Happy Saturday everyone! This is probably the most comprehensive refresh we've ever seen in the mainstream segment, but under the tweaked sheetmetal lies a new platform, all-new engines, and an updated interior. Seems like Hyundai has captured a lot of what we liked in the Palisade, into the slightly smaller Santa Fe.
I would say the 2018 Mazda 6 refresh was just about as comprehensive. Hyundai has done a stellar job with the Santa Fe refresh. Alot of welcome improvements.
@@whitemailprivilege2830 More powerful engine, new front and rear styling, and completely redesigned interior. Very successful refresh, made the Mazda 6 look way more premium imo.
Just bought a 2022 hyundai santa fe limited hybrid. Seriously best car ever. We test drove and researched over 10+ cars. Hyundai is in a league of its own. Plus a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty to throw in the mix.
Good review thanks. I’ve had the Calligraphy model for about 6 months now and have been very happy with it. With respect to your comment on the lag. I don’t find it to be a problem in everyday driving. Sure, if you slam the gas pedal straight to the floor it will take a bit of time to get up and running (like any other vehicle I’ve driven) but if you moderate your throttle input, then it responds quickly and it gets off the mark very well. Overall I find the 2.5T and wet dual clutch transmission to be excellent.
Great car …. but. I’m reaching out to fellow 2021-22 Santa Fe Calligraphy owners. (2.5 T w/HTRAC) I’m vexed; the Radiator fan will randomly run at full speed for 1-2 mins. after I turn the engine off. The Dealer can’t find any sensor defects in the diag. We live in a mild climate; the engine is not being taxed when this happens. This can’t be normal. Is anyone out there experiencing this issue too? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated - Rick
@@rickboettner1838 I get the same, but it's during warmer weather, if I was to guess, maybe around 20-25 degrees Celsius. Can't say I'm overly concerned about it and the Santa Fe has been through 3 services and nothing untoward has been flagged on the diagnostics. If you find anything out, please let me know!
I like it when manufacturers use the same engine across a wide variety of vehicles and platforms. Maybe I'm wrong, but it tells me that they have a great deal of confidence in it's performance and reliability, which for Hyundai and Genesis is a big deal due to the fact that they have to stand behind their drivetrains for ten years.
If you go on the owners forum's like that I'm on (own a 17 santa fe sport), it's a lot different. Hyundai is already having issues with the 2021s and 2022s.
@@nathanvbrown3630 I was considering a Santa Fe in 2020. Test drove the NA and the turbo with the 8 speed transmission. On both engines the shifts were not smooth, in fact, they seem erratic. During the test drive, I came to a stop sign. I hit the gas and the engine reved but didn’t go anywhere. The sales rep asked me to put it in park, turn off the engine and turned it back on. I put it back in drive and the car lunged forward, as if it jumped a gear right off the line. I decided to purchase a Mazda CX-9 instead. No regrets.
I was waiting for this video for long time , I really respect your opinion on cars. I'm glad you like it , because I purchased one 3 months ago and I like it a lot , is the calligraphy with the 20" wheels white. Thanks for your review.
Great car …. but. I’m reaching out to fellow 2021-22 Santa Fe Calligraphy owners. (2.5 T w/HTRAC) I’m vexed; the Radiator fan will randomly run at full speed for 1-2 mins. after I turn the engine off. The Dealer can’t find any sensor defects in the diag. We live in a mild climate; the engine is not being taxed when this happens. This can’t be normal. Is anyone out there experiencing this issue too? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated - Rick
I just picked up a 22 limited a month ago. So far I love it. Worth every penny. Kinda funny cause they are rare to find right now in socal. I feel like a lot of people have gotten the Palisade over these.
this is what i have for my work vehicle. it's great. quiet, comfortable, loaded with tech, and the storage bins under the floor behind the 2nd row are really useful for my work parts!
Watching the Review again. This is my favorite review of this car. Well done! I came back to see the specs on the Engine. Really prefer the 2.5L Engine. Worth the money for the added power. Surprised to see it runs on Regular gas! Cool! This is an astounding car!
Alex Dykes tested the 0-60 on the ‘19-‘20 model and his result was 7.5 seconds - of course keeping in mind that Alex will warn you not to compare his testing with other car journalist across the board due to location/elevation, road surface/condition, etc…. But that gives you an idea that you can get an estimated second shaved off from the pre-refreshed model.
@Joseph Payton yes I have, they’re competitive but definitely not “best in class” especially not the Sonata or K5. They don’t have the best interiors (that’s Mazda), don’t offer the best performance/driving dynamics (also Mazda), don’t have the best reliability (that’s Toyota, Mazda, and Honda), don’t have the lowest ownership costs, I could go on and on. Hyundai and Kia are definitely better than what they use to be 20 years ago but you fanboys gotta stop overhyping them. They’re not doing anything groundbreaking except giving a lot of their vehicles bizarre, overstyled designs that won’t age well in a few years like this Santa Fe. Just cause they’ve improved as a whole doesn’t mean they’re the best at anything, their warranty is great but they’re not even the only ones that offer 10 year 100k mile coverage (Mitsubishi does too) and bc their cars are nicer and have higher build quality than they use to they’re no longer the value kings either.
@@jjax3661 I'm gonna have to agree on alot of this plus the price. The price of the Hyundai cars is now in line with mainstream vehicles. That for me is hard to swallow since they take a huge dump on resale unlike Honda and yota. I've got a buddy that loves Hyundai's, and he has never had any drive train issues, but I'd prefer if H was about 10 % cheaper like they used to be.
Great review as always but weird the 0-60 times were so slow. Granted 6.5-6.7 is not slow for something this big but Car and Driver got 6.0 multiple times and Motor Trend got 6.2. I would imagine they hot it without the lag.
