If you like a boxier, more rugged look of a large SUV, you will want to check out the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. This vehicle means business. While the Santa Fe has been around for a while, the 2024 version has been reimagined to make it stand out.
This is a longer car with an added third-row seat and additional cargo space. The reinforced roof and side rails are designed with outdoorsy people in mind for a rooftop tent or gearbox. Here are just a few of the features that impress me with this utility vehicle.
Great Towing Capacity
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a gas-fueled SUV with a powerful turbocharged 2.5-liter 277 horsepower inline-four engine paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This car is front wheel drive with an all-wheel drive available option. With the hard-working engine and drive options, the Santa Fe has an impressive towing capacity for taking family road trips with a trailer for gear. The SE and SEL trims have a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds while the XRT can tow up to 4,500 pounds.
Impressive Interior Space and Storage
Just like the boxy exterior of the Santa Fe, the interior cabin is predominantly rectangular except for the cockpit with comfortable bucket seats. To be sure, this vehicle has ample leg and headroom. In addition to passenger and driver space, there are numerous storage cubbies, including door pockets and a center console with a concealed bin. The rear cargo space is 14.6 cubic feet behind the third-row seat. The second and third-row seats can fold down flat in sections or all at once. This nearly triples the cargo storage and can function as a sleeping area while on a camping trip with the family.
Plenty of Technology
The dashboard supports not one but two 12.3-inch displays. One is the gauge cluster for the driver while the other is an infotainment system touchscreen. There are knobs for controlling audio volume and cabin climate for easier use while driving. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard features in all of the Santa Fe models. You’ll find USB-C ports for wired charging of your devices. A dual wireless smartphone charging pad is available to provide power to two smartphones at once. One of the cooler perks that Hyundai offers, inspired by the recent COVID-19 pandemic, is a UV-C sterilization glovebox compartment for sanitizing phones and other small personal items.
If you are in the market for a larger utility vehicle that is a workhorse, you will want to check out what the 2024 Hyundai Sante Fe lineup has to offer. This is a rugged SUV for those who love adventure and for the family that needs to haul a lot of gear or groceries. Be sure to check out the reimagined Santa Fe at Hyundaiusa.com.
