This is our final week with the Hyundai Santa Fe in my search for the best mum car—and there are a few things I realised I hadn’t mentioned yet.
Inside, the comfort and little touches—especially in the Calligraphy model—are exactly what you’d hope for. That said, even the lower-spec versions are still really well equipped, which is great to see.
The front seats are both heated and cooled, with plenty of electric adjustments, so it’s easy to get comfortable no matter how long the drive (or how little sleep you’ve had!).
In the top-spec model, you also get twin wireless charging pads, which I found surprisingly handy—no more fighting over who gets to charge their phone.
I also love the one-touch power windows with an anti-pinch feature. It’s one of those small things that makes a big difference when you’ve got little ones in the car.
Another standout is how quiet it is inside, thanks to the acoustic glass. It’s almost whisper-quiet, which means you can play that all-important music or white noise softly to help bub drift off to sleep—without road noise getting in the way.
And of course, as mums know, having enough space for all the gear is necessary. The boot space is fantastic when you’re using it as a five-seater. That boxy shape really works in your favour—there’s plenty of room for the pram, bags, groceries, and everything else that comes with mum life. The tailgate opens nice and high too, so no bumped heads (even my husband fits comfortably underneath!). Packing everything in felt easy and stress-free.
If I had to pick, I’d go for the Calligraphy seven-seat all-wheel-drive hybrid. It really feels like the best of everything—space, comfort, efficiency, and all the features you could want.
It is starting to get up there in price, from around $77,000 plus on-road costs—but it does feel worth it for what you get.
This is a Motoring Minute.
I’m Brianna Fraser.
Previous Hyundai Santa Fe Motoring Minute reviews
- Hyundai Santa Fe – Baby duties week 2
- Hyundai Santa Fe – Baby duties week 1
- Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy revisited for 2025
- Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander Hybrid 2023 Review
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Hyundai Santa Fe – Buyers could also look at:
Buyers of the Hyundai Santa Fe are in a crowded segment. There is a LOT to choose from.
Better potential choices could be Mazda CX-90, Mazda CX-80, Kia Sorento, Toyota Kluger, Peugeot 5008 GT Hybrid, Nissan Pathfinder
Some more left field choices could be Subaru Outback, KGM Rexton, GWM Tank 500 HEV,
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