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I had that 1.6T in my 2019 Kia Optima EX. I put 136,000 miles on it in 4 years and it always ran flawlessly. Not only was it powerful for its size, but it was quiet and refined when cruising on the parkway. It also pulled up every upgrade without downshifting. I’d buy this Santa Fe Hybrid just for having that engine.
Yes. Totally appreciate that car manufacturers are going back to the boxy style. Hope it will turn out to add corresponding functionality. The original SantaFe was great.
The non-hybrid Santa Fe is made in the USA but the Hybrid is made in South Korea. I'd personally go with the Santa Fe Hybrid for the added fuel efficiency on road trips. Keep up the amazing reviews!
Purchased this just yesterday, we absolutely love it. Tried all other car manufacturers within our price range, nothing gets close to this vehicle. I’m not sure why I haven’t tried Hyundai sooner.
@finpotatoe As this doesn't have the donut tire. How you are managing your trips. I like the car. But thinking because of this reason. Appreciate your response
@@finpotatoe I'm worried that it's the same engine in both of them, and Santa Fe is about 800 lb more. So really not enough power compared to the Tucson Hybrid.
Bought ours 2 weeks ago and truly loving it!! Went to visit Honda and Toyota more than once but just could not love the Highlander, RAV4 or CRV the way we loved the Santa Fe Hybrid! Too bad the Pilot is not in hybrid until 2026, it might have been a contender. Took it on our first road trip last week and was it ever a dream to drive and travel in!
@@SWVAAdventures that's good to hear. Our Palisade is not as quiet as I hoped. Thankfully the lease is coming up and we were looking into the Santa Fe Hybrid. Thank you for responding.
@@SWVAAdventures Does it drive as smoothly as the CRV hybrid? I am stuck deciding between this and the 2025 Tucson Hybrid. I don't need the length of this but I like the rear hatch and space. Santa Fe hybrid is 4575 pounds but Tucson Hybrid is 3800
thank you for taking the tape measurer out and measuring the distance ! so many car reviews...and no one ever measures the interior....they just say the volume (which I can get myself off of manufactures website)
@@JohnLee-db9zt Really?. This is our 3rd Hybrid and 45 years of driving. The first trip was 680 miles across Wisconsin to Minneapolis and back as our first test. 10 mph head wind and 10mph tail wind with 71-73 degree's. We set the cruise to the stated speed limit and nothing over it. Not one car ever had a loss of 20% fuel milage that was stated on the window sticker until this one.
Another stellar job, guys! Thanks as always. And I continue to truly appreciate your addition of the reliability and resale information! You are the best!
Thanks guys I decided to get my wife the calligraphy hybrid AWD keep up the good work. One Question why in Australia is Santa Fe calligraphy hybrid comes with a full spare tire under the car why we don’t get one in USA
I’m happy to hear this transmission is a six speed very good, another great review gentleman. Have a good week and keep up the great work. Hope you guys had a great weekend.
Great video guys! What would y'all think about doing the sound level reading at 65 miles/hr vs 55? Highway speeds would be a better "quietness" test for conversations during a road trip.. idk, just an observation. Thanks!
Loving this color combo and hybrid…maybe you guys should close your eyes and spend the extra to get this exact one. I’d personally get this exact color combo, same trim, same hybrid. 36mpg sounds good, and 232hp is healthy.
They won’t have to. Hyundai is trying to do damage control and are offering them one in place of the lemon that Hyundai bought back from them. Why anyone would buy a Hyundai, no one knows.
Wow! Nice SUV. It has a nice modern look with great tech. I like the “H” tail lights and turn signals. Great sound system. Nicely appointed. I hope all companies will go with the rear-view camera instead of the mirror. Great review as always!
Just got the hybrid Calligraphy in black and gray nappa interior which looks amazing with all of the blacked out badging and the upgraded grill. It is an incredible vehicle and value. Especially if you can get it thru the Costco partner program - we got ours for almost $2,500 under MSRP.
We’ve been looking forward to your review on this trim level of the Santa Fe as it’s the one we’re most interested in with the Hybrid. It seems to check a lot of boxes, even the boxy shape and controversial design elements. We’ve had a 2017 Kia Sorrento that we enjoyed and currently have the Kia EV6 GT-line which we’re happy with. We’re looking for a road trip vehicle and the gas mileage on this would be great as well as the comfort and many upgraded tech features. We wish we could be excited about the latest Honda Pilot because of their reliability but find the exterior and interior styling lacking as well as no hybrid available. Appreciating your reviews, hope your Santa Fe is once again repaired and that you have no further issues!