I just bought a 2023 Santa Fe Calligraphy this week. I think the lag you're feeling is likely the Auto Idle function that kicks in when you're stopped. You have to disable that or you're mashing the gas then waiting for it to start, then take off. Push the top button to the left of the mode dial to disable the feature (light comes on to indicate it's off...weird?). Problem solved. The only problem is that you have to disable it each time you restart the car.
From many of the people that work and have worked at hyundai I have personally spoken to, I would be concerned about reliability, if hyundai can ensure their reliability issues are eliminated they will become a very strong competitor.
I work at the Honda Eastliberty plant and I did see a post on Honda web that said a legend returns with a picture of a headlight with the word integra under it.
I’ll be honest. I drove this vehicle and I ended up just getting the palisade calligraphy. Palisade has even more luxury, way nicer interior, much more space, power reclining 3rd row, V6 engine, better towing capability, 2nd row cooled seats, and tons more for just a couple thousand $ more. Just get a pali
yet if you don't want something as big as the Palisade you buy this instead because it fits your needs. Also, the interior quality differences are not very significant at all. Finally, don't forget that smart park which is pretty awesome when people park much to much close to you at the grocery store.
@@ppmnox Have you been in a calligraphy palisade? There’s diamond quilted stitching everywhere including the door panels, and all of the upper dash is soft touch, even soft touch in the rear row. Everything appears and feels more upscale in the palisade. I even have the ambient lightning that can be changed to any color. And i have captains seats in the 2nd row. My friends have made comments and say my 2nd row feels like they’re flying 1st class. I also have the gorgeous white beige interior. It literally feels like a Mercedes. Overall, it’s a far better value than a Santa Fe
@@eBikify yep, and my opinion stands: the interior of the Santa Fe is awesome and very close to the level of the palisade. And you calling the palisade a better value ignores other buy factors. moreover, the palisade drives like a boat compared to the santa fe, which is much quicker, handles better, and has better steering feel. also, some people prefer a bench 2nd row to captains chairs and don't need, nor want, a 3rd row. And if you must know the fun I had test driving the 2022 Santa Fe convinced me to shop, and this week buy, a Genesis GV70, which was quicker still.
@@ppmnox I actually owned the redesigned 2019 Santa Fe (the one before this new refresh), and traded it in for a palisade very recently. But I did drive the 2022 one just in case, and in my opinion, the palisade was just a no brainer. So much more car for just a bit more money. But we can agree to disagree. The sportier feel of the Santa Fe wasn’t worth it to me. I also test drove the GV70 recently bc a friend of mine is looking at one. We were VERY impressed by it. That’d be a great choice.
To each their own, but trust me when I tell you all, the Santa Fe looks WAAAYYYY better than the Sorento. The Sorento actually looks cheap and like a knock off of something in person. Matter if fact I like the 2020 Santa fe even better, but the 2021 looks extremely classy
Yo! The Facebook Title of this review says "2021 Hyundai Sante Fe," but in the Intro to the video, you say it is a review of the 2022 Sante Fe version.
To complete the baby Palisade feel, I hope Hyundai gives the Sante Fe the same style front grill as the Palisade because I'm not a fan of the current front grill. Looks a bit goofy to me. Just my opinion. A Palisade style grill would definitely give the Santa Fe an upscale feel sort of like Lexus and their front grills.
Well as of next week the week of July 11th. My mom will be getting her 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL with both the convenience and premium packages. In silver with gray interior. And yeah the base 2.5 engine is not the fastest thing. But it still has pretty of power.
I have to say that I REALLY wish you would review the 2022 Santa Fe Limited 2.5T, FWD model. There are simply no reviews on this model as the primary focus seems to be the Calligraphy, Hybrid and PIV models. I purchased the 2022 Santa Fe Limited 2.5T FWD model in December 2021 and I truly love this vehicle. I’d say it’s the favorite of all the cars I’ve owned. However, it has what I think is a SERIOUS problem related to what I assume is drivetrain that I’d like a professional to explain just in case I don’t understand how the car works. So, I don’t know that this issue is called but my biggest grip with my Santa Fe is that it is EXCEPTIONALLY easy to spin the tires. I’ve experienced this in several different scenarios and I’ve found it to be so bothersome that I’d say that it’s dangerous. I DO NOT have a heavy foot but when I need power to merge into traffic; the vehicle should not spin it’s tires on less than hard acceleration and especially when I’m only in Comfort or Smart driving modes. I love that the engine has the power but I hate that the tires can’t seem to handle that power. My second big gripe is what seems to be a disconnect between the transmission and the engine. When I approach a stop, the engine auto start/stop feature turns the engine off. As designed, the engine restarts when I lift my foot off the brake so there could be a small (but expected) delay between the time my foot is on the accelerator and when the vehicle begins to move. Problem is that I experience another delay because it feels like the engine and transmission disengage when auto start/stop first kicks in. The result is extended delay in moving the vehicle. My third gripe is not big but odd and annoying. I’m sure you’ve probably experienced what it feels like when you’re sitting in a car (not moving) and the wind is strong enough the push on the vehicle. I’ve noticed this same experience in my Santa Fe when the engine is running and the transmission is in park. If I sit in park long enough, I’ll feel a very slight push that feels like the wind but it’s not. It happens maybe once or twice a minute. My guess is that something is going on between the engine and transmission but I’m not sure. Another gripe is the electronic nature of the shifting mechanism. Unfortunately, there is a very noticeable delay between the time I push the Drive, Reverse or Park buttons and when the vehicle initiates the action. It’s not a terrible delay but enough to be an annoyance. These are just my impressions as a regular driver but I can’t help but wonder if other drivers with the same model as mine have the same experiences.
On gripe 1 - That is why Hyundai sent AWD models for test reviews. Their AWD systems tend to handle the 2.5T's power much better than FWD, as can be seen in the K5 GT and Sonata N Line; they both exhibit tire spin issues from the engine. The torque is just too much for a non-AWD setup. We plan on purchasing an AWD version in a couple months. On gripe 2 - There is a button to the left of the drive mode dial that allows you to shut off the auto stop-start. On gripe 3 - Do you regularly engage the parking brake?
