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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs Toyota Highlander Detailed Comparison
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid emerges with a bold new design, housing a hybrid powertrain under its hood. Its modern cabin takes cues from luxury SUVs like the Range Rover, offering three rows of seats. On the other hand, the Toyota Highlander, while competent, faces fierce competition in the mid-size SUV segment. With multiple trims, it offers good handling but lacks driving excitement. While its interior is equipped, rivals like the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade excel in luxury and space.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Design and Features
The inside of the Santa Fe Hybrid exudes elegance and technological integration, with design cues reminiscent of Range Rover. The second row of seating could be customized with optional captain’s chairs, which have power reclining. Hyundai’s commitment to sustainability is evident in eco-friendly materials, such as precisely prepared sustainable leather upholstery that minimizes environmental effect.
Engine and Performance
The 2024 Santa Fe Hybrid gets a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor. This set up puts out 226-hp version from the previous model. The six-speed automatic gearbox provides seamless changes and plenty of power. The hybrid model will almost certainly come standard with all-wheel drive, distinguishing it from the nonhybrid Santa Fe choices.
Pricing
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe starts in the mid-$30,000 range and jumps to over $45,000 for the model’s highest level of extravagance. The regular hybrid model will likely be around between $37,000 and $42,000. Analyzing resale history, it indicates that the Hyundai Santa Fe’s prior performance was a tad below the segment’s typical levels.
2023 Toyota Highlander
Design and Features
The L and LE variants of the 2023 Toyota Highlander include bench seats that can accommodate eight people. Although not as large as the Chevrolet Traverse, the inside space radiates generosity. This version has material improvements, especially in the luxurious Limited and Platinum trims. But these models lack a few features as compared to the Palisade or Telluride. Informational displays range from 8.0 inches to 12.3 inches in higher models. Toyota offers features like SiriusXM, Wi-Fi, and smartphone integration, and offers wireless charging as an option below the infotainment level.
Engine and Performance
The 2023 Toyota Highlander showcases versatility with a standard 265-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and a choice of drivetrains, it achieves 60 mph in 7.2 seconds in our all-wheel-drive test. Hybrid enthusiasts can opt for the 2.5-liter four-cylinder and dual electric motors, delivering 243 combined horsepower via a CVT and front- or all-wheel drive. Performance and fuel efficiency harmonize well, clocking a 7.3-second 0-60 mph sprint.
Pricing
The 2023 Toyota Highlander lineup offers diverse options with prices ranging from the $36,620 base L to the top-tier Platinum model at $49,475. Each trim, from the LE to the XLE, XSE, Limited, and Platinum, progressively adds luxurious features and advanced technology for discerning buyers seeking various amenities and styles.