2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SEL
2.5L Turbo AWD - USA Market
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4.0 / 5.0The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL is a new-model, mid-size SUV designed for the USA market, offering seating for up to seven passengers in a versatile 2+3+2 layout. It boasts a powerful 277 hp 2.5L Turbo GDI/MPI engine paired with an 8-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission and HTRAC All-Wheel Drive. Inside, occupants will find a premium cabin featuring H-Tex® seat upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a sophisticated infotainment system with dual 12.3-inch displays for the digital gauge cluster and touchscreen, supporting wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and wireless charging. Advanced driver assistance systems, including Level 2 autonomous driving capabilities with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Lane Centering Assist, enhance safety and convenience. Exterior highlights include LED projector-type headlights, LED taillights, and a power tilt-and-slide panoramic sunroof.
Reddit Community Sentiment Analysis: hyundai santa-fe 2025
Community Sentiment Score:
3.5 / 5.0The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is met with mixed reactions. While some appreciate Hyundai's willingness to experiment with bold new designs and find the exterior and interior styling appealing, others express concerns about reliability, particularly regarding past issues with engines and transmissions (like DCTs). There's also a mention of a fire risk recall affecting Hyundai and Kia vehicles, though its direct impact on the 2025 model is unclear. Some users also point out that maintenance habits can significantly influence the longevity of these vehicles. The hybrid system, specifically the HSG, is noted as a potential detractor for the hybrid variant.
Pros
- Appealing exterior and interior styling
- Willingness to try new designs
- Potential for good reliability in older models (07-10)
- Hybrid system improvements in next-gen (Palisade mentioned)
Cons
- Concerns about past reliability issues (engine, transmission)
- Fire risk recall affecting Hyundai/Kia
- DCT transmission failures reported
- Hybrid system (HSG) concerns for the hybrid variant
- Design changes rapidly make older models look outdated
| Vehicle Identity: | |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | HYUNDAI |
| Model Name | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Trim Level | SEL |
| Car Segment | midsized |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Target Market | USA |
| Lifecycle Status | New model |
| Exterior and Lighting: | |
|---|---|
| Headlights Technology Type | LED projector-type |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | Yes |
| Tail Lights Technology Type | LED |
| Sunroof/Panoramic Roof Type | Power tilt-and-slide sunroof |
| Dimensions and Aerodynamics: | |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 190.2 in |
| Overall Length (mm) | 4831.08 mm |
| Overall Width | 74.8 in |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1899.92 mm |
| Overall Height | 69.7 in |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1770.38 mm |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2814.32 mm |
| Roof Rack Type | Raised roof side rails |
| Interior and Infotainment: | |
|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | 7 passengers |
| Seating Layout | 2+3+2 |
| Second Row Seating Type | Reclining 60/40 split fold-flat 2nd-row seats with center armrest |
| Interior Passenger Volume | 4.30 m^3 |
| Front Headroom | 1021.08 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 1005.84 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1127.76 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 1074.42 mm |
| Front Shoulder Room | 1511.30 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 1475.74 mm |
| Interior Color Options | Black H-Tex® |
| Seat Upholstery Material | H-Tex® |
| Seat Adjustment Ways | 8-way power driver seat with 4-way power lumbar support ways |
| Climate Control Zones | Dual automatic zones |
| Rear Climate Control | Yes |
| Standard Cargo Volume | 0.41 m^3 |
| Cargo Volume Behind 1st Row | 2.25 m^3 |
| Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row | 1.15 m^3 |
| Cargo Volume Behind 3rd Row | 0.41 m^3 |
| Power Tailgate | Yes |
| Infotainment Display Size | 12.3 inches |
| Digital Gauge Cluster Size | 12.3 inches |
| Smartphone Integration | Wireless Apple CarPlay®, Wireless Android Auto™ |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Front USB Ports Count | 2 ports |
| Rear USB Ports Count | 2 ports |
| Digital Key Support | Digital Key 2 Premium |
| In-Car Connectivity Type | Bluelink+ |
| OTA Updates Support | Yes |
| OTA Domain Capability | Infotainment, Navigation |
| Autonomous Driving Level | Level 2 ADAS |
| Engine Specifications: | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | 4-cylinder engine |
| Engine Configuration | Smartstream 2.5L Turbo GDI/MPI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel System Type | GDI/MPI |
| Engine Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Forced Induction Type | Turbo |
| Aspiration Detail | Turbocharged |
| Power | 277 hp |
| Power (kW) | 206.55 kW |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft |
| Max Torque (Nm) | 421.77 N-m |
| Transmission and Drivetrain: | |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Marketing Name | 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with SHIFTRONIC® |
| Number of Forward Gears | 8 gears |
| Manual Shift Mode | Yes |
| Clutch Type and Count | Wet Dual Clutch |
| Drivetrain Architecture | AWD |
| All-Wheel Drive System | HTRAC All Wheel Drive |
| Drive Modes Selector | Yes |
| Performance and Fuel Economy: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Economy Standard | EPA estimates MPG |
| Fuel Economy (City) | 20 MPG |
| City Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 11.76 L/100km |
| Fuel Economy (Highway) | 28 MPG |
| Highway Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 8.40 L/100km |
| Fuel Economy (Combined) | 23 MPG |
| Combined Fuel Economy (L/100km) | 10.23 L/100km |
| Wheels and Tires: | |
|---|---|
| Front Rim Diameter (inches) | 18 inches |
| Rear Rim Diameter (inches) | 18 inches |
| Weights and Towing: | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Towing Capacity (Braked) | 1587.572 kg |
| Safety and Driver Assistance: | |
|---|---|
| Pre-Crash Safety System | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) | Yes |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Yes |
| Stop & Go Function | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Yes |
| Lane Centering Assist | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | Yes |
| Driver Drowsiness Detection | Yes |
| Warranty and Services: | |
|---|---|
| Basic Warranty (Years) | 5 YEARS |
| Basic Warranty (km) | 96560.4 km |
| Powertrain Warranty (Years) | 10 YEARS |
| Powertrain Warranty (km) | 160934.0 km |
| Roadside Assistance Duration (Years) | 5 YEARS |
| Anti-Perforation Warranty (Years) | 7 YEARS |
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