2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue AWD
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- Photo: Hyundai Santa Fe Monaco by Calreyn88, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Blue AWD is a 178-hp 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $36,210 MSRP and is rated at 34 mpg combined.
It makes 178 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 36 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (34 mpg combined).
The Santa Fe Hybrid measures 188.4 inches long on a 108.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,078 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,210 |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,545 |
| Destination Charge | $1,335 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Smartstream 1.6L turbo GDI I4 + 44.2 kW (est. 60 hp) PMSM; 1.49 kWh lithium-ion polymer (270V); combined 226 hp |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 178 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm (engine) rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve, CVVD |
| Bore and Stroke | 75.6 x 89.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), turbocharged |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| 1st Gear | 4.639 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.826 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.841 |
| 4th Gear | 1.386 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.772 |
| Reverse | 3.385 |
| Final Drive | 3.51 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 36 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 34 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 17.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17-in. alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17-in. alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188.4 in |
| Width | 74.8 in |
| Height | 66.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 36.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,078 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (14.7 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai SANTA FE HYBRID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 17, 2023 · TRAILER HITCHES Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.
NHTSA campaign 23V181000
211 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai SANTA FE
Owner Complaints
211 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai SANTA FE (11 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 61 |
| Power Train | 45 |
| Electrical System | 36 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 36 |
| Engine | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 25 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.