2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe makes the trim decision unusually important: moving up the Canadian range can change the powertrain, fuel consumption and even the number of seats. A more expensive version is not simply the same SUV with extra screens and upholstery.

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Models available

The regular Canadian range includes Preferred Hybrid, Preferred Hybrid with Trend package, XRT, Luxury and Ultimate Calligraphy. Preferred and Trend use the hybrid powertrain; the three higher configurations use the 2.5-litre turbo engine. Most seat seven, while Ultimate Calligraphy seats six. Hyundai Canada’s 2024 pricing announcement, reproduced by IMPRINT.

Engines and transmissions

The 1.6-litre turbo hybrid produces 231 hp total system output and uses a six-speed automatic. The 2.5-litre turbo produces 277 hp and uses an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Canadian powertrain announcement.

The Canadian model summary lists HTRAC AWD across these configurations. A hybrid badge does not mean this Santa Fe must be plugged in; do not confuse this regular hybrid with a plug-in model from another year or market. Hyundai Canada 2024 model summary.

Fuel economy

NRCan 2024 configuration	City L/100 km	Highway L/100 km	Combined L/100 km
Santa Fe Hybrid AWD	6.8	6.9	6.9
Santa Fe AWD, 2.5 turbo	12.1	8.8	10.6
Santa Fe AWD XRT	12.2	9.1	10.8

Source: NRCan 2024 Fuel Consumption Guide. The XRT has its own rating; neither it nor the other turbo versions should be advertised using the hybrid figure.

At 20,000 km, those combined ratings represent roughly 1,380 litres for the hybrid, 2,120 litres for the regular turbo AWD and 2,160 litres for XRT. The hybrid-to-regular-turbo difference is about 740 litres annually. Multiply by a realistic fuel price for your area; these standardized calculations are not a guarantee of your consumption.

Interior and practicality

The Canadian equipment matrix shows a progression from cloth in Preferred to leatherette in Trend and XRT, leather in Luxury, and Nappa leather in Ultimate Calligraphy. The latter replaces the second-row bench with captain’s chairs, reducing total seating to six. 2024 seating and upholstery matrix.

If your household needs seven seats, the top trim is not automatically the right answer. Check third-row access with any child seats installed, and see how much luggage fits with all rows occupied. Try the tailgate in a realistic parking space and check whether smaller passengers can reach the controls comfortably.

Infotainment and connectivity

The 2024 Canadian matrix lists a 12.3-inch touchscreen across the range. An expansive dashboard display does not mean every trim has identical convenience equipment: check the instrument display, phone charging arrangement and camera views on the car you are considering. Canadian technology specifications.

Safety and driver assistance

The model summary lists adaptive cruise control and lane-following assistance across the regular range, while upper-level camera equipment varies. These systems are driver assistance, not permission to stop watching the road. Ask for a practical demonstration of the fitted features rather than assuming that an illustration of the highest trim applies to all versions. 2024 assistance-equipment matrix.

Pricing in CAD

These Canadian launch MSRPs were checked October 29, 2026. They exclude freight/PDI, fees, taxes and additional options; no discount is deducted. The table covers the regular lineup, not the limited NHL Edition, and is a historical comparison rather than a current quote or the filmed vehicle’s sticker.

2024 Canadian configuration	Launch MSRP	Difference from Preferred	What changes
Preferred Hybrid AWD, seven seats	$40,999	Reference	Cloth seating, 12.3-inch touchscreen and hybrid powertrain.
Preferred Hybrid with Trend, seven seats	$44,999	+$4,000	Retains hybrid power; upgrades cloth upholstery to leatherette.
XRT AWD, seven seats	$46,999	+$6,000	277-hp turbo engine, eight-speed dual-clutch and leatherette seating.
Luxury AWD, seven seats	$49,999	+$9,000	Turbo powertrain and leather upholstery instead of XRT leatherette.
Ultimate Calligraphy AWD, six seats	$53,499	+$12,500	Nappa leather and second-row captain’s chairs; six seats instead of seven.

Source: Hyundai Canada launch pricing announcement. Also compare adjacent steps: Trend to XRT is $2,000, XRT to Luxury $3,000, and Luxury to Ultimate Calligraphy $3,500 before the excluded charges.

Choosing a trim

Preferred and Trend are the logical starting points if fuel budgeting matters most. XRT is a different proposition, not simply the hybrid with a tougher look. For Luxury and Ultimate Calligraphy, weigh the desired equipment against fuel use and seating needs. A family needing the seventh seat has a stronger reason to stop below the top trim.

If towing matters, check the exact configuration’s limits, required equipment and payload label. Do not borrow an advertised maximum from another trim or treat a towing accessory alone as proof of the vehicle’s allowed loaded-trailer weight.

Check the VIN for outstanding safety recalls before buying. Transport Canada recall 2024404 addresses a transmission-software fault on certain 2024 Santa Fes that can damage the transmission and allow movement while parked without the parking brake. Hyundai advises always applying the parking brake when parking. Dealers update the software and inspect or replace the transmission as necessary. Confirm applicability and repair status for the individual vehicle; this is not a complete recall list.

Is every 2024 Canadian Santa Fe a hybrid?

No. The regular Preferred and Trend configurations are hybrids; XRT, Luxury and Ultimate Calligraphy use the 2.5-litre turbo powertrain.

Does every trim seat seven?

No. The regular Ultimate Calligraphy configuration seats six. Verify seating and child-seat fit before choosing it for a larger household.