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Great Hybrid very fuel efficient
bobpend, 01/26/2022
updated 03/29/2024
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
Love this Hyundai Hybrid it’s very quiet and fuel efficient, I’ve been getting around 35mpg here in WNY with temperatures in the teens, during the summer I’ve been getting near 40 mpg. This vehicle is very quite and it’s hard to feel the transition from EV to motor. UPDATE: Nothing to dislike just a nice quiet vehicle which is delivering 44mpg on a regular basis. Looking forward to the redesign 2024
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Provides Pretty Much Everything
Chas Topkis, 07/08/2021
updated 01/18/2022
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
40 of 41 people found this review helpful
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 because we wanted cloth seats and had no interest in the sun roof or the navigation system. For the 3 months since we bought it, the SUV has been fantastic. While the gas mileage is rated at 36 city, we have been getting 38 to 39 mpg in the city. The car is very comfortable with more features than we can figure out how to deal with. The SUV has wireless phone charging and even though my phone does not support this, it is nice to have a place specifically designed for your phone. The passenger side and the center console has ample storage and plugs for various electronic devices. The SUV has excellent legroom and the rear seats slide forward if additional cargo space is needed. The cargo area is large and wide. Golf clubs fit across the cargo area. There is a small additional storage space under the cargo area floor for things like emergency equipment. And as a relatively minor, but nice feature the cargo area comes with a reversible mat. One side is rubber and the other is carpet. We are looking forward to our first road trip in this SUV. We think it will be perfect for travelling. Update Jan17, 2022: We are still very pleased with our Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. We have noticed a couple of issues. First, we detected an occasional thumping noise coming from the rear of the car. The dealer has not been able to isolate it to date. We found that the wireless Android auto does not always connect. I think this has more to do with the age and capabilities of our phones. Lastly, the door locking feature where I can push a button on the outside handle to lock the car, does not always work. There are times where I need to pull out the key fob and lock the doors. Nevertheless, we continue to be very pleased with the car.
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Michael Ashurst, 06/07/2021
updated 06/08/2022
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
52 of 54 people found this review helpful
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 I have to say it is a great vehicle. I tried every midsized luxury SUV (Audi, Lexus, BMW, Buick, Infiniti, Acura, Mercedes) with minimum requirements of complete alert warning and safety systems, leather interior with ventilated seats, large digital integrated screens(2), easy to use programming, 8 way adjustable front seats, reclining heated rear seats, digital plugs front and rear, large cargo area for 4 sets of golf clubs, interior upgraded appearance packages and great road handling. In the end all were over $55K. On a whim I tried this Hyundai and it checked all the boxes and often exceeded any of my expectations, particularly the warranties: the price was so far under the completion I thought I must be missing something so I did more research and read reviews, watched videos. All checked out and concluded my opinion was on the mark. I bought the Hybrid model and so far (2 months) I am thrilled with the automobile. If you are a car snob like I was, just try it and you’ll see that there is a new competitor. My last vehicle was a Lexus.
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Great Vehicle for the Money
Rich, 01/23/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful
Hybrid Limited has tons of features, everything on my wish list. Fit, finish and materials are top notch. Materials not quite up to a Lexus or BMW but at least $15K less. Averaging about 30MPG, hoped for a little better but still great for SUV this size. Love the infotainment display and buttons on center console. Seat heating should be on side bolsters not just seat bottom. But very minor complaints considering all features and high quality.
Love it
Wigwam, 09/26/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because it’s comfortable, quiet, and efficient. The rife is very smooth and the cabin is quieter than any other car I’ve had. It’s way better than my former 2000 CRV in those areas. I’ve been averaging 41mpg, but I drive in a way that maximizes my efficiency, to me it’s like a game to get the best mileage. Still, the car has good acceleration when it’s needed. The interior is very nice, the seats are comfortable, and the cargo space is better than other models I looked at. One complaint is the wireless charger, which charges VERY slowly heats my iphone up to high levels, I don’t use it anymore. Also, the vertical charging slot is a convenient use of space, but looks like it could attract coins or debris. The hybrids are hard to find, I wanted the limited but could only find one SEL within 300 Nile’s of my home. However, the SEL has most of the features I wanted. The styling, especially in the front end, can be polarizing, but I like it. Overall it’s a great car and I’ve been very happy with it.
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Guess I had to buy.
