GREEN CHOICE

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Name: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Brand: Hyundai

EPA MPG: 32 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 32 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

Reliability Details

Owner Satisfaction Details

See All Ratings & Specs

First Take

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 226-hp, 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 optional.

2021 SUVs Reliability

This Car

100

0 - 100

Hyundai Santa Fe ...

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

vs. Similar Cars

Chevrolet Blazer

Ford Edge

Honda Passport

Hyundai Santa Fe

Jeep Grand Cherok...

Jeep Grand Cherokee

See All Models Reliability

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

See All Ratings & Specs

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

See All Ratings & Specs

Hyundai vs. Other New Car Brands

See How All Brands Stack up

Owner Reports

Owner Satisfaction Owner Satisfaction

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Driving Experience

Comfort

Value

View all Owner Satisfaction

Hyundai vs. Other New Car Brands

See How All Brands Stack up

Hyundai vs. Other New Car Brands

See How All Brands Stack up

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

See All Ratings & Specs

2021 Midsized SUVs Ratings

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

$17,150 - $24,225

EPA MPG 32 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2021 Chevrolet Blazer

$16,800 - $26,450

EPA MPG 21 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2021 Ford Bronco

$28,825 - $44,250

EPA MPG 19 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2021 Ford Edge

$16,050 - $25,850

EPA MPG 23 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2021 Honda Passport

$21,550 - $28,500

EPA MPG 21 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

$17,150 - $24,225

EPA MPG 24 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

$20,100 - $82,225

EPA MPG 21 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2021 Jeep Wrangler

$23,050 - $55,600

EPA MPG 20 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2021 Nissan Murano

$17,250 - $22,950

EPA MPG 24 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2021 Subaru Outback

$20,175 - $24,575

EPA MPG 26 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2021 Toyota Venza

$23,200 - $27,100

EPA MPG 39 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport

$18,425 - $27,375

EPA MPG 20 mpg

Road test

Reliability

Owner Satisfaction

See All Midsized SUVs Ratings

Features & Specs

4-door SUV

2 front, 3 rear

AWD

1.6-liter 4 hybrid (226 hp)

6-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

Read more about extended warranties

See All Ratings & Specs

Model History

2024-Present

Current Generation

The midsized Santa Fe SUV has been redesigned for the 2024 model year, giving it boxy styling and a striking interior along with a standard (albeit small) third-row seat. We tested both the conventional model with its 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, and the hybrid which combines a smaller turbo-four with electric drive and a conventional six-speed automatic. The hybrid proved the better pick; it’s smoother at low speeds and significantly more fuel-efficient, at 34 mpg overall, although it accelerates a bit more slowly. Regardless of the powertrain, the Santa Fe’s handling is responsive, the ride is steady and comfortable, and the cabin is reasonably quiet. The dash features a large, curved screen that integrates the dual 12.3-inch displays for the driver's instrument screen and the infotainment system. The cargo area is generous and the rear hatch opening is wide.

2021-2023

2021 Redesign Year

The Santa Fe fits above the Tucson and below the larger, three-row Palisade. The hybrid version, added for 2021, comes with a 1.6-liter turbo engine, got 30 mpg overall in our tests, and also rides more comfortably than the gas-only Santa Fe. We think it's the best version to get. A 261-hp plug-in hybrid with 30 miles of electric range is also available. The standard model's 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 causes low-speed vibrations. The Santa Fe's 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 over at it. FCW, AEB with pedestrian detection, BSW, and RCTW are standard.