The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe is slotted between Hyundai’s Tucson and the Palisade SUV and competes in a crowded field of midsize crossovers like the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano. It’s good on fuel economy, has a comfortable and nicely designed cabin, and it looks more expensive than it is. That’s especially true in the upper trims where it can reach luxury status. The Santa Fe also includes Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
It offers three engine options. The Santa Fe gets a choice of two combustion engines, including a 2.5-liter inline-4 that makes 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, and gets EPA city/highway rating of 25/28 mpg; and a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-4 that makes 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque and gets 22/28 mpg (city/highway). You can also opt for an all-new hybrid or plug-in hybrid variant of the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. Both get a 1.6L turbocharged hybrid powertrain that uses a unique 6-speed automatic hybrid electric transmission.
All Santa Fe models have a max towing capacity of 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.
New Trim for 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
For 2022 the Santa Fe gets a new trim, the XRT, which gives it a more rugged appearance with some exclusive side moldings and wheels, lots of black exterior bits, roof rack, and side steps. Don’t let the looks fool you, though; the XRT receives no mechanical upgrades that make it more off-road capable.
At the base, the Santa Fe comes with Hyundai’s SmartSense suite of safety features, including lane-keeping assist, lane-following assist, and driver-attention alert. You also get adaptive cruise control, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, dual front and rear USB ports, trailer sway control, backup camera, alloy wheels, LED headlights, automatic headlights with high beam assist, and stain-resistant cloth seats. This standard package also includes a standard 8-inch infotainment screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Eight Trim Levels
The Hyundai Santa Fe is available in eight trims. They include base Santa Fe SE, SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy. These models can come in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive—where the latter costs an additional $1,700. The hybrid and PHEV come in Blue Hybrid, SEL Premium Hybrid, Limited Hybrid, SEL Plug-in, and Limited Plug-in Hybrids.
Pricing starts at $27,200 for the base Santa Fe SE and tops out at $45,360 for the Santa Fe Limited Plug-in Hybrid. Destination charges for all models are $1,185.
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited ($38,950) is our choice for that sweet spot between base trim and top-shelf features and prices. This model gets the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that we recommend if you need to haul more passengers or cargo. It also includes park distance warning both front and back, power-folding side mirrors, LED headlamps, ventilated and heated front seats, and a premium finish grille. Rounding out the package are a hands-free power liftgate, dual automatic temperature control, rear occupant alert, and power-folding second-row seats.
Here’s the Complete Rundown on 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Trims and Prices
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SE: $27,200
- 8-inch color touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- LED headlamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- SmartSense safety suite
- Smart cruise control
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL: $29,000
- Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist
- Cross-traffic avoidance assist
- BlueLink connectivity
- Proximity Key
- Power driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Sirius XM and HD Radio
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT: $32,300
- Blacked out exterior trim
- Dark silver skidplates
- Side steps
- 18-inch dark-tone wheels
- Roof cross rails
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited: $38,960
- 2.5L Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 8-speed DCT transmission
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Park distance warning front and back
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Memory driver seat
- Heated steering wheel
- Power driver seat with lumbar and seat extension
- Heated rear seats
- 115-volt power outlet
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Remote smart parking assist (front and back only)
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy: $40,960
- 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 8-speed DCT transmission
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Quilted Nappa leather seats
- Ambient interior lighting
- Eco-suede headliner
- Full-color heads-up display
- Auto up/down rear windows
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Blue Hybrid: $33,750
- 1.6L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder Hybrid engine
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Park distance warning reverse only
- Tire Mobility kit
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid: $37,810
- 1.6L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder Hybrid engine
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration
- 18-inch alloy wheels
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Hybrid: $40,160
- 1.6L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder Hybrid engine
- Panoramic sunroof
- Leather seating surfaces
- Heated/leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated/ventilated front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
- 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- 19-inch alloy wheels
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Plug-in Hybrid: $39,350
- Keyless entry/start
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration
- 19-inch alloy wheels
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Plug-in Hybrid: $45,360
- Panoramic sunroof
- Leather seating surfaces
- Heated/leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated/ventilated front seats
- Heated rear outboard seats
- 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- 19-inch alloy wheels
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