Just took ours on a major road trip and could not be happier with the comfortable ride and interior space for everything we needed to travel with. LOVE our Santa Fe Limited Hybrid! Good luck with your decision.
Can you please give us an update on your guy Santa Fe? I know it was at the dealership we last heard. Is it still there or did you get it back or did I miss a video.
The SF hybrid is the only way I would get this, but at a lower trim. I don't need all these luxury touches. Just as long as dealerships don't jack up the prices to an unreasonable amount.
Thank you for the in-depth reviews. How is the power in this engine? We live near the mountains and often travel through them from the our home and out to the west coast, meaning we need to be able to pass slow vehicles going uphill. Could the hybrid handle this?
does the 7 seater still come with a parcel shelf in the trunk/boot that you need to remove when using the full 7 seats or does it just come without it?
@@SimaYiii I understand that. But the floor height would be lower with the 4-6 or whatever inches thick the baby third row needs and takes up from cargo. Some people will NEVER need a third row.
I might be alone here but I think it’s a shame the top trims of most of these 5+2 midsize SUVs default to captains chairs and a lower overall passenger capacity at the top trims because of the captain’s chairs. I understand they’re more luxurious, but not having the flexibility of that bench with a middle seat and the ability to load up the rear with cargo I think is a bummer. Sorento, Pilot, Highlander etc all seem to do this without the choice to add back a bench so you’ve got to sacrifice some of those most exclusive features.
With the gloss black around the wheel arches looks good new but time will tell down the track. I have seen all these gloss black wheels looking great new but noticed they all go flat and no shine ?
What mileage do you actually get? This is a jump from the previous generation despite the heavier GVW, so I'd like to know if it's realistic. Other questions are quality of the HUD, whether HDA2 works better than HDA1, and if the gloss black exterior trim mark up easily. Any first hand experience on these items, CC?
The drag coefficient of this Santa Fe is quite a bit lower than the previous generation, so I assume that's how they maintain good fuel economy for its weight. Hybrid system also has probably been optimized further.
Is there a mount you can add to have a spare tire like a donut? I saw where at the bottom there's enough space for a mount and tire but do you all know anything about it?
After reading all of the negatives on the Santa Cruz I am going to wait on the Hybrid Toyota Stout. No more Hyundai for me. ,2018 Hyundai Ionic in the shop 3weeks waiting on parts for transmission.
@@CarConfections Which is a shame because Hyundai's PHEV technology is among the best of any OEM, and increasingly North America drivers are finding PHEV is the goldilocks propulsion choice among ICE-hybrid-PHEV-BEV spectrum.
Hyundai/Kia cars sure are flashy and full of gizmos but your experience with your Santa Fe and other quality control issues still reek of 20+ years ago.
This looks like a great vehicle, but why is everyone so impressed with that damn handle to help access the roof racks? It's one of the first things mentioned in every single review. As if anyone uses their roof racks in the first place.
The SantaFe and Palisade are very close in size. I believe that there is supposed to be a new Palisade for the 2026 model year. I'm sure it will be bigger to make the difference bigger between the two.
Waiting to take delivery of our Pebble Blue AWD Hybrid. And no, that colour is not offered in the states, as as you can tell by how I spelled colour I'm not form the states!
Just a suggestion. When you are telling people in your review which button(s) to push to open the sunroof(s) it would be nice to actually show which button you are pressing rather than just showing the opening of the sunroof. I purchased a 2024 Santa Fe Calligraphy about 2 months and don’t remember being shown where the buttons are to open the sunroof are and of course the salesman is now too busy. In addition, the screen where many of the buttons are like the ac and the fan speed are impossible to see on a very sunny day. Badly designed.
I would definitely rather you guys trying a long review on this one. I do a lot of mountain and highway and I found that a 1.6L turbo is too small and fragile for that kind of SUV
It's the wide-ratio version of the old A6MF2 they've been using for 15 years. Sturdy and dependable. The 8 speed is evolved from this unit but has more internal friction due to the extra clutch pack but still only applying two frictions per drive ratio. With the electric motor in place of the torque converter, there is ample torque and the steeper first gear isn't needed - so the 8 speed ratios are not necessary. Although the 8 speed has a slightly taller overdrive, the difference in economy would be negligible versus the added cost and increased friction it would bring to the table.