Bought the SanteFe Limited verison in April 2023. After 7 months of ownership, liked the car except the initial turbo lag and some queaky sounds beneath the drivers seat. Good car.
Great review. Do you recall the name of the paint color of that tester? It's either "Portofino Gray" or "Hampton Gray". I'm trying to decide which I like better - thanks!
I wish the Sorento had the same interior appointments this has. The lack on memory on the power seats for example is a real disappointment for the Sorrento. I LOVE the exterior styling of the Sorrento, but the Hyundai Santa Fe tech beats it on the inside.
@@duybui4027 Exactly. I had a 19 Sorento SXL that had memory seats. Got a good deal selling it because of lack of used cars. I ended up buying one of these with the 20 inch wheels after waiting for the 2022 Sorento to see if they would put memory seats back in. I liked the looks of the Sorento but since me and my wife carpool and swap driving everyday...it was the nail in the coffin for Kia. I do enjoy the Calligraphy. It seems to do everything just a little bit better than my 19 Sorento did.
Since the 2018 model year the Santa Fe and Kia Sorento have shared a wealth of components, features, and basic specs (including overall size) with the most important difference being that the Santa Fe dropped its 3rd row option (in the US) and KIA made the third row standard in all trims. Sofyen is correct that the latest version of the Santa Fe leans toward the "budget luxury" vibe of the Palisade while the new Sorento emits the more traditional and "rugged" vibe of the Telluride, most notably in the top trim Sorento SX Prestige/X-Line vs the Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD where MSRPs are almost identical. He's wrong, however, that the absence of third row seating in the Santa Fe provides more cargo space than the Sorento. (4:51). In fact, the Sorento's cargo space behind the second row (with the 3rd row folded into the space below the cargo floor) amounts to 38.5 cubic ft vs the Santa Fe's 36.4 cf. And overall cargo space behind the first row of the Sorento is 75.5 cf vs 72.1 cf for the Santa Fe. Unfortunately for the KIA, however, is the fact that the Sorento loses its slight advantage in cargo space (measured above cargo floor) when it comes to passenger capacity. Both the mid and top trims (EX and SX) of the Sorento come standard with captain chairs in the 2nd row, effectively limiting accommodations to four passengers without deploying the third row. The Santa Fe, on the other hand, provides bench seating in all trims, including the Calligraphy and therefore accommodates five passengers. Even worse, the only way to get the optional higher performance 2.5L turbo engine and DCT the Sorento and the Santa Fe share is to purchase a trim of the Sorento with captain chairs. In short, the Sorento forces the deployment of its cramped third row for more than 4 total passengers. And that limits overall cargo space to 12.6 cubic feet. As someone who owns a 2018 top trim Sorento with a 2nd row bench and values the 3rd row seating for occasional use, the new Sorento simply won't work for my family. If we were to replace it, we'd have to shift from the KIA to the Santa Fe and give up seating for more than five passengers.
@@eneumeyer19 Thanks. Complaints about the absence of 2nd row bench seats in upper trim and luxury SUVs are usually limited to those with larger families. And no doubt automakers' market research suggests that those with more disposable income have smaller families and prefer the "luxury" touch of captain chairs. But KIA has carried the trend too far, I think. We're a small family (2 adults, a teenage daughter, and a big dog.) We seldom deploy the 3rd row of our Sorento unless we have 6 or 7 passengers on a local trip and the alternative is taking two vehicles. In those cases, infrequent as they are, the 3rd row is a huge convenience. When we bought our Sorento in 2018, it was the major reason we opted for it over the almost identical Santa Fe. Unfortunately, while our dog is content to share the back seat with one or even two human passengers, he's not built for the design of a captain chair. If we traded our Sorento for a current model we'd have to either (a) permanently deploy the third row or (b) keep him in the cargo hold behind the 2nd row. Neither option is nearly as convenient as our current arrangement where he can ride on the back seat unless he's returning from a romp in the woods or at the beach and he's consigned to the "way back." Further, deploying the 3rd row in a vehicle the size of the Sorento effectively eliminates all but a tiny space for cargo. Longer trips with gear/luggage simply prohibits the use of the 3rd row and allocating space for the dog behind the 2nd row severely reduces the space for gear, luggage, or other cargo. I know many folks will find choosing a vehicle based accommodating the family dog is eccentric if not insane. (Although Subaru's TV commercials suggest we're not alone.) And I'm sure that many Sorento customers are content with seating for up to four humans and only occasional use of the 3rd row. But KIA's decision to eliminate 2nd row bench seating for any but the lowest trims that lack the option of the more powerful turbo4/DCT combination the Sorento and Santa Fe share as well as a number of other bells and whistles is, I think, a major error. And not just for families with a carload full of kids. In effect, it eliminates the prior major advantage of the Sorento over the Santa Fe.
One thing I have learnt is.... If you are going to keep you vehicles for a very long time like SCOTTY KILMER does, then just get the highest trim level. You will Never regret.
I like this thing, but I'm still skeptical of the transmission. Been monitoring Hyundai forums and I'm not 100% convinced, yet. Will probably just wait for 2022 Lexus NX.
I've sampled both the Veloster N and Sonata N-Line with the new DCT, and it's tuned extremely well. Much better than the old 7-speed. I mean, I should know... I own a 2016 Tucson with the DCT and it's definitely not the most refined tranny 😂
I have to ask. Why with every review from these UA-cam reviewers in America do they review the Santa Fe calligraphy with the ugly 19 inch rims?! I’ve seen the 20 inch rims around. The 20s look so much better. 🤔
@@specialk4002 I understand that. But this is now the 2022 model year and this refreshed Santa Fe calligraphy has been on dealers lots for at least 6 months. There’s no reason this has to have the 19 inch rims.
I have a 2020 Sante Fe and love they way it looks!, I hate the 21-22 refresh I’ll be leaning towards Kia if Hyundai doesn’t change the Sante Fe again in two years!
