How the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Enhances Your Gulf Coast Adventures

May 29th, 2025 by

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe driving along Florida's Gulf Coast, with palm trees, white sandy beaches, and turquoise ocean in the background under a clear blue sky.The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe has arrived in Pensacola with a bold new look and an ideal balance of practical daily driving and rugged adventure readiness. The new Santa Fe is built for your Gulf Coast lifestyle, whether you’re commuting to downtown Pensacola or heading to the beach with your family.

 

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The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe’s Striking New Design Features

The 2025 Santa Fe’s bold, boxy look commands attention on Gulf Coast roads. Its distinctive front grille conveys confidence, whether you’re cruising Pensacola Beach Boulevard or navigating downtown. H-shaped LED lights in front and back improve visibility while giving this SUV a singular identity.

The squared-off redesign creates more interior space for your Pensacola family. Its big wheels — 18-inch standard on lower trims and 20-inch or 21-inch on higher trims — improve handling on local terrain while its profile evokes those of luxury SUVs. The Santa Fe’s upscale appearance fits Pensacola’s coastal vibe, and the new Atlantis Blue paint color option mirrors our Gulf waters.

 

Unveiling the Performance Capabilities of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

Power’s no issue in the 2025 Santa Fe. The turbo 2.5-liter generates 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The Santa Fe’s fuel economy is excellent, especially for an SUV of its size. You can expect 20 city/29 highway mpg in front-wheel drive or 19 city/26 highway in the XRT’s all-wheel drive (AWD). If you’re looking for better mileage, go hybrid. Its 1.6-liter turbo makes 231 horsepower and gets about 34 mpg.

The XRT trim will easily tow your boat; its towing capacity is 4,500 pounds when you use trailer brakes, while other trims manage 3,500 pounds. HTRAC All Wheel Drive for grip in summer storms or beach outings is standard on the XRT and optional on other trims.

 

Comprehensive Breakdown of 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Trim Levels and Pricing

Pick from five Santa Fe trims: SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy. The $34,300 MSRP SE covers all the safety basics, while the SEL, starting at $36,800, adds comfort features Pensacola drivers appreciate. If you’re an off-road fan, check out the $40,950 MSRP XRT; it includes AWD and adaptive cruise control. A leather-wrapped steering wheel is standard on all trims. The Limited trim starts at $43,700 and the Calligraphy at $46,850, both offering premium leather and top-tier tech if you’re a luxury seeker.

It’s easy to find the perfect match for your Gulf Coast lifestyle. If you have a daily commute but love weekend beach trips, look at the SEL or Limited trims. The XRT is the trim for you if you’re a frequent off-roader, while the Calligraphy turns heads on the Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway.

 

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe’s Advanced Technology Features

The Santa Fe’s curved display combines a 12.3-inch digital dash — standard on the Limited and Calligraphy trims — with a matching 12.3-inch touch screen. It’s easy to find beachside eateries or queue up driving tunes with simple taps on the infotainment display. The Calligraphy trim includes a 12-inch driver’s head-up display as standard.

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto pair instantly, and there’s an optional Bose 12-speaker system, which is standard on the upper trims. Hyundai’s Digital Key 2 turns your phone into a key, which is ideal when you’re carrying beach gear. You’ll love practical touches such as the UV-C sanitizing compartment and Remote Smart Parking.

 

Hyundai SmartSense: Prioritizing Safety in the 2025 Santa Fe

The 2025 Santa Fe includes Hyundai SmartSense as standard on all trims; you’ll get blind-spot monitoring, forward collision avoidance, and lane-keeping assist. This suite provides safety on crowded Pensacola streets and empty beach roads. Adaptive cruise control reduces fatigue on Interstate 10 and Highway 98 drives.

Hyundai SmartSense also spots pedestrians and cyclists; this can be crucial in beach areas busy with outdoor activity. The rear cross-traffic alert watches out while you’re backing up, while automatic high beams adapt to traffic independently.

 

Exploring the Premium Features That Set the 2025 Santa Fe Apart

Luxury and practicality collide in the 2025 Santa Fe. Nappa leather handles sandy towels and damp swimsuits with ease. Ventilated seats cool you in the July heat, and the panoramic sunroof brings Pensacola’s blue skies inside the cabin. The center console opens from front or back; there’s also an auto-open tailgate for armfuls of beach gear or groceries, and the second-row captain’s chairs power recline.

 

Family-Friendly Aspects of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2025 Santa Fe is a seven-passenger SUV with standard three-row seating. You can opt for second-row captain’s chairs, which reduce seating to six. Storage options are flexible: 14.6 cubic feet of space keeps groceries secure, while 40.5 cubic feet with the third row folded down can handle outdoor gear.

 

Experience the Adventure: Off-Road Capabilities and Versatility

The 2025 Santa Fe Hyundai is great off-road. Its standard 8.4 inches of ground clearance — 9.7 for the XRT — tackles rough terrain easily. The Hyundai HTRAC All Wheel Drive, which is optional for most trims and standard on XRT, grips in all conditions. The XRT adds wide fender flares, side steps, and all-terrain tires for serious off-road capability. It’s also got a 110-volt outlet that powers coolers at tailgates or charges gear while camping.

 

Warranty and Maintenance Plans for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

Hyundai’s warranty is better than most. You’ll get five years/60,000 miles basic coverage plus a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Hyundai’s extras include seven-year unlimited-mile anti-perforation coverage, which is vital in our humid climate. Parts are covered for one year/12,000 miles, while emissions systems are protected for eight years/80,000 miles under federal law and seven years/70,000 miles under California statute. Five years of unlimited roadside assistance rounds out the package. You can worry less about surprise costs with Hyundai’s warranties.

 

Comparing the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe With Competitors

The 2025 Santa Fe’s mix of style and capability creates its niche in the crowded midsize SUV class. Its epic style puts it ahead in the three-row group compared to the Honda Pilot, the Mazda CX-90, and the Kia Sorento. Its turbo engines strike just the right balance of power and efficiency. You’ll love the hybrid’s fuel savings if you commute, while its curved display and safety features rival or top the competition. It packs three-row interior space in a city-friendly size.

The Santa Fe uses less fuel with nimbler handling than the Palisade. Though competitors might edge ahead in certain aspects, the Santa Fe’s overall package makes it easy for you to juggle workday drives and weekend coastal trips.

 

Test-Drive the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe at Allen Turner Hyundai in Pensacola

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe handles Pensacola streets and coastal roads equally well. You can’t top the value, particularly with that class-leading warranty. Are you ready to see it for yourself? You can get prequalified for financing in Pensacola, Florida, before you visit Allen Turner Hyundai to browse our SUV selection and take one for a spin. Call us at 850-479-9667 to ask about models and special offers; our friendly staff can’t wait to help you choose a new Santa Fe.

 

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