2024 Hyundai Santa Fe (inc. 0-100 & braking) review: The BEST SUV I’ve driven?

SUVs have all become a bit pedestrian and boring. So it’s little surprise car companies have started toying with the formula to see how they could make them a bit more interesting. Paul Maric gets behind the wheel of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy and reckons it could be one of the best SUVs he has driven in a LONG time.

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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 01:45
Interior: 06:22
Infotainment: 08:01
Safety tech: 10:29
Practicality: 11:41
On the Road: 19:50
Driver aids: 29:10
Performance: 30:17
Verdict: 32:27

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[marlonsukura]

The back has hearse vibes to it😂 The front is real gangster. The interior is MAGNIFICENT.

[brogsy]

We just bought the Calligraphy in 7 seater layout and absolutely love it. As a family of 5, it is perfect for us. Feels like such a luxury car compared to everything else we test drove. The kids love the space and and the heated seats!
You can disable the speed warning beeping in your individual user settings which saves it.

[hellothere]

I reckon this thing will sell well. After watching Dashcam Australia, I'm convinced most drivers are blind so looks should be irrelevant.

[TheOuboet]

I hate the back, but I'd definitely still buy it. Excellent car.

[jonc]

What an improvement! Back looks hideous but everything else is A1.

[alexulrich]

Just hit 1k kms in a 6 seat magnetic force calligraphy. Very impressed. Comfortable to drive and great for the kids.

[wayneyoung]

Watch out for the dogs catching the vehicle
Doggie bones 🦴 taillights 😂

[Breks]

I have had my calligraphy for 2 weeks now. Really enjoying it. The heads up display was not covered in the review i dont believe but its awesome and has google maps integration which is nice. The lane centering with adaptive cruise control is magnificant in stop start traffic, it drives it self. The speed sign detection alarm needs to be switched off as mentioned by Paul but not a big deal to turn it off.

[brentparker]

Iv just bought one of these...it is an amazing car, only thing I don't like is that you have to turn of the driver's aids every time. Also wish the park brake came on when you put it in park. Other than those it's a brilliant car.
I do interiors for a living and the trim is extremely good quality, i replaced a Bentley seat cover a few weeks ago and the fit on the santa fe was much better including the sewing

[TheHayabusa]

Great review as always and a special thanks for being the only Aussie motoring journalist to finally identify that rectangular addition to the far right of the dashboard. Other local journos mentioned it was an additional speaker or a magnetic surface to hold notes against, similar to a fridge!

[rivertubb]

That interior is fantastic! The steering wheel looks like it came from a Range Rover!

[MichaelGoulding]

Hate the exterior design, but…. I’d still consider buying one. My current 2018 Santa Fe is a fantastic car!

[jackh]

I had a 2021 diesel Santa Fe, great car but very annoying lane keep system that you had to turn off every time, the diesel was impeccable. I love the design of this new one, except the rear and Hyundai is fast becoming class leading with their interiors, this one looks sensational.

[eliosanciolo]

Love the back. Just bought one. Great car so far and very usable! Enjoying being stuck in traffic with the Bose speaker and infotainment system.

[danielreynolds]

Brilliant review, as ever... would expect nothing less from the Car Expert team! That brown interior actually looks okay - much better than I'd expect. Just a quick one on towing: the 2.5 turbo petrol will tow 2.5T when it is released later in the year, same as the previous gen Santa Fe diesel and V6 petrol.

[sunnymonga]

Finally you bring the Santa Fe review 🎉🎉🎉

[meowmixx]

Am I the only one who likes the look of the rear

[jaredc]

Just wish the tail lights were higher. Flip the position with the Santa Fe emblem and it's perfect

[timamies]

I have been waiting for this video for weeks. I couldn’t wait anymore and ordered one on the weekend.

[suly]

I love the retro futuristic design from the back