Good review, definitely would look better in a different color. Pretty nice vehicle I do like Hyundai interiors over Kia but Kia is definitely better looking.
Great car …. but. I’m reaching out to fellow 2021-22 Santa Fe Calligraphy owners. (2.5 T w/HTRAC) I’m vexed; the Radiator fan will randomly run at full speed for 1-2 mins. after I turn the engine off. The Dealer can’t find any sensor defects in the diag. We live in a mild climate; the engine is not being taxed when this happens. This can’t be normal. Is anyone out there experiencing this issue too? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated - Rick
Great car …. but. I’m reaching out to fellow 2021-22 Santa Fe Calligraphy owners. (2.5 T w/HTRAC) I’m vexed; the Radiator fan will randomly run at full speed for 1-2 mins. after I turn the engine off. The Dealer can’t find any sensor defects in the diag. We live in a mild climate; the engine is not being taxed when this happens. This can’t be normal. Is anyone out there experiencing this issue too? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated - Rick
9:25 In hindsight... Not having wireless CarPlay because you spent more on the Nav is just so incredibly stupid... it makes the Qi charger almost pointless because you have to plug in to use CarPlay. This happens all the time in the car industry and it's so annoying, they get so close to perfect and then intentionally just screw it up.
My biggest disappointments with this vehicle are the interior color options across trim levels, and not enough thigh/ legroom on driver side. Hey Hyundai, think about taller drivers.
@@sebastiangehr9389 when Sofian(sp?) opened the hatch and I saw a small compressor I assumed it was the replacement for a spare tire like some manufacturers are doing. That one thing alone would keep me from purchasing a vehicle.
Great car …. but. I’m reaching out to fellow 2021-22 Santa Fe Calligraphy owners. (2.5 T w/HTRAC) I’m vexed; the Radiator fan will randomly run at full speed for 1-2 mins. after I turn the engine off. The Dealer can’t find any sensor defects in the diag. We live in a mild climate; the engine is not being taxed when this happens. This can’t be normal. Is anyone out there experiencing this issue too? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated - Rick
Luxury or no luxury all thanks to Cryptocurrency I got my first house through Bitcoin mining that's how I raised up some money to get a new apartment for my family.
Happy Saturday everyone! This is probably the most comprehensive refresh we've ever seen in the mainstream segment, but under the tweaked sheetmetal lies a new platform, all-new engines, and an updated interior. Seems like Hyundai has captured a lot of what we liked in the Palisade, into the slightly smaller Santa Fe.
Oh yeah???
I would say the 2018 Mazda 6 refresh was just about as comprehensive. Hyundai has done a stellar job with the Santa Fe refresh. Alot of welcome improvements.
@@wbwayne8887 why
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More powerful engine, new front and rear styling, and completely redesigned interior. Very successful refresh, made the Mazda 6 look way more premium imo.
@@wbwayne8887 oh yeah???
Just bought a 2022 hyundai santa fe limited hybrid. Seriously best car ever. We test drove and researched over 10+ cars. Hyundai is in a league of its own. Plus a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty to throw in the mix.
Starting a petition for "Solid Sounding Thunk" t-shirts in his merch shop.
Or “Damped. Check. Lined with Felt. Check.”
Maybe “crap-ton of space” ? Lol
😂😂😂😂😂
the fact that this SUV, not made for performance, can go 0-60 in the 6 second range is already very impressive.
Good review thanks. I’ve had the Calligraphy model for about 6 months now and have been very happy with it. With respect to your comment on the lag. I don’t find it to be a problem in everyday driving. Sure, if you slam the gas pedal straight to the floor it will take a bit of time to get up and running (like any other vehicle I’ve driven) but if you moderate your throttle input, then it responds quickly and it gets off the mark very well. Overall I find the 2.5T and wet dual clutch transmission to be excellent.
Great car …. but. I’m reaching out to fellow 2021-22 Santa Fe Calligraphy owners. (2.5 T w/HTRAC) I’m vexed; the Radiator fan will randomly run at full speed for 1-2 mins. after I turn the engine off. The Dealer can’t find any sensor defects in the diag. We live in a mild climate; the engine is not being taxed when this happens. This can’t be normal. Is anyone out there experiencing this issue too? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated - Rick
@@rickboettner1838 I get the same, but it's during warmer weather, if I was to guess, maybe around 20-25 degrees Celsius. Can't say I'm overly concerned about it and the Santa Fe has been through 3 services and nothing untoward has been flagged on the diagnostics. If you find anything out, please let me know!
@@andyhughes073 thank you for getting back to me I do appreciate it
I like it when manufacturers use the same engine across a wide variety of vehicles and platforms. Maybe I'm wrong, but it tells me that they have a great deal of confidence in it's performance and reliability, which for Hyundai and Genesis is a big deal due to the fact that they have to stand behind their drivetrains for ten years.
It's to save costs.
If you go on the owners forum's like that I'm on (own a 17 santa fe sport), it's a lot different. Hyundai is already having issues with the 2021s and 2022s.
@@nathanvbrown3630 I was considering a Santa Fe in 2020. Test drove the NA and the turbo with the 8 speed transmission. On both engines the shifts were not smooth, in fact, they seem erratic. During the test drive, I came to a stop sign. I hit the gas and the engine reved but didn’t go anywhere. The sales rep asked me to put it in park, turn off the engine and turned it back on. I put it back in drive and the car lunged forward, as if it jumped a gear right off the line. I decided to purchase a Mazda CX-9 instead. No regrets.
@@georgepaniagua6115 Yep, slipping past quality control, or lack of one. All cars have their issues.
I was waiting for this video for long time , I really respect your opinion on cars.
I'm glad you like it , because I purchased one 3 months ago and I like it a lot , is the calligraphy with the 20" wheels white.
Thanks for your review.
What’s your interior color? Just curious. I’m looking at a new one myself. 😊
Got the Calligraphy after turning in my 2019 Limited. Love it!