They don’t, most other companies like Toyota, Honda, Nissan (overseas) use what’s called an eCVT in varying ways to achieve better response and efficiency. It pairs 2 electric motors together with a gasoline engine, in the case of Honda and Nissan the engine works as generator for the traction battery (only the e-motor drives the wheels). In Toyota’s version it allows the engine to drive the wheels together with the e-motor as well as operate in generator mode (Toyota’s system is considered the best). This transaxle has less moving parts than traditional stepped automatic and provides superior fuel economy, it’s also more EV (instant torque) like in the way that stepped automatic isn’t.
@@tails300 The Toyota system does better in town but not as well on the highway due to limitations of the HSD being unable to run in EV at very high speeds. They tweaked the HSD in recent years to overcome the limitation but the Hyundai setup still has its advantages. The Hyundai system places the motor before the gearset so the motor torque is multiplied through the gearset to provide more acceleration without firing the engine. The Lithium Polymer battery can charge/discharge at a faster rate without damage so this Santa Fe can run in EV in a wider range of conditions than the comparable Toyota. My daily driver is a '23 Elantra hybrid and it offers 70-90mpg in suburban commuting. My sister - who learned to drive by watching the last ten minutes of the movie "Thelma and Louise" - is getting 50-60mpg in her 2021 Sonata hybrid. The Sonata setup is the closest to the Santa Fe layout, while the Elantra uses a simpler motor setup with an automated manual transmission. Nissan has no hybrid setup although they licensed the Toyota HSD about a decade ago. The current Honda system is much closer to a serial hybrid - like the old diesel locomotives - and doesn't have the fuel economy potential of the Hyundai or Toyota systems.
@@JohnLee-db9zt Yes, Sir. Stats 1 and Stats 2 The problems with Hyundai/Kia are all over. From the shitty dealer experiences to the neverending recalls to the unreliability of the engines. How do I know? I had one and never again. It is not surprising to me to hear about a transmission failure with 27 miles after purchase. Sure, this is bad luck and it can happen with any brand. But this Hyundai and it is not surprising.
This is the only Santa Fe I would buy because the Hybrid has the Six speed transmission not the dual cultch transmission which I would not buy to many problems.
You're mistaken on Calligraphy designs of wheels. They are both black and different sizes like said, the design isn't the same. Similar but not a copy. ICE has a slanted like black lines design (think slants that join in center and spread across wheel) while Hybrid has the larger sections of black (like the wrench deign on larger section). Look closer and you'll see the differences.
I have a 2021 palisade. We drove the new Santa Fe. It just doesn’t live up to the price. With that 4 cylinder engine turbo. It’s not a smooth drive and it’s loud inside. They have some ways to go with this car.
@@kenyaswallow5782 the new Santa Fe drives likes a compact SUV instead of a Mid Size SUV. The V6 is so much responsive. I like the way my 2020 Santa Fe drives over the new turbo. My palisade feels so much better. It’s a different class though. I just don’t like the price tag and the feel of that turbo. Drive it. You’ll see.
I don’t know how it compares to a palisade, but I traded in my rav4 hybrid for the Santa Fe hybrid and the Santa Fe is a much smoother ride than the rav4.
I read that the Caligraphy hybrid gets the relaxation seat for the passenger (same as the driver side). Is that true? Also, I believe those buttons on the inside of the passenger seat are unique to this Caligraphy hybrid model; I have not seen them on any other trim, including the Caligraphy 2.5l ICE model.
Thanks for the prompt reply. I know you guys are busy cause seems like you publish a new video every day! If you have time, can you check to see if the passenger relaxation seat is functional while driving? I’m worried that it may be disabled due to safety concerns. Thanks!
The relaxation seat is only for the driver. The passenger seat has an adjustable leg rest along with other seat adjustments, but not the same as the relaxation feature.
No spare tyre in santafe?😢😢😢😢😢 Not good.. I will buy grand highlander instead of santafe
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And what happened to your own Santa Fe with the broken transmission? Was it fixed? Replaced? Did Hyundai asked you to not publish or comment any further?
