The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), which offers the versatility of a gasoline or electrical engine, or both. This SUV, which is available in the SEL and Limited trims, could even make you eligible for a federal tax credit! Here are a few things you should know about this high-tech vehicle.
Outstanding Power and Performance
The 2022 Santa Fe plug-in hybrid has a 66.9 kW, 90 hp electric motor and 13.8 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery, which can travel 30 miles on a single charge. It also has a turbocharged 1.6-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine that puts out 177 horsepower. Combined, these motors produce 261 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque and deliver 33 mpg.
The PHEV comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission, HTRAC All Wheel Drive, and 2,000-pound towing capacity. You can select Eco, Comfort, Smart, or Sport driving modes. The regenerative braking system increases efficiency by converting energy into electric power and recharging the battery.
Refined-Yet-Rugged Exterior
The 2022 Santa Fe PHEV has a sculpted hood and prominent chrome mesh grille. The SEL trim comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights with LED accents, LED running lights, LED tail lights, a hands-free power liftgate, and heated side mirrors. Limited trim upgrades include 19-inch rims, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a panoramic sunroof. Both trims come standard in your choice of Lagoon Blue, Portofino Gray, Shimmering Silver, or Twilight Black, or optional Quartz White.
Luxurious Interior
The 2022 Santa Fe PHEV can seat up to five people with 36.4 cubic feet of cargo space, which increases to an impressive 72.1 cubic feet when you fold the rear seats down. Both trims come standard with your choice of cloth, leather, premium synthetic, or vinyl seats.
Both trim levels come with an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, push-button start, wireless charging, heated front seats, and power-folding second-row seats. If you opt for the Limited, you’ll get an upsized 10.25-inch touch screen, 12-speaker audio system, ventilated front seats, and a heated steering wheel and rear seats.
Great Safety Features
While the 2021 Santa Fe was an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety TOP SAFETY PICK, the 2022 Santa Fe PHEV comes with even more safety features! Both come standard with a back-up camera, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings, lane keep assistance, ABS, tire pressure monitoring, brake assist, stability and traction control, a full ensemble of air bags, and steering wheel audio controls so you can keep you hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.
The 2022 Santa Fe PHEV also comes standard with rear parking assistance, blind spot monitoring, and telematics for collision notification, assistance, and vehicle diagnostics. The top-of-the-line Limited trim comes standard with a navigation system and automatic parking.
As you can see, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid is versatile, efficient, and environmentally friendly. It’s gorgeous inside and out, and it comes with some of the latest features and up-to-date technology. We offer an extensive inventory, so come on and and let us help you find the right Santa Fe PHEV for you!
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