The Prince, 10/27/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've been looking for a Santa Fe Hybrid for a year, and finally found one at a nearby dealer. Someone else had ordered with a substantial down payment, but then declined when the vehicle came in. Dealer offered to me, under sticker, no market adjustment, reasonable trade in - so I had to buy. I got the Limited - it has everything. All in all - I love it. Mileage is a little lower than advertised, but I've been doing mainly highway driving for the first month. I think it will settle down to low 30's. It is Lexus like - I've had a Lexus since '97, until now. I get the same feeling of competence. It's pretty big for a mid size. Quick, with so many bells and whistles - I'm still learning. People stare at it as they walk by. So far, so good.
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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)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful
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 too put your hands back on the wheel if you try to auto pilot. If i have a complaint its wheel tug when someone was coming close to me on the freeway, but you can turn off i prefer a beep to give me a warning. This vehicle is just amazing with more features than any luxury vehicle offered me and ive owned my share. It feels like a highend V6 driving its very smooth and quiet on the freeway and thats on ECO mode. This is a first gen so ensure you upgrade your electronic component of the warranty. Drove over 500 miles before filling up averaging 32 mpg city and freeway and i drive 80 percent freeway.
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Great value
Abdul, 06/20/2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
29 of 31 people found this review helpful
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 more practical than all of them. I like all the physical buttons, but once you find your preferred setting and driving aids then it’s best just to sit back and enjoy the ride.
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Excellent Car - only one in its class
Rob, 10/14/2021
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful
Love this car. Exceptionally equipped at this price point. I got the Limited which is better equipped than any competitor within 10k. I suppose it could have slightly higher end finishes on the interior but the interior is still nice. The drive is perfectly adequate. I bought this for the size/mpg year trade off. And. It really is the only car directly in its class. More cargo space than all of its assumed competition and much less money than vehicles only barely larger
Comfort, Style, Economy
Torri, 09/05/2021
updated 03/07/2022
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Sante Fe Hybrid for 1 year now and love it. My ONLY complaint is the lack of automatic adjust driver seat (this was hard to get used to) Everything else about this vehicle is comfort, spacious, luxury economy. I am not technology savvy so I cannot speak of all the features available. The back up warning sound is VERY loud - and gets the attention of everyone in the parking lot (while obnoxious, it definitely is a safety feature I can tolerate) A deer ran into the side of our car (had to replace driver door, passenger door and back panel) While the work was being done (Honda is where we were sent for the work to be done) we got a Honda Odysy for a rental - while it's a very nice vehicle.....love my Sante Fe much better!!! The grandkids enjoyed the movie projector in the rental, but that's it. The gas consumption is phenominal - averaging 32 mpg (and I have a lead foot) I make very few stops at the gas station now (the rental really made that stand out) Full tank gives me about 530 miles before filling up again. I would have liked a better selection of vehicle color - but I can live with it.
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Amazing
Tony, 07/21/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have had the 2022 hybrid SEL for 5 months now. I think the interior with the black stitched leather is beautiful. I have great leg room in the backseat, and great cargo room in the trunk. It has great pick up while In sport mode . And I’m averaging excellent gas mileage! Most trips average between 35-42 mpg. I’ve even hit 48 mpg a few times! My only complaint is the insanely obnoxious warning bell that the Hybrid has even the vehicle is in reverse. It is so loud and can be rather embarrassing. It sounds like you’re backing up a FedEx truck. And there is no way to turn this off, except cutting the wire In your grill. Hyundai should do something like the Toyota RAV4 hybrid. They have a whirling sound. Overall this is one of the best vehicles I’ve ever had. Infant my partner likes this better than my Mercedes GLB.
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Great warranty — If only Hyundai honored it
Mike M, 03/23/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
53 of 60 people found this review helpful
2022 Santa Fe Hybrid with 6,700 miles. Total system failure. Now in the shop for 36 days and still no fix. Hyundai USA is ignoring my case and request for refund under VA lemon law. Time to get an attorney. Seems this is a recurring problem with Hyundai corporate care. Think twice.
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Needs a little polish
cc443, 07/02/2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
Let me start with the super loud backup beeper that sounds like I'm driving a dump truck when I back out of the driveway every morning and wake up the neighbors. None of my neighbors hybrid SUVs (CRV, Highlander, Lexus 300h, Volvo xc60) do this. (and no, this is not the backup alert that senses objects behind you) The wireless CarPlay is *only* wireless, and likes to attach to another family members phone in the house until I'm out of range and then eventually picks up mine (priority setting doesn't seem to fix this). And finally the Auto Cruise control is pretty good, but I wish when coming to a complete stop, it left a little more room (the 'follow' distance is set to max and is a good distance when moving) Otherwise, I enjoy driving the car - upgraded from a 2011 Santa Fe and appreciate it's size which is at the limit of what will fit my garage.
