2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy -- Anything NEW With This Boxy Luxury Benchmark??

[@CarConfections]

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[@ericlin9439]

just bought a 2025 Calligraphy Hybrid AWD last week. so far extremely impressed withe the tech, features, smooth transmission and super quiet road noise

[@gosman949]

did you pay under MSRP?

[@Codmkid-ue7nr]

There’s no hybrid

[@ZapFlashD]

​@@Codmkid-ue7nrYes there is. In the US, the 2025 Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid AWD can be had for about $51,000

[@Codmkid-ue7nr]

@@ZapFlashD o mb I live in Canada

[@kwileyk]

We bought ours on Wednesday. We're also very happy with it. We've never owned a car this nice. Not much ability to negotiate, since they're so new and they still had 2024 models on the lot, but we feel we got a fair price (slightly under MSRP, effectively waiving the d&h and included but unwanted add-ons) thanks to lots of research and price comparisons between dealerships in the area

[@LoveStallion]

Get the hybrid. No DCT. DCTs are bad for around-town driving. You're killing your clutch while you creep in traffic.

[@rjanuari1978]

Só don't creep in traffic. Drive smarter.

[@JakeDrives1]

@@rjanuari1978the average person isn’t capable of this depth of thought when it comes to operating a motor vehicle.

[@CarsandTechInfo]

That's why it has an auto brake hold function so you don't roll forward

[@ypvisuals5222]

@@CarsandTechInfoRight. People who don’t have or wouldn’t research this car IN DEPTH don’t understand that and just talk reckless 😂

[@stephen1991]

They know that. They bought one last year and it was bought back because of the DCT. The second one fail as well, so the quit the dct experiment.

[@BhutJolokias]

Had our 2025 AWD Hybrid Calligraphy for two weeks now and are very impressed. Heading out in a couple days on our first trip.

[@sansinutube]

How much below MSRP did you pay?

[@BhutJolokias]

@@sansinutube Only had one dealer here selling at MSRP, so I went with them. Hard to find an AWD here too.

[@djplonghead5403]

2 glove boxes, giant center pass through, and 24 doughnuts. Incredibly practical. Basically a minivan without sliding doors.

[@JosephPayton-m9g]

I’m honestly glad you guys brought up the topic about you guys Santa Fe experience. It gives a lot of insight on what may or may not to expect when owning one of these. We all know how that went but it is something to really keep in mind when this is the only second model year. Other than that, this is a very interesting vehicle. The earthy nature of this vehicle is oddly different compared to other Hyundais… the color choices is out of the ordinary for what most people expect out of a Hyundai. I personally think the back has grown on me a little bit but if I were to buy one, it has to be in all black. I believe it looks best in that color or just a darker color in general makes it a little nicer than a bright color, like the copper or orange that I’ve seen….

[@leszeklisowski1515]

I just picked up my PHEV Calligraphy (250HP) Great car

[@markh4750]

There is no plug in version, just a regular hybrid, and it has 231HP, not 250.

[@leszeklisowski1515]

@@markh4750there is in Europe but there is no 2.5 here

[@markh4750]

@@leszeklisowski1515 Interesting. I didn't know that and haven't even seen it mentioned in the reviews. Shame it's not an option in the US. I'm not personally interested in a plug-in, but I'm sure many people are.

[@thomastcrapper4100]

In my country we get five year warranty and unlimited mileage. This shows that Hyundai trusts its product. Also the Santa Fe is a very desirable vehicle. And I wish I could afford one.

[@Алекс-ы8й5щ]

What country?

[@mattdude]

I hate that hybrids always get smaller engines. We shouldn’t have to sacrifice horsepower for better fuel economy.

[@brandonyen7837]

I wish they raise the taillight higher they will looks a lot better 😂

[@GlamByEricaMarie]

I bought a white calligraphy with black interior I am in love!!

[@dcrijo]

Gotta see that Atlantis Blue in your next review!

[@83goobmoonlight]

Lets hope the DCT transmission gets fixed by the time the Santa Fe gets a refresh

[@lloydcollins]

Given your history with this car… hard to believe you are willing to review it. I would’ve skipped this review, you guys are better than me!

[@pschilleru]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@Aceofthedynasty]

It’s content guys lol. Makes money for them and makes them fair and honest reviewers. Also it keeps them having a good relationship with Hyundai for other models

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

Go outside kid

[@zamanwafasharefe1417]

The inside is amazing but the back is ugly

[@markh4750]

Why? Every car review they post generates views and revenue for their channel. It's not like Hyundai intentionally gave them a lemon or mistreated them in any way. It would have been petty and against their own interests to refuse to review it.

