2023 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL
Hyundai Santa Fe Details
L4, 2.5L
Portofino Gray
AWD
Gasoline
7,182 Miles
Black
PH508346
5NMS2DAJ5PH508346
BLACK
SEL
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
Equipment
with XM/Sirus Satellite Radio you are no longer restricted by poor quality local radio stations while driving this unit. Anywhere on the planet, you will have hundreds of digital stations to choose from. It features steering wheel audio controls. The installed navigation system will keep you on the right path. This vehicle features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. This unit has a 2.5 liter 4 Cylinder Engine high output engine. Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with the all wheel drive system on this vehicle. This model projects refinement with a racy metallic gray exterior. Make room for more passengers, carry extra luggage or your favorite sports gear with the roof rack on this Hyundai Santa Fe. Light weight alloy wheels on this unit are the perfect compliment to a stylish body. This Hyundai Santa Fe is built for driving comfort with a telescoping wheel. Help alleviate lower back pain with the driver seat lumbar support in this vehicle.
Packages
CARGO TRAY. CARPETED FLOOR MATS. FIRST AID KIT. ROOF RACK CROSS BARS. Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.
Additional Information
*Sales Prices may not include Dealer added options.*
with XM/Sirus Satellite Radio you are no longer restricted by poor quality local radio stations while driving this unit. Anywhere on the planet, you will have hundreds of digital stations to choose from. It features steering wheel audio controls. The installed navigation system will keep you on the right path. This vehicle features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. This unit has a 2.5 liter 4 Cylinder Engine high output engine. Conquer any rainy, snowy, or icy road conditions this winter with the all wheel drive system on this vehicle. This model projects refinement with a racy metallic gray exterior. Make room for more passengers, carry extra luggage or your favorite sports gear with the roof rack on this Hyundai Santa Fe. Light weight alloy wheels on this unit are the perfect compliment to a stylish body. This Hyundai Santa Fe is built for driving comfort with a telescoping wheel. Help alleviate lower back pain with the driver seat lumbar support in this vehicle.
Packages
CARGO TRAY. CARPETED FLOOR MATS. FIRST AID KIT. ROOF RACK CROSS BARS. Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.
Additional Information
*Sales Prices may not include Dealer added options.*
Features & Options
- CARGO TRAY
- CARPETED FLOOR MATS
- FIRST AID KIT
- ROOF RACK CROSS BARS
- Engine: 2.5L GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4; Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
- Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC; shift-by-wire and drive mode select (comfort; sport; smart)
- Axle Ratio: 4.081
- GVWR: 5;247 lbs
- Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
- Electronic Transfer Case
- Automatic Full-Time All-Wheel
- Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 150 Amp Alternator
- Towing Equipment; Trailer Sway Control
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 18.8 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
- Permanent Locking Hubs
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS; Front Vented Discs; Brake Assist; Hill Descent Control; Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Wheels: 18' x 7.5J Alloy
- Tires: 235/60R18
- Steel Spare Wheel
- Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
- Clearcoat Paint
- Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
- Black Bodyside Cladding and Black Wheel Well Trim
- Chrome Side Windows Trim
- Chrome Door Handles
- Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster
- Deep Tinted Glass
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Front Windshield; Sun Visor Strip
- Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
- Lip Spoiler
- Black Grille
- Roof Rack Rails Only
- Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- Radio: AM/FM Display Audio; 10.25' display screen; SiriusXM; HD Radio; Bluelink connected car system; navigation system w/Over-the-Air (OTA) map updates; dynamic voice recognition; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; Bluetooth hands-free w/wireless audio streaming; steering wheel audio and phone controls; USB ports and rear seat quiet mode
- Radio w/Seek-Scan; Clock and Speed Compensated Volume Control
- 6 Speakers
- Integrated Roof Antenna
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- Real-Time Traffic Display
- Heated Front Bucket Seats; 8-way power driver's seat w/2-way power lumbar support;
- Driver Seat
- 4-Way Passenger Seat; Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement
- 60-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Front Cupholder
- Rear Cupholder
- Valet Function
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
- HVAC; Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
- Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
- Glove Box
- Driver Foot Rest
- Interior Trim; Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert; Metal-Look Door Panel Insert; Metal-Look Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Cloth Door Trim Insert
- Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
- Day-Night Rearview Mirror
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination; Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage; Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Front Map Lights
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Full Carpet Floor Covering
- Carpet Floor Trim
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Trunk/Hatch Auto-Latch
- Cargo Space Lights
- Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
- Instrument Panel Bin; Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Systems Monitor
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Analog Appearance
- Manual w/Tilt Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- 1 Seatback Storage Pocket
- Perimeter Alarm
- Immobilizer
- 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Air Filtration
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Side Impact Beams
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (fca) w/Pedestrian and Cyclist & Junction-Turning Detection
- Collision Mitigation-Front
- Driver Monitoring-Alert
- Collision Mitigation-Rear
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts; Rear Center 3 Point; Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- 4-Cyl; GDI; 2.5 Liter
- Automatic; 8-Spd 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
- AM/FM/HD Radio
- SiriusXM Feature
- Navigation System
- Bluetooth Wireless
- Blue Link Communication System
- Backup Camera
- Dual Air Bags
- Side Air Bags
- F&R Head Curtain Air Bags
- Collision Warning
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Heated Seats
- Power Seat
- 5-Passenger Seating
- Daytime Running Lights
- LED Headlamps
- Rear Spoiler
- Alloy Wheels
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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.