Proud owner of a FWD Calligraphy Hybrid now for a week. OTD price $52K. I’ve owned Audi, Volvo, VW and this is more premium than any of them.

I love his engineering segment where he checks the build quality. Wish he would also test nvh levels. Very unique stype

I just purchased a 24 Hybrid SEL . I was driving a 2019 X3 and though this doesn’t equal the driving dynamics of the aforementioned, I purchased this for different reasons. First and foremost, I was attracted by the value proposition. Mine was 41 grand ( plus $2500 for the extended warranty) My first Hyundai so I bought the warranty for a little peace of mind. My initial impressions are that it’s a very nice, well thought out vehicle and it’s plenty quiet. Not fast but far from sluggish the ride is confident enough but not inspiring. Inspiring starts at 55 to 65 grand. I’m happy where I’ve landed

Just purchased the SEL 2024 one month ago. Dark green ext and gray interior like this. The fit and finish is outstanding. The ride is smooth like a full size luxury sedan. The cabin is extremely quiet as they have focused on using new glass and so on. Thankfully, no CVT transmission! This double clutch transmission is exceptionally fluid and you can select a normal ride, sport and I believe snow. The technology is amazing and the two large 12" screens are appreciated. The seats, as well as the headrest are so very comfortable. You just don't want to get out of the car! I'm a single person but wanted this vehicle for comfort space and that FIVE YEAR bumper to bumper warranty!!!! 3 yr maintenance included as well as oil changes. Engine and power train 100,000 miles! Finally, a vehicle with storage up front! Auto start/stop enroute which can easily be disabled with a button on the dash if you prefer. Also includes hill decent with auto braking. When you first test drive this Santa Fe you will simply be amazed at the ride and driving experience. And yes guys, it will get up and go! There is no other vehicle at this price point which can compete with the styling, comfort, technology and warranty.

The designers definitely leaned on the Land Rover silhouette. It really is a handsome truck.

Thanks David! Great review! ❤

Ordered my Hybrid this week, can't wait!

I bought a hybrid version. Really nice build quality, plus excellent features. BTW. Also built in Alabama according to the window sticker.

I've owned the 2022 Santa Fe Caligaphy with the 2.5 turbo for about 2 years and 32k miles and so far it's been bullet proof....no warranty claims or anything, just oil changes and tire rotations. It has the same basic engine as the base Genesis and tons of tech features that are nice to have. I do love Toyota and Honda but after doing my research, and getting so much bang for my buck I decided to go Hyundai. I have sold cars for 20-25 years and have owned 15-25 new and used cars so I feel like I'm pretty picky and informed. Not sure how I feel about the new styling but I'm pretty sure I would get another Santa Fe when I get ready for my next vehicle

Great review thank you very much! Lots of good information and context.

I love this redesign, really premium feel. The haters can be summarized with 3 things: "Ford Flex blah blah blah", "DCT blah blah blah", "Ugly back end blah blah blah" (it seems like people want the back end to look like every other SUV out there). In my lifetime I've owned VW, Pontiac, Honda, Subaru, and Toyota but for the past 20 years I've had 2 Kia's and 3 Hyundai's (Genesis) and have had very good experiences with them. This will be my 4th Hyundai.

Great review of new products. Thanks

The Hyundai Santa Fe, inside and out, looks like a $75k vehicle It does look like a Land Rover Defender Ot also looks bigger than it really is. It is 10 inches smaller than a Honda Pilot, but has more legroom

Ty for the video! Looking forward to the hybrid.

i have a calligraphy .love it😊

Wireless charging has always been a hit or miss for me due to the camera bump on smartphones. It's good to see that Hyundai designed a better pad.

Just bought the Calligraphy and its a awesome car.🎉

Just got me palisade 2025 calligraphy coming from Mercedes GLE 350 and I must say I’m super happy I trade my Benz in! This suv is amazing

Luv the Boxy design A LOT! And for those that think this NEW 2024 Santa Fe is Ugly or not as nice as the 4th Gen’ Santa Fe, I’d say get your eyes checked or buy some glasses. This vehicle is stunning to look at from every angle. Yes I know the rear end design is unique even for me, but I’ve pretty much gotten used to it mostly. It wouldn’t preclude me from buying this exceptional vehicle. And maybe Hyundai will refresh that area soon enough, and I’m referring to the tailgate/brake light design that’s been criticized the most from what I’ve seen. But I’m ready to take a test drive as soon as my local dealer has them in stock.

I have a lot of respect for Hyundai's continuous progress in so many aspects like quality but also their evolving good taste, styling and design and mostly the courage they have to go against the dullness of the market with an original design like this one. This is a lesson to learn on Subaru's side for example, because their wonderfully engineered Forester, just got the sad look of a "wanna be Ford" and it is really sad that no effort to be unique and original is happening there. Hopefully Hyundai will make the legendary Japanese brands wake up and stand out. Ok, Toyota released a gorgeous looking and capable Landcruiser, but let's talk about its price and interest rates here in Canada...

thank you for your review, we just ordered one. have all ways been GM .again thank you

David, When it comes to design, Hyundai certainly believes 'more is more'. 😉

If you get your hands on the hybrid, I would love to hear your feedback

Excellent video DAVID… This looks like a very nice vehicle… I’m not a fan of four cylinders, but I would test drive it just to be curious❤

As a Ford Flex owner, I am dismayed by no one referring to it in all these discussions.

