2024 Hyundai Santa Fe driving through the desert

Introduced in August of 2023, the latest three-row seater version of the compact 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV sports a bold and bigger body design with styling cues that will attract buyers who combine busy city life with an outdoor adventure lifestyle. Let's have a look at the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe trim levels.

Hyundai Santa Fe Trim Levels

Five carefully curated trim options mean that buyers get to choose what is just right for them.

Hyundai Santa Fe SE

The base SE trim starts at $33,950 MSRP, fitted with the standard engine across the range, a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four making 277 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque.

Power goes through a standard 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission with SHIFTRONIC  to the front wheels, with optional HTRAC All Wheel Drive.

The new exterior offers key features that include the likes of:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • LED headlamps with LED accents
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED tail lights
  • Roof-mounted Center High-Mount Stop Light
  • Body Color and heated side mirrors
  • Hands-free smart liftgate

The new and luxurious cabin of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe features as standard a truly impressive list of interior appointments, including:

  • Air conditioning
  • 2nd-row HVAC vents
  • Steering-wheel-mounted audio, cruise and Bluetooth controls
  • Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
  • 4.2-inch color Multi-Information Display
  • Proximity Key entry with push-button start
  • YES Essentials stain-resistant cloth seats
  • 6-way adjustable driver seat
  • Driver seat 2-way power lumbar adjustment
  • 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline and adjustable head restraints
  • 2nd-row bench seat
  • Power windows with driver auto-down/up
  • Power release, folding 2nd-row seats
  • 3rd-row seating with 50/50 sinking/folding function
  • Cloth headliner
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Two-level storage armrest with bi-directional opening
  • Power door and liftgate locks
  • 12-volt power outlet
  • External temperature display
  • LED interior lighting
  • Solar control front glass
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers
  • Underfloor storage tray

Infotainment, audio and connectivity equipment include:

  • 12.3-inch touchscreen display
  • HD Radio
  • Sirius XM
  • Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
  • Two front and two rear high-power USB charge ports
  • Blue Link Connected Car Service
  • Bluetooth hands-free phone system

The comprehensive list of safety and driver assistance equipment includes:

  • Anti-lock Braking System with 4-wheel disc brakes
  • Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control System and Brake Assist
  • Vehicle Stability Management
  • Hill Start Assist Control
  • Downhill Brake Control
  • Rear View Monitor with parking guidance

Hyundai's SmartSense safety suite is standard across all Hyundai Santa Fe trim levels.

The SE is available in a choice of four exterior paint colors and a choice of black or gray interior trim.

Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

The SEL trim at a starting $36,450 MSRP will get buyers all that the SE offers, plus enhanced exterior finishes that include:

The cabin of the SEL trim sees Interior upgrades such as:

  • H-Tex trimmed seats
  • 8-way power driver seat
  • Driver seat 2-way power lumbar
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual automatic temperature control
  • 3rd-row HVAC vents
  • Power windows with front passenger auto-down/up

Infotainment and audio mirror that of the lesser SE trim but add to the safety equipment :

  • Advanced Rear Occupant Alert
  • Forward Attention Warning

Exterior and interior color choices are the same as the SE spec.

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe interior 

Hyundai Santa Fe XRT

At a $40,600 starting MSRP, the more off-road-oriented Hyundai Santa Fe XRT trim level gets the HTRAC all-wheel drive system as standard, plus the below upgraded exterior treatments:

  • 18-inch dark finish alloy wheels
  • 245/60 R18 all-terrain tires
  • Gloss Black side mirror covers
  • XRT rear badging
  • Owners are treated to additional interior features such as:
  • C-pillar assist handle
  • Black H-Tex trimmed seats
  • 110-volt power outlet

Infotainment and audio upgrades include:

  • Onboard Navigation & Traffic flow, including incident data via HD Radio
  • Dynamic Voice Recognition
  • Hyundai Pay

Plus, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Curve Control.

Additional safety items extend to Hyundais Highway Driving Assist 1 feature and Rain-sensing windshield wipers.

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Starting at $43,350 MSRP the Hyundai Santa Fe Limited trim level offers buyers a front wheel drive drivetrain with available HTRAC all wheel drive. The exterior sees the addition of 20 inch alloy wheels, a dual pane sunroof and power-folding side mirrors.

In the interior, buyers are upgraded to leather seating surfaces, a driver seat with 4-way power lumbar and a 6-way power passenger seat, ventilated front seats, plus an Integrated Memory System driver's seat.

A larger 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster does duty and a heated steering wheel, manual rear side sunshades, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a UV-C sanitizer compartment in the upper glove box plus ambient interior lighting are standard fitments. The rear seats are heated, and the headliner is of melange. The audio gets a boost with a Bose premium audio system with 12 speakers.

A Blind-Spot View Monitor and Surround View Monitor are included in the safety equipment, plus Remote Smart Parking Assist. Five exterior colors are available, with a choice of black or gray interior trim.

Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy

Now we have reached the best that the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe trim levels have to offer. The range-topping six seater Calligraphy models at a $46,500 starting MSRP offer buyers additional  luxury items inclusive:

  • 2nd-row captain's chairs with power fold & dive, power reclining & tilting function
  • 21-inch dark finish alloy wheels
  • C-pillar assist handle
  • Premium Nappa leather seats
  • 6-way adjustable driver seat
  • Driver seat leg cushion extension
  • Eco-suede microfiber headliner
  • 12-inch Head-up Display
  • Camera-based rearview mirror

Additional safety equipment includes Highway Driving Assist 2 and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.

Choosing the Right Santa Fe Trim For You

With an extensive lineup of desirable Hyundai Santa Fe trims, buyers are assured of excellent value with desirable features no matter which Santa Fe they choose.

Define Your Budget

Sticking to a predefined budget is a good place to start to avoid committing to a purchase you cannot afford in the long run.

Research and Test Drive Each Trim Level

Feel free to book test drives with Hyundai to experience each trim for yourself. There is an abundance of online information on Hyundai vehicles for conducting research in the comfort of your home.

Consider Future Resale Value

Hyundai vehicles, with their generous leading warranties, low running costs and excellent build quality, offer solid resale values. Researching pre-owned values will give you a better idea of how different automakers' models hold their value, and this will help you choose between one of the Hyundai Santa Fe trim levels.

Consult Reviews and Expert Opinions

Online reviews, comparative tests, and automotive blogs are excellent places to gain meaningful and credible insight, helping buyers make informed vehicle buying decisions.

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe parked 

Get Your Hyundai Santa Fe at Granite Hyundai

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe can be viewed and test driven at the Granite Hyundai Dealership located in Somersworth, NH.

With an extensive selection of new and quality pre-owned Hyundai vehicles, our friendly sales team is ready to help you with your next Hyundai Santa Fe trim level.