2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Boxy innovation is a winner in terms of style and utility
Advantage: High-end and eye-catching design; The interior space is breathtaking; It’s a technological powerhouse
Defect: Sometimes the transmission may not be smooth; no sporting intention; Cargo space is meager when using the third row of seats
The Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 is a cool legal vehicle. That’s not something we can talk about any more Santa Fe Until now, it’s all thanks Hyundai The design department is doing some incredible work with the latest version of this three-row SUV. It’s similar to Land Rover of yesteryear is strange, but even though it’s reminiscent of other SUVs, the boxy design still has a lot of personality and fits Hyundai well. From the funky rear end to the big windows and pixelated lights, this Santa Fe is sure to turn heads.
Its mixture powertrain gives those looking for efficiency a great option, achieving up to 36 mpg combined, and the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine is a capable torque monster drag up to 4,500 pounds in the off-road-focused XRT trim. Talk about extra lift and all-terrain tires on this model, making it a great option for those looking to tackle some of the rougher roads on the way to the campsite. Hyundai has made the Santa Fe’s interior a lovely place for all seven passengers, as long as those in the third row are children or smaller adults. Its square shape gives it spectacular utility, although you won’t fit much in the third row. If you want a more convenient third row and space in the back, Hyundai Palisade waiting, but as things stand, the Santa Fe is a stylish and functional three-row sedan with a solid value proposition to boot.
Furniture & Technology | Passenger and cargo space | Performance & fuel economy
How does it feel to drive? | Prices & cuts | Crash Rating & Safety Features
What’s new for 2024?
The Santa Fe is an all-new model, redesigned for 2024. It differs greatly from the Santa Fe is coming soonas the SUV takes on a completely new character for this generation.
What is the interior and technology like on the Santa Fe?
The Santa Fe’s boxy, Land Rover-like design on the outside carries over to the inside, as large windows create excellent visibility in all directions. Inside it’s much classier than you’d expect for its price, things get even better when you opt for the two-tone green and cream or Pecan Brown interior options (above, below left) in the versions above.
The steering wheel looks like it was ripped off one Land Rover, as well as square air vents (which mimic the headlight design) and an angled climate control display flanked by temperature dials for the driver and passenger. The large center console area – if you opt for the higher-end version – has two dedicated wireless charging pads for a pair of smartphones (one rare and the other best wireless phone charger we used) and the compartment under the armrest opens from the front or rear.
The curved display houses a pair of 12.3-inch displays, one for the gauges and one for Hyundai Group’s latest multimedia system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless connectivity. On the right, there are two glove boxes: a top box behind the console with an optional UV-C disinfection compartment (it uses UV light to disinfect small items) and a more traditional box at the top passenger’s pillow. There are also deep door pockets that can hold giant water bottles and storage space under the center console.
How big is Santa Fe?
The Santa Fe is another three-row SUV from Hyundai (like fence), but it’s significantly smaller with major limitations being third-row space and cargo capacity, especially when the third row is raised.
That said, you’ll find spacious accommodations for passengers in the first and second rows, with that boxy design providing ample headroom. Getting into the third row is a hassle because the seat doesn’t slide forward enough, but when you try to hunker down there, the space is only slightly smaller than what you’ll find in the second row. father. fence. Your biggest gripe when turning around may be that the seat height causes your knees to point upward. The remaining cargo space behind that third row is very small, Just like the Kia Sorento has to do with mechanicals have similar external dimensions. If that’s an issue, loading extra gear onto the raised roof rails is nicely aided by a grab handle on the C-pillar that helps you elevate yourself while standing on the rear tire.
Put the third row down and you’ll enjoy a generous 40.5 cubic feet of space. Drop the second row and it expands to 79.6 cubic feet. Loading things into the Santa Fe’s cargo area is also especially pleasant, because Hyundai specifically set out to design a hatch with as wide an opening as possible by installing low hatch struts. on the body of the car, where you usually see the taillights. Take a look at the extra load width benefit offered side-by-side with the previous-generation Santa Fe (compare above) and you’ll begin to understand why this new car has such an interesting rear design.
What are the fuel economy and performance specs for the Santa Fe?
