The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is a great SUV option for people wanting a reliable, safe, and stylish vehicle in 2024. This model boasts a greener, cleaner build and is also excellent in fuel economy and general performance thanks to its battery and engine-based powertrain. Hyundai has overtaken much of the affordable market in North America, releasing now-favorite cars, trucks, and SUVs, including the heavily awarded Santa Fe. With a hybrid and plug-in hybrid now for sale, Santa Fe fans have even more to choose from within this family. We will cover all these details and give you insight into the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid below, so stay with us!
What's New for 2024?
Considering the last major redesign we saw for the Hyundai Santa Fe was in 2019, 2024 marks yet another aesthetic overhaul. This year, we see a far boxier, modern-looking Santa Fe SUV, which applies to all of the series' configurations. The newest Santa Fe will boast an exterior similar to that of luxury SUVs like the Land Rover Discovery. Its interior is upgraded with modern tech and eco-friendly materials, accommodating up to seven passengers with optional captain's chairs. You have three trims to select from this year, with the redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe starting price being $36,950. There is much to be excited about, so consider 2024 your best year yet to purchase a Santa Fe SUV.
- Note: The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has a brand-new exterior and interior following a design overhaul. It's far boxier and more luxurious than before.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Exterior
The exterior is one of the most noticeable changes you will see in this year's Hyundai Santa Fe SUV. Going from a round, traditional-feeling exterior body to one that now resembles Land Rover, the 2024 nameplate has a far nicer aesthetic. Specifically, you can expect these details and specs on the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid:
- Rugged, squared-off design that departs from its predecessor's softer lines.
- A hands-free smart liftgate, roof rails, and body-colored side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators.
- Neutral exterior colors are available (more bold options are in higher trims).
Again, this version of the Santa Fe feels unique to the series and has not been done before. Hyundai took a big risk by redesigning the Santa Fe Hybrid, but we would say it paid off, with current reviews and feedback being massively positive. Out with the old and in with the new!
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Interior
Looking inside a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, you see a refresh as exciting as the outside. It boasts a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and touchscreen infotainment system. Eco-friendly materials are used throughout, with options for power-reclining second-row captain's chairs and advanced UV-C sterilization technology. This model feels upscale in all directions, from its new and improved tech to its physical layout and detailing. The Santa Fe has always been a standout, but it now outshines most, if not all, of the other models in its class.
Fuel Economy and MPG
Moving to the fuel economy and MPG figures for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV, the EPA rates it as having the following:
- City/Highway/Combined (FWD): 36/35/36
- City/Highway/Combined (HTRAC AWD): 35/34/34
Overall, the hybrid Santa Fe has far better fuel economy than the non-hybrid, and the FWD boasts segment-topping MPG figures. This SUV has always been fuel-smart, but with a hybrid powertrain, you can depend more on battery-powered driving and spend less time at the gas station. With rising fuel costs, that is priceless.
Engine, Powertrain, and Performance
Looking deeper into the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid's engine, powertrain, and performance details, you have quite a bit to be aware of. First, this eco-friendly model's engine is a 1.6-liter Inline 4-cylinder turbo boasting 178 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. Furthermore, this SUV will offer FWD or AWD, with the front-wheel drive being more fuel-efficient.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid's battery is a 270-volt, 1.49 kWh lithium-ion pack, boosting this car's combined horsepower to 231 and torque to 271 pound-feet. As we said earlier, it pays to have electricity and an engine working together under the hood.
Here are some standard features you should remember:
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- HTRAC All Wheel Drive (HTRAC AWD)
- 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC®
- Drive Mode Select
- Shift-by-Wire (SBW)
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Trim Levels and Pricing
When it comes to the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid trim levels and prices, you have three models to choose from, ranging in price from $36,950 to $47,000.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid
Starting the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, we have the entry-level SEL trim. This retails for $36,950 and will include the following specs:
- FWD: 36 City/35 Highway/36 Combined
- AWD: 35 City/34 Highway/34 Combined
- 1.6L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder Hybrid engine
- Hyundai Digital Key 2
- 12.3-inch touchscreen display audio
- Wireless device charging
- 3rd-row seating
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Hybrid
The middle-ground Santa Fe for this year is your Limited model, which is ultra-luxurious and builds upon the SEL. You can expect this vehicle to retail for $43,850 and offer the following:
- FWD: 36 City/35 Highway/36 Combined
- AWD: 35 City/34 Highway/34 Combined
- 1.6L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder Hybrid engine
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
- Leather seating surfaces
- 20-inch alloy wheels
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid
The final and most expensive 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid for the year is the Calligraphy model. This will be the fully-loaded choice for your SUV and includes essentially everything from the Limited, with many extras. It retails for $47,000 and consists of the following:
- FWD: 36 City/35 Highway/36 Combined
- AWD: 35 City/34 Highway/34 Combined
- 1.6L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder Hybrid engine
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Premium Nappa leather seating surfaces
- 2nd-row captain's chairs
- Dual wireless device charging
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Although the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid shines in many aspects, its safety is one of the best parts about it. With an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK title under its belt, high-reliability scorings, and America's Best Warranty-a 10-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty-and Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance standard, this is a solid option for drivers.
Here is some of the standard and available safety technology you can expect to find in this year's Santa Fe Hybrid:
- Automated Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
- Lane-Departure Warning with Lane-Keeping Assist.
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane-Centering.
It's worth noting that the adaptive cruise control and lane-centering features will be available to standard models while being included in top-line trims. The Limited or Calligraphy is your best bet if you want everything under one price tag. Regardless, Santa Fe will be VERY safe for you and your family/friends.
Hyundai SmartSense
Hyundai SmartSense will be standard inside the 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid and continues to be one of the best safety suites on the market. With SmartSense, you see a comprehensive system of sensors, cameras, and adaptive driver-assistance technology to make your time on the road safer. Per Hyundai, this will include things like:
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Highway Driving Assist II (HDA-II)
- Downhill Braking Control (DBC)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Advanced Rear Occupant Alert (Advanced ROA)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA-R)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- Premium Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
- Parking Distance Warning - Front and Reverse
Infotainment and Connectivity
For the infotainment and connectivity inside the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, you can expect everything from a 12.3-inch touchscreen to wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. Additional amenities include:
- Two wireless smartphone charging pads.
- USB-C ports.
- Optional UV-C sterilization for enhanced cleanliness.
It's very tech-savvy and easy to use/adapt to for drivers and their passengers.
Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Right For You?
Overall, we recommend the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid to anyone with a family, large group of friends, or business wanting to save money on gas and ride in style. With an almost Land-Rover-inspired aesthetic, we have not seen anything quite like this from Hyundai before. Of course, the Kona redesign was iconic, but even then, the Santa Fe has done a 180, shifting much further down the line of luxury. It is also a Top Safety Pick from IIHS, giving you peace of mind each time you're behind the wheel. It is a genuinely future-forward release for 2024.
Get Your 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid at Colonial Hyundai
Now that we have reviewed all of the details surrounding the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV, it is time to swing by your local dealership, Colonial Hyundai, to test out one of these eco-friendly models. We have new inventory waiting to be driven and are located in New London, CT. With Monday through Saturday availability, there's no bad time to come see us. Let's find you the Hyundai of your dreams today!