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Hyundai user, 07/06/2023
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The reason I purchased this is the hybrid was quieter and had a nicer ride. I have had it over a year. The only problem I have had so far is the horn quit working. They repaired it under warranty. I wish it had a heads up display.
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What a fun vehicle to drive!
Jill, 05/05/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Santa Fe Hybrid a week ago after a multi-state search to find one available. They are hard to find! But sooooo worth the effort. Our vehicle is comfortable, spacious, we LOVE the panoramic sunroof---and we get FANTASTIC mpg. Because the majority of our driving is city driving, we're averaging 37 mpg and we could not be happier about that. A fun vehicle AND we're improving our footprint on the planet. We're delighted.
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Great SUV
CCDriver, 09/05/2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Perfect blend of comfort and power with lots of cargo space. Loads of features on mid level trim. Would absolutely recommend!
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Death trap!
D M Urquhart, 09/26/2023
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
My engine light went on when the car was 10 days old. It stayed on for nine days; the 10th day was the dealer appointment. Designed safety features are nice. Driver safety is another matter. Later in summer, The day after my first dealer oil change, my car ran out of oil while i was driving 65mph on the city’s busiest freeway. The car shutdown/died without warning. It did not say it was running out of oil. It did not warn that engine shutdown was imminent. I came close to getting killed on this day. To placate me into taking back a car that ran out of oil, The dealer told me the car has a FAILSAFE and was not really out of oil. I wonder: How safe is a FAILSAFE if the driver gets killed while the engine is protecting itself? My Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid brakes to a complete stop without warning. This has happened three times, the last of which I almost lost teeth on the steering wheel by the suddenness of the stop. Several of the safety features that worked when i bought the car are no longer operative. I never changed any settings. Some of the features work when they should not. I do not feel safe driving this car that I spent half my life savings to buy.
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Stay away from this car
Rob, 01/21/2022
updated 03/31/2022
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
18 of 22 people found this review helpful
I had bought a brand new 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL-Plus Hybrid and this car is the worst car I had ever owned. It has been less than 1 year of owning it and the car been to the dealer multiple times with multiple issues. First the panoramic sunroof looks great but it doesnt stop rattling at all. Took it for service and all they did was put some oil in it, fixed the issue for 2 months and then the noise is right back. Second the car is making clicking and banging noises when turning and driving at low rpm. The dealer replaces parts and now is telling me it needs a new drive shaft which they told me they dont even know when they will be able to do. Last but not least BE AWARE your horn will not work if its less the 32F outside. I was told by the dealer that this is due to it being too cold. I owned multiple cars and never heard of that one. This car by far is the worst car I bought in m life. Buy something more reliable this one sucks but does have a nice design. Cant wait to get it fixed and get out of it. Piece of junk if you ask me. Update: Got this car less then a year ago. At first I loved the car and all the features it offers. Then within 3 months I am living a total nightmare. The car sunroof wont stop rattling and all the service do is put some lubricant and the noise is back within a month. Second issue was the car started making clicking noises when turning. They replaced bunch of parts and the noise always comes back. Took the car to the dealer over 10 times within first 6 months of buying the car. The issue still till today is not resolved. Then came winter and guess what the horn doesn't work when the temperature outside is less then 25F. The dealer told me that it is due to extreme weather. I mean i had other cars and never had this issue. Hyundai doesn't want to help with any of the issues and just trying to be slick and have you sign a settlement with them for $100. I have the car issue since September of 2021 and its now March 2022 and the car just clunks all day while driving it. I mean this is the biggest piece of trash I had ever bought. Been to many Hyundai dealers and their service center have no knowledge of how to fix a car. I am pursuing legal advice and I wouldn't recommend this brand to anyone. STAY AWAY FROM THIS JUNK.
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Lagoon Blue Santa Fe Ltd Hybrid
Lagoon Blue Santa Fe Ltd Hybri, 06/18/2021
updated 12/23/2024
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful
It appears to be a great car based on my first 600 miles of driving it. However, some of the technology (there is a lot) is hard to figure out how to use because the Owners Manuals cover sever different versions of this car.
