Everything You Need To Know About the Hyundai Santa Fe

If you’re looking for the perfect family vehicle for a price that won’t break the bank, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe might be worth a look. We love the Santa Fe at Hyundai of Auburn because it continues the company’s dedication to superior performance and sustainability. It’s a full-size SUV that offers sleek exterior styling, superior safety features, and enough power to take you and your family wherever you’re going, on a scenic drive or off-road. In this article, we review the major selling points of this fantastic vehicle.

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Trims

Five great trims make up the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe family — the base level SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and top-of-the-line Calligraphy — and they are all packed with unique features. While each trim provides great performance, exceptional comfort, and sleek styling, the SEL is a great value, offering more features than the base trim while maintaining affordability.

Exterior and Colors

Each member of the Santa Fe family features attractive styling and a modern exterior. The SE sports LED headlights, a stylish black grille, and 18-inch alloy wheels. With the SEL trim, you’ll get heated side mirrors and a redesigned grille. Features of the XRT include skid plates, 18-inch dark alloy wheels, roof rack rails, black lower front and rear fascias, unique side moldings, and a hands-free power liftgate. The Limited gets a serious upgrade with 19-inch alloy wheels, LED taillights, and rain-sensing wipers. Finally, the elite Calligraphy gives sophisticated drivers a premium-finish chrome grille, 20-inch wheels, and a panoramic sunroof.

The Santa Fe is available in a wide variety of vibrant colors that highlight its styling. These include Hampton Gray, Shimmering Silver, Twilight Black, Stormy Sea (dark blue), Portofino Gray, Quartz White, and Calypso Red. Each color is available with every trim in the series.

Power and Performance

The 2022 version of the Santa Fe sees its biggest changes under the hood, with four different powertrain options available. The base engine option is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that offers 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. This engine is standard in the SE, SEL, and XRT trims. The Limited and Calligraphy models get an upgrade in the form of the more powerful 2.5-liter, turbocharged, inline four-cylinder engine. This offers 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. Both of these engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The biggest change from previous models comes in the form of two all-new hybrid powertrains, including a plug-in hybrid option. The hybrid features dual electric motors, a 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine, and a six-speed automatic transmission, which kicks out roughly 226 horsepower. The plug-in version uses a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine and an electric motor with a 12.4-kWh battery pack that offers 260 horsepower and 31 miles of electric range. Hyundai offers three hybrid trims — the Blue, SEL Premium, and Limited. The two plug-in hybrid models are the SEL Convenience and Limited.

One of the Santa Fe’s biggest selling points is the available HTRAC all-wheel-drive function that supplements its standard front-wheel-drive format. This provides superior traction and power off-road and in adverse road conditions. If you’re planning to take your vehicle on a road trip or into the wild, trailering might be an important consideration. Fortunately, the Santa Fe offers a maximum trailering capacity of 2,000 pounds and can haul up to 3,500 pounds with its upgraded engine. For added security and stability, the Santa Fe can also be equipped with Trailer Sway Control.

To keep your Hyundai Santa Fe running in top shape, check out our Hyundai Santa Fe Maintenance Schedule Guide.

Interior and Connectivity

The interior of the 2022 Santa Fe is designed to provide comfort in a stylish package. It offers a spacious cabin with two rows of rear seating, making it perfect for families and drivers who like to take their friends on the road. The vehicle also provides ample rear cargo space and can fit even more with the rear seats folded. The seats are attractively appointed, and available interior features include wireless charging, heated front and rear seats, Harman Kardon premium audio, Bluetooth connectivity, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

The Santa Fe sports a 12.3-inch all-digital instrument cluster for the driver, and its navigation and infotainment features are accessed through an attractive 10.25-inch touch screen. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity are standard, while a digital heads-up display and Remote Smart Parking Assist are available for some trims.

Safety

Multiple organizations have awarded the Santa Fe for its safety. Hyundai’s SafeSense safety package includes the following: Highway Driving Assist, Lane Following Assist, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Surround View Monitor, Driver Attention Warning, Safe Exit Assist, Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, High Beam Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.

Price

Hyundai is well-known for offering great vehicles at reasonable prices, and the Santa Fe is no different. Here is the MSRP for every trim in the series:

• SE: $28,495.
• SEL: $30,747.
• XRT: $34,045.
• Blue Hybrid: $35,595.
• SEL Premium Hybrid: $39,655.
• Limited: $40,705.
• SEL Convenience Plug-In Hybrid: $41,295.
• Limited Hybrid: $42,005.
• Calligraphy: $42,705.
• Limited Plug-In Hybrid: $47,305.

That’s a quick overview of the 2022 Santa Fe and its spectacular features. As you can see, it’s a great option for anyone who needs a safe, reliable, and powerful vehicle at a great price point. If you want to check out the new Santa Fe in person, or a used Santa Fe, we’d love to see you at our dealership in Auburn. Swing by at a time that works for you, and our experienced staff can walk you through our inventory and arrange a test drive.

While the Santa Fe is a great option, Hyundai has a full range of impressive vehicles for every driver and budget. We have an extensive inventory of new and used vehicles, and we’d love to help you find a car that works for you and your family. If you have any questions about our service department, specials, or financing options, feel free to contact us with your inquiries. We hope to see you soon in Auburn.