The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe stands out in the crowded midsize three-row SUV segment with its bold, boxy design and relatively spacious interior. Its advanced technology and loaded standard features make it popular with all family members.
Let’s look at some of our favorite features and technology on the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe.
1. Calligraphy Trim
The Calligraphy is the top-of-the-line trim for the Santa Fe, featuring a bevy of upgrades. It has comfortable Nappa leather seating available in three colors. In keeping with Hyundai’s commitment to safety, the Santa Fe Calligraphy’s tech upgrades include a natural-feeling Highway Driving Assist 2 with lane-changing assist and a camera that projects the vehicle’s blind spots in the instrument cluster. The second row features power-adjusting captain’s chairs that fold. The exterior also stands out with 21-inch alloy wheels and a premium finished grille; you won’t be sorry you upgraded, but it’ll cost about $12,000 more than the base model.
2. Handsfree Tailgate
Even the tailgate garners attention for its adjustability and overall functionality, adding that extra touch people might not realize they wanted. The tailgate opens automatically when the key fob is nearby. With the adjustable height feature, you can customize the opening height for low ceilings, and even the opening speed can be set through the infotainment system.
3. Modern Exterior
Big, broad, or boxy — you can pick your acronym. We like the Santa Fe’s distinctive grille housing, which features an H-shaped, pixelated LED lighting design. The XRT offers a dark chrome finish for rugged good looks, while the Calligraphy features premium touches, including black-anodized “H” logos and badging.
4. Panoramic Display
Sleek is what we call the panoramic curved display that combines the gauge cluster and infotainment system. On the higher trims, it’s a dual 12.3-inch display setup that’s nicely integrated and user-friendly. The visuals are crisp and bright. This seamless unit is easy to navigate from the scroll buttons on the steering wheel, keeping your hands safely where they belong.
5. Safety
Whether heading to pick up the kids at school or taking the family for a road trip, safety is paramount. The Santa Fe has Hyundai’s SmartSense features, including Forward Collision Avoidance that surveys the scene in front of you, and Blind-Spot Collision Warning, which detects vehicles in your blind spot. It also has Driver Attention Warning, which monitors for signs of driver fatigue, and Rear Occupant Alert, which reminds you to check for kids or pets in the back. All these features help get your family around safely.
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