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Buyer Beware-no spare tire on Hybrid Model
Know better next time, 01/26/2022
updated 07/27/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
43 of 58 people found this review helpful
I experienced a flat on my new Santa Fe Hybrid, only to find there is no spare/donut tire included with this model it does include a Mobility Kit (gloves, reflective triangles, etc.) And, roadside assistance to the nearest dealership-if it is after hours-you have to arrange for additional ride home. I contacted Hyundai this is their response:" Hyundai and many other automotive manufacturers made the decision to start including Tire Mobility Kits in some of our models in an effort to increase the fuel efficiency of our vehicles. The Tire Mobility Kit allows vehicle owners to remain mobile after experiencing a tire puncture without changing a tire. The system of compressor and sealing compound seals most tread punctures in a passenger car tire caused by nails or similar objects and re-inflates the tire." The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe gets averages 26-28 mpg, I am getting about 33 mpg on my Hybrid. Now, for another $600, they will install a tire kit. Never once stating it will reduce the mpg, the average cost of a spare tire kit is under 30 pounds. I don't see that weight reducing my mpg. I waited several years to buy a new vehicle, never did it cross my mind to check for a spare.
Heavy handling, rattling at low speed and no solut
mel4022, 10/18/2022
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Model: Luxury - not listed in options. It is a heavy SUV, compared to my Ford Escape 2014. Long lag at every stop, before power kicks in. Started rattling/ vibrating at 5k on odometer, between high rev second gear to low rev third gear and Hyundai cannot find the issue. Very frustrating. Anti-lock brakes prevented me from stopping in a low speed accident, which cost $8k + 3 months to receive the parts. Constantly receiving a front impact warning when going past parked cars or bicycles + brakes for no reason. Super annoting safety features. The only thing I really like is the adaptative cruise control, for when you follow the annoying people who can't keep their speed constant. Also, I find it heavy on gas consumption, even though I'mmostly on EV. Very disappointed. Never again.
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Great after 3K miles, only a couple of niggles
BruceInCola, 07/02/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
Overall impressive car - rides great, interior is amazing, tech is amazing. Impressions after 3K miles - SF Hybrid Limited PROS: -tech is absolutely amazing. From the cameras (and the clarity of those), to the safety tech, really amazing - drives really well for this class of car. Driving feel is very good considering it's a Hyundai at this price point, and a mid SUV to boot. Very tight. - interior is very nice for the class. Punches well above its weight here CONS: - fuel economy for this size car and considering it's a hybrid is terrible. If MPG is your most important thing, get the Rav4 instead...gas mileage blows this out of the water - for very similar size and price point. - this is a YMMV situation, but for ME, the driver seat is horribly uncomfortable and I have tried every position, including lumbar. Makes me REALLY miss my old Mazda CX-9 driver seat, which was amazing, even after 12 years. - "hybrid hiccup" - this one you need to watch out for. From a still start, sometimes the engine will just "not go" when you push the gas. I think it happens mostly when it's trying to start only using the EV motor instead of the combo EV/ICE. But it's freaking dangerous, so...beware. :D Doesn't always happen either, so it's almost more concerning bc it's not consistent. Still not a dealbreaker if I were interested in car, but a bit disappointed they didn't catch this in production. - I'm not sure I can recommend the hybrid version over the ICE version. I drove both, and absolutely loved the ICE. The pickup and power is just so much more convcing and confidence-inducing. Not sure the very small difference in MPG between the two options is worth the difference in MSRP AND the performance hit you get. HIGHLY recommend driving both hybrid and non-hyrid before deciding, AND looking at MPG comparisons between the two (after say 2K miles). Pretty small difference really. I actually wanted the plug in, but could not find one, and I think that would be the best option of all three. Overall I would give this a 7/10 rating. If the fuel economy were even slightly better, it would get a better score.
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2022 Santa Fe hybrid Limited
Walt, 02/21/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Quality vehicle with good looks inside and out with a ride and comfort that is comparable to premium vehicles. All that with tech that far surpasses most in this class. Very impressive.
