2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE REVIEW

November 17th, 2021 by

If you like the idea of a midsize SUV with a premium appearance and don’t need a third row seat the adventurous 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe may be the vehicle for you. Whatever is on your to-do list the very capable Santa Fe is up for making your trip the best it can be. It offers plenty of space for five passengers and has generous cargo space for all your luggage and adventure toys. The Santa Fe has numerous driver-assistance features as standard and infotainment technology matching that of other SUV’s.

Highs

  • Spacious, premium interior
  • Loads of standard tech and safety features
  • Generous warranty
  • Low starting price for class
  • Comfortable
  • Stylish
  • Safe

Pricing

  • SE: Starting at $27,200
  • SEL: Starting at $29,000
  • XRT: Starting at $32,300
  • Hybrid Blue: Starting at $33,750
  • Hybrid SEL Premium: Starting at $37,810
  • Limited: Starting at $38,960
  • Hybrid Limited: Starting at $40,160
  • Calligraphy: Starting at $40,960

Engine, Transmission & Performance

In the Santa Fe you’ll find a laid back and solid ride doing daily vehicle runs with just the right amount of steering feedback and dexterity to gratify those who like to drive. You’ll enjoy 25 mpg city and 28 highway which is excellent for a midsize SUV.

Powertrains

  • Standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder that makes 191-hp
  • Turbocharged 2.5-liter mill that makes 277-hp
  • Hybrid turbocharged 1.6 liter four-cylinder that makes 226-hp
  • Hybrid plug-in turbocharged 1.6 liter four-cylinder that combined with an electric motor put out 260-hp combined

Interior & Tech

The Santa Fe has a good-looking cabin featuring options including heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, a digital gauge cluster and head-up display. It’s most notable feature is the spacious passenger seating in both rows which makes for more comfortable road trips. The Santa Fe also boasts plenty of cargo space behind the back seat.

Every Santa Fe offers an enjoyable infotainment experience with a dashboard touchscreen with easy to use controls. The Santa Fe also offers optional wireless charging and a 630-watt, 12-speaker audio system.

Standard tech include

  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Bluetooth
  • 4 USB ports

Safety and Driver-Assistance

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe an overall rating of five out of five stars.

Standard Safety Features Include

  • Lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology
  • Forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
  • Rearview camera
  • Blind spot monitoring
  • Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear seat alert
  • Safe exit assist

Warranty

Hyundai has lengthy powertrain coverage making it one of the best warranty plans out there.

  • Powertrain warranty covers 10 years or 100,000 miles
  • Limited warranty covers 5 years or 60,000 miles
  • Roadside Assistance covers 5 years and unlimited miles
  • Factory scheduled maintenance covers 3 years or 36,000 miles

Conclusion

The sleek and comfortable 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has broad appeal with its wide range of powertrains and price tags. It is good on gas and has a comfortable, nicely designed cabin. With its loads of standard features, lengthy warranty, roomy seating and cargo space it is a real contender in the midsize SUV category.

Check out the new 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe here or call us to set up your test drive.

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