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Hyundai Releases Details on 2024 Santa Fe

The new 2024 Santa Fe features a standard 2.5L turbocharged powertrain with eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and standard three-row seating.

Hyundai Releases Details on 2024 Santa Fe

While Santa Fe 2.5L turbo models are arriving at dealers now, hybrid models will arrive later in the spring.

Photo: Hyundai

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Hyundai announced new details for the all-new 2024 Santa Fe SUV with a new design, standard three-row seating, standard 2.5L turbocharged powertrain, and an entry price of $33,950.

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Santa Fe 2.5L turbo models are arriving at dealers now, with hybrid models arriving this spring.

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Hyundai Santa Fe SUV Powertrain

A turbocharged, direct-injected 2.5L turbo, making 277 horsepower is standard.

Also available is a 1.6L turbocharged hybrid powertrain generating 178 horsepower (231-hp total system output).

The 2.5T model is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, while the hybrid is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. All trims are available in either FWD or AWD, with the exception of the outdoor-focused XRT, which is available exclusively with AWD.

New Features on Santa Fe

Several new features are available on the Santa Fe.

A new standard dual-hinged center console allows both front and rear passengers to access the front center console. 

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All 2024 Santa Fe models feature Over-The-Air updates, allowing the vehicle’s software to be updated wirelessly with minimal downtime.

An available 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster connects to the 12.3-inch navigation display, offering an interface to access features like music, vehicle settings, and navigation. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are standard.

Available dual-wireless device charging, a UV-C sanitizing compartment, and a camera-based digital rearview mirror are also new.

The 2024 Santa Fe XRT also receives upgrades with increased capability in mind. For the first time on any Hyundai vehicle, all-terrain tires are standard on XRT. 

XRT also features improved towing capacity (from 3,500 lbs. to 4,500 lbs. rating).

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The XRT boasts increased ground clearance (approximately +1.3 inches). XRT also features improved towing capacity.

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Cost of the 2024 Santa Fe

Hyundai also released the pricing for the following models:

  • Santa Fe SE FWD: $33,950

  • Santa Fe SEL FWD: $36,450

  • Santa Fe Limited FWD: $43,350

  • Santa Fe Calligraphy FWD: $46,500

  • Santa Fe SE AWD: $35,750

  • Santa Fe SEL AWD: $38,250

  • Santa Fe XRT AWD: $40,600

  • Santa Fe Limited AWD: $45,150

  • Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD: $48,300

  • Santa Fe SEL Hybrid FWD: $36,950

  • Santa Fe Limited Hybrid FWD: $43,850

  • Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid FWD: $47,000

  • Santa Fe SEL Hybrid AWD: $38,750

  • Santa Fe Limited Hybrid AWD: $45,650

  • Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid AWD: $48,800

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