2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid

Notable Features

• Five-seat mid-size SUV
• Front- or all-wheel drive
• Gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay standard
• Automatic emergency braking standard

The Good

• Power from turbocharged 2.5-liter engine
• Eight-speed dual-clutch transmission’s performance
• Cargo room
• Backseat space
• 10.25-inch touchscreen easy to use

The Bad

• Occasional low-speed jerkiness with dual-clutch transmission
• Lots of hard plastic interior trim
• Wide center console cuts into driver's leg space
• Handling
• Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto only with 8-inch touchscreen

What Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Santa Fe is a five-seat mid-size SUV that competes with the Ford Edge, Honda Passport and Toyota Venza. It’s powered by a standard 191-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder that pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. A 281-hp, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder teamed with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic is available. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions are also offered.

The Hyundai Santa Fe offers 25.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind its backseat, according to Cars.com’s cargo measurements.

What’s New on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?
A new XRT trim level is designed to look more rugged, with black exterior accents, dark 18-inch wheels and a dark grille, among other cues. Santa Fes produced from September 2021 onward get standard blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, safe exit assist, and side mirrors with integrated turn signals.

What Features in the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Are Most Important?

Standard features include:

• LED automatic headlights
• Cloth upholstery
• 60/40-split folding and reclining backseat
• 8-inch touchscreen multimedia system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity
• Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability
• Automatic emergency braking
• Lane-keeping assist

Available features include:

• Power-folding side mirrors
• Panoramic moonroof
• Leather-trimmed seats
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated rear seats
• 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation
• Harman Kardon premium stereo
• Wireless device charging
• 360-degree camera system
• Head-up display
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster

Should I Buy the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Santa Fe has a roomy interior that’s nicely appointed, and the optional turbocharged 2.5-liter engine is a strong performer. This SUV also has a long list of standard active safety features, and the availability of hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions broaden the range of fuel-efficient drivetrains. We did, however, notice some low-speed jerkiness with the dual-clutch transmission.