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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe makes big strides in refinement even while it downsizes its engines for better fuel economy. The Santa Fe's updated styling bears more resemblance to the larger Hyundai Palisade. Inside the cabin buyers will find a modern look with more available tech. Three new engines enlarge the Santa Fe's breadth of performance and efficiency.
Of those new engines, the base 2.5-liter inline-4 is the least exotic with 191 horsepower, front-wheel drive, and an 8-speed automatic. It should return 25 mpg city, 28 highway, 26 combined, or a few ticks less with the available all-wheel drive.
Those wanting a bit more oomph can opt for the turbocharged version of that engine. Adding the turbo boosts total output to 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. The conventional 8-speed auto is subbed out for a dual-clutch 8-speed automatic transmission to make the most of the added power. All-wheel drive is still optional. Expect 22/28/25 mpg with front-drive or 21/28/24 mpg with all-wheel drive.
Coming soon: a pair of hybrids. The traditional hybrid will use a 1.6-liter inline-4 paired up to a small battery and electric motor; total output is estimated to be 178 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. A plug-in variant is in the cards as well.
All Santa Fe crossovers have automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, active-lane control, blind-spot monitors, and automatic high-beams LED headlights. Move up the ranks and parking sensors, a surround-view camera system, and a blind-spot camera monitoring system all become available.
The 2021 Santa Fe hasn't been tested for crashworthiness.
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The Santa Fe's updated styling bears more resemblance to the larger Hyundai Palisade. Inside the cabin buyers will find a modern look with more available tech. Three new engines enlarge the Santa Fe's breadth of performance and efficiency.
Of those new engines, the base 2.5-liter inline-4 is the least exotic with 191 horsepower, front-wheel drive, and an 8-speed automatic. It should return 25 mpg city, 28 highway, 26 combined, or a few ticks less with the available all-wheel drive.
Those wanting a bit more oomph can opt for the turbocharged version of that engine. Adding the turbo boosts total output to 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. The conventional 8-speed auto is subbed out for a dual-clutch 8-speed automatic transmission to make the most of the added power. All-wheel drive is still optional. Expect 22/28/25 mpg with front-drive or 21/28/24 mpg with all-wheel drive.
Coming soon: a pair of hybrids. The traditional hybrid will use a 1.6-liter inline-4 paired up to a small battery and electric motor; total output is estimated to be 178 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. A plug-in variant is in the cards as well.
All Santa Fe crossovers have automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, active-lane control, blind-spot monitors, and automatic high-beams LED headlights. Move up the ranks and parking sensors, a surround-view camera system, and a blind-spot camera monitoring system all become available.
The 2021 Santa Fe hasn't been tested for crashworthiness.
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| Engine | 2.5L I-4 |
| MPG | 25 City / 28 Hwy |
| Seating | 5 Passengers |
| Transmission | 8-spd w/OD |
| Power | 191 @ 6100 rpm |
| Drivetrain | front-wheel |
