Launched in Australia in 2023, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has a starting MSRP of AU$63,000 for the Elite trim. A 1.6-liter T-GDi Smartstream engine and a 44.2 kW electric motor, both of which are powered by a 1.4 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack, work together to power the Santa Fe Hybrid. A six-speed automatic transmission distributes power to all four wheels. The SUV has a total output of 227 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque.
The combined cycle consumption of the Santa Fe Hybrid is 6.0 l/100 km, and the urban cycle consumption is 6.2 l/100 km.
The suspension has been specially tuned for the Santa Fe Hybrid to work well on local roads. Additionally, it has Hyundai's HTRAC advanced all-wheel drive system, which combines active torque control between the front and rear axles with an electronic variable torque split clutch.
In addition to Remote Smart Parking Assist, Smart Power Tailgate, Shift-by-Wire transmission, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, wireless smartphone charging, remote engine start, and the full complement of SmartSense driver assistance and advanced active safety technologies from the automaker, both Elite and Highlander models are loaded with features.
The Highland trim of the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid adds two second-row captain's chairs and makes the vehicle six-seater-capable.