidier than the three-row Hyundai Palisade but notably larger than the Tucson.

Rear passengers are afforded 41.7 inches of rear legroom (which is reduced to 40.8 inches in the Hybrid and 39.5 inches in the PHEV), 39 inches of headroom, and 58.3 inches of shoulder room. The cargo area expands from 36.4 cubic feet to 72.1 cubic feet with the seat backs folded.

All models are equipped with automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind-spot collision avoidance with rear cross-traffic assist, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control with lane centering, automatic high beams, safe exit warning, and rear occupant detection (with an ultrasonic sensor in the Blue and SEL trims). The highway driving assist system has expanded its application to the Blue/ SE trims while the blind-spot camera display and surround-view monitor are optional through the SEL’s Premium Package and standard on the Limited which also gains front parking sensors and remote parking.

The Santa Fe earns a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and is an IIHS 2022 Top Safety Pick+ with a Good rating for its upgraded headlights and an Acceptable rating for the standard version.

The base trim sticks with an eight-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and four USB ports while all other trims utilize a 10.25-inch screen with navigation, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, remote connectivity, Wi-Fi, and over-the-air updates. A wireless charging pad is also added.

Optional on the SEL and standard on the Limited trim is a Harman Kardon 12-speaker sound system and a 115-volt power outlet.

The base trim features 18-in alloy wheels, LED headlights and daytime running lights, silver painted front and rear bumper trim, black lower door garnish, body-color mirrors and door handles, cloth seats with six-way adjustability for the driver, a 4.2-inch driver information display, auto-up driver’s window, and air vents for the rear passengers.

The gas-only SEL trim is similarly equipped to the Hybrid’s Blue trim and includes silver roof rails, satin chrome door handles, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals and puddle lights, a hands-free power tailgate, proximity entry with digital key access, an eight-way power driver’s seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, and dual-zone climate control.

The Premium Package is offered on the gas model for $4,650 and includes chrome lower door trim, rear bumper accents, and grille insert, LED taillights (that are standard on Blue), a panoramic sunroof, acoustic front glass, synthetic leather seating surfaces, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster (standard on Blue), an eight-way power passenger seat, rear sunshades (standard on Blue), one-touch folding rear seats (standard on Blue), LED interior lights, and the upgraded audio and safety equipment.

The hybrid-only trim fills in the missing features seen in the gas-only Premium Package such as 19-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, LED interior lights, upgraded audio and safety items, synthetic-leather seats, and an eight-way power passenger seat.

The plug-in hybrid-only trim slots in between the HEV’s Blue and SEL Premium trims and includes the 19-inch wheels, LED headlights and tail lights, heated cloth seats, and dual-zone climate control.

The XRT trim is equipped similarly to the SEL trim but wears unique painted-black mirrors, black lower front and rear bumper trim and grille mesh, more pronounced lower door cladding, 18-inch black wheels, side steps, black roof rails with cross bars, synthetic leather seats, and special XRT badging.

The Limited trim brings in many of the features of the SEL with the Premium Package and additionally packs on upgraded headlights, power-folding mirrors, chrome front and rear skid plates, acoustic front glass, leather seats with memory position for the driver, ventilated seats with leg cushion extensions, a heated steering wheel, an eight-way power passenger seat, and heated rear seats.

The Calligraphy trim is a gas-only trim and it stands out with its 20-inch wheels, dark chrome grille, premium Nappa leather seats, head-up display, suede headliner, quilted patterns on the doors and seats, and ambient lighting.

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