The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is arriving at U.S. dealerships and the redesigned model starts at US$ 33,950 before a US$ 1,395 destination fee. The boxy crossover costs US$ 5,200 more than its predecessor and the entry-level SE trim comes equipped with LED lighting units, privacy glass, and 18-inch alloy wheels. Other highlights include an acoustic windshield, a hands-free power liftgate, and a proximity key with remote start. There isn’t much to say about the interior, but buyers will find stain-resistant cloth seats and a standard third-row. They’re joined by a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 4.2-inch multi-information display, and a 12.3-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
On the safety front, there’s Blind-Spot
Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Forward
Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction-Turning
Detection. Other standard driver assistance systems include Safe Exit Assist,
Lane Keep Assist, Lane Following Assist 2, and Driver Attention Alert with
Hands-Off Detection. Moving up the trim ladder is the US$ 36,450 Santa Fe SEL,
which has a lightly revised exterior with roof rails and side mirrors featuring
integrated turn signals. Bigger changes occur inside as the SEL sports a
panoramic curved display, leatherette upholstery, heated front seats, and an
eight-way power driver’s seat. They’re joined by a wireless smartphone charger,
digital key technology, and a fancier HVAC system. Other highlights include
Forward Attention Warning and ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert. The US$ 40,600
Santa Fe XRT is an off-road focused variant that comes standard with all-wheel
drive and 18-inch wheels wrapped in 30-inch all-terrain tires. The latter give
the crossover approximately 1.3 inches (33 mm) of additional ground clearance.
Besides the off-road focused upgrades, the
XRT has dark accents, a sunroof, and a 12.3-inch infotainment system with GPS
navigation. The model also has unique trim and Highway Driving Assist. Buyers
looking for more luxury can opt for the US$ 43,350 Santa Fe Limited, which is
distinguished by rain-sensing wipers, a dual-pane sunroof, and 20-inch alloy
wheels. The model also has heated and ventilated leather front seats with power
adjustment. That’s just the tip of the iceberg as the crossover has a heated
steering wheel, heated rear seats, and an ambient lighting system. They’re
joined by a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, an auto-dimming rearview
mirror with HomeLink, fingerprint recognition technology, and an upper glovebox
with a UV-C sanitizer.
The upgrades don’t end there as the
Limited comes with additional driver assistance systems including a Blind Spot
View Monitor and a Surround View Monitor. Other highlights include Remote Smart
Parking Assist, Parking Collision Assist – Reverse, and Park Distance Warning. The
range-topping Santa Fe Calligraphy begins at US$ 46,500 and sports a unique
grille as well as larger 21-inch wheels. However, the model is more notable for
being equipped with quilted Nappa leather upholstery, second-row captain’s
chairs, and an eco-suede headliner. Other niceties include a head-up display, a
dual wireless smartphone charger, and “premium” trim. Rounding out the
highlights are Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist 2, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist, Highway Driving Assist 2, and a rear camera mirror.
All of the aforementioned models are
powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 277 hp and 421 Nm of torque. It’s connected to an
eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, which can be paired to an all-wheel drive
system that costs an extra US$ 1,800 on most trims.
