Trims, Powertrain, and Performance

The ‘25 Santa Fe Hybrid lineup consists of trims called SE, Limited, and Calligraphy. Each of them has a 44.2-kW electric motor, a 270V lithium-ion battery, and a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This hybrid powertrain can produce up to 231 total horsepower and 271 lb.-ft. of torque. Front-wheel drive is the default drivetrain; it returns an EPA-estimated 36 mpg city/35 mpg highway. All-wheel drive is available across the lineup, achieving estimated fuel economy ratings of 35 mpg city/34 mpg highway. Every trim is outfitted with trailer pre-wiring connections and trailer sway control, with a top towing capacity of 2,000 pounds (with trailer brakes).

Standard Equipment

The SEL has a 60/40 split second-row bench seat with power release and a 50/50 split third row seating that allow it to accommodate up to seven passengers. Its other interior features include synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic temperature control with second- and third-row HVAC vents, a wireless device charge pad, a 4.2-inch color multi-information display, four USB ports, and two 12-volt power outlets (front/cargo area). On the exterior, it has roof rails, a hands-free smart liftgate, LED lighting (automatic headlights and headlight accents/daytime running lights/taillights), heated side-view mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators, Proximity Key entry, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

The Limited adds leather upholstery, a mélange headliner, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a six-way power passenger seat, memory settings for the driver, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, a dual-pane sunroof, rain-sensing windshield wipers, power-folding heated side-view mirrors, ambient interior lighting, a UV-C sanitizer compartment above the glovebox, rear-side window sunshades, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, two USB ports in the third row, and a 110-volt power outlet. But the true luxury is found in the Calligraphy, which gets Nappa leather upholstery, an eco-suede microfiber headliner, “relaxation” seats for the driver and front passenger, second-row power-folding and power-reclining captain’s chairs (resulting in a total seating capacity of six), wireless charging for two devices, expanded ambient cabin lighting, a 12-inch head-up display, and a camera-based rearview mirror. The exterior badging is black, and the 20-inch alloy wheels also get a dark finish. An exterior assist handle on the C-pillar allows easy access to the roof.

Advanced Safety Features

Every ‘25 Santa Fe Hybrid is equipped with a host of Hyundai SmartSense advanced safety and convenience technologies. The standard list consists of high beam assist, driver attention warning, smart cruise control with stop and go, blind-spot collision warning, lane following and lane keeping assist, parking distance warning (forward/reverse), rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, advanced rear occupant alert, safe exit assist, forward attention warning, and forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection. The Limited and Calligraphy also get a surround-view monitor and a blind-spot view monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist, navigation-based smart cruise control with curve control, and highway driving assist; side detection capability is also added to the parking distance warning feature. Only the Calligraphy has blind-spot collision-avoidance assist and upgrades to Highway Driving Assist 2 and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 with Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side Detection, and Evasive Steering Assist.

Multimedia and Connectivity

At the center of every ‘25 Santa Fe Hybrid’s dash is a 12.3-inch color touchscreen infotainment system that can also be controlled using dynamic voice recognition. The standard components are wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, HD Radio, and SiriusXM. Bluelink+ smartphone apps are available on all grades, and vehicle software remains current thanks to over-the-air updating. All trims are set up with Rear Seat Quiet Mode, a feature that can mute the rear speakers for second- and third-row passengers with reduced volume up front. The two higher trims are upgraded with onboard navigation, a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, and access to Hyundai Pay and a Wi-Fi hotspot.