2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Review

Name: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Review
Brand: Hyundai
Price: 25000 USD
Rating: 3.8 (17 reviews)

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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Review

byReese Counts^{Vehicle Test Editor
Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at Edmunds in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.}

Pros

Abundant standard features for the money
Generous warranty coverage
Smooth-operating advanced driver aids
Standard all-wheel drive

Cons

Large rear roof pillars obstruct visibility
Touchscreen can be a bit slow to respond
Lower-than-expected fuel efficiency

What's new

2021 marks the debut of the Santa Fe Hybrid variant
Part of the fourth Hyundai Santa Fe generation introduced for 2019

Overview

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is a small two-row SUV. The Santa Fe was one of Hyundai's first SUVs, though the lineup has expanded greatly since then. For 2021, Hyundai now offers a hybrid variant, building on the Santa Fe's strengths, such as a comfortable and handsome interior, with improved fuel economy. The Santa Fe Hybrid is loaded with features, tech and driver aids, even on base-trim models. Hyundai's excellent five-year/50,000-mile warranty and standard all-wheel drive only improve the package.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.13 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$116/mo

$181/mo

Avg. Midsize SUV

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The Santa Fe Hybrid is a bit of a tweener vehicle, both in Hyundai's own lineup and among the competition. It's larger than small SUVs like the Honda CR-V Hybrid but not quite as large as three-row SUVs like the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Santa Fe Hybrid slots between the smaller Tucson and larger Palisade SUVs in Hyundai's own lineup (the latter is not currently available as a hybrid). Outside of Hyundai, rivals include the Honda CR-V Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Toyota Venza (sold only as a hybrid), and of course the Sorento Hybrid from Hyundai's sister brand, Kia. If you need more space than what a small SUV offers but don't need three rows of seating, take a look at the Santa Fe Hybrid.

Which Santa Fe Hybrid does Edmunds recommend?

Most of the time, we suggest going with a midlevel trim. With the Santa Fe Hybrid, we think the base-level Blue trim is the one to have. It includes loads of standard features, in-car tech, and driver aids such as adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring. Additionally, the Santa Fe Hybrid Blue nets the best fuel economy in the lineup.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid models

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is available in three trim levels: Blue, SEL Premium and Limited. All three are powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four engine paired with a hybrid system making 226 combined horsepower. A six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive are standard across the board.

Blue
The Santa Fe Hybrid comes fairly well equipped from the start. Standard features include:

17-inch wheels
LED headlights and taillights
Keyless entry and ignition
Remote start
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Heated front seats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Dual-zone automatic climate control
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
8-inch digital display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Wireless charging pad

Standard driver aids include:

Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane keeping assist (steers the Santa Fe Hybrid back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Santa Fe Hybrid and the car in front)

SEL Premium
Besides all of the Blue's features, the SEL Premium includes:

Leather upholstery
Power-adjustable passenger seat
12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
10.25-inch display with navigation
Panoramic moonroof
Enhanced adaptive cruise control (will assist with lane changes during highway driving)

Limited
The top-level Limited trim includes everything available on the Santa Fe Hybrid. Features include:

19-inch wheels
Power-folding mirrors
Additional adjustment on driver's seat
Driver's seat memory settings
Ventilated front seats
Heated rear seats
Heated steering wheel
115-volt power outlet
Rain-sensing wipers
Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Santa Fe Hybrid and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Blind-spot camera (displays image in instrument cluster when changing lanes)
Remote Smart Parking Assist (allows low-speed vehicle control through a smartphone)

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Chas Topkis, 07/08/2021

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)

We have been looking for several years for a Hybrid SUV that contains a full slate of safety features at a reasonable price. Other cars we have looked at were either too small, did not have adequate cargo space or required optional items to provide all safety features. We were thrilled to read about, and eventually purchased the Hyundai 2021 Santa Fe Hybrid. We selected the BLUE trim …

1 year update

Michael Ashurst, 06/07/2021

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)

After a year I like and enjoy this vehicle even more. My average driving mileage is 36mpg; I have easily learned to use the hybrid features offered and it has given huge savings with the current price of gas. The interior looks new and shows no wear on the seats, excellent quality material. The sound system is great along with the ease of Bluetooth adaptability for all my devices. So far …

All I can say is wow!!!

James in Menifee CA, 06/28/2021

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)

I bought this vehicle in Temecula CA trading in my 18 Santa Fe turbo. I got the fully loaded 45k version black exterior with tan leather. The safety features on this are huge but can distract you at the same time. On smart cruise contol the car basically drives itself with lane assist and a radar system that keep you in check with a safe distance and will the vehicle will tell you …

Great value

Abdul, 06/20/2021

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)

Had it for a week now and very impressed with the value for money. Quiet, handles well for an suv, plenty of power for both city and highway needs, and good mpg. So far averaging 30 mpg across 300 miles of mixed driving. Went for the limited trim to get the thigh extender on the seats. Very comfortable interior - more so than the outback and Highlander and slightly below the murano. And …

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2021 Santa Fe Hybrid Highlights

Trim:

Blue

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$33,650
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	34 MPG
Cost to Drive	$116/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	36.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Santa Fe Hybrid models:

Forward Collision Avoidance: Alerts the driver about an imminent collision and can automatically apply the brakes if necessary.
Safe Exit Assist: Temporarily prevents you from opening your door if sensors detect a car approaching from the rear.
Surround View Monitor: Shows a top-down view of your SUV when you park, making it easier to avoid curbs and line up in the parking space.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover14.7%

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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Review

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