No pricing data available at this time. Our Opinion - 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Review The world has had a year to get used to the Santa Fe SUV’s future look. The initial shock of its boxy shape has worn off, but it is still a controversial statement. No matter what you think, the modern Santa Fe’s wide door opening, roomy cargo area, and three rows of seats that can fit seven people make it a good choice for families. The Santa Fe’s heavyweight is supported by a 2.5-liter inline-four turbocharged engine that makes 277 horsepower and an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox that still gets 20 mpg in the city, which is what the EPA recommends. We only look at the Santa Fe Hybrid when we talk about gas mileage. The ride is made to put comfort ahead of risky driving, and the inside has current style and technology that combines useful features with clever ones. The Santa Fe takes a chance with its style while still meeting all the needs for a useful, adaptable, mid-size SUV in a market that is already crowded with heavyweights like the Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Kia Telluride. What's New? The 2025 Santa Fe is the same as the 2024 model, with the only difference being a new Atlantis Blue paint job on the outside. Pros and Cons Pros Eye-catching, boxy styling. A generously spacious cabin. Impressive large displays. Cons It doesn’t have any EVs. It’s not a PHEV that can be bought. Not big enough to fit in a medium SUV? Engine, Transmission, and Performance Every non-hybrid Santa Fe has a 2.5-liter inline-four turbocharged engine that generates 277 horsepower and 311 pound-feet torque. You can choose to have all-wheel drive, but front-wheel drive and an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission are standard. As was already said, the transmitter may act slowly when it’s moving slowly. Since the suspension is set up to make the ride smooth and soft, only the hardest hits get through to the cabin. It’s normal for the Calligraphy trim sample with the big 21-inch wheels to get 0.84 g of grip on the skidpad, but there is some body roll when turning. If you need faster reactions, we recommend the Mazda CX-90, which has three rows of seats and is more fun to drive. While driving, the Santa Fe is easy to control and offers a comfortable and pleasant ride, especially on the highway. Safety Adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance are just two of the driver-assistance features that are standard in Santa Fe. The following are important safety features: Automated emergency braking and conventional forward collision warning. Stop-and-go technology and adaptive cruise control are standard features. Normal lane-keeping assistance and lane departure warning. Internal and External Cargo Capacity The only round parts inside the new Santa Fe are the steering wheel and a few buttons, which go with the aggressive, boxy shape of the outside of the car. The room’s edges are made up of large squares. You can see where the boxy, hard feel of the off-road-ready XRT trim comes from: the Land Rover Defender’s cabin. On the front row, there is a lot of room to store things. There is enough room for even the dual wireless smartphone charger, which can charge two phones in the middle console at the same time. Under the door panels, there is a wide-mouth pass-through that can hold a bag or pocketbook. The bottom of the panels have large cubbies. The HVAC can be changed with the knob in the back, and the seats in the second and third rows can be folded flat. The third row doesn’t have as much space as the Palisades, but it’s still good for kids and small people. Hyundai says there are 14.6 cubic feet of space behind the third row. For our tests, we put 34 carry-on suitcases with the third and second rows folded, 16 carry-on suitcases with the third row hidden, and five bags behind the third row. Fuel Economy and Actual MPG The EPA says that the front-wheel-drive Santa Fe gets 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Choosing the more durable XRT model lowers gas mileage to 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. Adding all-wheel drive lowers highway mileage to 28 mpg. We tested the Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD on the highway at 75 mph and got 24 mpg, which is 4 mpg less than its EPA estimate. Infotainment and Connectivity For more than half of the panel, there are two 12.3-inch screens: one for the infotainment touchscreen and one for the gauges. Even though displays are the main focus, temperature, and volume knobs for music have been kept for ease. There are USB-C ports for charging with a cord, and you can also get an extra wireless charging pad for two phones that can charge them both at the same time. In addition to the standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay features, the Santa Fe includes a UV-C sterilization container in the glovebox that can be used to sanitize wallets, smartphones, and other small objects. Range, Charging, and Battery Life Our 2024 Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD reached 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, which is good for its class despite being 0.3 seconds slower than the last model. Towing and Payload Capacity The Santa Fe can tow 3500 pounds with trailer brakes and 1650 pounds without them. The XRT model, which can pull up to 4,500 pounds and has trailer brakes, is a choice for people who want to be able to pull more. Price and How to Choose The SEL is the most well-balanced model in the line-up. For a little extra money over the base SE, you can get body-color folding side mirrors, roof rails, dual-zone HVAC with air vents for the third row, wireless device charging, heated front seats (with eight-way power adjustment for the driver), and a few other niceties. All-wheel drive costs $1715 extra on all models except the XRT, which comes with it already installed.
