2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL
Hyundai Santa Fe Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 2.5L
Hampton Gray
AWD
Gasoline
45,076 Miles
Black
HP25048
5NMS2DAJ5PH539712
Premium cloth
SEL
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
Vehicle Details
Discover the perfect blend of reliability and modern features with this 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL. Boasting 45,076 miles, this SUV is equipped with an efficient and powerful 4-cylinder, 2.5L engine, paired with an advanced All-Wheel Drive system. This combination ensures a smooth and confident drive, whether navigating city streets or exploring off the beaten path. Safety and technology are at the forefront of this Hyundai Santa Fe, featuring Lane Keep Assist to help you stay centered on the road. The CARFAX Clean Report provides peace of mind, showcasing this vehicle’s excellent maintenance history. Enjoy seamless connectivity with Apple CarPlay, making it easy to access your favorite apps and media on the go. The Automatic Climate Control system ensures you and your passengers experience optimal comfort in any weather. The built-in Navigation system guides you effortlessly to your destination, enhancing your driving experience with precise and easy-to-follow directions. This Hyundai Santa Fe SEL is designed with both driver and passenger in mind, offering a spacious and contemporary interior that provides ample space for all your needs. Experience the exceptional quality and versatile performance that make this SUV a standout choice for any lifestyle.
Packages
Option Group 01. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Additional Information
We make every effort to provide accurate information but please verify options and price with management before purchasing. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. All financing is subject to approved credit from participating lender. Dealer installed options are additional. Stock photo colors, options and trim levels may vary. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors. Published price subject to change without notice to correct errors and omissions or in the event of inventory fluctuations. Vehicle offers/prices & internet price quotes valid for 48 hours from initial posting date, subject to change by dealer/manufacturer without notice. Vehicles may be in transit to dealer. Vehicle photos may not match exact vehicle. Please call to confirm availability status. All prices exclude taxes, title, license, and a $989 dealer processing fee. Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB). Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). **Based on model year EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery pack age/condition, and other factors. #1 Honda Dealer in the DC Metro for 7 years running, based on 2018-2024 AHM New Honda Volume Sales. 2024 Honda Prologue Range Rating: 296 mile EPA Range Rating for EX (2WD) and Touring (2WD). 281 mile EPA Range Rating for EX (AWD) and Touring (AWD). 273 mile EPA Range Rating for Elite (AWD). Use for comparison purposes only. Actual range will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age & condition, loading, use and maintenance.
Discover the perfect blend of reliability and modern features with this 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL. Boasting 45,076 miles, this SUV is equipped with an efficient and powerful 4-cylinder, 2.5L engine, paired with an advanced All-Wheel Drive system. This combination ensures a smooth and confident drive, whether navigating city streets or exploring off the beaten path. Safety and technology are at the forefront of this Hyundai Santa Fe, featuring Lane Keep Assist to help you stay centered on the road. The CARFAX Clean Report provides peace of mind, showcasing this vehicle’s excellent maintenance history. Enjoy seamless connectivity with Apple CarPlay, making it easy to access your favorite apps and media on the go. The Automatic Climate Control system ensures you and your passengers experience optimal comfort in any weather. The built-in Navigation system guides you effortlessly to your destination, enhancing your driving experience with precise and easy-to-follow directions. This Hyundai Santa Fe SEL is designed with both driver and passenger in mind, offering a spacious and contemporary interior that provides ample space for all your needs. Experience the exceptional quality and versatile performance that make this SUV a standout choice for any lifestyle.