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no option to give a canadian address
@@achyugonu its probably a scam fyi
HUGE mistake. NEVER BUY hyundai or KIA
@@dfsdh432v9 Take your trolling and bugger off.
We're interested in new technology and cool designs. Hyundais last as well as anything else.
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I had that 1.6T in my 2019 Kia Optima EX. I put 136,000 miles on it in 4 years and it always ran flawlessly. Not only was it powerful for its size, but it was quiet and refined when cruising on the parkway. It also pulled up every upgrade without downshifting. I’d buy this Santa Fe Hybrid just for having that engine.
Just bought a Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy AWD. Went with Forest Green exterior with Green/Beige interior.
How much did you pay drive out?
That model was 56k out the door
I traded in my ‘21 Toyota HL Hybrid for 32K. Got about $900 dealer discount off MSRPof about 51K
Is that USD @@outletboy?
Love that color combo. Don’t think you can find that anywhere else.
Yes. Totally appreciate that car manufacturers are going back to the boxy style. Hope it will turn out to add corresponding functionality. The original SantaFe was great.
It's like a cycle:
1960s Curve, 1980s Boxy, 2000s Curve, now a mix of Boxy/Curve
😢 no love for this style for now
The non-hybrid Santa Fe is made in the USA but the Hybrid is made in South Korea. I'd personally go with the Santa Fe Hybrid for the added fuel efficiency on road trips. Keep up the amazing reviews!
Purchased this just yesterday, we absolutely love it. Tried all other car manufacturers within our price range, nothing gets close to this vehicle. I’m not sure why I haven’t tried Hyundai sooner.
@finpotatoe As this doesn't have the donut tire. How you are managing your trips. I like the car. But thinking because of this reason. Appreciate your response
Why this instead of Tucson Hybrid, which is is coming out in a few months. Or just couldn't wait?
@@Vlad2277 I test drove the 24 Tucson and it was just smaller then I liked. I wanted a little bit larger vehicle and is why I went with the Santa Fe.
@@finpotatoe I'm worried that it's the same engine in both of them, and Santa Fe is about 800 lb more. So really not enough power compared to the Tucson Hybrid.
Bought ours 2 weeks ago and truly loving it!! Went to visit Honda and Toyota more than once but just could not love the Highlander, RAV4 or CRV the way we loved the Santa Fe Hybrid! Too bad the Pilot is not in hybrid until 2026, it might have been a contender. Took it on our first road trip last week and was it ever a dream to drive and travel in!
How was the road, wind noise?
@@RinaBel419 it's honestly so quiet. The more we drive it the happier we are.
@@SWVAAdventures that's good to hear. Our Palisade is not as quiet as I hoped. Thankfully the lease is coming up and we were looking into the Santa Fe Hybrid. Thank you for responding.
@@SWVAAdventures Does it drive as smoothly as the CRV hybrid? I am stuck deciding between this and the 2025 Tucson Hybrid. I don't need the length of this but I like the rear hatch and space. Santa Fe hybrid is 4575 pounds but Tucson Hybrid is 3800
What are you seeing for actual MPG. Looking for a new vehicle for an upcoming cross country trip.
thank you for taking the tape measurer out and measuring the distance ! so many car reviews...and no one ever measures the interior....they just say the volume (which I can get myself off of manufactures website)
Glad it was helpful!
If the transmission doesn't go out on you guys I'll tap in ahahahah
That 6-speed auto is very reliable, except in a Chrysler product.
@@JT-fq2bl not!
@@Techjunkiero How do you know?
@@Techjunkieroit 100% is, it’s a different transmission and works beautifully in other cars. Except maybe Chryslersz
I’m on my third Hyundai and transmission has never gone out
i got a hybrid limited a little over a month ago and it's the best car i've ever owned
We did and we are NOT getting over 27mpg
@@AnthonyM1depends on how you drive
@@JohnLee-db9zt Really?. This is our 3rd Hybrid and 45 years of driving. The first trip was 680 miles across Wisconsin to Minneapolis and back as our first test. 10 mph head wind and 10mph tail wind with 71-73 degree's. We set the cruise to the stated speed limit and nothing over it. Not one car ever had a loss of 20% fuel milage that was stated on the window sticker until
this one.
How much did you guys pay, drive out, and for what exact trim?