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Good fuel economy but sluggish and UI issues
Luc, 06/11/2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
30 of 44 people found this review helpful
32+MPG in city driving, 16-24 MPG highway, 28-29 MPG combined. Above 70 MPH (even on cruise control) fuel consumption goes up very quickly, even as the car is in "economy" range. As many stretches of road have traffic running at 85MPH (regardless of posted speed limits), you may get a lot less MPG than expected if you want to keep up with the trucks :) Drive mode defaults to ECO in each drive cycle - so far I found no way to make it remember the blended or sports modes. Parking brake auto-applies based on a TBD algorithm (randomly?) at engine off. Left steering wheel button decreases the radio channel number when pushed up; right steering wheel button increases MPH settings when pushed up - it would be nice if they were consistent (increase / decrease when pushed in the same direction for all buttons). Radio has a single "unified" memory for all bands, and rearranges the order of the stations based on their frequency / channel number. There is no way to store radio stations in your own preferred order in memory or to use the MODE button to toggle between a couple memory banks as with prior Santa Fe versions (one bank for news stations, second bank for morning music, third for the afternoon drive, etc). You are stuck having to go though ALL stored stations, in the frequency / channel number order, when you want to change stations. Acceleration (compared to my old 2011 Santa Fe Ltd AWD V6) is pathetic. 40 to 60 is slooow. It is almost OK for driving (as I get older and slower), but you cannot rely on this car to pull you out in a pinch by accelerating hard (as in merging on a short ramp in high speed traffic). Top view of the vehicle and dead spot view cameras when using the turn signals are great and were a big factor in getting this model. The AUTO settings for lights is useless, as it does not turn on the rear lights. I consider the daylight lights (both front and rear) to be part of the passive safety features of any car, but only the front lights are active in this car, so the selector will stay on low beams at all times (no improvement from 2011 SantaFe). There is no trunk cover and there is no way to order one - this is a big let down as far as I am concerned. I have yet to figure it out how to use the cargo net - it has features which do not connect to anything and it came with no pictures on how it was intended to be used. The adaptive cruise control, even on its most aggressive (shortest) setting, leaves more than enough distance to the car in front to invite people to cut in front of you - basically it cannot be used in heavier traffic as any car cutting in front of you invites the car behind you to hit your rear bumper due to your unexpected breaking. The top trim available in Hybrid (Limited) no longer has fog lights (headlights mounted real low) - if you live in a zone with frequent fog, you need to add them aftermarket which is a hassle. Navigation can show up both your speed and the legal speed limit, but it has no way to change color or beep when you exceed the posted speed limit by more than 3 (adjustable limit would be great) miles (standard feature on my 10 year old TomTom GPS). While it can be set to 3D mode, it changes to 2D mode when waiting at a stop light. It can be set to avoid tolls, but to change the setting you have to go a couple of levels down through the menus, it is not a "Yes/No" question to answer as with other GPS systems. There is no setting for "shortest time" vs "shortest distance" and you have no say on how the traffic information is used by the GPS. Many features for phone or nav are only available in PARK mode - there is no way for the person next to the driver to use them while driving, and it is not practical to exit the highway, stop and PARK to change navigation destinations (even to a stored location). For now I keep my old TomTom handy, who does not have these user interface issues / features. Fuel tank is bigger compared to 2011 Santa Fe Ltd, so I get 450-500 miles between refills (engine not yet fully broken in). The auto unlock is great (when key proximity is detected), but there is no auto-lock as you go away from the car with the key after parking (if it is, it takes too long to activate to be usable). Remote start is only possible using an app on your phone. There is no way to remote start the car using the key remote. In other words, if your phone does not have good signal where you want to use the app, you are SOL. Amount of storage for the driver is very limited - there is no ashtray (great for keeping change), and you only get a single enclosed / covered storage cavity for the driver, between the front seats. The number of cigarette lighter sockets is down to one - you get a lot of USB type A slots, which may (or may not) work better for your toys. The slot for wireless charging is vertical and works with my iPhone, but I do not see any easy way to recover any coins you may drop into the slot by mistake.
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J. L. Mc, 07/07/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Just bought the Hybrid Santa Fe Blue. So far I absolutely love it. Super easy on gas. Just the right size for my needs.
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Do not buy this car
John Anderson, 09/20/2023
updated 03/22/2024
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car has had nothing but issues, poor warranty support, hybrid is slow to react to throttle response, dash not well organized, not a lot of power, the dealer lied about everything on this car. Do not buy this, they overcharge you, do not buy a car from larson Hyundai, they are not truthful, and overcharge for a car, they told me they had a hard time getting this car, the next day after I bought this one they had 6 on their lot, what a lie. the car is an sel premium, hybrid. to many problems with this car.
