Hyundai’s boxy, almost Land Rover-like redesign of its Santa Fe crossover stunned a lot of people. No matter what you think of the design, you can’t deny that it’s a dramatic glow-up over the outgoing generation. And now we finally know what it’ll cost as Hyundai has dropped pricing. Including $1,395 for destination, the 2024 Santa Fe starts at $35,345.
Hyundai offers the Santa Fe in five trim levels that are carried over from last year’s model. Between those models you can choose between a standard 2.5-liter turbocharged I4 with 277 horsepower and eight-speed dual clutch transmission or an optional 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid engine with 231 total system hp paired with a six-speed automatic. Buyers can also choose between front or all-wheel drive with these engines.
Base Santa Fe’s are the SE trim, which starts at the aforementioned $35,54 or $37,145 with all-wheel drive. That gets you a standard suite of driver safety aids, full LED lighting, second-row bench seating with recline, a 4.3-inch driver display and a 12.3-inch center display with wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 3,500-pound towing capacity with trailer sway control if you find yourself towing.
Stepping up to the SEL will set you back $37,845 and $39,645 for AWD. This trim is also the first in which the 1.6-liter hybrid engine becomes available for $38,345 and $40,145 for hybrid AWD. The SEL builds on the SE with features like front and rear parking assist, leatherette seating, raised roof rails, eight-way power driver’s seat with heating for the fronts, curved panoramic front display and wireless device charging.
The outdoorsy Santa Fe XRT, which is only available with all-wheel drive and the 2.5-liter turbo engine, starts at $41,995. This gets you SEL features plus XRT-specific styling like blacked-out trim, 18-inch dark alloy wheels, a one-inch higher ride height, “rugged interior trim”, Continental all-terrain tires and a 4,500-pound tow rating.
Santa Fe Limited starts at $44,755; $46,545 with AWD; $45,245 for the Hybrid and $47,045 for Limited Hybrid AWD. You get more luxury features with this trim, like a heated steering wheel, premium Mélange headliner, pano roof, remote park assist, ambient interior lighting, leather seats and 20-inch wheels.
If you want the best of the best Santa Fe, you have to go for the Calligraphy which starts at $47,895 for front wheel drive; $49,695 for AWD; $48,395 for Hybrid FWD and $50,195 for Hybrid AWD.
The Calligraphy is plush. In addition to unique styling like a trim-exclusive grille and 21-inch wheels, there’s also an eco-suede headliner, signature interior lighting, quilted Nappa leather seating, a relaxation mode for the driver’s seat and forward collision and blind spot collision avoidance assistance.
If you’re interested in the all-new Santa Fe, Hyundai says that 2.5-powered models are arriving at dealers now. Hybrid buyers will have to wait until the Spring.