@@myytchannel6632 msrp plus taxes
Another stellar job, guys! Thanks as always. And I continue to truly appreciate your addition of the reliability and resale information! You are the best!
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Thanks guys I decided to get my wife the calligraphy hybrid AWD keep up the good work. One Question why in Australia is Santa Fe calligraphy hybrid comes with a full spare tire under the car why we don’t get one in USA
I’m happy to hear this transmission is a six speed very good, another great review gentleman. Have a good week and keep up the great work. Hope you guys had a great weekend.
Thanks! We have another update coming soon 👍
@@CarConfections thank you so much all sounds good to me me
Got ours yesterday! Lovin it! ❤
Congrats! What color and trim?
The white SEL is just right for me! 👍 I have to wait for the hybrid version because of what I’ve seen in your gas version. 🤦♂️
Great video guys! What would y'all think about doing the sound level reading at 65 miles/hr vs 55? Highway speeds would be a better "quietness" test for conversations during a road trip.. idk, just an observation. Thanks!
I agree -or- 70 which seems above avg in most places.
Loving this color combo and hybrid…maybe you guys should close your eyes and spend the extra to get this exact one. I’d personally get this exact color combo, same trim, same hybrid. 36mpg sounds good, and 232hp is healthy.
They won’t have to. Hyundai is trying to do damage control and are offering them one in place of the lemon that Hyundai bought back from them. Why anyone would buy a Hyundai, no one knows.
Just got ours yesterday, We got the Hampton Gray SEL FWD Hybrid. It’s just the right package for our family. Thanks for your reviews.😊 @CarConfections
Congrats on your new Santa Fe Hybrid!
How much did you pay drive out for it?
Wow! Nice SUV. It has a nice modern look with great tech. I like the “H” tail lights and turn signals. Great sound system. Nicely appointed. I hope all companies will go with the rear-view camera instead of the mirror.
Great review as always!
H's are everywhere in and on this vehicle. You can make a game at connecting them. Don't forget three dots (. . .) Is Morse code for H!
Just got the hybrid Calligraphy in black and gray nappa interior which looks amazing with all of the blacked out badging and the upgraded grill. It is an incredible vehicle and value. Especially if you can get it thru the Costco partner program - we got ours for almost $2,500 under MSRP.
Sounds great! Does the passenger “relaxation seat” function while driving or does it only work when parked?
@@mark8684 Only when parked of course. It would be impossible to drive in that position!
How much is your OTD Thanks!
Costco partner program? Do explain
@@jureemassahwangwong733 52k OTD
At least this transmission is a 6 speed, so you know it won't bust like the 8 speed you guys have in yours😂
6 speed automatic vs 8 speed dct
@@MrGeraldHua dual clutch are dog $hit in reliability. A lot I run into get hot too quick.
Doesnt matter they all Huyndais
@@Brandon-1474Porsche seems to be the only manufacturer to make a reliable car using a DCT.
Remember the ford focus with the "electronical controlled automatical" which was a dry single clutch that was trash @Brandon-fc9rt
We’ve been looking forward to your review on this trim level of the Santa Fe as it’s the one we’re most interested in with the Hybrid. It seems to check a lot of boxes, even the boxy shape and controversial design elements. We’ve had a 2017 Kia Sorrento that we enjoyed and currently have the Kia EV6 GT-line which we’re happy with. We’re looking for a road trip vehicle and the gas mileage on this would be great as well as the comfort and many upgraded tech features. We wish we could be excited about the latest Honda Pilot because of their reliability but find the exterior and interior styling lacking as well as no hybrid available. Appreciating your reviews, hope your Santa Fe is once again repaired and that you have no further issues!
Thank you!
Just took ours on a major road trip and could not be happier with the comfortable ride and interior space for everything we needed to travel with. LOVE our Santa Fe Limited Hybrid! Good luck with your decision.
Can you please give us an update on your guy Santa Fe? I know it was at the dealership we last heard. Is it still there or did you get it back or did I miss a video.
Just bought the 2025 Santa Fe hybrid calligraphy in serenity white/grey and I’m loving it. 😍
Congrats!
Glad you did the measurements with the tape measure, but you forgot to measure the distance in the middle, between the back wheels.
Not for real off road, bolsters not grippy enough.no low gear .
But thanks for sharing useful info. Enjoy
Great review Mason and Drew.