Packages
Option Group 01. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Additional Information
We make every effort to provide accurate information but please verify options and price with management before purchasing. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. All financing is subject to approved credit from participating lender. Dealer installed options are additional. Stock photo colors, options and trim levels may vary. Dealer not responsible for typographical errors. Published price subject to change without notice to correct errors and omissions or in the event of inventory fluctuations. Vehicle offers/prices & internet price quotes valid for 48 hours from initial posting date, subject to change by dealer/manufacturer without notice. Vehicles may be in transit to dealer. Vehicle photos may not match exact vehicle. Please call to confirm availability status. All prices exclude taxes, title, license, and a $989 dealer processing fee. Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB). Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). **Based on model year EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery pack age/condition, and other factors. #1 Honda Dealer in the DC Metro for 7 years running, based on 2018-2024 AHM New Honda Volume Sales. 2024 Honda Prologue Range Rating: 296 mile EPA Range Rating for EX (2WD) and Touring (2WD). 281 mile EPA Range Rating for EX (AWD) and Touring (AWD). 273 mile EPA Range Rating for Elite (AWD). Use for comparison purposes only. Actual range will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age & condition, loading, use and maintenance.
Features & Options
- Option Group 01
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smart device mirroring
- Lane Following Assist (LFA) hands-on cruise control
- Pedestrian impact prevention
- Navigation-based Curve Control Automatic curve slowdown cruise control
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC)
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Power liftgate rear cargo door
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian
- Cyclist & Junction-Turning Detection
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Smart key with hands-free access and push button start
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) active blind spot system
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Traffic sign recognition with speed limiter feature
- High Beam Assist (HBA) auto high-beam headlights
- Hill Assist Control (HAC)
- Blue Link vehicle tracker with vehicle slowdown
- External memory control
- Front wireless smart device charging
- Blue Link Remote (3-year subscription) smart device and keyfob engine start control
- Proximity cargo area access release
- Rear mounted camera
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Electronic stability control system
- Automatic climate control
- Selective service internet access
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Automatic full-time AWD
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Integrated navigation system with voice activation
- LED daytime running lights
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Standard grade speakers
- Smartstream 2.5L I-4 port/direct injection
- DOHC
- CVVT variable valve control
- regular unleaded
- engine with 191HP
- Automatic brake hold
- Smart device-as-key proximity door locks
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA) external exit warning system
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Voice-activated climate control
- Immobilizer
- Real-time traffic
- Vehicle integrated emergency SOS system
- Trailer sway control
- Black front and metal-look rear bumper inserts
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert rear seat check warning
- Leather steering wheel
- Manual reclining rear seats
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Review
As one of Hyundai’s top-selling SUVs, the venerable Santa Fe sticks to the brand’s winning formula.Hyundai’s gas-powered SUV lineup offers models in five sizes and it’s the OG Santa Fe that serves as the penultimate. This generation debuted for the 2019 model year and has received continuous updates throughout including the addition of this top-tier Calligraphy trim.
STILL A SEGMENT HEAVY HITTER
The five-passenger, midsized SUV segment comprises some heavy hitters: Ford Edge, Chevy Blazer, Honda Passport, Toyota 4Runner and the sales leader – the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Santa Fe used to offer seating for seven until the flagship Palisade came along at which point Hyundai briefly renamed it the Santa Fe XL before axing it altogether and then calling the smaller, two-row Santa Fe Sport the Santa Fe. Confused? All you need to know is that Hyundai sold 117,000 Santa Fes last year making it a who’s who in the class. Beyond this standard Santa Fe with its 2 four-cylinder engine offerings are hybrid and plug-in hybrid models further expanding appeal. Front-wheel or all-wheel drive is also offered among the non-electrified Santa Fes. Pricing starts at just under $30,000 for a two-wheel drive Santa Fe SE and tops $47,000 for a Plug-in Hybrid Limited.
IT's ALL IN THE HANDWRITING
But the model I’m focusing on this week is the Santa Fe Calligraphy, an upscale edition Hyundai added in 2021. That was also the same year the Santa Fe’s most powerful engine, the 2.0-liter turbo, was upgraded to a 2.5-liter turbo, now producing a healthy 281 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. Running on regular gas, expect 24 MPG in mixed driving with a 451-mile driving range. The two highest trims, the Limited and Calligraphy, run exclusively with this engine mated to an eight-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. An additional $1,700 adds all-wheel drive leading to an as-tested MSRP of $45,545 with the only option being a set of carpeted floor mats.
