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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV review

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Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV highlights

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Pros

  • Refined and comfortable cabin
  • Plenty of standard equipment
  • Functional interior space

Cons

  • Rear visibility issues
  • Suspension is soft and floaty
  • Acceleration slows when the battery is empty

Battery range (EPA estimate)

29 miles

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A well-rounded family SUV

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) brings comfort, functionality, and modern technology in a stylish interior. Or use the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV as a family hauler, thanks to room for up to five, plenty of storage behind the second row, and well-placed LATCH anchors for rear-facing child seats. Plus, use the storage cubbies and pockets throughout the interior to keep toys and gadgets stashed away. Finally, power through the rain and snow thanks to intelligent AWD, a standard feature in the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV.

All Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV years

What is new for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV?

  • Full Roof Rack and Running Boards features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The SEL Convenience trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV trims

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SEL Convenience:

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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV

1. Find your daily calm 

Enjoy a relaxing and comfortable drive in the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV’s cozy and quiet interior. For example, there isn’t much wind noise from the outside, even while driving at highway speeds. Or, why not sit back and relax in the supportive seats that adjust for improved comfort while passengers enjoy the reclining second-row seats? Additionally, boost your mood by basking in the sunlight through the panoramic sunroof in the 2023 Santa Fe PHEV Limited. 

2. Going further between fill-ups 

Enjoy longer drives with the extended range of the hybrid powertrain in a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV. By blending an electric motor and gas engine, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV gets an EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined fuel economy.

As a plug-in hybrid, the 2023 Santa Fe PHEV also has an EPA-estimated 31 miles of electric-only range from a full charge.
However, the hybrid focus doesn’t hurt performance — plus the combined 261 hp makes for snappy acceleration on the highway and around town. 

3. Modern technology for a modern family 

As a modern and tech-savvy SUV, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV includes the features today’s family needs to stay connected on the go. Cut the wires and stream music from your smartphone via wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay® integration. Stop fumbling for a key fob while your hands are full, and sweep your foot under the rear bumper to open the hands-free tailgate instead. Finally, a pair of large high-resolution screens in the digital cockpit are easy to use and understand without creating a distraction. 

4. Family-friendly functionality 

Bringing a family along means needing space for cups, gadgets, small bags, strollers, wagons, chairs, and other things. But none of that is a challenge for a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV, which enjoys large cargo volume and useful storage. However, despite the battery, there's 36.4 cu-ft of cargo space behind the split-folding second-row seats and 72.1 cu-ft of space with everything folded. In the passenger cabin are also cubbies and storage pockets, ready to hold tablets, bags, phones, and whatever else you need to keep on hand. 

5. Suite of driver-assist features 

Enhance your highway drive and let the standard suite of driver-assist features in a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV lend a hand. Find your middle while driving with the lane-centering system, while blind-spot monitoring lets you know if a vehicle is hidden beside you. Or, if you begin to feel tired, the driver's attention warning lets you know it’s time to take a break. Finally, engage the adaptive cruise control and let the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV help manage your speed and spacing from the vehicle in front of you. 

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Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV features and specs

SEL Convenience 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

1.6L

Horsepower

260

Torque (ft-lbs)

224

Engine type

Plug-in Hybrid

Fuel capacity

12.4

Wheelbase

108.9"

Overall length

188.4"

Width

74.8"

Height

66.3"

Leg room

F 44.1"/R 39.5"

Head room

F 41.2"/R 39"

Front tires

P235/55HR19

Rear tires

P235/55HR19

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

200/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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