A Hidden Mid-Sized SUV Gem: The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: A Hidden Mid-Sized SUV Gem

Named Kelley Blue Book’s “2-Row Midsize SUV Best Buy”  for the fourth year in a row, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is a serious contender in the mid-sized SUV segment. Featuring endless SUV practicality, frugal fuel economy, and great drivability, the Hyundai Santa Fe family SUV stands out from the competition, especially due to its competitive starting MSRP of $28,750.
Although the fuel-powered Hyundai Santa Fe is highly efficient, Hyundai also offers the Santa Fe in both hybrid and plug-in hybrid formats. Stay tuned as we go over the highlights of the Santa Fe and discover why the Hyundai Santa Fe deserves your consideration.

Impressive Performance and Driving Experience

Although the ample 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe weighs 2 tons, the fuel economy and performance are highly robust for the Santa Fe’s size. The two lowest trims, the SE, and XRT come standard with FWD and with optional AWD; and sport a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. The base engine produces 191 horsepower, 181 lb-ft torque, and a fuel economy of 25/28 mpg (FWD) and 22/25 mpg (AWD). The base engine is plenty powerful for commuting but leaves something to be desired, especially when hauling cargo and five passengers, The more robust and arguably more fun engine, the 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder boasts 281 horsepower, 311 lb-ft of torque, and a fuel economy of 22/28 mpg (FWD) and 21/28 mpg (AWD).

Driving the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is a relaxing affair. Instead of the sporty and aggressive nature of other SUVs, such as the Hyundai KONA N, the Santa Fe delivers a smooth, quiet, and more mature driving experience. Perfect for family trips and around-town errands. As mentioned before, the turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder delivers the more engaging driving experience, so opt for the turbo if power is a vital factor for you. If not, the base SE and XRT models are plenty capable.

Handsome and Roomy Interior

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has a budget $28,759 starting MSRP, but nothing about the interior is budget. Quality leathers and metal details adorn the interior, with black and optional beige interior schemes encapsulating both passengers and driver. Controls are smartly placed, and the 8 – 10.25-inch infotainment touch display is highly responsive and crisp. The highlight of the Hyundai Santa Fe’s interior, however, is its interior space. One of, if not the most spacious interior in its class, the Hyundai Santa Fe boasts a massive 44.1 inches of legroom for the front seats and 41.7 inches for the rear. Regarding cargo space, the Santa Fe has 36.4 cubic feet and an impressive  72.1 cubic feet with seats folded down.

Safety Prioritized

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is both an IHHS Top Safety Pick + and NHTSA 5-star Safety Rating recipient, and its host of safety features further emphasize it’s class-leading safety. If you’re driving a mid-sized SUV, chances are you have loved ones in the car with you. Hyundai understands this and provides Hyundai SmartSense. Hyundai SmartSense includes:

• Highway Driving Assist
• Remote Smart Parking Assist
• Lane Following Assist
• Blind-Spot View Monitor
• Surround View Monitor
• Driver Attention Warning
• Safe Exit Assist
• Rear Occupant Alert
• Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction-Turning Detection
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• High Beam Assist
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• and finally, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist- Reverse

Concluding Thoughts

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is practical, and extremely roomy, with class-leading safety features and performance. With a starting purchase price of $28,750, the Santa Fe is a serious bargain that should not be discounted. Don’t forget, every Hyundai vehicle comes with Hyundai’s legendary warranty: enjoy a 5-year/60,000-mile basic and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty!

We have plenty of 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe in stock at our Safford Hyundai Fairfax location! Come in and take a test drive today.
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