Which 2025 Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Is Right for Your McKinney Lifestyle?

Choosing the right SUV can transform your daily drives, whether you’re zipping around McKinney or heading out for weekend getaways. The 2025 Hyundai SANTA FE comes in five different trim levels, each with specific lifestyles and budgets in mind. Let’s run through the lineup, from the wallet-friendly SE to the plush Calligraphy loaded with all the bells and whistles.

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Hyundai SANTA FE Trim Levels Overview

The 2025 SANTA FE offers five trims: the SE, SEL, XRT, Limited, and Calligraphy. All models seat seven people across three rows with the same turbocharged 2.5-liter engine. The SE delivers solid value ($34,300) with a hands-free liftgate, 18-inch wheels, a 12.3-inch touch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a turbo engine, and an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The SEL ($36,800) adds heated front seats, a power driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control, a wireless charging pad, and Digital Key 2. If you love adventure, consider the XRT starting at $40,950. It comes with standard all-wheel drive, extra ground clearance, all-terrain tires, roof rails with crossbars, a sunroof, and a 4,500-pound towing capacity.

The Limited ($43,700) has 20-inch wheels, a dual-pane sunroof, leather seats, heated and cooled front seats, and Bose 12-speaker audio. The Calligraphy costs $46,850 and features 21-inch wheels, Nappa leather, second-row captain’s chairs, a head-up display, a digital rearview mirror, and Highway Driving Assist 2.

Key Features and Options Across Trims

Every SANTA FE rolls off the line with some lovely standard goodies — a 12.3-inch touch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a complete safety tech package, and a turbocharged engine with an eight-speed transmission. Most trims come with standard front-wheel drive, but you can add all-wheel drive if you want it. Towing capacity starts at 3,500 pounds with trailer brakes. Every SANTA FE includes Hyundai’s basic warranty, which covers five years or 60,000 miles, and a drivetrain warranty, covering 10 years or 100,000 miles. Check out the full SANTA FE lineup to find your match.

Interior and Comfort Features

The cabin offers 152 cubic feet of passenger space, perfect for a family trip to Lake Texoma and beyond. The front seats provide 44.4 inches of legroom and 41.1 inches of headroom. Second-row passengers get 42.3 inches of legroom and 40.6 inches of headroom. Behind the third row, you get 14.6 cubic feet of cargo space, expanding to 79.6 cubic feet with rows folded, so you shouldn’t have a problem fitting in weekly groceries or big furniture purchases.

The seat materials improve with each trim. The SE uses stain-resistant cloth (great for messy kids), the SEL has synthetic leather, the Limited adds genuine leather, and the Calligraphy features nappa leather. The Calligraphy swaps the bench for captain’s chairs in the second row, which include power tilting, reclining, and folding for access to the third row. You lose one seat but gain luxury for daily drives.

Performance and Efficiency Options

Every SANTA FE packs the same turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, making 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This setup can handle hill climbs with ease. Gas mileage hits 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive, which is great for families switching between school runs and trips to Dallas. The XRT trim sacrifices a bit of efficiency — 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway — with its chunkier tires and extra weight, but that’s a fair trade if you like weekend adventures.

Most trims tow 3,500 pounds with trailer brakes (1,650 pounds without), which is ideal for boats or utility trailers. The XRT pulls 4,500 pounds when properly equipped. It rolls on all-terrain tires with 8.3 inches of ground clearance and includes standard all-wheel drive. Hybrid models tow 2,000 pounds.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

J.D. Power rates the 2025 SANTA FE’s reliability at 79 out of 100, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives it a four-star rating. Each trim level has plenty of safety tech to protect your family, including automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, lane-keep assistance, adaptive cruise control, and rear cross-traffic alerts.

Higher trims pile on even fancier tech. The Limited adds remote smart parking that lets you move the car from outside using the key fob. If you opt for the Calligraphy, you’ll get Highway Driving Assist 2. It adjusts your speed automatically, keeps you in the center of your lane, and can even change lanes for you after checking your blind spot. This makes traffic jams in Dallas less of a problem so that you can focus on more important things.

Find Your Perfect SANTA FE Trim at Huffines Hyundai McKinney

Starting at $34,300, this midsize SUV beats most of its competitors on value. Each step up the trim ladder adds meaningful upgrades, so you can easily find the one with the features and price tag that are right for you. When you’re ready to find your SANTA FE, visit Huffines Hyundai McKinney to check out our selection. Just contact us to discuss trims or arrange a test-drive.