There are two powertrain options for the Santa Fe, with the base model powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine shifting through an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Output from the engine is rated at 277 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional on all trims except the XRT, where AWD is standard. Fuel economy for the FWD model is listed at 20 miles per gallon in the city, 29 mpg on the highway and 24 mpg combined. That number drops to 20/28/23 mpg with AWD. Meanwhile, the XRT trim gains efficiency thanks to all-terrain tires and a raised stance, dropping to 19/26/22 mpg.
For the hybrid, that powertrain includes a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, single electric motor, and six-speed automatic transmission. Combined output is rated at 231 horsepower and 271 pound-feet of torque, and you can choose front- or all-wheel drive. Of course, the “upgrade” here is just about energy saving, as the hybrid version is rated at 36 mpg city, 35 mpg highway and 36 mpg combined. Choosing AWD drops that to 35/34/34 mpg.
How does the Santa Fe like to drive?
Both powertrain options provide smooth power delivery and enough power to set the Santa Fe off in its own lane. But at higher speeds – or if you find a winding road – the less powerful hybrid setup can feel lifeless, especially during mid-range acceleration. The more powerful 2.5-liter turbo setup really feels like the best choice, able to move the big Santa Fe with more confidence. It doesn’t sound bad at all, with a respectable growl.
The Santa Fe is easy to drive, with good steering and controlled body handling, but there’s nothing sporty about it. You sit high behind the wheel and have a commanding view down the long, flat hood which – yes – has a bit of a Land Rover feel. equiped With 21-inch wheels, the Santa Fe transmits some of the bigger bumps and blemishes into the cabin, but the smaller 18-inch wheels and higher-sided tires keep things rolling nicely.
As for the off-road-leaning XRT, we’re happy to report that the extra height and chunkier off-road tires don’t really change the on-road experience, at least not in any significant way. On gravel and dirt roads, it’s quite impressive how comfortable and stable the Santa Fe feels. For hills, the Santa Fe goes up easily, with all-wheel drive adding traction. With that said, things can get choppy when upshifting 1-2. Between being a dual-clutch transmission that has to balance clutch slippage and the turbocharged powertrain, shifting gears isn’t the easiest thing to do.
What other Hyundai Santa Fe reviews can I read?
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT First Drive Review: Sweet spot on the beaten road
We spent a day both on and off-road in the rugged XRT version of the Santa Fe line.
What is the price of the 2024 Santa Fe?
The 2024 Santa Fe starts at $35,345 for the base SE trim with the 2.5 turbo engine and front-wheel drive. We recommend upgrading to at least the $37,845 SEL model to add nice features like a power driver’s seat, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and a roof rack. However, if you want the aforementioned (and highly recommended) green interior, you’ll need to upgrade to the Limited or Calliography trim.
The XRT model is an interesting proposition at $41,995 with an extra 1.5 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, standard AWD, 1,000 extra pounds of towing capacity (up to 4,500 pounds) and side profile. unique appearance.
If you want maximum efficiency, the Hybrid starts at $38,345 for the SEL model, making it only slightly more expensive than the gas-only model. The most expensive version you can choose is the Calliography Hybrid with AWD for $50,195 excluding options/accessories.
We’ve listed all the versions and their base prices below. Add $1,800 to any of the following to get the price with AWD.
- SE: $35,345
- ON ONE’S OWN: $37,845
- XRT: $41,995
- Limit: $44,745
- Calligraphy: $47,895
- Hybrid SEL: $38,345
- Limited hybrid: $45,245
- Hybrid calligraphy: $48,395
What is the Santa Fe’s safety rating and driver assistance features?
The Santa Fe comes with a large number of standard driver assistance features including forward collision avoidance assist (pedestrian, cyclist and intersection detection), blind spot warning with assist rear cross-traffic, full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, lane-following assist, front and rear parking sensors, rear occupant alert and warning Get out safely. Upgrade to higher trims and get even more features, like Hyundai Blind Spot Monitor, blind spot collision avoidance assist, forward attention warning, navigation-based adaptive cruise , Hyundai Highway Driving Assist 2, 360-degree camera, side parking sensors and Remote Smart Parking Assist.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 received the Top Safety Pick award from a prestigious organization IIHSachieved Good ratings across all crash test except for the moderate-overlap frontal test, where it earned an Average rating. The only headlight available to earn an Acceptable rating. The NHTSA Haven’t tested the 2024 Santa Fe yet.
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