The all-new Hyundai Santa Fe is the most divisively-styled family SUV on sale, and that is exactly what Hyundai wanted. Square jaw, H-shaped lights, a tailgate that opens almost to the roof. It looks like nothing else in the segment and that alone makes it worth a look.
What you are buying
A 1.6 L turbo petrol hybrid system making a combined 172 kW, paired with a six-speed automatic, driving all four wheels in the AWD variants. Combined fuel use is around 6 L/100 km, which is a meaningful step better than the V6 Santa Fe it replaces. Calligraphy adds nappa leather, the Bose audio system, the panoramic roof, and the upgraded driver assistance pack.
Cartell Assessment
The Santa Fe Calligraphy is the seven-seat hybrid SUV that finally makes the case for not buying a Toyota Kluger. The styling is the gamble, and Hyundai knows it; if the boxy look does not work for you, no amount of cabin tech will change your mind. If it does work, the rest of the car is genuinely class-leading.
AU Outlook
Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid pricing in Australia sits in the high-$70k drive-away range. Cross-shop is the Kia Sorento Hybrid GT-Line and the Toyota Kluger Grande Hybrid. Verify the latest figures with the Hyundai Australia configurator.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 172 kW (combined hybrid)
- Torque
- 367 Nm
- Drive
- FWD or AWD, 6-speed auto
- Fuel
- 6.0 L/100 km (combined)
- Seats
- 7
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km, 8 years on hybrid battery
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star (2024)
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Hybrid | from $55,500 drive-away (verify) | Entry hybrid, 7 seats, FWD |
| Santa Fe Elite Hybrid AWD | from $65,500 drive-away (verify) | Adds AWD, leather, larger screen |
| Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid AWD | from $78,500 drive-away (verify) | Top spec, nappa leather, Bose audio, panoramic roof |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
