Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2024 review: snapshot

Likes

Properly premium
Lovely to drive
Versatile cabin

Dislikes

Capability might not match design
1650kg towing
Annoying active safety
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

2 min read

The Calligraphy is the new top-spec grade in the Hyundai Santa Fe line-up, replacing the outgoing Highlander badge.

The new car is larger in every dimension with a more radical, tough-looking design, and it steps up in terms of its premium features, too, with this Calligraphy grade having multiple Nappa leather colour choices for its seat trim.

The Calligraphy is also the only grade which can be chosen in a six-seat layout as opposed to the rest of the range which is seven-seat only.

The only powertrain option at launch is a 1.6-litre turbocharged hybrid four with a six-speed automatic transmission, producing a combined 172kW/367Nm. The Calligraphy grade is all-wheel drive only.

The standard feature list includes 20-inch alloy wheels (in an alternate design to the rest of the range), dual 12.3-inch screens for the multimedia suite and digital instrument cluster, dual wireless chargers to go with its wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a head-up display, a digital rear vision mirror, Nappa leather interior trim with heated and ventilated front seats, power adjust for the driver and passenger, heated outboard rear seats, dual-zone climate, push-start ignition with keyless entry, a Bose premium audio system, a panoramic sunroof, a UV sanitizing tray in the front storage compartment, as well as remote parking and highway assist features.

Read the full 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe review

Hyundai Santa FE 2024: Calligraphy (7 Seat) (Blk Int)

Engine Type Turbo 4, 1.6L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency 5.6L/100km (combined)
Seating 7
Price From $70,510 - $81,070

Pricing Guides

$59,417
Based on 96 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$27,978
HIGHEST PRICE
$76,987
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

Tom’s way into motoring journalism was anything but straightforward despite annoying his parents to no end as a child by identifying makes and models with ease, and acquiring a large collection of Matchbox models. Other interests took over in the intervening years, including tinkering with electronics and computers, and an interest in the past, which eventually culminated in a Bachelor of Arts and Science from the University Of Sydney with a major in Ancient History. During this time, Tom was exposed to all sorts of cars by working as a valet and eventually the Bell Captain at The Star casino in Sydney. He then went on another side-quest, studying law at Macquarie University before applying for a job at CarsGuide. After being hired Tom worked his way up the ranks in a variety of roles and refined his craft, now serving as CarsGuide's Deputy News Editor, with special interests in new technologies and electric vehicles, as well as emerging trends from China. Tom has been recognised by his peers as the EV Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Newspress Australia Awards. He’s personally owned a selection of wheels from a 1981 Holden Gemini to a 2009 Ford Falcon, through to his current 2011 Subaru Forester and many others in between. You can find Tom on LinkedIn and Instagram. Education Bachelor of Arts and Sciences | The University of Sydney | 2010 - 2014 Graduate Certificate of Laws | Macquarie University | 2015 - 2016 Awards 2026 Newspress Australia EV Journalist of the Year Featured Publications CarsGuide | 2016 - present
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Pricing Guide
$27,978
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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