2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL
Hyundai Santa Fe Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 2.5L
Portofino Gray
AWD
Gasoline
49,513 Miles
Gray
H55688A
5NMS3DAJ5PH522647
H-Tex leatherette
SEL
About This 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
Vehicle Details
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL AWD — 2.5L 4-Cylinder, 49,513 Miles — Fletcher, NC Ready for immediate driving enjoyment, this 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL blends comfort, efficiency, and capability in one stylish SUV. Powered by a reliable 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and equipped with AWD, it handles North Carolina roads and changing weather with confidence while delivering efficient performance for daily commutes and weekend getaways. Inside, premium leather seats welcome driver and passengers to a refined cabin loaded with modern tech. Seamless smartphone integration via Android Auto keeps navigation and media within easy reach, and Hands Free Bluetooth enhances safety and convenience on every trip. This Hyundai Santa Fe also comes with a CARFAX Clean Report and is a CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle, providing added peace of mind about its history and care. At 49,513 miles, this well-maintained Hyundai Santa Fe offers exceptional value and longevity. The vehicle is located in Fletcher, NC, making it easy to inspect and test drive locally. Priced competitively, this Hyundai Santa Fe SEL represents the best price for comparable models in the area — a smart choice for buyers seeking quality, features, and a trusted ownership record. Schedule a viewing or test drive today to experience the comfort, safety, and technology this Hyundai Santa Fe SEL offers. With its strong service history and feature-rich package, it's an outstanding value for North Carolina drivers.
Equipment
This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. This model keeps you comfortable with Auto Climate. This vehicle offers Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. This mid-size suv has a clean CARFAX vehicle history report. Protect this mid-size suv from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. The installed navigation system will keep you on the right path. Never get into a cold vehicle again with the remote start feature on this Hyundai Santa Fe. The vehicle stays safely in its lane with Lane Keep Assist. This mid-size suv features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for the vehicle - stay connected and entertained on the go! The leather seats in this Hyundai Santa Fe are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. With the keyless entry system on this unit you can pop the trunk without dropping your bags from the store.
Packages
Premium Package: LED Taillights; Harman Kardon Audio System; 12.3" LCD Multi-Information Display; Power Release 2nd Row Seats; Manual Rear Side Sunshades; Silver Front Grille; Surround View Monitor; Chrome Interior Accents; 8-Way Power Passenger Seat; LED Interior Lights; Acoustic-Laminated Front Side Windows; Chrome Front and Rear Bumper Accents; H-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim; Blind-Spot View Monitor; Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror; Panoramic Sunroof. Roof Rack Cross Bars. Cargo Net. First Aid Kit. **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
Hunter Auto Group has been family-owned and operated since 1940 and offers a comprehensive vehicle inspection on every pre-owned vehicle we sell. Have peace of mind with every vehicle being quality inspected and repaired by top-notch mechanics. We also offer market-based pricing on every car we sell so You never pay too much. Come on in today and experience the Hunter way of doing business. We look forward to serving you.
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL AWD — 2.5L 4-Cylinder, 49,513 Miles — Fletcher, NC Ready for immediate driving enjoyment, this 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL blends comfort, efficiency, and capability in one stylish SUV. Powered by a reliable 2.5L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and equipped with AWD, it handles North Carolina roads and changing weather with confidence while delivering efficient performance for daily commutes and weekend getaways. Inside, premium leather seats welcome driver and passengers to a refined cabin loaded with modern tech. Seamless smartphone integration via Android Auto keeps navigation and media within easy reach, and Hands Free Bluetooth enhances safety and convenience on every trip. This Hyundai Santa Fe also comes with a CARFAX Clean Report and is a CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle, providing added peace of mind about its history and care. At 49,513 miles, this well-maintained Hyundai Santa Fe offers exceptional value and longevity. The vehicle is located in Fletcher, NC, making it easy to inspect and test drive locally. Priced competitively, this Hyundai Santa Fe SEL represents the best price for comparable models in the area — a smart choice for buyers seeking quality, features, and a trusted ownership record. Schedule a viewing or test drive today to experience the comfort, safety, and technology this Hyundai Santa Fe SEL offers. With its strong service history and feature-rich package, it's an outstanding value for North Carolina drivers.
Equipment
This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. This model keeps you comfortable with Auto Climate. This vehicle offers Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. This mid-size suv has a clean CARFAX vehicle history report. Protect this mid-size suv from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. The installed navigation system will keep you on the right path. Never get into a cold vehicle again with the remote start feature on this Hyundai Santa Fe. The vehicle stays safely in its lane with Lane Keep Assist. This mid-size suv features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for the vehicle - stay connected and entertained on the go! The leather seats in this Hyundai Santa Fe are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. With the keyless entry system on this unit you can pop the trunk without dropping your bags from the store.
Packages
Premium Package: LED Taillights; Harman Kardon Audio System; 12.3" LCD Multi-Information Display; Power Release 2nd Row Seats; Manual Rear Side Sunshades; Silver Front Grille; Surround View Monitor; Chrome Interior Accents; 8-Way Power Passenger Seat; LED Interior Lights; Acoustic-Laminated Front Side Windows; Chrome Front and Rear Bumper Accents; H-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim; Blind-Spot View Monitor; Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror; Panoramic Sunroof. Roof Rack Cross Bars. Cargo Net. First Aid Kit. **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
Hunter Auto Group has been family-owned and operated since 1940 and offers a comprehensive vehicle inspection on every pre-owned vehicle we sell. Have peace of mind with every vehicle being quality inspected and repaired by top-notch mechanics. We also offer market-based pricing on every car we sell so You never pay too much. Come on in today and experience the Hunter way of doing business. We look forward to serving you.
Features & Options
- Premium Package: LED Taillights; Harman Kardon Audio System; 12.3" LCD Multi-Information Display; Power Release 2nd Row Seats; Manual Rear Side Sunshades; Silver Front Grille; Surround View Monitor; Chrome Interior Accents; 8-Way Power Passenger Seat; LED Interior Lights; Acoustic-Laminated Front Side Windows; Chrome Front and Rear Bumper Accents; H-Tex Leatherette Seat Trim; Blind-Spot View Monitor; Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror; Panoramic Sunroof
- Roof Rack Cross Bars
- Cargo Net
- First Aid Kit
- 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
- H-Tex leatherette front seat upholstery
- 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 automatic speed limit assist
- Keyfob keyless entry
- 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
- Proximity cargo area access release
- Rear mounted camera
- Keyfob remote start
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Electronic stability control system
- First and second-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with express open/close activation sunshade
- 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
- Harman/kardon speakers
- LED daytime running lights
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Smartstream 2.5L I-4 port/direct injection
- DOHC
- CVVT variable valve control
- regular unleaded
- engine with 191HP
- Smartstream 2.5L I-4 DOHC
- Aerial view camera
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) left and right blind spot view
- Smart device remote start
- Push-button
- Automatic brake hold
- Hyundai Digital Key smart device-as-key proximity door locks
- Gauge cluster display size: 12.30
- Front mounted camera
- Right side camera
- Left side camera
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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.