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Vibrates when accelerating slowly
Rick, 11/13/2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
16 of 24 people found this review helpful
A lot of people are having this issue (check reddit and hyundai forums) - the car vibrates when accelarating at slow speeds and Hyundai doesnt know whats causing it. Stay away from this vehicle.
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Love it!
Sue, 02/23/2022
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV in June of 21 with 37 miles on it. I have had no issues at all everything operates as it should. The interior has had no issues as well. No chipping or fading of the Interior or exterior. With all of that said I love how quiet it is. I get about 31 to 32 mpg I drive from a country town into the city, around the city, and a little freeway driving mixed in. On a bad day, I can average about 29 mpg. The ride is smooth and comfortable we gave taken it on long road trips over the mountain range and it performed well, granted it's not a sports car but we were able to keep up with the flow of traffic. I would recommend this car!!
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No spare tire
Efrain Dieppa, 12/06/2023
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Had a tire blow out and discovered the car comes with no spare tire. What should have been an inconvenience turned out to be an expensive ordeal of hundreds in towing costs.
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No heads-up display and backup beeping horn
ColoCurt, 11/18/2021
updated 05/20/2022
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
It is disappointing the Santa Fe PHEV Limited does not get heads-up, while the gas version does. We bought a new PHEV thinking it would meet our night time driving requirements with more safety that heads-up has. The car drives nice just was expecting heads-up. We also don't like the back up trucks sounds the car makes. Not sure how to mute! After 6k miles on the car, we have had a service call and two check engine lights for gas being rich. We run the lowest octane so nit sure what's up, but time wasted at dealer for servicing. Like the gas mileage at 55 mpg. Do not like the manual as needs an English tech writer to make sense in English.
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so far almost completely satisfied with it
grumbler, 12/15/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
ride, handling great . cruise control to sensitive. not sure of battery capacity can't get it to charge over 75% . to me that is not using full capacity of battery, however highway /city driving getting about 34 mpg? talked to a service tech and wasn't impressed with his reasoning..will pursue this quirk further
Perfect and beautiful SUV
Roly, 04/03/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Everything is perfect in this Suv.. I really recomend it.. no issues at all .. JUST GREAT WORK FOR HYUNDAI
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Almost perfect
SixMileSC, 07/11/2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
No seat memory: unacceptable. Low gas mileage for a hybrid. Also, 4WD system is suspect (See Driving Sports test of the Tucson hybrid). Otherwise it’s perfect.
Love this car!
Andrea, 01/02/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive and I can see great out all the windows! My favorite car yet.
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America Beware 2022 PHEV short comings
colocurt, 11/16/2021
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
8 of 23 people found this review helpful
After driving many other SUV and PHEV, we picked the 2022 Santa FE PHEV. We drove the Limited gas as the PHEV was not available for seeing and test driving. One of the features we really liked was the heads up display which was wanted for driving winding roads at night. To our surprise the more expensive PHEV does not come with Heads up display. I also noted that in Europe the rear wiper is mounted on top giving a cleaner line and an upscale look. It seems that Hyundai cut costs and made the 2022 PHEV less than the gas version with safety features.
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Battery
David , 12/19/2021
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 15 people found this review helpful
Not a particularly long life on the battery aside from that it’s a nice car
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Great car'!!!!
Steve, 12/10/2021
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
1 of 10 people found this review helpful
Love this car!
Great quality, but not great as mileage
joseph m waldrop, 07/27/2021
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
2 of 27 people found this review helpful
other hybirds
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Affordable Luxury & Safety!
L , 11/21/2023
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We love everything about our 2021 Santa Fe Hybrid. Just missing, and wish the SEL model had memory seat settings and ventilated seats!
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Alternator issues = car stops itself
Will, 02/23/2025
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Car had trouble charging its miniature battery... which lead to the car stopping itself completely and leaving me stranded. Fixed the issue, came up 5 times after that in the exact same way, throwing different codes each time. Top of that, suspension is built out of plastic straws and feels like an inflatable boat on crack. Throttle response is about 10 business days and the only reason someone would buy this car is because they read the brochure and got pressured into signing a contract.
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great value
Kike08, 06/17/2023
updated 06/20/2024
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful
smooth driving car
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Excellent automobile.
Bill, 11/07/2024
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SEL Premium 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Almost a perfect car.