The Santa Fe is the middle child in the Hyundai lineup, sitting between the three-row Palisade and the Tucson. This SUV has excellent passenger seating with plenty of cargo space to boot. The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe has tons of tech and convenience features that you will love. Keep reading to learn more about this exceptional mid-size SUV.
The biggest change to the ’23 Hyundai Santa Fe is to its standard equipment. Hyundai has removed the SEL convenience package and redesigned the front fascia on this SUV. The Santa Fe now boasts puddle lamps beneath its doors and acoustic-laminated front windows on every model SE and up. Additionally, the SEL model has received a leather-wrapped steering wheel as standard equipment.
Quartet of Power
The ’23 Santa Fe has four engines for you to pick from. This quartet of powertrains delivers impressive throttle response and aggressive acceleration. The base engine is a 2.5L four-cylinder that delivers 191 horsepower. The second available engine is a turbocharged 2.5L that produces an impressive 227 horsepower.
If you want to maximize your fuel economy, look into the ’23 Santa Fe hybrid. The hybrid pairs a turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder engine with an electric motor for a combined horsepower of 226. However, if you want the most fuel savings and the greatest power available, choose the plug-in hybrid. The plug-in hybrid Santa Fe matches a turbocharged 1.6L with a powerful electric motor for a massive combined horsepower of 261.
You Can Go the Distance
When you choose a non-turbo Santa Fe with the thrifty four-cylinder engine, you are looking to get an EPA-estimated 25 mpg on city streets and 28 mpg cruising the highway. Switch to a ’23 Santa Fe hybrid model, and you get even greater fuel economy with an EPA-estimated 37 mpg on city streets and 31 mpg while on the highway.
If you choose a ’23 Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid gets the greatest fuel economy with 76 mpge and a total range of up to 440 miles. The plug-in hybrid features a 12.4-kWh battery pack capable of driving more than 30 miles on electric power alone.
Cargo and Comfort
The high-quality materials inside the cabin of the ’23 Santa Fe are durable and look great with the interior design. Drivers will love the fully digital gauge cluster and the head-up display. The heated rear seats keep the kids warm and happy during the winter. Lay the rear seats flat to boost your cargo space and pack more into the rear of this SUV.
If you want an excellent mid-size family SUV, check out the ’23 Santa Fe. Stop by Hyundai of Downtown Los Angeles and let us help you find your next family SUV today.

