2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is a two-row mid-size crossover, now in its fourth generation in the USA, and is the Korean manufacturer's first attempt at a hybrid SUV. Midsize hybrid SUVs might not be the most exciting things on four wheels, but for young families, the value, quality, and low running costs of the Santa Fe Hybrid will surely impress; it's an important next step in the manufacturer's plan to drastically reduce its carbon footprint, and offer fuel economy benefits and eco-awareness to buyers. The Santa Fe Hybrid SUV is offered with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-pot engine and an electric hybrid system that develops a combined 226 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, making it a bit more powerful than the new Toyota Venza, although it stacks up pretty equally to its corporate cousin, the Kia Sorento Hybrid. However, it's the new Toyota rival that is the more efficient between these two. This year, Hyundai has added a powerful plug-in hybrid variant with a 30-mile all-electric range. In the Santa Fe, power is sent to all four wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission. Let's find out if electrification enhances an already well-balanced SUV from Hyundai.

As the automotive industry slowly moves toward an all-electric future, the hybrid platform continues to be an important stepping stone for those looking to make the move, and the Hyundai Santa Fe is perfectly positioned for young families and young professionals looking for a practical and safe daily driver. The 2022 Santa Fe Hybrid comes with a 1.6L turbo inline-4 gas engine and electric motor combo that delivers enough power for the daily grind but returns average fuel consumption figures of 36/31/34 mpg in the most efficient Blue trim. Its competitor, the Toyota Venza hybrid, can manage 40/37/39 mpg by comparison. The new Santa Fe PHEV is even more powerful and returns 76 MPGe combined. The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV claws back some points by offering an impressive amount of standard features, including lots of driver aids and standard all-wheel drive. In a safety review of the Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid, the NHTSA awarded the SUV a full five-star rating. The Santa Fe also earned a Top Safety Pick award following a review by the IIHS. Hyundai's first-ever Hybrid SUV is the real deal: you won't be wasting your money here.

The price of the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid for 2022 starts at $34,300 for the Blue trim. This price excludes tax, registration, and a destination fee of $1,245. The mid-range SEL Premium will cost you $38,360 MSRP, and the price of the top-of-the-line Limited is $40,710. The 2022 Toyota Venza starts cheaper at $33,240, but the top-tier Limited AWD comes in at a similar $40,730.

The new Santa Fe plug-in hybrid comes in a choice of two trims: the SEL Convenience at $40,000 and the Limited at $46,010. Being a PHEV, this particular Sante Fe qualifies for a federal tax credit of $6,587.