First Drive Review: What's It Like Driving The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Can the latest Santa Fe sate your adventurous spirit? We think so! Your trusted Hyundai experts at Hyundai of Bedford have taken the new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe for a spin to bring you this first-drive review. See what we have to say about the latest Santa Fe before stopping by our lot for new Hyundai SUVs in the area!
The Santa Fe XRT Is Where It’s At. Check Out These Specs:
Want the best possible driving experience in the new Santa Fe? The 2025 Santa Fe XRT is built tough so you can take on every exciting journey with confidence. With the base-model Santa Fe starting at $34,200, going with the XRT trim for just a tad more at $40,850 will greatly elevate your ride’s capabilities to new heights.
When you go with the rough and tough Santa Fe XRT, you’ll get an outstanding 2.5L turbo engine capable of 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. What can you do with all that torque? Tow up to 4,500 pounds like it’s nothing thanks to Hyundai’s HTRAC AWD system. The Santa Fe XRT also upgrades your transmission system to an 8-speed wet dual-clutch with SHIFTRONIC for a smooth and controlled ride everywhere you go.
Our Favorite Santa Fe XRT Exclusives Set the Stage For High Thrills
One of our favorite XRT exclusives for the Santa Fe is the 18-inch dark alloy wheelset that not only looks stunning but comes paired with exceptional all-terrain tires that can get you pretty much anywhere, no problem! Side-by-side with the base model, you’ll also notice that the Santa Fe XRT has about an inch and a half of extra ground clearance to help you get over any obstacles in your way.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is often compared to the Tucson with a similar build and overall demeanor. Read our comparative guide to find out which ride is more your style!
What It’s Like to Drive With Highway Driving Assist 2 In the Santa Fe
We’ve had the pleasure of trying out the new Highway Driving Assist 2 feature which is more intuitive than ever before. When driving the new Santa Fe with Highway Driving Assist 2, the vehicle will stay centered in your lane while maintaining a set speed and distance. This system can also help you change lanes with greater certainty to help you avoid potential accidents.
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The 2025 Santa Fe’s Honorable Mention This may be a “first drive” review, but this next feature we want to talk about technically doesn’t require you to be behind the wheel. Available Remote Smart Parking Assist has been a real luxury that we didn’t know we needed, getting the vehicle in and out of tight parking spots with the push of a button on the key fob. |
The 2025 Santa Fe Delivers On-the-Road Luxury For All to Enjoy
We loved our powerful and smooth ride in the new Santa Fe, but there was more to it than that. The latest model includes power-reclining 2nd-row captain’s chairs so our team even got to enjoy special treatment in the back! We also predict that you’ll love the dual wireless phone charger and center console that effortlessly opens on either side. This makes it so everyone can partake in these extra treats, not just the driver.
Try Out Your Own First Drive of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe at Hyundai of Bedford!
The new 2025 Santa Fe is something that needs to be experienced in person, so be sure to swing by Hyundai of Bedford to try out Hyundai’s latest 8-seater today or browse all new SUVs currently available near you!
