2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Facelift Launched

The Santa Fe received numerous updates for 2021. These included updated interior and exterior styling, the addition of a standard 8-inch touch screen, and the availability of both a 10.25-inch touch screen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Both the base engine and available turbocharged engine received small boosts in horsepower, too.

Here are the key changes for the Hyundai Santa Fe over the last few years:

• 2018: no notable changes
• 2019: three-row body style renamed to XL; two-row model fully redesigned with more standard safety features; Santa Fe Sport name dropped
• 2020: some trim levels discontinued, including three-row Santa Fe XL; some previously standard driver-assistance features made optional
• 2021: refreshed interior and exterior styling; 8-inch touch screen added to standard features list; larger touch screen and digital gauge cluster became optional; both engines received slight horsepower boost

How Reliable Is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has a predicted reliability score of 80 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

Which Used 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Trim Is Right for Me?

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe comes in four trims: SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy. The SE and SEL models come standard with a 191-horsepower four-cylinder engine, while the Limited and Calligraphy come with an upgraded 281-horsepower turbo-four. Front-wheel drive is standard on the SE, SEL and Limited trims, and all-wheel drive is available on these models for $1,700. All-wheel drive is also available on the top-trim Calligraphy model.