Great car …. but. I’m reaching out to fellow 2021-22 Santa Fe Calligraphy owners. (2.5 T w/HTRAC) I’m vexed; the Radiator fan will randomly run at full speed for 1-2 mins. after I turn the engine off. The Dealer can’t find any sensor defects in the diag. We live in a mild climate; the engine is not being taxed when this happens. This can’t be normal. Is anyone out there experiencing this issue too? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated - Rick
I just picked up a 22 limited a month ago. So far I love it. Worth every penny. Kinda funny cause they are rare to find right now in socal. I feel like a lot of people have gotten the Palisade over these.
Hyundai is killing it
Why
this is what i have for my work vehicle. it's great. quiet, comfortable, loaded with tech, and the storage bins under the floor behind the 2nd row are really useful for my work parts!
Watching the Review again. This is my favorite review of this car. Well done! I came back to see the specs on the Engine. Really prefer the 2.5L Engine. Worth the money for the added power. Surprised to see it runs on Regular gas! Cool! This is an astounding car!
That T in the headlights look a lot like the Thor’s hammer on the Volvos.
Oh yeah??? ??
Except better?
Yeah it's a unique take on that T shape LED DRL
Alex Dykes tested the 0-60 on the ‘19-‘20 model and his result was 7.5 seconds - of course keeping in mind that Alex will warn you not to compare his testing with other car journalist across the board due to location/elevation, road surface/condition, etc…. But that gives you an idea that you can get an estimated second shaved off from the pre-refreshed model.
Love the new Santa Fe so much I bought one about a month or two ago. Just wish I got the calligraphy.
Hyundai and Kia are so far ahead of the rest of mainstream auto manufacturers it’s actually comical 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
No they’re really not, like at all lol
@Joseph Payton Jax is still living in the 90s it seems.
@Joseph Payton yes I have, they’re competitive but definitely not “best in class” especially not the Sonata or K5. They don’t have the best interiors (that’s Mazda), don’t offer the best performance/driving dynamics (also Mazda), don’t have the best reliability (that’s Toyota, Mazda, and Honda), don’t have the lowest ownership costs, I could go on and on. Hyundai and Kia are definitely better than what they use to be 20 years ago but you fanboys gotta stop overhyping them. They’re not doing anything groundbreaking except giving a lot of their vehicles bizarre, overstyled designs that won’t age well in a few years like this Santa Fe. Just cause they’ve improved as a whole doesn’t mean they’re the best at anything, their warranty is great but they’re not even the only ones that offer 10 year 100k mile coverage (Mitsubishi does too) and bc their cars are nicer and have higher build quality than they use to they’re no longer the value kings either.
@@SaintMecha no cause I clearly acknowledged that they’ve improved significantly, you’re just another delusional Hyundai fanboy it seems
@@jjax3661 I'm gonna have to agree on alot of this plus the price. The price of the Hyundai cars is now in line with mainstream vehicles. That for me is hard to swallow since they take a huge dump on resale unlike Honda and yota. I've got a buddy that loves Hyundai's, and he has never had any drive train issues, but I'd prefer if H was about 10 % cheaper like they used to be.
Seriously considering one of these, in same trim level. Thank you for a great review!
Oh yeah???
I'd honestly go with the Sorrento, buuut I've been doing research and the resale value is horrible
@@snooplikesbacon why
@@whitemailprivilege2830 Why what ?
@@snooplikesbacon why yes but then
This vehicle would make me go a little over budget than what I wanna spend on a new vehicle really like this one 👍
Love this vehicle! I will have one at some point in the near future. Currently have 2009 Santa Fe and love it!
Great review as always but weird the 0-60 times were so slow. Granted 6.5-6.7 is not slow for something this big but Car and Driver got 6.0 multiple times and Motor Trend got 6.2. I would imagine they hot it without the lag.
Very nice. One of the few refreshes that looks good inside and out.
Oh yeah??
I'm sorry but this car looks hideous, it's just not my taste
@@jaimeramirez-perez7198 why
@@whitemailprivilege2830 bro comment something else instead of spamming 😂
@@MDKN22 why
Snappy and quick infotainment system 🤤. Why do car makers still struggle with this?
I don’t know
Looks so much better than the pre refresh to me, just wish the Calligraphy 20 inch rims were on there...they look more interesting.
Been seeing quite a few of these. They are really nice and have a nice presence on the road.
It has a nice interior also.
I just bought a 2023 Santa Fe Calligraphy this week. I think the lag you're feeling is likely the Auto Idle function that kicks in when you're stopped. You have to disable that or you're mashing the gas then waiting for it to start, then take off. Push the top button to the left of the mode dial to disable the feature (light comes on to indicate it's off...weird?). Problem solved. The only problem is that you have to disable it each time you restart the car.
There is a wire harness addon that you can buy to help with that issue.
Happy to hear from Hyundai dropping new ish for the 2022 year
For $27K; great deal for the Santa Fe!
Why
Wow it sounds loud. I’m so spoiled to have minimal road noise in my current car.
From many of the people that work and have worked at hyundai I have personally spoken to, I would be concerned about reliability, if hyundai can ensure their reliability issues are eliminated they will become a very strong competitor.
Can you start doing 30-50mph and 50-70mph testing? It would give sense of midrange power. Continue the good work
Without so much lag and proper launch control this car can do 5.0 seconds. 6.5 is way off.
Hyundai found out the buttons other car manufacturers are getting rid of
Oh yeah???
Can’t wait to see what they’ll do with a total redesign
Whoever is designing Hyundai and Kia products to have rear turn signals in the bumper needs to be fired
I agree, we own 2 Santa Fe's, luv em except for the low down signals...
@Jason King And so do you !!!
@Jason King And so do you !!!
I work at the Honda Eastliberty plant and I did see a post on Honda web that said a legend returns with a picture of a headlight with the word integra under it.
