Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy vs SEL

Overview of Trims

Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy

The Calligraphy is the premium trim for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe, and it has a luxurious interior with plenty of space. Hyundai designed it for families and individuals who want a comfortable ride. It comes with:

• Second-row power-folding and power-reclining captain’s chairs
• Eco-suede microfiber headliners
• Dual wireless charging
• A camera-based rearview mirror
• A premium 12-speaker Bose audio system

Hyundai Santa Fe SEL

The 2025 Hyundai SEL is a mid-range option with convenient features and lots of space. Families and everyday drivers often select it, and it includes dual-zone automatic temperature control, air vents for the third row, forward attention warning, and wireless charging.

Exterior Comparison

The SEL has a standard grille design, 18-inch alloy wheels, silver Santa Fe badging, LED turn signals for the side mirrors, and roof rails. You can choose Hampton Gray, Ecotronic Gray, Phantom Black, Shimmering Silver, or Serenity White exterior colors.

The 2025 Calligraphy has a more sleek, sophisticated style, and it comes with 21-inch alloy wheels that have a dark finish and black Santa Fe badging. Additional colors include:

• Ecotronic Gray Matte
• Ultimate Red
• Rockwood Green
• Atlantis Blue
• Terracotta Orange
• Earthy Brass Matte

Interior Comparison

With the SEL, you’ll get H-Tex trimmed synthetic leather seats, an eight-way power driver’s seat with lumbar settings, and heated front seats. A 12.3-inch touchscreen and a digital key are standard as well.

The Santa Fe Calligraphy adds Nappa leather upholstery and a 12-inch head-up display. Both trim levels have 152 cubic feet of passenger space and 79.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats. The volume behind the second row is 40.5 cubic feet, and there are 14.6 cubic feet behind the third row.

Performance and Handling

Both trim levels have a 2.5-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine that provides 277 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. The Santa Fe has automatic stop-and-start capabilities and an eight-speed automatic transmission. You can choose Comfort, Eco, Sport, or Smart driving modes. This vehicle has a comfortable, quiet ride, and it’s maneuverable for an SUV. The SEL and the Calligraphy get 20 mpg in traffic and 29 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive. With all-wheel drive, they can go 28 mpg on larger roads.

Safety Features

The SEL comes with a variety of safety features:

• Blind spot collision warning
• Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance
• Parking distance warning
• Forward collision avoidance with cyclist and pedestrian detection
• Forward attention warning
• Smart cruise control
• Lane-keeping assistance
• Electronic stability control with traction control and braking assistance
• Hill start assistance

The Calligraphy uses blind spot collision avoidance instead of a warning. It also adds:

• Remote smart parking assistance
• Smart cruise control with navigation and curve control
• Highway driving assistance
• A blind spot view monitor
• A surround-view monitor

To schedule a test drive for either of these trim levels call (706)937-1123 or fill out this form here.