2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Trims in Florence, SC

January 27th, 2025 by

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid in gray driving on a curvy highway with trees and cliffs in view

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid introduces a structured redesign, targeting functional improvements in hybrid performance, vehicle packaging, and interior utility. This model year maintains Hyundai’s hybrid powertrain configuration while expanding the standard and available feature set across three trim levels: SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy. Each trim integrates hybrid technology with increased passenger volume, cargo flexibility, and advanced driver assistance systems. The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is positioned as a midsize crossover engineered for efficiency, safety, and usability in varying road and load conditions.

Interior of 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid showing two-tone steering and widescreen display

Hybrid Powertrain with Measured Efficiency

All 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid trims operate using the same hybrid propulsion system: a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline direct injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine mated to a permanent magnet electric motor. The system is managed through a SHIFTRONIC® 6-speed automatic transmission. This hybrid system produces a combined output of up to 231 horsepower. The integration of the electric motor assists in both low-speed acceleration and fuel-efficient cruising, reducing load on the internal combustion engine under standard conditions.

Front Wheel Drive is standard across the base trim, while HTRAC All Wheel Drive is available for drivers requiring additional traction. Fuel economy ratings reach up to 36 MPG in combined conditions for FWD models. AWD variants are rated slightly lower at 34 MPG combined. These metrics confirm the vehicle’s capacity to reduce fuel consumption in typical urban and highway driving scenarios without compromising performance for a vehicle of its weight class.

Disclaimer: 2025 SANTA FE Hybrid SEL, Limited and Calligraphy FWD: 36 City/35 Highway/36 Combined MPG. 2025 SANTA FE Hybrid SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy AWD: 35 City/34 Highway/34 Combined MPG. All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle’s condition.

Exterior Construction and Functional Design

From a structural perspective, the exterior of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has been designed for operational utility. The lighting suite includes full LED headlamps, Daytime Running Lights, and LED taillights as standard equipment. 

The base trim is configured with 18-inch alloy wheels, while the Limited and Calligraphy variants utilize 20-inch alloy wheels with optimized rim design for ride stability and appearance consistency. Exterior mirrors are body-colored and include integrated turn-signal indicators. Power-folding functionality is included on these higher trims as well, supporting compact parking and automated adjustment.

Upper trims also feature a dual-pane sunroof, enhancing overhead ventilation options. A hands-free smart liftgate is standard across all trims, activated by proximity key detection and capable of automatic opening. Roof side rails are integrated into the body design, allowing for additional roof-mounted cargo solutions as needed.

Rear cargo view of 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid with third row folded and panoramic roof

Cabin Dimensions and Interior Capacity

Interior dimensions for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid reflect an expanded architecture. The total interior volume measures 165.6 cubic feet, allowing for up to seven-passenger seating depending on configuration. Second-row seating can be configured as a bench or dual captain’s chairs on higher trims, with third-row seating available across all trims. The third-row design includes 50/50 split-fold capability for rapid conversion to cargo use.

Cargo volume varies by row usage. With all seats in use, 14.6 cubic feet are available behind the third row. Folding the third row expands this figure to 40.5 cubic feet. Maximum cargo capacity, with both the second and third rows folded, reaches 79.6 cubic feet. These figures represent standard measurements within the midsize SUV class, with an emphasis on modularity and interior layout efficiency.

Interior seating materials and controls differ by trim. The SEL Hybrid includes H-Tex® trimmed seats and an 8-way power driver seat. Limited and Calligraphy trims upgrade to leather seating with ventilated front seats, heated front and second-row seats, and power passenger adjustments. The Calligraphy trim introduces additional memory features and refined trim details for seat and steering wheel surfaces.

Infotainment and Digital Interfaces

All trims of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid incorporate a digital driver interface and an infotainment center designed for rapid access and minimal distraction. The upper trims include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, providing centralized display of speed, efficiency metrics, and driver assistance status.

Infotainment comes standard as a 12.3-inch touchscreen across all trims. These displays support navigation, integrated voice commands, and over-the-air update capabilities. Compatibility with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ is standard, enabling smartphone integration without requiring tethered USB input.

Calligraphy and Limited trims are also equipped with a Bose® Premium Audio System for higher-fidelity audio reproduction. Additional cabin technology includes wireless device charging, a proximity key with push-button start, Hyundai Digital Key 2, and multiple USB-C ports throughout the cabin, including rear passenger zones and the third row.

Driver Assistance and Safety Systems

Hyundai continues to standardize a wide array of active and passive safety systems across the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid lineup. Key systems include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection capabilities. Lane Keeping Assist and Lane Following Assist are standard, maintaining the vehicle’s position within marked road boundaries and responding to unintentional lane departure.

Blind-Spot Collision system is included on all trims, with higher trims gaining the Blind-Spot View Monitor, which displays a real-time camera feed of adjacent lanes when turn signals are activated. Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist provides visual and auditory alerts for perpendicular traffic in reverse scenarios, along with automated braking if a collision is detected.

Higher trims also gain access to additional parking technologies, such as Remote Smart Parking Assist. Highway Driving Assist is standard and combines adaptive cruise control with lane centering functions for extended travel. Driver Attention Warning and Safe Exit Warning are also part of the safety suite, helping prevent driver fatigue-related incidents and alerting occupants to approaching traffic during exit.

Trim-Level Summary with Feature Distinction

Each trim of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has a defined feature set. The SEL Hybrid serves as the entry-level configuration, focusing on base hybrid functionality, essential safety systems, and digital displays. It provides a viable option for those requiring hybrid performance without additional convenience layers.

The Limited Hybrid introduces notable upgrades in comfort systems, infotainment display size, and cabin materials. Heated and ventilated seats, premium audio, and expanded parking assist technologies are standard at this level.

The Calligraphy Hybrid completes the trim range with additional ambient lighting options, extended seating comfort adjustments, and enhanced visual components for both interior and exterior applications. This trim is configured to include all standard safety and infotainment offerings.

Visit ALM Hyundai Florence for a Test Drive

Explore the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid firsthand at ALM Hyundai Florence in Florence, SC. A test drive offers the best way to evaluate the trim levels, interior layout, and on-road behavior of this redesigned hybrid SUV. Our team is ready to walk you through the technical features, including hybrid system operation, safety functions, and digital interfaces. If you want some assistance comparing SEL, Limited, or Calligraphy, we’ll help you find the right fit based on your driving needs and performance preferences. Stop by for a test drive today to experience hybrid efficiency and midsize utility in real-world conditions.

 

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