2023 Hyundai Santa Fe review
Hyundai Santa Fe highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Well equipped
- Powerful turbo engine
- Spacious interior
Cons
- Soft suspension
- Slow-responding infotainment
- Weak base engine
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 25 highway, 24 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is a stylish, well-equipped 5-passenger crossover
Hyundai introduced the five-passenger Santa Fe crossover about 20 years ago. Now in its fourth generation, the Santa Fe resides in the Hyundai lineup between the compact Tucson and seven-passenger Palisade. Trim options include hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The Santa Fe received a face-lift in 2021, and for the 2023 model year, the stylish crossover remains primarily the same with just a few feature changes. The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is offered in five trim levels, starting with the well-equipped SE and ranging up to the top-of-the-line Calligraphy with quilted Nappa leather trim and stylish 20-inch alloy wheels. All Santa Fe variants come standard with front-wheel drive, with the option of Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel-drive system. Two engines are offered, including a powerful 277-horsepower turbocharged motor. The Santa Fe brings a lot to the road, competing well against models like the Honda Passport, Subaru Outback, and Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport.
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What is new for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- Santa Fe trims have been upgraded with Leatherette Seats and Full Roof Rack as standard equipment this year.
- The SEL trim now comes with Power Hatch/Deck Lid and Navigation System as standard equipment.
- The XRT trim now comes with Navigation System as standard equipment.
- The SE trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe trims
SE:
- 191-hp, 181-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Power Mirrors
- Traction Control
- Rear View Camera
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
- Automated Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Side Airbags
- View our Hyundai Santa Fe SE inventory
SEL:
- Includes all features available on the SE
- Power Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Smart Key
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Navigation System
- Satellite Radio Ready
- View our Hyundai Santa Fe SEL inventory
XRT:
- Includes all features available on the SEL
- Leatherette Seats
- Running Boards
- Full Roof Rack
- View our Hyundai Santa Fe XRT inventory
Limited:
- Includes all features available on the XRT
- 277-hp, 311-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Rear Sunshade
- Leather Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Memory Seats
- A/C Seats
- Turbo Charged Engine
- View our Hyundai Santa Fe Limited inventory
Calligraphy:
- Includes all features available on the Limited
- Head Up Display
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
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Hyundai Santa Fe photos
5 reasons to buy the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
What We Like
Interior: The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe features a roomy cabin with good legroom and headroom for front and rear seat passengers. The available panoramic sunroof adds to the spacious feel. Front seats have a range of adjustments and offer good support with heating and cooling available. Dual-pane front windows help to keep the cabin quiet, minimizing road and wind noise.
Technology: The Santa Fe offers two different display screens, including a premium 10.25-inch screen. Navigating the system is intuitive, and Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® connect wirelessly. Controls are nicely laid out, with hard buttons for the most used features. Hyundai’s advanced driver-assist features are among the best in the industry, with a smooth-operating adaptive cruise control and a convenient blind-spot warning view.
Value: Hyundai has always been known for delivering significant value in its vehicles, and the Santa Fe is no exception. High-quality materials give this two-row crossover a premium feel and even the higher-priced Calligraphy edition brings a high level of luxury for considerably less money than similarly equipped competitors. Adding to the value equation is Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
What Needs Improvement
Performance: The standard engine in the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is a 2.5-liter engine putting out 191 horsepower — adequate but not quick. Higher-level trims get the more powerful 277-horsepower turbo engine; it is certainly quicker, but power delivery is inconsistent, making it difficult to smoothly control the throttle.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Hyundai Santa Fe an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Hyundai Santa Fe 17th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
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SE 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 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
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
191
Torque (ft-lbs)
181
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.8
Wheelbase
108.9"
Overall length
188.4"
Width
74.8"
Height
66.3"
Leg room
F 44.1"/R 41.7"
Head room
F 41.2"/R 39"
Front tires
P235/60TR18
Rear tires
P235/60TR18
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
200/2000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe FAQ
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- XRT : 25 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Limited : 22 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Calligraphy : 22 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- SE : 25 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- SEL : 25 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
The Hyundai Santa Fe received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Hyundai Santa Fe as 16 out of 32 among Midsize SUV
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has a maximum towing capacity of between 2000 and 3500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe:
- Leatherette Seats
- Full Roof Rack
- Navigation System
- Bluetooth Technology
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
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