2025 Hyundai Santa Fe: Redesigned, Boxier, and Bigger Inside

The Santa Fe was completely reimagined for this generation — squared-off, longer, and with an interior that competes well above its price. It’s the rare redesign that changed the vehicle’s character rather than just its face.

Here’s what the 2025 Santa Fe offers.

Powertrains

2.5L Turbocharged four-cylinder — 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic. Strong, responsive, and enough to move a full three-row SUV without strain.

Santa Fe Hybrid — available now, not coming later. It pairs a turbocharged engine with an electric motor for meaningfully better fuel economy, particularly in stop-and-go driving where the hybrid system does its best work. Worth driving back to back against the 2.5T if efficiency matters to you.

Available HTRAC all-wheel drive with terrain modes for Snow, Mud, and Sand — genuinely useful on the gravel and back roads around Etowah County.

Towing runs up to 4,500 pounds when properly equipped with the 2.5T, which covers a small camper, a boat, or a utility trailer. Confirm the rating on the specific configuration.

Three Rows, and Real Space

Seating for seven in the standard three-row layout, with captain’s chairs available on some configurations.

Up to 79.6 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded — among the more generous figures in the midsize class.

Two design decisions make that space more usable than the number suggests:

The wider tailgate opening. Hyundai squared off the rear hatch specifically to widen the aperture. Loading a stroller, a cooler, or a bike is noticeably easier than through a sloped tailgate.

The longer wheelbase — about two inches more than the previous generation — which goes almost entirely into third-row and cargo space rather than overhang.

Interior Technology

A panoramic curved display joining a 12.3-inch touchscreen with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster under one piece of glass.

Hyundai Digital Key 2 lets you unlock and start the vehicle with your phone — useful when your hands are full or when you need to hand access to someone else without a physical key.

Dual wireless charging pads, so the driver and front passenger aren’t negotiating over one.

A UV-C sterilization compartment that sanitizes phones, keys, or a wallet. It sounds like a novelty until you have kids and a car that everything lives in.

Premium materials including leather-trimmed and available Nappa leather upholstery with soft-touch surfaces throughout.

Exterior

H-shaped LED headlights and taillights — the design signature, and unmistakable at night.

Squared-off wheel arches, prominent fender flares, and an upright stance that reads more rugged than the previous generation ever did.

Available 21-inch alloy wheels on higher trims.

Safety: Hyundai SmartSense

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist — detects potential collisions and can brake automatically
• Blind-Spot View Monitor — a live camera feed of your blind spot displayed in the instrument cluster when you signal. Once you’ve used it, checking a mirror feels incomplete
• Highway Driving Assist 2 — maintains following distance, centers the vehicle in its lane, and assists with lane changes
• Surround View Monitor — 360-degree camera for tight parking
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist — warns of approaching vehicles when backing out and can brake

The Ownership Case

Worth reading before you compare monthly payments against a Pilot, a Highlander, or a CX-90.

America’s Best Warranty — Hyundai’s powertrain coverage runs longer than anything else in the segment. Over the years you’ll own a family SUV, that’s real money.

Complimentary Maintenance — scheduled maintenance included for a set period, taking the first several services off your budget.

Blue Link connected services add remote start, vehicle finder, and safety features from your phone.

Shopper Assurance covers transparent pricing, flexible test drives, and a three-day worry-free exchange.

Santa Fe or Palisade?

Both are three-row SUVs on our lot and they suit different buyers.

Santa Fe — midsize, easier to park, better fuel economy, hybrid available, more distinctive styling. Right if your third row is occasional and you value efficiency.

Palisade — larger, with more third-row room and more cargo behind it, plus a V6 and 5,000 pounds of towing. Right if the third row is in daily use or you tow more.

We’ll park them next to each other if you’re deciding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What engine does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe have? A 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder producing 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic. A hybrid version is also available.

Is there a Santa Fe Hybrid? Yes, and it’s available now. It pairs a turbocharged engine with an electric motor for improved fuel economy, particularly in city driving.

How many people does the 2025 Santa Fe seat? Seven in the standard three-row configuration, with captain’s chairs available on some setups.

How much cargo space does the Santa Fe have? Up to 79.6 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, accessed through a wider squared-off tailgate opening.

How much can the 2025 Santa Fe tow? Up to 4,500 pounds with the 2.5-liter turbo when properly equipped. Confirm the rating on the specific configuration.

Does the Santa Fe come with all-wheel drive? HTRAC all-wheel drive is available, with Snow, Mud, and Sand terrain modes.

What is the UV-C sterilization compartment? A storage compartment that uses ultraviolet light to sanitize small items like phones, keys, and wallets.

What is Blind-Spot View Monitor? A camera system that displays a live video feed of your blind spot in the digital instrument cluster when you signal a lane change.

Where can I test drive a Hyundai Santa Fe near Gadsden? Team One Hyundai of Gadsden at 937 W. Grand Ave in Rainbow City, AL, serving Gadsden, Anniston, and Birmingham. Browse our Santa Fe inventory or contact us at (256) 399-4299.

Come See One

The Santa Fe’s redesign is one of those vehicles that photographs differently than it looks in person. Come stand next to it, load something through the wide tailgate, and sit in the third row.

Browse our Santa Fe inventory and Santa Fe Hybrid pages, our full new inventory, or our used and certified pre-owned inventory. If you want something smaller, look at the Tucson.

Schedule a test drive so the vehicle you want is ready when you arrive.

Check current Hyundai incentives and new vehicle specials, and ask about our military, first responder, and college grad programs.

Estimate a payment, get an instant offer on your trade, or apply for financing before you visit.

Our service center handles Santa Fe maintenance and warranty work, and you can schedule service online any time.