2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Best 2-Row SUV for the Money

In this video, we'll take a look at the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, it has always been a popular and well-regarded midsize SUV, spacious and attractive crossover. The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy boasts a lavish, feature-filled and roomy interior.. This SUV is perfect for those who love luxury and style.
We'll take a look at the exterior and interior of the vehicle, and discuss the features and benefits of this SUV and take it for a test drive and give you our opinion. If you're in the market for a new SUV, be sure to check out the new Hyundai Santa Fe calligraphy! Thanks for watching and subscribing.
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Competes with:
Honda Passport
Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
Mazda CX-5
Ford Edge
Nissan Murano
00:00 2023 #hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy Best 2-Row #suv for the Money
00:20 what's new for 2023
02:30 visibility back up camera
02:44 seating and 2nd row
04:01 technology and features
07:20 top safety
08:00 under the hood
08:39 driving impressions
09:13 drive modes
09:44 handling
10:56 off road capable
11:29 cargo space
11:52 pricing
12:13 pros and cons
12:44 competitors
13:10 Hyundai Assurance
13:28 Comments and questions
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[@NileshR12]

The center 10.25” display isn’t small by any means. In fact it’s the perfect size because it doesn’t look oversized or overbearing on the dashboard

[@beedeed9334]

Great review and sharp looking vehicle!!!

[@SueUTube]

That's a great value.

[@CarCoachReports]

The warranty is a huge value too

[@bobdavis3357]

21st thumbs up! Awesome review on a hideous looking car. But I want one. 😊

[@jrs9264]

hideous is in the dictionary under honda....🤮🤣

[@bandit4915]

Great review but it looks like you showed a 19" Limited Wheel while discussing the 20" I have a 2023 and love it

[@mikejones5364]

Nice review.

[@CapitalJ25]

This is excellent value and a great video!!

[@CarCoachReports]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@karld001]

Head up or heads up, how many heads do you have? It's Head Up display.

[@Mimiclobster]

At 1:58 you refer to the long LED brake light. Are you sure it lights up? My understanding is that it is only a reflector.

[@TalismanPHX]

Great review Lauren! Who I be correct I saying that the Santa Fe could handle a snowy Forest Service road in the National Parks??

[@CarCoachReports]

With winter tires - yes

[@stevennevins6643]

Renderings of the 2024 Santa Fe indicate it is a stunning redesign.

[@beedeed9334]

But I’ve read the 2024 will be bigger and more square body. If so, I much prefer the 2023.

[@hellolove1576]

The pictures I seen it looks boxy and horrendous

[@Chitownsfinesthoops]

I think that might be the vehicle I get. I wish it was ready now, I love the 2024 design and bigger body frame.

[@shawnb5899]

Thanks for the review on the Santa Fe. Are Hyundai/Kia still having issues with car theft, or have they resolved the issue with the immobilizer? I have been looking at both this and the Telluride, but the issues they've had with the car thefts have me concerned.

[@NileshR12]

Those thefts are happening with the models without push button start that requires the proximity key to turn on

[@NileshR12]

The Coquina Beige Nappa leather interior reminds me of the Palomino interior that Lexus offers since they’re similar in shade

[@CarCoachReports]

👍🙂

[@NileshR12]

I just wish they would give the Santa Fe Calligraphy a digital rearview mirror & USB-C ports along with the USB-A ports it already has. I also wish it has wireless CarPlay & Android Auto but that you can easily retrofit with a USB adapter & then use a 20 W USB-C fast charger for an iPhone through the 12V outlet

[@leastcoast5606]

I agree. The mirror camera would be great and wireless android auto same. I love mine, same model calligraphy AWD.

[@Tully3674]

Is this the dual clutch transmission? If so, did they fix the jerkiness (I was told for 2023 it was a software patch).

[@CarCoachReports]

Did not experience any transmission jerkiness

[@Chiroman527]

@@CarCoachReports . Other Reviewers pointed out the DCT is disengaged like a Manual Tranny when in Stop. They pointed out that the Auto On /Off was Extreme! Clunky and awkward. Perhaps Tully3674 knows that a Software Patch was issued to correct that ?

