2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy
Hyundai Santa Fe Details
Manual
4 Cyl, 2.5L
Stormy Sea
AWD
Gasoline
3,880 Miles
Obsidian Black
HU2998
5NMS5DAL9PH594818
Nappa leather
Calligraphy
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
Summary
Hyundai Certified Used Vehicles Details:* Limited Warranty: 60 Month/60,000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in-service date* Vehicle History* Powertrain Limited Warranty: 120 Month/100,000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in-service date* Includes 10-year/Unlimited Mileage Roadside Assistance with Rental Car and Trip Interruption Reimbursement; Please See Dealers for Specific Vehicle Eligibility Requirements. 10-Year/100,000 Mile Hybrid/EV Battery Warranty. 3-Months SiriusXM Trial Subscription. Complimentary 1 Year (Connected Care & Remote Pkgs).* Warranty Deductible: $50* Roadside Assistance* 173+ Point Inspection
Vehicle Details
Discover the epitome of style and performance with this 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy, a sophisticated SUV that redefines driving pleasure. With only 3,880 miles on the odometer, this CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle is practically brand new and ready to embark on countless adventures with you.
Equipped with a robust AWD system and a 4-cylinder, 2.5L engine, the Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy delivers a seamless blend of power and efficiency, ensuring a smooth ride in diverse road conditions. Its striking design and premium finishes make a statement on the road, while the meticulously crafted interior offers an oasis of luxury and comfort.
Stay confidently connected with the innovative technology suite, featuring Hands-Free Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay integration, ensuring your favorite apps and contacts are always at your fingertips. Safety is paramount, with Lane Keep Assist providing extra peace of mind on every journey.
Experience unparalleled comfort with the heated steering wheel, perfect for those chilly mornings or late-night drives. The attention to detail and superior craftsmanship in every corner of the Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy will leave you impressed.
This extraordinary SUV is the perfect blend of elegance, functionality, and cutting-edge features. Don't miss your chance to own a remarkable vehicle that promises to elevate your driving experience to new heights.
Hyundai Certified Used Vehicles Details:* Limited Warranty: 60 Month/60,000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in-service date* Vehicle History* Powertrain Limited Warranty: 120 Month/100,000 Mile (whichever comes first) from original in-service date* Includes 10-year/Unlimited Mileage Roadside Assistance with Rental Car and Trip Interruption Reimbursement; Please See Dealers for Specific Vehicle Eligibility Requirements. 10-Year/100,000 Mile Hybrid/EV Battery Warranty. 3-Months SiriusXM Trial Subscription. Complimentary 1 Year (Connected Care & Remote Pkgs).* Warranty Deductible: $50* Roadside Assistance* 173+ Point Inspection
Vehicle Details
Discover the epitome of style and performance with this 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy, a sophisticated SUV that redefines driving pleasure. With only 3,880 miles on the odometer, this CARFAX 1-Owner vehicle is practically brand new and ready to embark on countless adventures with you.
Equipped with a robust AWD system and a 4-cylinder, 2.5L engine, the Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy delivers a seamless blend of power and efficiency, ensuring a smooth ride in diverse road conditions. Its striking design and premium finishes make a statement on the road, while the meticulously crafted interior offers an oasis of luxury and comfort.
Stay confidently connected with the innovative technology suite, featuring Hands-Free Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay integration, ensuring your favorite apps and contacts are always at your fingertips. Safety is paramount, with Lane Keep Assist providing extra peace of mind on every journey.
Experience unparalleled comfort with the heated steering wheel, perfect for those chilly mornings or late-night drives. The attention to detail and superior craftsmanship in every corner of the Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy will leave you impressed.
This extraordinary SUV is the perfect blend of elegance, functionality, and cutting-edge features. Don't miss your chance to own a remarkable vehicle that promises to elevate your driving experience to new heights.
Features & Options
- Option Group 01
- All Season Fitted Liners
- Carpeted Floor Mats
- Cargo Cover/screen
- Cargo Tray
- Cargo Net
- First Aid Kit
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smart device mirroring
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Selective service internet access
- Integrated navigation system with voice activation
- Lane Following Assist (LFA) hands-on cruise control
- Pedestrian impact prevention
- Brake assist system
- Head-up display
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian
- Cyclist & Junction-Turning Detection
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- 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
- Rear mounted camera
- Electronic stability control system
- LED daytime running lights
- Rear pedestrian detection prevention
- Surround View Monitor (SVM) aerial view camera
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) left and right blind spot view
- Automatic brake hold
- Gage cluster display size: 12.30
- Navigation-based Curve Control Automatic curve slowdown cruise control
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC)
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Power liftgate rear cargo door
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) remote control parking
- Smart key with hands-free access and push button start
- Keyfob activated door locks
- Front wireless smart device charging
- Smart Liftgate proximity cargo area access release
- Keyfob remote engine start
- Hyundai Digital Key smart device-as-key proximity door locks
- Ventilated driver and front passenger seats
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Nappa leather front seat upholstery
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear seats
- Automatic climate control
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion extension
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- External memory control
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Harman/kardon speakers
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- First and second-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with express open/close activation sunshade
- Automatic full-time AWD
- Smartstream 2.5L I-4 port/direct injection
- DOHC
- CVVT variable valve control
- intercooled turbo
- regular unleaded
- engine with 277HP
- 4-Cyl; Turbo; GDI; 2.5 Liter
- Automatic; 8-Spd DCT w/Shiftronic
- AWD
- Blind-Spot Assist
- Hill Start Assist Control
- Traction Control
- Electronic Stability Control
- ABS (4-Wheel)
- Alarm System
- Keyless Entry
- Push Button Start
- Air Conditioning
- Power Windows
- Power Door Locks
- Smart Cruise Control
- Power Liftgate Release
- Power Steering
- Tilt & Telescoping Wheel
- Head-Up Display
- AM/FM/HD Radio
- harman/kardon Surround Sound
- SiriusXM Satellite
- Navigation System
- Bluetooth Wireless
- Blue Link Communication System
- Parking Assist
- Parking Sensors
- Backup Camera
- Dual Air Bags
- Side Air Bags
- F&R Head Curtain Air Bags
- Collision Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Heated & Ventilated Seats
- Dual Power Seats
- Leather
- 5-Passenger Seating
- Panorama Roof
- Daytime Running Lights
- LED Headlamps
- Rear Spoiler
- Oversized Premium Wheels 20"+
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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.