Oh snap. I initially thought you were reviewing the Palisade. LOL
I’ll be honest. I drove this vehicle and I ended up just getting the palisade calligraphy. Palisade has even more luxury, way nicer interior, much more space, power reclining 3rd row, V6 engine, better towing capability, 2nd row cooled seats, and tons more for just a couple thousand $ more. Just get a pali
yet if you don't want something as big as the Palisade you buy this instead because it fits your needs. Also, the interior quality differences are not very significant at all. Finally, don't forget that smart park which is pretty awesome when people park much to much close to you at the grocery store.
@@ppmnox Have you been in a calligraphy palisade? There’s diamond quilted stitching everywhere including the door panels, and all of the upper dash is soft touch, even soft touch in the rear row. Everything appears and feels more upscale in the palisade. I even have the ambient lightning that can be changed to any color. And i have captains seats in the 2nd row. My friends have made comments and say my 2nd row feels like they’re flying 1st class. I also have the gorgeous white beige interior. It literally feels like a Mercedes. Overall, it’s a far better value than a Santa Fe
@@eBikify yep, and my opinion stands: the interior of the Santa Fe is awesome and very close to the level of the palisade. And you calling the palisade a better value ignores other buy factors. moreover, the palisade drives like a boat compared to the santa fe, which is much quicker, handles better, and has better steering feel. also, some people prefer a bench 2nd row to captains chairs and don't need, nor want, a 3rd row.
And if you must know the fun I had test driving the 2022 Santa Fe convinced me to shop, and this week buy, a Genesis GV70, which was quicker still.
@@ppmnox I actually owned the redesigned 2019 Santa Fe (the one before this new refresh), and traded it in for a palisade very recently. But I did drive the 2022 one just in case, and in my opinion, the palisade was just a no brainer. So much more car for just a bit more money. But we can agree to disagree. The sportier feel of the Santa Fe wasn’t worth it to me.
I also test drove the GV70 recently bc a friend of mine is looking at one. We were VERY impressed by it. That’d be a great choice.
Car and Driver did 0-60 in 6 seconds I think. Quite surprising
Well clearly it isn't in the real world, that weird turbo lag
Oh yeah???
Nice review. Hyundai have stepped up their game. In Europe, we have 7 seats.
The pre-refresh 19” silver & black two-tone machined wheels look better than the 19” wheels shown here
To each their own, but trust me when I tell you all, the Santa Fe looks WAAAYYYY better than the Sorento. The Sorento actually looks cheap and like a knock off of something in person. Matter if fact I like the 2020 Santa fe even better, but the 2021 looks extremely classy
I'd be interested more in the Santa Fe hybrid or the Venza. Good review and excellent scenery. Very pretty countryside.
I wish this was the hybrid version
Yo! The Facebook Title of this review says "2021 Hyundai Sante Fe," but in the Intro to the video, you say it is a review of the 2022 Sante Fe version.
To complete the baby Palisade feel, I hope Hyundai gives the Sante Fe the same style front grill as the Palisade because I'm not a fan of the current front grill. Looks a bit goofy to me. Just my opinion. A Palisade style grill would definitely give the Santa Fe an upscale feel sort of like Lexus and their front grills.
10:41 look at the soft touch on the side of the arm rest it has random lumps things like that are unacceptable to me
nice review!
can you do a review of 2022 mitsubishi outlander ? thanks
Well as of next week the week of July 11th. My mom will be getting her 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL with both the convenience and premium packages. In silver with gray interior. And yeah the base 2.5 engine is not the fastest thing. But it still has pretty of power.
I have to say that I REALLY wish you would review the 2022 Santa Fe Limited 2.5T, FWD model. There are simply no reviews on this model as the primary focus seems to be the Calligraphy, Hybrid and PIV models.
I purchased the 2022 Santa Fe Limited 2.5T FWD model in December 2021 and I truly love this vehicle. I’d say it’s the favorite of all the cars I’ve owned. However, it has what I think is a SERIOUS problem related to what I assume is drivetrain that I’d like a professional to explain just in case I don’t understand how the car works.
So, I don’t know that this issue is called but my biggest grip with my Santa Fe is that it is EXCEPTIONALLY easy to spin the tires. I’ve experienced this in several different scenarios and I’ve found it to be so bothersome that I’d say that it’s dangerous. I DO NOT have a heavy foot but when I need power to merge into traffic; the vehicle should not spin it’s tires on less than hard acceleration and especially when I’m only in Comfort or Smart driving modes. I love that the engine has the power but I hate that the tires can’t seem to handle that power.
My second big gripe is what seems to be a disconnect between the transmission and the engine. When I approach a stop, the engine auto start/stop feature turns the engine off. As designed, the engine restarts when I lift my foot off the brake so there could be a small (but expected) delay between the time my foot is on the accelerator and when the vehicle begins to move. Problem is that I experience another delay because it feels like the engine and transmission disengage when auto start/stop first kicks in. The result is extended delay in moving the vehicle.
My third gripe is not big but odd and annoying. I’m sure you’ve probably experienced what it feels like when you’re sitting in a car (not moving) and the wind is strong enough the push on the vehicle. I’ve noticed this same experience in my Santa Fe when the engine is running and the transmission is in park. If I sit in park long enough, I’ll feel a very slight push that feels like the wind but it’s not. It happens maybe once or twice a minute. My guess is that something is going on between the engine and transmission but I’m not sure.
Another gripe is the electronic nature of the shifting mechanism. Unfortunately, there is a very noticeable delay between the time I push the Drive, Reverse or Park buttons and when the vehicle initiates the action. It’s not a terrible delay but enough to be an annoyance.
These are just my impressions as a regular driver but I can’t help but wonder if other drivers with the same model as mine have the same experiences.
On gripe 1 - That is why Hyundai sent AWD models for test reviews. Their AWD systems tend to handle the 2.5T's power much better than FWD, as can be seen in the K5 GT and Sonata N Line; they both exhibit tire spin issues from the engine. The torque is just too much for a non-AWD setup. We plan on purchasing an AWD version in a couple months.
