2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Test Drive
Written by Marco Carvajal
I’m testing the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, a modern SUV redesigned with the outdoor lifestyle in mind, ideal for light off-road use. It’s a great buy for customers who aren’t satisfied with the high prices and expensive maintenance of other brands.
My trim level is the top-of-the-range Calligraphy which feels almost as luxurious as some of the prestigious high-end European SUVs.
Hyundai Santa Fe with a new look and three rows
If you are familiar with the previous Santa Fe, you will be amazed by the new look and features of the new model. It looks like a brand new car model, forget everything you know about the Santa Fe and get ready for a completely new experience.
The Santa Fe comes standard with three rows of seating, with a comfortable 60/40 split, and good cargo space. A 6- or 7-seat configuration is available depending on the trim level and the style of the second-row captain’s chairs.
There’s a reason the Santa Fe has been one of the best-selling models of Hyundaibut now the new generation of the Santa Fe looks even more modern, current and resistant, and is very attractive for younger drivers.
When comparing the Santa Fe to more premium Hyundai models like the Hyundai Palisade or other competitors from the automaker, no other SUV can beat the Santa Fe’s price advantage, and that’s where the Santa Fe wins.
One more reason to buy a Hyundai Santa Fe, the 10-year limited powertrain warranty
Hyundai’s generous warranty gives you one more reason to love the new Santa Fe, including a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile new car warranty.
Also included is complimentary 24-hour roadside assistance for 5 years with unlimited miles and Hyundai standard courtesy maintenance.
The new 2024 Santa Fe SUV is very reliable and safe, it has been named a TOP SAFETY PICK by the IIHS
Car drivers looking for a new three-row SUV will find the new Santa Fe to be better than ever with a new design and plenty of features. The new 2024 Santa Fe includes a great warranty, nice exterior design, very low maintenance cost, and good quality.
The Santa Fe SUV with the best price-quality ratio
The Santa Fe is one of Hyundai’s best value SUVs. It is the perfect mid-size between the compact Tucson and the Palisadethe largest midsize SUV.
The Santa Fe offers more interior space than the Hyundai Tucson and is more accessible and maneuverable than the larger Hyundai Palisade.
The Santa Fe is one of the best-selling and most practical SUVs you can find from the Hyundai brand. It’s a great buy, looks luxurious and powerful, and comes with a very low price tag starting at $33,950 MSRP.
If you have good credit, now in 2024, you can lease a Santa Fe SE for a low monthly price of $319 for 36 months with a down payment of $3,999.
Price is one of the key elements for the successful sales of the Santa Fe, which offers tons of standard and optional features for a low cost. The good price and value make regular buyers choose the Santa Fe as their first choice SUV within the Hyundai family.
The new Santa Fe features a wide range of cutting-edge engines that deliver greater efficiency and lower CO2 emissions, including models with hybrid technology, which combine electric and gasoline engines, expanding this popular SUV line.
This SUV offers a family-oriented interior, practically advanced technology, and a bold exterior that looks great, but is priced with value and budget in mind.
The new Santa Fe is available in 5 trim levels, SE, SEL, XRT, Limited and the high-end Calligraphy which I’m driving.
Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy: elegance and premium performance
The Hyundai Santa Fe is available in a few different trim model options and the top model is the Calligraphy.
When you drive a Santa Fe Calligraphy, everything goes higher and more luxurious, this is the top of the range.
The Calligraphy model is the top of the line for the Santa Fe. The luxury trim is equipped with all the top-level features starting at $46,500 MSRP.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy is an SUV that combines luxury, technology and performance to satisfy the most demanding drivers.
Square design with a luxurious exterior and interior
The Santa Fe Calligraphy features sophisticated styling that makes it stand out on the road. Its striking front grille and T-shaped LED lights give it a look unlike any other.
Sleek lines and attention to detail make this SUV a real pleasure to drive.
Inside, the Santa Fe Calligraphy offers space and comfort. Nappa leather seats provide support and luxury, and the second row features captain’s chairs that are a big plus for added comfort.