[@bobdavis3357]

I have a 45k original 2007 Santa Fe SE with 17s that sits in the climate controlled garage. It's immaculate. Not even a scratch. I start it and put gas in it now and then. But the Ex had to turn it over to me to finalize our Deevorce. I can't really fit into it unless my head is peering out the back window. People wonder what's driving it😂

[@jrs9264]

a guy who got scalped in court? 🤔💰🤑🤮

[@bobdavis3357]

​​@@jrs9264 nope. Cheaters are still frowned upon in divorce court. So I won everything. Even the old Santa Fe.

[@nullreality]

I purchased 2023 Santa Fe Calligraphy and it came with no spare tire, it came with a flat tire kit instead. I would feel more comfortable having a spare, is it possible to get one for Calligraphy? There is a place underneath the car for a spare tire, but there is no lifting mechanism in it. Any suggestions? Thanks so much in advance!

[@sansin6250]

This is holding me back from ordering the Santa Fe Hybrid. Did you figure out how to add an aftermarket spare tire? I have read that it is possible to add one.

[@stevewood380]

My wife and I just got a Santa Fe Calligraphy last month. We were told from our dealership, that a full size spare tire (20 inch) won't fit under the vehicle. Esp. with the AWD system.

[@hernansoto1917]

🇨🇷🚙❤️

[@Orikization]

What is the name of color?

[@Chitownsfinesthoops]

I am looking to get the 2024 Santa Fe with the crazy new boxy design, its going to be bigger and more masculine looking, I cant wait for that to be released in January.

[@jrs9264]

You tested the Lexus in warm, sunny weather, but now the Hyundai in cold snowy weather! Biased , handicapped testing? 😉 Is this a fake news review?....🤔🤯🙄🤣🤣🤣 p.s. i had one recently as a dealer loaner, and the 2.5L Turbo hauls it around like greased lightning.. 💥🔥🤗

[@Magamomma22245]

Price ?

[@CarCoachReports]

MSRP range: $28,450 - $44,000 Calligraphy test car $45k

[@markshattis6957]

🇭🇺🇺🇲☝️

[@CarCoachReports]

👍😊

[@bobdavis3357]

Well, somebody's got to like it. Definitely looks better than a Toyota or Lexus with their Darth Vapor helmet Maws😂. A whole lot better. The big Kia CUV looks a lot better.

[@k.p.p.192]

2 things. 1) the Santa Fe also has a 19 inch wheel. Not just 18 or 20. 2) that’s not a light bar in the back. It’s just a reflector. 🙄

[@bobdavis3357]

I guess that the looks do tend to grow on you. But Hyundai has been having GM like quality issues. So I will keep the old Santa Fe SE.

[@SteveSabbai]

Hyundai makes some attractive vehicles but their drivetrains don't last past 100,000 miles. Their 10 year/ 100,000 mile warranty is useless if they don't stand behind it.

[@rda9441]

What are you talking about??? I have a 2009 Sante Fe with over 135k miles on it and no issues at all. Regular maintenance and drives just fine.

[@commoncents456]

I'm not sure what you're saying? These cars don't last over 100k Most manufacturers have 3 yr 36k

[@bobdavis3357]

Not enough cargo space

[@bobdavis3357]

That thing is totally ugly. And quick with 2.5T.

[@CarCoachReports]

I don’t think it’s ugly.

[@jrs9264]

ugly is in the thesaurus under honda....wait 3 years, and you will see honda and chevy clones hit the market....🧐💯💥🙄

[@bobdavis3357]

@@CarCoachReports beauty is in the eye of the the beholder. And in the eyes of this beholder, this thing is hideous looking. At least I don't have to look at if then I'm driving it. Rather fold my extremely long frame into a new Golf R while they're still powered by petrol. Prefer a stick, too tall to shift, heel and toe, unless in my old Super Duty or Silverado HD(very old with granny gears).

[@jimmywalters3071]

not ugly , very sharp .. I love the looks of it.

[@odinikita4821]

Looks like yet another big ugly SUV