On gripe 2 - There is a button to the left of the drive mode dial that allows you to shut off the auto stop-start.
On gripe 3 - Do you regularly engage the parking brake?
Bought the SanteFe Limited verison in April 2023. After 7 months of ownership, liked the car except the initial turbo lag and some queaky sounds beneath the drivers seat. Good car.
Amazing that my 2016 rogue has more cargo space than this with all seats up and only a little less cargo space with second row folded.
Use the Paddle shifters with the DCT.
I think the missing fog lights are a negative.
Did you 0-60 in sport mode? It's much more responsive than comfort.
I like the features of the calligraphy but don’t want it with a DCT or turbo 4
i wished i had one of these back in 2008
Great review. Do you recall the name of the paint color of that tester? It's either "Portofino Gray" or "Hampton Gray". I'm trying to decide which I like better - thanks!
This one looks like the darker Portofino Gray
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I wish the Sorento had the same interior appointments this has. The lack on memory on the power seats for example is a real disappointment for the Sorrento. I LOVE the exterior styling of the Sorrento, but the Hyundai Santa Fe tech beats it on the inside.
It's funny that the lack of memory seats is my only reason I'm not considering the Sorento.
@@duybui4027 Exactly. I had a 19 Sorento SXL that had memory seats. Got a good deal selling it because of lack of used cars. I ended up buying one of these with the 20 inch wheels after waiting for the 2022 Sorento to see if they would put memory seats back in. I liked the looks of the Sorento but since me and my wife carpool and swap driving everyday...it was the nail in the coffin for Kia. I do enjoy the Calligraphy. It seems to do everything just a little bit better than my 19 Sorento did.
You need to post the braking distance and turning radius as well.
I would buy one. I like it
What are your thoughts on how this compares to the new Tucson?
Lol you know Hyundai is doing something when you have multiple 0-60 pulls. "Let's try another"
Can you please do a review of the LIMITED trim level?
Since the 2018 model year the Santa Fe and Kia Sorento have shared a wealth of components, features, and basic specs (including overall size) with the most important difference being that the Santa Fe dropped its 3rd row option (in the US) and KIA made the third row standard in all trims. Sofyen is correct that the latest version of the Santa Fe leans toward the "budget luxury" vibe of the Palisade while the new Sorento emits the more traditional and "rugged" vibe of the Telluride, most notably in the top trim Sorento SX Prestige/X-Line vs the Santa Fe Calligraphy AWD where MSRPs are almost identical.
He's wrong, however, that the absence of third row seating in the Santa Fe provides more cargo space than the Sorento. (4:51). In fact, the Sorento's cargo space behind the second row (with the 3rd row folded into the space below the cargo floor) amounts to 38.5 cubic ft vs the Santa Fe's 36.4 cf. And overall cargo space behind the first row of the Sorento is 75.5 cf vs 72.1 cf for the Santa Fe.
Unfortunately for the KIA, however, is the fact that the Sorento loses its slight advantage in cargo space (measured above cargo floor) when it comes to passenger capacity. Both the mid and top trims (EX and SX) of the Sorento come standard with captain chairs in the 2nd row, effectively limiting accommodations to four passengers without deploying the third row. The Santa Fe, on the other hand, provides bench seating in all trims, including the Calligraphy and therefore accommodates five passengers. Even worse, the only way to get the optional higher performance 2.5L turbo engine and DCT the Sorento and the Santa Fe share is to purchase a trim of the Sorento with captain chairs.
In short, the Sorento forces the deployment of its cramped third row for more than 4 total passengers. And that limits overall cargo space to 12.6 cubic feet. As someone who owns a 2018 top trim Sorento with a 2nd row bench and values the 3rd row seating for occasional use, the new Sorento simply won't work for my family. If we were to replace it, we'd have to shift from the KIA to the Santa Fe and give up seating for more than five passengers.
Good point about the seats, I never considered the disadvantage to the captain's seats.
@@eneumeyer19 Thanks. Complaints about the absence of 2nd row bench seats in upper trim and luxury SUVs are usually limited to those with larger families. And no doubt automakers' market research suggests that those with more disposable income have smaller families and prefer the "luxury" touch of captain chairs. But KIA has carried the trend too far, I think. We're a small family (2 adults, a teenage daughter, and a big dog.) We seldom deploy the 3rd row of our Sorento unless we have 6 or 7 passengers on a local trip and the alternative is taking two vehicles. In those cases, infrequent as they are, the 3rd row is a huge convenience. When we bought our Sorento in 2018, it was the major reason we opted for it over the almost identical Santa Fe.
Unfortunately, while our dog is content to share the back seat with one or even two human passengers, he's not built for the design of a captain chair. If we traded our Sorento for a current model we'd have to either (a) permanently deploy the third row or (b) keep him in the cargo hold behind the 2nd row. Neither option is nearly as convenient as our current arrangement where he can ride on the back seat unless he's returning from a romp in the woods or at the beach and he's consigned to the "way back." Further, deploying the 3rd row in a vehicle the size of the Sorento effectively eliminates all but a tiny space for cargo. Longer trips with gear/luggage simply prohibits the use of the 3rd row and allocating space for the dog behind the 2nd row severely reduces the space for gear, luggage, or other cargo.
I know many folks will find choosing a vehicle based accommodating the family dog is eccentric if not insane. (Although Subaru's TV commercials suggest we're not alone.) And I'm sure that many Sorento customers are content with seating for up to four humans and only occasional use of the 3rd row. But KIA's decision to eliminate 2nd row bench seating for any but the lowest trims that lack the option of the more powerful turbo4/DCT combination the Sorento and Santa Fe share as well as a number of other bells and whistles is, I think, a major error. And not just for families with a carload full of kids. In effect, it eliminates the prior major advantage of the Sorento over the Santa Fe.