[@tahran5782]

I like it. It looks like a land rover defender competitor

[@BB2001hjk]

it’s not close to a land rover. it’s a fake 4x4

[@alonzogoode8691]

That’s sharpe ❤great review fellas

[@stevenyoung3187]

So… if the DCT issues were only software related, how did the software issues evade Hyundai's expert engineers during their accelerated age testing before the cars went on sale??? Some customers have found the real world issues in the first few months of ownership, so it beggars belief that a mega sized company with enormous resources, expert engineers and mechanics never stumbled across the alleged software issues before real world customers??? Anyone else think there might be more to the DCT story than simply software??? 🤔

[@fauzirage]

Guys, I love the channel! Best car review channel! Just one suggestion, change the font! Jesus Christ, change the font!

[@chrisb9478]

Hyundai/Kia/Genesis make great looking, high feature vehicles, But are a big gamble your engine or transmission won’t 💩the bed unexpectedly. 😳 I’ll stick with Toyota, Honda, Mazda & Subaru.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent review!

[@KNRS927]

Awesome looking car, but best bought as a hybrid. If no hybrid, I’d go palisade or telluride since they aren’t that much more and their motors are nicer.

[@fredschacter6799]

I’m a big guy 6’2 and I found the centre console on the 2024 calligraphy to be wide enough that my knees seemed crowded Has anything changed inside-thanks so much-love your videos

[@patricklam2500]

Did Hyundai fix the transmission?

[@enotpoloskun8799]

Sp whats the diff with 2024 model?

[@CarsandTechInfo]

Nothing much probably. It's carrying over mostly unchanged except with new color options for the 2025 model year

[@brendonzhang151]

Probably fixed the transmission issue in 2025 models 🤞

[@YTJJ-z3i]

Can someone share their experience with Hyundai hybrid cars? Does it go well without trouble for 100k miles?

[@_IIN01]

I see Car Confections and Santa Fe together and I get a little PTSD. 😅

[@CarConfections]

Us too 😂

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Hyundai Santana is a modern car and the company provides quality and affordable prices for all types of vehicles around us

[@JosephPayton-m9g]

The 2026 palisade may also adopt this sort of design from what was leaked. idk how many will like that.

[@brianho3753]

will you buy santa fe again?

[@redman8767able]

THIS IS THE UGLIEST VEHICLE EVER MADE and it’s not even close!!!!

[@magnoliap5824]

Nope the back end is still Ugly with a capital UGLY! 😂

[@Opine.Social]

Calligraphy Time not available in Hybrid Versions in Canada! WTF

[@mitchellshareratleast100su7]

You should guys maybe try out a hybrid Santa Fe as your next long term veichle

[@TheUnreadableUser]

And they did... Which then had 2 transmission issues, and Hyundai bought it back.

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

The hybrid doesn't have a dct transmission. Stop your trolling immediately

[@mitchellshareratleast100su7]

@@TheUnreadableUser yeah but I mean to buy it not have for a week so what are you yapping about

[@TheUnreadableUser]

@@mitchellshareratleast100su7 they BOUGHT IT. it was their LONG TERM TESTER. hyundai BOUGHT IT BACK from them.

[@jacksonndoll5055]

​@TheUnreadableUser he said hybrid

[@lawdog516]

No rear bumper to speak of so a minor rear end fender bender the rear tail gate will get damaged, not a good design in my opinion.

[@magnoliap5824]

A rear end crash would be a disaster in this vehicle. 😂

[@JonesyTheFirst69]

I hate the rear end design for this thing

[@BackToTheGame.98]

Man, you guys cant get enough of that Santa Fe, huh?

[@brendonzhang151]

How's the transmission issue? Has it been fixdd in 2025 santa fes?

[@ypvisuals5222]

Yes. The last issue was a software problem.

[@brendonzhang151]

@@ypvisuals5222 how can you be so certain? I'm hesitant to buy a Santa Fe although I really like its design and price point. Struggling between a more expensive but totally reliable Sienna or a cool looking but unreliable Santa Fe...

[@joseabreu5802]

Me recordo haver problemas com o santa fe e foram voces que sofreram as consequencias

[@deepthoughtswithjessica]

8:45 manual tilt and telescope across all trims is annoying.

