Hyundai is expanding its electric footprint with the new 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, joining the Santa Fe Hybrid (HEV) in the lineup.
With its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Santa Fe, Hyundai claims territory occupied by few rivals.
Among its competitors are PHEV versions of the Subaru Crosstrek, Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4, Volvo XC40, and the new Mitsubishi Outlander. Only the Outlander PHEV matches the Santa Fe in size.
Although a few noticeable exterior styling cues set the PHEV apart from other Santa Fe versions, by and large, the PHEV shares its exterior wrapper and cabin with the rest of the lineup.
Generating the thrust, a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine collaborates with an electric motor. Jointly, they produce 261 horsepower.
A 6-speed automatic transmission hustles output to all four wheels (AWD). It uses the same mechanical AWD system in other Santa Fe models rather than attaching an electric motor to the rear axle.
Its electric-only range is expected to be 30 miles. Other rival PHEVs do better. The RAV4, for example, is good for 42 miles. However, it is far better than the Crosstrek’s 17 miles.
The government has a formula for judging a vehicle’s fuel economy that can operate on battery power alone. It’s called miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), and it estimates the Santa Fe PHEV at 77 MPGe. This is less than Crosstrek’s 90 MPGe.
When driving in hybrid mode using a combination of battery and gasoline, the mileage is 33 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 33 mpg in combined driving.
Hyundai offers the Santa Fe PHEV as the SEL Convenience and the Limited.
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Convenience Plug-In Hybrid (Starting at $39,350)
Nicely outfitted, the SEL Convenience comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, push-button start, LED headlights with auto on-off, LED taillights, and 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.
Also included are heated outboard mirrors with integrated turn signals, a hands-free power liftgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, 12.3-inch digital-cluster display, and heated front seats.
The standard infotainment features are an 8-inch touchscreen, two USB ports, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite radio capability, wireless charging, and a 6-speaker audio system.
Included driver aids are high-beam assist, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist.
Blind-spot monitor collision avoidance, lane-following assist, and rear cross-traffic alert with emergency braking are also standard.
Adding the $1,185 destination fee to the SEL Convenience base price totals $40,535. Putting no money down and financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $728 per month. See 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Convenience Plug-In Hybrid models for sale
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Convenience Plug-In Hybrid Includes:
- Hands-Free Smart Liftgate – With the key fob on your person, walk up to the vehicle, and the liftgate will fully open.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Able to interface without cables, these smartphone apps are part of an infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen and wireless charging.
- Driver aids – A comprehensive list of driver-aid technologies, including adaptive cruise control with stop-start, lane-following assist, and more.
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Plug-In Hybrid (Starting at $45,360)
Outfitted similarly to the regular Limited AWD, the Limited PHEV provides 19-inch alloy wheels, leather seating, 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat, and a panoramic sunroof.
Other standard features include power-folding outboard mirrors, projector LED headlights, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, 115-volt outlet, and rain-sensing wipers.
The Limited gets an upgraded 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system and a 10.25-inch navigation display.
Bolstering the driver aids are front-rear parking distance alerts, surround-view monitor, and Remote Smart Parking Assist.
Adding the $1,185 destination fee to the Limited PHEV’s base price brings the total to $46,545. Financing with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $836. See 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Limited Plug-In Hybrid models for sale
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited Plug-In Hybrid Includes:
- Leather seating – Leather covers both rows of seats.
- Harman Kardon audio – This is a 12-speaker Harman Kardon system with a subwoofer.
- Remote Smart Parking Assist – You can leave your car outside of a parking spot, exit, and then remotely drive or back the car into the spot.