The front end really looks so good!!!!!
The SF hybrid is the only way I would get this, but at a lower trim. I don't need all these luxury touches. Just as long as dealerships don't jack up the prices to an unreasonable amount.
Fantastic review!😸
I absolutely love a Hyundai/Kia hybrid.
Thank you for the in-depth reviews. How is the power in this engine? We live near the mountains and often travel through them from the our home and out to the west coast, meaning we need to be able to pass slow vehicles going uphill. Could the hybrid handle this?
Did you test highway drive assist with lane-centering?
I really like the way the XRT looks but might have to go with the hybrid just incase of those transmissions issues with the 8 speed
This is the model I’m going with.
I would like to see vehicles review and tested with their payload capacity inside so we get the real feel and how slow 4cyl are once loaded
If your SantaFe breaks again, replace it with a Hybrid Calligraphy one
does the 7 seater still come with a parcel shelf in the trunk/boot that you need to remove when using the full 7 seats or does it just come without it?
The 2.5L is not available in Europe, we have the choice of the HEV only in Italy - but some countries also get a PHEV.
Santa Fe or Palisade? I can’t decide… please help
Now does THIS transmission hold up? 🤔
This is a different transmission. 6 speed vs the DCT the gas transmission has.
It’s not a DCT so much better
from what i have read the six speed torque converter automatic is better, but not perfect.
Also it would be great to have a third row delete option!
Just fold them down. And then they’re there if you want them.
Just fold it down and never back up unless you need it one day
@@SimaYiii I understand that. But the floor height would be lower with the 4-6 or whatever inches thick the baby third row needs and takes up from cargo. Some people will NEVER need a third row.
does the rear sunroof shade open independently of the front sunroof shade?
Yes
@@Sara-cq3ny cool. Thanks. ... That's the way to do it, so good job Hyundai
I might be alone here but I think it’s a shame the top trims of most of these 5+2 midsize SUVs default to captains chairs and a lower overall passenger capacity at the top trims because of the captain’s chairs. I understand they’re more luxurious, but not having the flexibility of that bench with a middle seat and the ability to load up the rear with cargo I think is a bummer.
Sorento, Pilot, Highlander etc all seem to do this without the choice to add back a bench so you’ve got to sacrifice some of those most exclusive features.
I have a Labrador that agrees emphatically. Bench seats should be a second row option on all trim levels!
Got a Santa Fe Calligraphy Hybrid a month ago and is at the delearship with transmission problems, waiting….
Did you get FWD or AWD?
With the gloss black around the wheel arches looks good new but time will tell down the track. I have seen all these gloss black wheels looking great new but noticed they all go flat and no shine ?
Directions on apple carplay shows up on HUD on this car?
does it come heads up display .
Not sure about other trims, but on the calligraphy, yes.
Only the Calligraphy comes with HUD.
Is the transmission going to hold up?
Different transmission
nope
@@IAMT3XAS troll
@@darkivaz-aaa1145 yes I'm a troll for telling the truth about these garbage cars. Prove me wrong... Go buy one
This is traditional automatic, which is reliable for Hyundai/kia cars
That’s a really super price for this hybrid- $50k! Kudos to Hyundai.
It looks nice and different!
great looking SUV
You mentioned that Bluelink was going to be free for life. Is that only on Calligraphy build? Is that for both Bluelink services?
Bluelink+ is complementary and included on every Santa Fe trim, however; over-the-air software updates require a subscription after 3 years.
All Hyundai's have actually added Bluelink remote services as free for life. That includes things like remote start from the app
FYI, the wheels on the Hybrid Calligraphy are not the same design as the ICE Calligraphy. They are both black, but the similarity ends there.
What mileage do you actually get? This is a jump from the previous generation despite the heavier GVW, so I'd like to know if it's realistic. Other questions are quality of the HUD, whether HDA2 works better than HDA1, and if the gloss black exterior trim mark up easily. Any first hand experience on these items, CC?
I get 23-26 on mine
@@2004cyrus... I'm referring to the hybrid this video is about.
The drag coefficient of this Santa Fe is quite a bit lower than the previous generation, so I assume that's how they maintain good fuel economy for its weight. Hybrid system also has probably been optimized further.
My apologies I just woke up from a nap and didn’t think clearly.
