Though the RAV4 Hybrid saves decisively more fuel, the Santa Fe met its EPA rating, showing me right around 33 mpg on unhurried cruises through New York and environs.Īs for the non-hybrid Limited, its engine is mated with an eight-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission that can feel a bit lumpy, especially in low-speed operation. Squeeze harder, and the Hybrid proves just quick enough for the cut-and-thrust of daily commutes, or freeway merges, with a roughly 7.5-second surge to 60 mph. As with some hybrids, it’s a bit slow to respond to an initial squeeze of the accelerator, but then power kicks in after only a brief pause. The Hybrid drives smartly, including almost unnoticeable handoffs as the gas engine springs to life or shuts down while decelerating. But it’s not even in the ballpark with the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid’s 41 city and 38 highway. That economy represents a notable jump from the 25 mpg city, 28 mpg highway of the non-hybrid Santa Fe SEL.
The Hybrid Limited earns an EPA-rated 33 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. I also tested the most powerful model of the bunch: A non-hybrid Limited with 277 eager horsepower from a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, starting from $40,145. To see how the Santa Fe Hybrid shakes out as a daily driver, I took the crossover on an extended tour of New York City and its surroundings. Hyundai Driving the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
It isn’t as big inside as it seems, however, and the RAV4 has it beat on cargo room. The Santa Fe splits the size difference between compact crossovers like the Toyota RAV4 and mid-sizers like Hyundai’s own Palisade. Those models pair a 178-horsepower, 1.6-liter engine with a 59-horsepower electric motor and six-speed automatic transmission, for a system total of 226 horsepower. Atop the non-hybrid rung, a leather-lined Calligraphy edition starts at $42,145.Ī trio of hybrid trims, minus the plug, range from $34,835 for a base Hybrid Blue, $39,995 for the SEL Premium Hybrid, and $41,345 for the Limited. (All-wheel-drive adds a $1,700 upcharge on non-hybrids). A basic Santa Fe SE starts from an appealing $28,385, luring budget buyers with maximum square footage for the dollar. Like most competitors, the Hyundai offers a smorgasbord of models and prices. To separate itself from the grazing SUV herd, Hyundai offers several hybrid versions among four powertrain options, including a new-for-’22 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) that starts from $40,575. This crossover drives as well as anything in the class, its interior brings the appealing design that’s become a brand signature and the automaker piles on the features. If excitement is lacking in the latest Santa Fe, Hyundai’s familiar value and virtues are not. The Santa Fe has many broad talents but stands out mostly on value. The result is a classic jack-of-all-trades. Size-wise It splits the difference between more compact machines like the Toyota RAV4 and slightly larger mid-sizers, like the new-for-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe aims at the big, slow-beating heart of the midsize SUV market: Two rows, five passengers and no optional third-row for kids to fight over-or out of.
A plug-in hybrid joins the Santa Fe line for 2022, with up to 31 miles of all-electric range and 267 system horsepower, though availability is limited by supply.
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