[@mattdude]

Hyundai is very weird about that, not a single one of their vehicles get a power adjusting wheel, not even the top of the line Ioniq.

[@CarsandTechInfo]

@@mattdudeI think it's because they save that for the Genesis vehicles but yeah it's weird they segment it like that

[@rinbine2713]

You're being weird. Which mainstream car brand offers automatic steering adjustment in that class? You're being very weird.

[@mattdude]

@@rinbine2713 Ford

[@Sydneysss]

I think the front and back is ugly its so blocky

[@cassieandspencersdad6182]

First word that came to mind when I saw the front was Roblox.

[@christ9145]

Phew 😮‍💨 lol Hyundai is trying too hard… looking like the great value version of a Land Rover (without the value).

[@davidkatz9430]

Am Israel Chai

[@ks-vq5er]

defender😂

[@MiAnHu88]

I wonder if they fixed their transmission issues from the '24 model.... I really want to pick one up next year

[@gosman949]

you need to get updated! Hyundai took their Sante Fe back from them!

[@rjanuari1978]

It's a software issue that they already figured out. There is a recall for 2024 models and I highly doubt the issues persists on the 2025 models.

[@JakeDrives1]

They didn’t. I’m on many forums it’s a dumpster fire. They need to do a stop sale and ditch that DCT.

[@rjanuari1978]

@@JakeDrives1 They have a huge recall for that. Are recalled and serviced vehicles still having issues?

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

They already resolved that problem. Quit your trolling

[@danymanchster1759]

Ford flex? Is that you lol

[@raedmohdhasan1285]

Ugliest suv ever made by any car, boxy dull and should be a boring suv. Switch to Mazda cx90 instead Should not be bought + resale value should be the worst. So guys don’t be fooled by Hyundai cars

[@techie_reviews]

You believe what you want

[@LifeAfterLosing]

I’m here for the dual clutch transmission failure.

[@marcuswright8418]

People who pass laws forcing manufacturers to put a V4 into a big body frame like this must also be mandated to drive the same V4 vehicle. Out of their own pocket. They must be allowed to use tax payers money to be driven around a Chevy/GM.

[@LifeAfterLosing]

4 cylinders are inline not in v formation.

[@BrandonG8Man]

There’s no such thing as a V4 and this isn’t a body on frame vehicle.

[@jonclassical2024]

Anything less than 55 on the sound level readings should be rated well...I can't stand noise...BUICK wins usually! My daughters 2022 Santa Fe is squirrely in handling and powertrain.....these Korean autos just are NOT my vibe.....give me a VW/Audi/Mazda/GM/Ford/Subaru/Dodge anyday!

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

All junk

[@CarsandTechInfo]

Mazda isn't junk. Mazda is the brand out of that list that's improved the midst in reliability

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

@@CarsandTechInfo CX-90 had about 6 recalls ever since it was debuted. Don't tell something is not junk when it's proven with the recalls.

[@doogie64]

Nope. That’s was easy.

[@fantomtuba]

Am I the only one that thinks this thing is more hideous than a Cybertruck?

[@Hat65]

Why anyone would buy a Hyundai is beyond me lol.

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

Cuz Hyundai is better overall

[@Hat65]

@@darkivaz-aaa1145😍

[@hume1963]

I bought a 2021 Tucson 3 1/2 years ago and have not had any problems. So far so good.

[@brokeboy87]

Style, comfort, and value.

[@BB2001hjk]

bad credit that’s why

[@will_in_texas]

It’s just to ugly. Ford Flex vibes

[@1976axerhand]

You guys wow. Your 2024 was a pile of crap and you still do reviews for this company??...

[@BB2001hjk]

@@1976axerhand wild right

[@tyo8223]

you do realize that no car manufacturer is perfect, even some Toyota's straight out the factory have problems

[@CarConfections]

We don't do reviews for any company. We do reviews for you, the viewers. It's our job to keep everyone informed about all the latest models regardless.

[@brendonzhang151]

​@@CarConfectionsas a viewer my question is "would you buy the 2025 Santa Fe?"

[@user_uif_ghg_wer_das]

DCT any good now?

[@gosman949]

no

[@rjanuari1978]

The DCT itself had no issue. It was the software commanding the DCT that was making the DCT screw itself. As of now it looks like it's figured out.

[@user_uif_ghg_wer_das]

@@rjanuari1978 Timing to engage one clutch and disengage another one is crucial.

[@rjanuari1978]

Yep. Agreed. But again, looks like they have the software part figured out.

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

The update DCT is back to normal