“If you're looking for a more conservative and not a statement in the exterior of the car you drive, this is nice. The interior is beautiful! The only real negative is the driver's seat sits up higher than the passenger for some odd reason, and it makes you feel awkward and uncomfortable.”
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe gets a light equipment update rather than a redesign. The biggest change is a wider rollout of the 10.25-inch navigation system and related tech, especially across hybrid and plug-in hybrid trims.
About the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
4th generation Santa Fe (2019-2023), post-2021 refresh, final year before the all-new 2024 redesign.
The 2023 Santa Fe is Hyundai's roomy two-row family SUV for shoppers who want more comfort and feature content than many compact crossovers without jumping to a full three-row vehicle. Its core appeal is a quiet ride, generous back-seat and cargo room, a long warranty, and a wide spread of powertrains: simple gas, fuel-saving hybrid, and plug-in hybrid. Hyundai positions it as a value-rich family vehicle with upscale tech and safety equipment available well below luxury-brand pricing.
The 2023 lineup ranges from the straightforward gas SE to the efficiency-focused Blue hybrid with standard AWD. XRT emphasizes a tougher look and added convenience equipment, while Calligraphy pairs a turbo gas engine with upscale features such as a head-up display, premium audio and extra parking cameras. Limited models focus on comfort with leather seating, ventilated front seats and a surround-view camera.
What changed, by category
Tech
Every hybrid and plug-in hybrid trim gains a standard 10.25-inch navigation screen, dynamic voice recognition and wireless map updates. Gas SEL, XRT, SEL Premium, Limited and Calligraphy models gain the same navigation, voice and map-update features, along with Hyundai Digital Key. The gas SEL also makes dual-zone climate control standard.
Safety
Highway Driving Assist becomes standard on every hybrid and plug-in hybrid trim. Blind-spot monitoring also becomes standard on the gas SE.
Styling
There is no major exterior redesign, but gas-trim appearance details are reshuffled. XRT is reorganized as a more self-contained trim with its rugged-look styling and additional convenience equipment bundled together.
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 8-Spd DCT w/Shiftronic / Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 8-Spd DCT w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Shiftronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD / AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid / Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Hybrid | Plug-In Hybrid |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 36 mpg | 22–33 mpg | 22 mpg | 33 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 31 mpg | 28–30 mpg | 28 mpg | 30 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 191 hp | 191 hp | 226 hp | 226–281 hp | 281 hp | 226 hp | 261 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195–311 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb | 2000–3500 lb | 3500 lb | 2000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 36.4 cu-ft | 36.4 cu-ft | 36.4 cu-ft | 36.4 cu-ft | 36.4–72.1 cu-ft | 36.4 cu-ft | 36.4 cu-ft | 72.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | 40.8 in | 39.5–41.7 in | 41.7 in | 40.8 in | 39.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 31 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 31 | ||||||
| MPGe Combined | 76 (Plug-In Hybrid) | 76 | ||||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||||
| Park Assist | ||||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||||
| Side Steps | ||||||||
| Head-Up Display | ||||||||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | ||||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe redesigned?
No. The 2023 Santa Fe is the final model year of the fourth-generation body and carries over the design that was refreshed for 2021. The all-new Santa Fe arrives for 2024.
What is the main difference between the 2023 and 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The main difference is more standard technology for 2023. The 10.25-inch navigation system, voice recognition and wireless map updates reach more gas trims and become standard throughout the hybrid and plug-in hybrid lineups.
Do all 2023 Santa Fe hybrid and plug-in hybrid trims have Highway Driving Assist?
Yes. Highway Driving Assist becomes standard on every 2023 Santa Fe hybrid and plug-in hybrid trim, along with the 10.25-inch navigation screen, voice recognition and wireless map updates.
Did the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe get new engines or transmissions?
No. The gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains carry over for 2023, with no confirmed engine or transmission changes.
What changed on the 2023 Santa Fe XRT?
The 2023 XRT becomes a more self-contained rugged-look trim. It adds H-Tex synthetic leather seating, the 10.25-inch navigation screen, Hyundai Digital Key, quieter front side glass, automatic windshield defogging, an upgraded rear-occupant alert and wireless map updates.
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe.
4.2
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
(722 reviews)
“We love our Hyundia [Name] Fe Plugin Hybrid. With its 31 mile battery capacity, we rarely use gas except for road trips. If they expand the battery capacity to 40 or 50 miles, we will be the first to buy it!”
“Vehicle provides a smooth, comfortable, and safe ride for me and my family. We enjoy the up to date features and quality of the sound. The most fun feature is the full length sunroof. Children enjoy looking up and seeing the sky day and night.”
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