The new Hyundai Santa Fe for 2023 is such a value-packed mid-size crossover that it was named the 2023 Best Two-Row SUV for the Money by the editors at U.S. News and World Report. It comes with a long list of features that defy its very affordable starting price. The cabin is spacious and the Hyundai Santa Fe has one of the best car warranties in America. Here’s a closer look at trim levels in the new 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe that’s available now at Circle Hyundai in Shrewsbury NJ.
Trim levels in the new Hyundai Santa Fe
For 2023, the Hyundai Santa Fe comes with a long list of models for West Long Branch and Red Bank buyers to choose from:
- SE
- SEL
- XRT
- Blue Hybrid
- SEL Premium Hybrid
- Limited
- Limited Hybrid
- SEL Convenience Plug-In Hybrid
- Calligraphy
- Limited Plug-In Hybrid
The SE Trim
The SE trim comes with a standard 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers 191 horsepower. The standard Drive Mode Select system lets you choose Comfort, Sport, or a Smart setting, each providing a variety of performance levels and fuel economy. This entry-level model gives buyers from Asbury Park and Middletown NJ 18-inch alloy wheels, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, an 8-inch color touch screen and wireless smartphone connectivity, all as standard equipment.
The SEL trim
This model builds on the SE trim by adding proximity keyless entry, remote start, push-button start and a hands-free power liftgate. Inside the cabin is a larger 10.25-inch color touch screen display, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, wireless device charging, a dual-zone automatic climate control system and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The XRT trim
The XRT is mostly the same as the SEL model but Freehold and Tinton Falls NJ customers get a more rugged appearance. This trim also comes with 18 -alloy wheels and skid plates to help protect the underside.
The Blue Hybrid trim
The Blue Hybrid model operates with a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that's teamed up with an electric motor. The combined result is 226 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive is standard and the maximum towing capacity is 2,000 pounds. This trim also comes with trailer sway control, hill-descent control and hill-start assist.
The SEL Premium Hybrid trim
The SEL Premium Hybrid comes with the same turbocharged 1.6-liter hybrid powertrain as the Blue Hybrid. It also gives our Neptune NJ buyers eight-way power-adjustable front seats, a Harman Kardon stereo system and a panoramic sunroof.
The Limited trim
The Limited model runs with a 281-horsepower turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that’s managed by a dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Limited gets a 110-volt outlet, a heated steering wheel, four-way power lumbar support and leather upholstery.
The Limited Hybrid trim
The Limited Hybrid trim has a heated steering wheel, a four-way power driver’s seat with lumbar settings, rain-sensing windshield wipers and leather upholstery.
The SEL Convenience Plug-In Hybrid trim
The SEL Convenience Plug-In Hybrid is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter gasoline engine that's combined with a 67-kilowatt electric motor to create 261 horsepower. If you plug into a standard 240-volt home charger you can fully charge the battery pack in about four hours.
The Calligraphy trim
The Calligraphy model comes with all the features you get in the Limited trim and adds quilted Nappa leather upholstery, 20-inch alloy wheels and a full-color head-up display.
The Limited Plug-In Hybrid trim
The Santa Fe Limited Plug-In Hybrid model builds on the SEL Convenience trim by adding a 360-degree surround-view monitor, a 115-volt outlet, a four-way power lumbar driver’s seat, leather upholstery and a Harman Kardon sound system with 12 speakers.