The Calligraphy distinguishes itself with these model-exclusive features:
• Dark chrome grille
• Twenty-inch wheels
• Premium Nappa leather with quilted door panels
• Eco-suede headliner
• Head-up display
• Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Configurable ambient lighting
The only significant upgrade across all trim levels for the 2023 Santa Fe is over-the-air map updates.
BIG POWER BUT DIMINISHED REFINEMENT
Though the Calligraphy’s content level is exceptionally high, particularly at this price point, there are some less than glorious moments. This powertrain, which is also utilized in the Sonata and Santa Cruz, can feel overeager and its fuel-saving Stop & Go feature is one of the most jarring on the market which is why I’ve disabled it – something I almost never do. The 2.5T packs a punch but also lacks the refinement of the Palisade’s naturally-aspirated V6, for instance. The dual clutch transmission can be programmed to deliver shifting performance commensurate with the drive mode: Comfort, Smart, Sport and Snow. And inside that center-console mounted Drive Mode Select knob is the 4WD Lock mode for maximum traction below 37 MPH. Under normal driving conditions, the torque split is biased 100% to the front wheels but can shift to a 50:50 distribution on-demand. The Continental CrossContact LX Sport tires are designed to perform on the highway however and not so much in the snow. Its 8.2” of ground clearance isn’t all that impressive either so even though Hyundai bills the Santa Fe as “The adventurous family SUV” I’d be careful of pushing it too far out of its comfort zone. Otherwise, the Santa Fe’s ride quality, steering feel and cabin quietness are all middling – neither exceptional nor lacking.
ALL OF THE GOOD STUFF
Where this Santa Fe earns its overachieving reputation is in the breadth of its high-end amenities. Beyond the expected goodies of a range-topper such as heated and ventilated front seats with driver’s side memory and a wireless phone charger are gems such as Remote Smart Parking Assist that allows the vehicle to be driven into and out of tight spaces via controls on the key fob, Digital Key that can replace the fob with a smartphone, navigation-based smart cruise control, a panoramic sunroof, and heated rear seats. The beige interior reminds me a little of baby poop so I’d chose the other available color: black.
KEEP A CABLE HANDY
If you want wireless phone projection in order to use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto without a USB cable you’d need to choose the base Santa Fe Se with its smaller 8” Display Audio system. So, at Hyundai things are backwards in that this vastly more sophisticated 10.25” touchscreen doesn’t support a cable-free experience. Looking beyond that oddity, this infotainment system is top-notch with easy, free-flowing menus, dynamic voice recognition, built-in navigation and cool features such as Sounds of Nature relaxation programs. It’s also the conduit for Harman Kardon’s impressive 12-speaker surround sound system with Clari-Fi Music Restoration Technology which adroitly cleans up compressed music. And you know I love me an off-screen button for quick access to the surround view monitor. The level of advanced safety technology is very high including the blind spot view monitors that appear on each side of the driver display when signaling. But the Santa Fe’s front cabin feels a little narrow and its switchgear-heavy central tunnel is a sign of aging.
SPACIOUS IN THE BACK
Kids and adults alike will find plenty of travelling space in the rear replete with dual USB ports, window sunshades and slide and recline seats. The hands-free tailgate doesn’t require a kick, which I like - just get close enough to it and it will alert that it’s about to open. Once inside, there are two, large underfloor storage areas and switches on the sides that remotely drop the rear seats to create a truly flat load floor. Luggage room seems to be sized just right for a five-seater.
WHERE DOES IT GO FROM HERE?
What’s next for the Santa Fe? It looks like a complete redesign is in the offing for 2024 which would be perfect timing because this model doesn’t resonate with the sharper, more modern styling of Hyundai’s latest models. That being said, if it’s a midsize SUV you’re after and priorities lie more with lots of luxury features and smart packaging rather than the drive itself, the Santa Fe – even at the end of its current generation – is still very worthy of consideration.