Hopefully they will make the Palisade as good as this one. Toyota became wayyyyyyy too expensive... Yeah reliability etc .... But if you can't afford it.... Forget

What do you think of the Matte paint maintenance for a mid priced SUV family purchase?

Will you be reviewing the Hybrid version of this model?

That’s NICE!!!

First time watching you, never knew reviewers actually measured panel gaps.

I am MOST interested to see what the hybrid version of this vehicle brings to the table.

Great video on the Hyundai keep up the good work can you do a video on the acura RDX AWD A-spec 2.0 turbo charge engine and give me your comments on its engine, transmission, driving dynamic and long-term ownership. Thanks stay safe.

What colour is the best?

Great review as usual. I'm sad they don't have physical switch gear for HVAC/heated & cooled seats/etc. Everything else seems pretty great!

It's a shame that $40-$50k is considered affordable nowadays. I'm hoping to order a hybrid Calligraphy.

Ours has set at dealer for 32 days now needing a transmission, with no word from anyone.

Fantastic review, awesome suv 👍👍

Beautiful car. This will be marked up to the gills.

HMG is not equipping the car trims with appropriate INTERIOR features recently . - XRT trim is missing 360 SURROUND CAMERA. - Calligraphy trim appears to have omitted the right front passenger seat controls facing the driver / center console - this is standard in every other region. C'mon Hyundai 😡

Love this car. One thing tho: keyfob should more aligned with car boxy design, rather than being oval :)

The hybrid will also be built in the Alabama factory

Engineer: Santa Fe Caligraphy or Mazda CX 90?

I will wait until I see how Consumer Reports rates this SUV before I buy!

How does it compare to the Mazda XC 90?

looks great, nice value. still have concerns about DCT.

How would you compare it to cx 90 in terms of built quality.

How is the cabin noise/ quietness?

I'll wait for the PHEV.

Hyundai Kia is the new Toyota Honda

The back design is really polarizing. For me, it doesn't look good at all. Also, this looks like a refreshed Ford Flex for Hyundai brand, if you still remember it.

I just purchased the 24 santa fe xrt Forrest green similar to one you showed I had it for almost 3 days I put 205 highway miles and started it up and was getting issues . It was jerking/jolting and I heard banging I parked immediately and had it towed to closest dealership. I saw a video w similar issues the other day. I bought brand new for reliability and we love the vehicle. It's been a wk tomarow since I didn't hear anything about diagnosis. They gave me the 23 santa fe as a loaner but no 3rd row seats. I just hope 🙏 they figured this issue out as it is a brand new model.

Worried about the dual cluch transmission

Love your videos , but bro you punch like a mouse 😂

Square design, or shape, is easier for quality control and aligning them. And production that is finishing them simpler. Only aerodynamics suffer, at the results.

I don't remember you touching on the gas mileage of this one. Do you know what it gets?

As always, another excellent review and video too! Yeah, reliability is still questionable when it comes to Hyundai.

The back is hideous. Front looks very good. Nice interior. Drive train is old news.

This car looks great; but I am concerned about reliability; I am in the market for a 3 row suv;

Looks nice in the front, looks ugly in the back

How reliable will the engine and transmission be..that's something we need to be prepared for..

Nailed the look of the front. The rear otoh, is a travesty. Also, as an insurance professional, I shutter to think about how much repairs will cost should one of these be involved in a minor rear end accident. There's no bumper or bumper cover to protect the rear hatch from damage and it being so low, anything that may hit is going to do serious damage to the hatch and be a very, very costly repair. This will make insurance that is already high thanks to Hyundai's and Kia's cost cutting with lack of engine immobilizers, even higher.

Hyundias engine reliability issues were all due to one engine that was used in their cars for a few years, before that they were reliable and have been reliable after they came out with a new engine

Hyundai is pronounced "HUN DAY" not "HUN DIE"

i a thinking they may be having better QCs on press vehicles, when they start the production, they care less.. all brands not just Hyundai.

Speak about the lack of rear bumper. And address the problem with the DCT (Wet Duel Clutch Transmission.) Be fair.

A KZfaq channel car reviewer bought this new Sante Fe and the transmission failed with 27 miles on the Odometer. 😂

As a long time Toyota, Lexus and Honda owner I'm so skeptical about Hyundai/Kia reliability...

I bet the steering feel won't beat the Mazda in its class.🤔

Why as an engineer don't you address Hyundai's poor engine reliability?

Checking fit and finish is useless, if the transmission has design and build flaws. In fact, the transmission is most likely to fail, or at least start being problematic by 60k mikes.

Not better than Toyota lol

I really was exciting to see the front and interior but it is huge turn off on that rare.

I know beauty is subjective but..... But there's supposed to be beauty in symmetry & proportions right? This thing hurts me to look at it.... Especially the rear!

I don’t see anything very “exciting” about this product.

Sorry folks. Go see them. The exterior is clunky and cheaply made.

Bro the transmissons have been failing like crazy in these things in under 10k miles its to heavy of a platform with too small of a engine and transmisson type and gearing they messed up big time for sure dont buy these, there will be a huge recall for sure.

Test drove this car today, absolutely ZERO reasons to own this crap, Looks cheap from the inside and outside, but the Outgoing 23 model looks much more classy.

This is what the Ford flex could have been reminds me of that