How the 2025 Santa Fe Delivers Premium Features at Every Trim Level
February 18 2025,
The 2025 Santa Fe rethinks value expectations in the midsize SUV segment with an approach that distributes premium features across all trim levels. From the base Preferred Hybrid to the top-tier Ultimate Calligraphy, you'll find meaningful luxury touches that enhance your driving experience regardless of budget.
This strategic distribution of upscale amenities ensures you access genuine comfort, advanced technology, and practical conveniences without requiring top-trim investment. The 2025 lineup demonstrates how Hyundai prioritizes driver satisfaction at every price point rather than reserving desirable features exclusively for premium models.
Standard All-Wheel Drive Across All Models
The entire 2025 Santa Fe range comes equipped with HTRAC All-Wheel Drive as standard equipment – a feature often offered only as a costly upgrade by competitors. This advanced system provides confident traction in various conditions while maintaining reasonable fuel efficiency. You gain enhanced stability during winter weather and improved handling on twisting roads regardless of which trim you select. This standard inclusion represents substantial value, especially in the Preferred Hybrid model where AWD combines with efficient hybrid technology without inflating the entry price.
Comprehensive Technology From Base Model Upward
Technology features pervade the Santa Fe lineup, starting with the standard 12.3" infotainment touchscreen across all models. Even the base Preferred Hybrid includes essentials like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, multiple USB-C ports, and the convenience of a proximity key with remote button start. Moving up to the Preferred Hybrid with Trend Package adds the 12.3" digital instrument cluster and Digital Key, while higher trims incorporate sophisticated features like navigation, Head-Up Display, and the Bose premium audio system. This graduated technology distribution ensures access to meaningful connectivity features regardless of trim selection.
Comfort Amenities That Make Daily Driving Better
The 2025 Santa Fe delivers genuine comfort amenities starting at the entry level. The base Preferred Hybrid includes heated front seats, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, and dual-zone automatic climate control – comfort touches typically reserved for mid-tier trims in many competitors. As you move through the lineup, additional features like ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and premium seating surfaces enhance the experience incrementally. The Ultimate Calligraphy tops the range with premium Nappa leather and relaxation front seats with driver's calf support. This thoughtful distribution means even budget-conscious buyers access meaningful comfort features daily.
Thoughtful Interior Space Utilization
Interior versatility remains consistent across trim levels with practical features that adapt to your needs. Seven-passenger seating comes standard on most models, with 60/40 split fold-flat second-row seats and fold-flat third-row seats providing flexible cargo arrangements. The Ultimate Calligraphy offers a more refined six-passenger layout with second-row captain's chairs without sacrificing functionality. This consistent approach to interior versatility means your Santa Fe remains practical regardless of trim selection, adapting to your changing passenger and cargo requirements without compromise.
Advanced Safety Protection Regardless of Price Point
Safety technology permeates the entire Santa Fe lineup with an impressive array of standard features. All models include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with stop-and-go capability, Lane Following Assist, and Blind-Spot Collision Warning. Higher trims add enhancements like Surround View Monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and Highway Driving Assist 2, but the fundamental safety architecture remains intact across the range. This approach ensures your family benefits from sophisticated protection systems regardless of budget constraints, unlike competitors who often reserve critical safety features for premium trims.
The 2025 Santa Fe demonstrates how premium features can enhance every price point, creating exceptional value throughout the lineup. Experience this considerate approach to feature distribution by visiting Thomas Hyundai for a personal demonstration of the ideal Santa Fe trim that suits your needs.