Very nice looking car. Good engine,
One thing I have learnt is.... If you are going to keep you vehicles for a very long time like SCOTTY KILMER does, then just get the highest trim level. You will Never regret.
Or just find a nice '94 Celica 😁
They are finally coming out with one that has zero chrome. It's pretty nice looking.
I like this thing, but I'm still skeptical of the transmission. Been monitoring Hyundai forums and I'm not 100% convinced, yet. Will probably just wait for 2022 Lexus NX.
what are you reading? I often wondered about this dual clutch stuff.
I've sampled both the Veloster N and Sonata N-Line with the new DCT, and it's tuned extremely well. Much better than the old 7-speed. I mean, I should know... I own a 2016 Tucson with the DCT and it's definitely not the most refined tranny 😂
For me, if you don't need a 3rd row... this is the better between the two. Interior has almost zero gloss black plastic? Count me in
the 0 to 60 channel
You cannot get many things on the Tucson in America. But you can get them in Europe! Privacy shades, 40 20 40 back seats... I wonder why is that
Does this trim have rear heated seats, perhaps I missed you saying that. Just curious
Yes it does.
I have to ask. Why with every review from these UA-cam reviewers in America do they review the Santa Fe calligraphy with the ugly 19 inch rims?! I’ve seen the 20 inch rims around. The 20s look so much better. 🤔
It all depends on what vehicle the dealer or manufacturer send them.
The 20s were in short supply at launch.
@@specialk4002 I understand that. But this is now the 2022 model year and this refreshed Santa Fe calligraphy has been on dealers lots for at least 6 months. There’s no reason this has to have the 19 inch rims.
@1:00, watch out Sofyan, there's a snake behind you!
The us didn't have the Galloper?
Damnit why can’t the fix the grill on the palisade
I have a 2020 Sante Fe and love they way it looks!, I hate the 21-22 refresh I’ll be leaning towards Kia if Hyundai doesn’t change the Sante Fe again in two years!
Does it have an option to replace all that exterior chrome trimwith gloss black ?
No but you could do that yourself by blacking out the silver or chrome trim pieces
Good review, definitely would look better in a different color. Pretty nice vehicle I do like Hyundai interiors over Kia but Kia is definitely better looking.
Isn't it bad for the transmission when the vehicle is moved using the remote?
Why would it be bad? The car is in drive.
@@tradedate I see. I thot the great doesn't change with the use of the remote. Weird thought. Thanks
Cool
Great car …. but. I’m reaching out to fellow 2021-22 Santa Fe Calligraphy owners. (2.5 T w/HTRAC) I’m vexed; the Radiator fan will randomly run at full speed for 1-2 mins. after I turn the engine off. The Dealer can’t find any sensor defects in the diag. We live in a mild climate; the engine is not being taxed when this happens. This can’t be normal. Is anyone out there experiencing this issue too? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated - Rick
Our 2022 Limited has the 2.5T engine. Our fan does the same thing. Even when weather was cold it did this. I have gotten used to hearing it run now
No 7 seat version?
i wouldn't mind if the sonata takes on the palisade/santa fe styling. like genesis with their g/gv
Very Nice.
i bought this car 4 months ago , everything is perfect but the jerky dct . at low speed , when almost stop , it also makes noises .
Great car …. but. I’m reaching out to fellow 2021-22 Santa Fe Calligraphy owners. (2.5 T w/HTRAC) I’m vexed; the Radiator fan will randomly run at full speed for 1-2 mins. after I turn the engine off. The Dealer can’t find any sensor defects in the diag. We live in a mild climate; the engine is not being taxed when this happens. This can’t be normal. Is anyone out there experiencing this issue too? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated - Rick
9:25 In hindsight... Not having wireless CarPlay because you spent more on the Nav is just so incredibly stupid... it makes the Qi charger almost pointless because you have to plug in to use CarPlay.
This happens all the time in the car industry and it's so annoying, they get so close to perfect and then intentionally just screw it up.
Over All Baller Looking Rides that Scream Old Loomie New Money
Love buttons but that’s a lottt of buttons , it’s giving me Lexus prototype
I think it would look better in a lighter color better looking wheels
I miss when you had a camera guy. It was better
My biggest disappointments with this vehicle are the interior color options across trim levels, and not enough thigh/ legroom on driver side.
Hey Hyundai, think about taller drivers.
Oh yeah???
Those with glandular problems represent a very small percentage of the demographic. Sorry.
@@RLTtizME why
@@whitemailprivilege2830 Yes
@@RLTtizME but then
The wheels are absolutely horrendous🤮
Why
Rims are ugly, do they look better in person?
No spare tire?
Spare tire is installed under the car.
@@sebastiangehr9389 when Sofian(sp?) opened the hatch and I saw a small compressor I assumed it was the replacement for a spare tire like some manufacturers are doing. That one thing alone would keep me from purchasing a vehicle.
@@sebastiangehr9389 nope
Okay back up. Santa Fe crawled so palisade could walk. *Period*
Bought on a day ago the only thing I can’t wrap my head around is there’s a v 4 and no towing capability
Great car …. but. I’m reaching out to fellow 2021-22 Santa Fe Calligraphy owners. (2.5 T w/HTRAC) I’m vexed; the Radiator fan will randomly run at full speed for 1-2 mins. after I turn the engine off. The Dealer can’t find any sensor defects in the diag. We live in a mild climate; the engine is not being taxed when this happens. This can’t be normal. Is anyone out there experiencing this issue too? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated - Rick
the problem is price, a thousand more you can get a Q5 X3 price
But your also getting a better warranty and the better bang for your buck with the Santa Fe.
You’re comparing the price of a fully loaded Santa Fe to a base model Q5 or X3
@@keyshawnrussell245 Right. It’s ridiculous when ppl make these comparisons. The Santa Fe calligraphy has WAY more features than a base Q5.
Bad comparison
Those cars are small . For its size this car with awd and turbo four offers so much value even without the rwd archetecture driving dynamics.
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