Technology is also present, with a 10.25-inch touchscreen that includes navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to keep you always connected. Dual wireless device charging is a nice added feature.
The fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has a boxy look, similar to a Range Rover and Land Rover, with a glamorous exterior look with square and rectangular shapes similar to the prestigious British car, but for about half the price.
This new Santa Fe brings its new three-row layout, designed to provoke a spirit of adventure and unity with nature that attracts outdoor adventurers.
The new, higher roofline allows for more headroom in the second row, and passengers also enjoy more legroom than before. The third row is spacious enough to accommodate large adults in relative comfort.
The new SUV has been redesigned inside out and from back to front. Everything from the tailgate to the front end was redesigned to maximize space and create more utility, with a focus on the open-air lifestyle that is becoming increasingly popular with SUV buyers. SUV.
The wheelbase of the new Santa Fe is about 2 inches longer than before and there are several elements in the front area of the vehicle that help with airflow and aerodynamics.
The new Santa Fe’s rear packaging design includes a metallic grey gap, located between the edge of the inner tailgate opening and the actual tailgate closing line, creating a significantly wider overall opening that looks more premium and stronger.
The new SUV has repositioned and redesigned tailgate hinges, lift cylinders and rear lighting to further contribute to space and ease of use.
The new, flatter load floor when the second and third rows are folded down is very convenient.
The LED headlights look very elegant and sophisticated with an H-shaped design and a lower trim that forms an H letter to remind us of the Hyundai brand.
Performance
The Santa Fe Calligraphy’s turbocharged 2.5-liter engine produces 277 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
This power is combined with HTRAC all-wheel drive, which provides stability and grip in various driving conditions. In addition, the adjustable suspension automatically adapts to provide a balance between comfort and sporty handling.
The turbo engine responds with agility and smoothness, making acceleration pleasant and effortless.
High-quality soundproofing allows you to enjoy a quiet ride. Wind and road noise are kept to a minimum, creating a relaxing environment.
Precise steering and a well-tuned suspension make the Santa Fe easy to drive. Whether in the city or on winding roads, this SUV feels agile and secure.
Its sleek design, spacious interior and advanced features make it an attractive option for those looking for a high-end SUV.
With a powerful exterior design and a luxurious and comfortable interior, this vehicle combines elegance with efficiency.
An upgraded version of the automaker’s all-wheel-drive 2.5-liter inline-four turbo engine paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is the primary powertrain.
This new Santa Fe is a much larger vehicle, weighing in at 600 pounds depending on the trim level.
Hyundai made some minor hardware changes, notably updates to the bushings and other areas to improve noise, vibration and harshness.
The vehicle’s overall rigidity has been improved, as have the steering components, and there’s a new variable-rate damping system that helped engineers better tune the suspension for on- and off-road use.
Although its major suspension components are largely carried over from the previous Santa Fe, the changes should result in an SUV with slightly better handling.
Hyundai also offers a long list of standard and available safety, convenience and advanced driver-assistance technology for the new Santa Fe, including an advanced smartphone key function, new driver attention systems, full lane keeping, blind spot warning and other safety options, and the latest versions of its smart cruise control and driver assist features for a safer ride.
Fuel economy
The new Santa Fe features great fuel economy.
- Combined fuel economy of 23 mpg (HTRAC AWD) on the Santa Fe Calligraphy
- Fuel tank capacity 17.7 gallons
This engine is certified as super low emission.
Continuing the successful sales of the previous generation, the completely redesigned Santa Fe offers more space, comfort and convenience to please all drivers.
The new 2024 Santa Fe features an even more expressive and elegant design, an impressive array of the latest technology and advanced safety features, combined with efficient and powerful engines.
The 2024 Santa Fe is smart and modern with new state-of-the-art safety features as well as advanced driver assistance systems, allowing the new Santa Fe to compete with premium cars, even if the Santa Fe is recognized more as a value SUV than a premium one, you can see a lot of elegant design with details that make you feel premium. The Santa Fe is a successful product, with excellent active safety systems and technology.
This SUV is an excellent option for those looking for a vehicle that offers comfort and performance with a price range of $34K to $47K.
