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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe

The midsized Santa Fe underwent an extensive freshening for 2021 with new engines, interior changes and the availability of a hybrid version. The Santa Fe fits above the Tucson and below the larger, three-row Palisade. The standard 191-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder is a bit weak and noisy. The optional 2.5-liter turbo is much more powerful but is mated to a dual-clutch automatic that has some low-speed vibrations. A hybrid version comes with a 1.6-liter turbo engine and got 30 mpg overall in our tests. We think it's the best version to get. It also rides more comfortably than the non-hybrid Santa Fe. The cabin is roomy with a generous rear seat and cargo space. The interior is stylish but the center console is a sea of buttons, and the push-button gear selector is tricky to use without looking. FCW and AEB with pedestrian detection are standard. BSW and RCTW are standard on all trims starting with the 2022 models. A 261-hp plug-in hybrid with 30 miles of electric range and a new, rugged exterior styling XRT trim are new for 2022.

Market value
$22,400
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2022
Owner rating 3/5
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Midsized SUVs
Generation began
2021

Pricing

Current retail median
$22,400
Retail value range
$17,200 - $25,700
Original MSRP range
$27,200 - $46,010
Trade-in range
$14,930 - $24,130

Ratings

Road test score
76/100
Owner satisfaction
3/5
Would buy again
54%
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
22 MPG
EPA highway
25 MPG
EPA combined
24 MPG
Tested city
17 MPG
Tested highway
32 MPG
Tested overall
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,630
Cruising range
450 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.6 sec
0-60 mph
10 sec
60-0 mph braking
126 ft
Avoidance speed
54.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
188 in
Width
75 in
Height
66 in
Wheelbase
109 in
Weight
3,935 lb
Maximum load
1,060 lb
Towing capacity
2,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4.5 in
Front leg room
42.5 in
Rear head room
3.5 in
Rear leg room
30 in
Cargo volume
35.5 cu ft

Owner feedback

Comfort
3/5
Driving
4/5
Styling
4/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Hyundai

From low-cost sedans to three-row EV SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ Reliability and Owner Satisfaction ratings. Individual models and years vary widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost subcompacts like the Elantra, and midsized sedans like the Sonata. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsize Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer three-row seating. Many models are available as hybrids or plug-in hybrids. In our testing, most Hyundai models benefit from a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness in addition to improving fuel economy. Hyundai’s EVs are some of the best values among electric cars. The Ioniq models are high-tech, well designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.

Vehicle ID: 22508 First published: November 18, 2021 Updated: December 4, 2025

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