Used 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid since its last redesign.
Nice car but crappy dealership network.
akasam, 11/04/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL Convenience 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
9000 miles on a new leased 2022 santa fe plug in. No complaints other that the push button tranny is a bit clunky. But the dealership network is terrible. I leased the car and was expecting reasonable service just like I got from Honda and Toyota. It's almost as if they don't care that I can trade the car in and get a RAV4 . . . multiple calls, few call backs, multiple dealers. Just to get an oil change and the instrument cluster electronic recall (also annoying but it's new). If you're leasing please consider this . . . "free oil changes" are only helpful if you can actually schedule them. It's taken me several months in Northern California.
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Love the idea but unfortunately it doesn't work
RipCityRacing, 02/20/2024
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I want to love this car and it gave me great gas mileage. When all I did was drive only around town it went 2,000 miles on 20 gallons of gas with just running errands and charging at home overnight. One long 2,000 mile trip gave 35 MPG in hybrid mode which I think is low compared to other Hybrids. One big issue is that once it gets cold outside they heat the cabin with engine water heat so the engine must run to heat the cabin. You'll be running on battery with the engine idling in the background to create heat. AC works on battery so you get better mileage in the summer than in the winter cause you drive around with an idling motor. Turn off the climate and only turn on heated seat and steering wheel to get better mileage, just silly!!! I love the interior and the basic car but once you get to the tech and electronics it all falls apart!! Very little of Bluelink actually works as its supposed to. If its associated with Bluelink, be doubtful. Hyundai tech will not take responsibility and will push you to Bluelink team who will just ask you to wait till the next SW update. I can only speak to my car which was an Santa Fe PHEV Limited and it would not keep a charge schedule so that means what Hyundai touts as Charge reservations doesnt work at all. It just charged whenever its plugged in, which until you have an EV and want to charge when energy costs are low, doesnt seem like a big deal but it is. Hyundai acknowledges that there is an issue with the software but they do not have a fix for it. Additionally, the Santa Fe is limited to 16 amp charging so even at 220v it takes almost 4 hours for 100% charge/31 miles. I've had repeated headlights going out, taillights going out, EV drive failure, Brake system failure, Sensor failures, check engine lights and system failure indicators, all within 6 months and less than 4,500 miles. After jumping through a lot of hoops and Hyundai declining multiple times, they have finally decided to buy my car back but now I'm stuck having to buy a new car again and my old-reliable truck that I traded in is gone. In hindsight, wish I had just kept my old truck and not had this ordeal.
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We are believers- Go plug In!
Robert, 09/12/2022
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The plug in is fantastic. We can go for weeks without needing gas. Most of our commutes are within the electric range. Additionally, the SUV is trimmed out beautifully.
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As expected
Tom, 03/28/2024
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable and quiet ride. Plenty of power. Fits my needs for mostly short trips close to home without going full electric.
Great for short milage trips!
Mike K Desert Hot Springs Ca, 05/03/2024
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have just over 8,000 miles in six months with my Santa Fe PHEV. I charge it at home only used the 110v charger that came with it three times. I average 34-38 true electric miles on a charge. Hybrid milage is in the 31-33 range. My overall is at 80.2 mpg . Very comfortable ride and very quiet on electric only mode. As I live in the desert I'm using the a/c quite offen. It hasn't effected the milage like the heater or cooler temperature do. No squeaks rattles or wind noise while driving. My son is 6' 3" and the back seat is perfect he says. He enjoys the adjustment of the back that leans more than any other vehicle we have owned. I wish it would charge as fast as the Tucson PHEV. Also that you could adjust the seat memory when you open the door. My F-350 has that feature. Like others have said shifting between R and D there is a lag but no big deal in my opinion. Overall is it perfect, no but the pluses outweigh the few negatives. I will say if you don't have or install a level 2 charger just buy a hybrid not a PHEV!
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Best all round car great on mileage
Jeff, 05/04/2024
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great being able to just use electric everyday with 30 miles which is most of my usual driving yet I have the ability to drive long distances when I need 525 total miles
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Love my 2023 Santa Fe PHEV limited
Happy hybrid owner , 01/24/2025
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought new in September 2023. Traded in my 2018 Santa Fe limited that I really liked but wanted a hybrid. Intended to buy the hybrid non phev but couldn't find a white with black interior one so I drove a PHEV with the color combo I wanted. Very happy that I did. I love it. On top of that Minnesota had a $2500 rebate program that made it a better deal. I have 220v in my garage so I got a level 2 charger and that makes all the difference as I charge it daily during off peak hours. After 11,000 miles I'm averaging 51 mpg combined. I use it mostly for around town commuting so I don't use much fuel even in the cold Minnesota climate. Getting around 32 mpg hybrid only fuel economy. I love the looks (not a fan of the new Santa Fe design - too boxy lookingfor me). Super comfortable ride. .
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