2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy
SUV
Score Summary
Reliability
Expert Reviews
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The 2025 Santa Fe Calligraphy is a flagship SUV variant offering a premium, well-equipped package with advanced safety technology. It is commonly available as a hybrid, featuring a 1.6L turbo hybrid powertrain that balances efficiency and performance. Targeted at families and small business buyers, it provides generous space for up to 7 passengers and substantial cargo capacity. Buyers would choose this car for its modern tech, including large digital displays, comprehensive safety suite, and comfortable, refined interior without the luxury brand price tag.
Highlights
- Premium interior with large 12.3-inch digital cluster and touchscreen
- Strong 1.6L turbo hybrid powertrain with 172 kW output
- Five-star ANCAP safety rating with comprehensive driver assists
- Spacious SUV body with seating for up to 7 and ample cargo capacity
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Excellent interior space and seven-seat practicality, with flexible cargo options
- •Strong performance from the turbo/HEV powertrains, with smooth, refined operation
- •High-quality, large infotainment and digital instrument displays; OTA updates and strong connectivity
- •Comfortable ride and quiet cabin on many road surfaces
- •Comprehensive safety and driver-assist features, including 360-degree cameras and surround-view system
!Complaints
- •Cabin squeaks and rattles reported in some early examples
- •Notable steering feel/left-pull tendency in certain road conditions
- •High price premium for Calligraphy trim relative to base/higher-value alternatives
- •Some ADAS features perceived as intrusive or overly cautious
- •Ride quality can be unsettled on certain wheel/tire setups (notably with large 20-inch wheels)
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
Medium
Cost Predictability
Medium
Estimated annual total cost of ownership around AUD 12,100, including fuel, insurance, registration, servicing, and depreciation.
Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy (2025, Hybrid) in Australia demonstrates solid overall durability and a high-tech, family-focused package. Real-world patterns show strong build quality and dependable operation, with notable caveats around cabin noise, ride dynamics on premium trim, and premium pricing. Engine and mechanical robustness appear favorable, with no widespread failure signals; however, there are some drive/handling quirks and ADAS nuances to consider. The combination supports a generally favorable reliability profile with specific caveats tied to trim-level hardware and ownership experience.
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Brand Reliability
Hyundai
Reliability Study (2025)
Problems per 100 vehicles: 222
Rank
#15 / 22
Practicality
Body Type
SUV
Doors
5
Seats (Range)
5-7
ISOfix Points
4
Features
Safety
ANCAP Rating
Fuel Type / Efficiency
Powertrain / Fuel Type
Petrol, Hybrid
2.5L I4 Turbo Petrol
Fuel Consumption
N/A
Range (Approx)
N/A
Tank Capacity
N/A
1.6L I4 Turbo Hybrid
Fuel Consumption
N/A
Range (Approx)
N/A
Tank Capacity
N/A
Performance
2.5L I4 Turbo Petrol
Engine / Motor Type
Petrol
Displacement
2.5L
Cylinders
Inline 4
Induction
Turbo
Power
-
Torque
-
0-100 km/h
-
Towing Capacity
-
1.6L I4 Turbo Hybrid
Engine / Motor Type
Hybrid
Displacement
1.6L
Cylinders
Inline 4
Induction
Turbo
Power
-
Torque
-
0-100 km/h
-
Towing Capacity
-
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