CG Report Card


Room and Consolation	A-
Energy and Efficiency	C+
Match and End	B-
Gas Financial system	B
Worth	B+

Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and will not mirror Shopper Information’s impressions of your entire mannequin lineup.

Massive & Tall Consolation

Massive Man	A
Tall Man	A

Massive & Tall consolation scores are for entrance seats solely. “Massive” ranking primarily based on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” ranking primarily based on 6’6″-tall male tester.

Drivetrain
Engine Specs	191-hp 2.5-liter
Engine Kind	4-cyl
Transmission	8-speed computerized
Drive Wheels	AWD

Actual-world gas financial system: 23.5 mpg

Driving combine: 40% metropolis, 60% freeway

EPA-estimated gas financial system: 22/25/24 (mpg metropolis/freeway/mixed)

Gas kind: Regular Gasoline

Base value: $34,000 (not together with $1185 destination charge)

Choices on take a look at car: Carpeted ground mats ($195)

Worth as examined: $35,380

Fast Hits

The good: Worth pricing; comfy, spacious cabin for passengers and cargo

The nice: Respectable degree of normal options for the cash; easy trip high quality

The not so good: Thick rear roof pillars impede visibility considerably; mediocre acceleration; unimpressive gas financial system

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CG Says:

After present process an in depth replace for 2021 that included freshened exterior styling, three new engines (together with a hybrid powertrain), a revamped inside, and a top-line Calligraphy trim degree, Hyundai’s Santa Fe 5-passenger midsize SUV will get a pair extra noteworthy additions for 2022. One is a plug-in-hybrid powertrain, which makes use of the identical turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder because the common Santa Fe hybrid, however provides a bigger battery pack and extra highly effective electrical motor to web 261 complete horsepower and an all-electric driving vary of 31 miles.

The opposite new addition to the Santa Fe lineup is Hyundai’s try and sustain with present crossover-SUV style: the rugged-look XRT trim degree. Apparently, numerous American buyers wish to take their on a regular basis crossovers on off-the-beaten-path outdoor-adventure excursions—or a minimum of appear like they’ll—and producers are catering to those needs. Amongst others, Ford has launched a Timberline model of its Explorer midsize SUV, Honda now provides a Trailsport model of the Passport (and can quickly provide a Pilot Trailsport), and Subaru has kicked off its new Wilderness sub-brand on each the Outback wagon and Forester compact SUV.

On the dimensions of “actual functionality” versus “only for seems to be,” the Santa Fe XRT’s additions fall principally within the latter class. It will get dark-finish exterior-trim components, dark-tone 18-inch wheels, beefy-looking decrease door facet finishers, roof-rack cross rails, skid plates, and facet steps. There’s no raised trip peak, all-terrain tires, fortified suspension, uprated powertrain, and even easy-clean upholstery or particular inside trim.

As an alternative, the XRT is positioned as a value-leader providing—it sits sq. in the midst of the common gasoline-engine Santa Fe lineup, above the entry-level SE and barely better-equipped SEL fashions, and under the ritzier Restricted and top-line Calligraphy trims. The XRT’s sole engine is the Santa Fe’s base 191-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder; the 281-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter 4 is obtainable solely on the Restricted and Calligraphy.

You’ll be able to take a look at our earlier evaluations of a Santa Fe Hybrid Limited and Santa Fe Calligraphy for more information on the Santa Fe’s fundamental platform. The XRT doesn’t provide all of the upscale options of the Restricted and Calligraphy fashions—it has material upholstery as a substitute of leather-based; an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen as a substitute of the top-line 10.25-inch display; and no 360-degree surround-view digicam, upgraded audio system, or panoramic sunroof. Nonetheless, it comes fairly nicely outfitted with options corresponding to heated entrance seats, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, wi-fi machine charging, keyless entry and beginning, and adaptive cruise management with cease/go functionality.

As anticipated, the XRT is notably slower than its upmarket siblings—the two.5-liter 4-cylinder is okay in around-town driving, however struggles to offer enough passing energy on the freeway. Our noticed gas financial system was kind of on par with the EPA estimates, however, disappointingly, no higher than we achieved in our Santa Fe Calligraphy with its rather more highly effective turbo engine. The two.5 liter’s unremarkable efficiency may be the XRT’s weakest hyperlink—possibly Hyundai will see match to broaden the supply of the turbo 2.5 powerplant sooner or later.

The XRT’s strongest asset? Worth for the cash, we’d say. The underside-line value of our take a look at car was $35,380—that’s cheaper than many of the compact SUVs we’ve examined in recent times. And for that cash, you’re getting a notably bigger two-row car with superior passenger and cargo room, and a sprinkling of go-anywhere persona besides.

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