My understanding is the only feature HDA2 has that HDA1 doesn’t is “automatic lane change”.
why can't Toyota, Honda and Mazda make interiors this practical?
Honda used to be more practical, but they've been removing storage over the years!
Is there a mount you can add to have a spare tire like a donut? I saw where at the bottom there's enough space for a mount and tire but do you all know anything about it?
Australian version gets a full size spare.
How accurate are the fuel consumption numbers
I've had mine for about a week and I'm averaging 33 MPG right now. SEL trim with AWD.
🔧 They only offer a hybrid in case your transmission craps out and you have to drive further to the dealership for a replacement.
Love your video 📹 ❤️ 💕 ♥️ 💗 💖
After reading all of the negatives on the Santa Cruz I am going to wait on the Hybrid Toyota Stout.
No more Hyundai for me.
,2018 Hyundai Ionic in the shop 3weeks waiting on parts for transmission.
I wish the Hyundai palisade looked like this interior and had a hybrid
When it gets refreshed going to be high in the buy list and we’ll know about reliability by then. 😊
Trade in yours and get a hybrid whatever trim you want. I’m impressed.
They got a buy back in the gas model.
Does anyone know the offset on the 20" wheels?
Will there be a PHEV version?
Hyundai will not be offering the PHEV version in the near future at least
@@CarConfections Which is a shame because Hyundai's PHEV technology is among the best of any OEM, and increasingly North America drivers are finding PHEV is the goldilocks propulsion choice among ICE-hybrid-PHEV-BEV spectrum.
Whats the ground clearance, anywhere near or similar to Ranger rover.
Transmission, 4WD or AWD???
You can get AWD and FWD.
8.6in in the xtr version and i believe 7.1 on the other versions. keep in mind there's no lockers and it won't really go offroad.
Hyundai/Kia cars sure are flashy and full of gizmos but your experience with your Santa Fe and other quality control issues still reek of 20+ years ago.
#gimmicks
This looks like a great vehicle, but why is everyone so impressed with that damn handle to help access the roof racks? It's one of the first things mentioned in every single review. As if anyone uses their roof racks in the first place.
The SantaFe and Palisade are very close in size. I believe that there is supposed to be a new Palisade for the 2026 model year. I'm sure it will be bigger to make the difference bigger between the two.
Waiting to take delivery of our Pebble Blue AWD Hybrid. And no, that colour is not offered in the states, as as you can tell by how I spelled colour I'm not form the states!
Just a suggestion. When you are telling people in your review which button(s) to push to open the sunroof(s) it would be nice to actually show which button you are pressing rather than just showing the opening of the sunroof. I purchased a 2024 Santa Fe Calligraphy about 2 months and don’t remember being shown where the buttons are to open the sunroof are and of course the salesman is now too busy. In addition, the screen where many of the buttons are like the ac and the fan speed are impossible to see on a very sunny day. Badly designed.
Does EV9 have any advantage over this? Doesn’t seem so
Y’all need to lemon law yours and get this one lol 😂
Actually I think we should lemon law you instead 😂
*people law
Hyundai bought it back.
The Hybrid has Eco, is that what we are calling normal drive mode?
I would definitely rather you guys trying a long review on this one. I do a lot of mountain and highway and I found that a 1.6L turbo is too small and fragile for that kind of SUV
HI, can i put 20" on the SEL Model Hybrid like the calligraphy same rim size same tires. 20x8.5 5x 114.30 tire 255/45/R20 ?
Does the passenger relaxation seat function while driving or does it only work while parked? That’s a deal breaker for me. Thanks!
And transmission????
This is a 6 speed transmission. Completely different from the DCT the gas engine has.
This is the vehicle you SHOULD buy.
No thanks
Did it come with a spare tire?
Australian version gets a full size spare.
In US no extra tire for hybrid but it comes with a tire kit
Why do most companies use 6 speed trans on hybrid models?
It's the wide-ratio version of the old A6MF2 they've been using for 15 years. Sturdy and dependable. The 8 speed is evolved from this unit but has more internal friction due to the extra clutch pack but still only applying two frictions per drive ratio. With the electric motor in place of the torque converter, there is ample torque and the steeper first gear isn't needed - so the 8 speed ratios are not necessary. Although the 8 speed has a slightly taller overdrive, the difference in economy would be negligible versus the added cost and increased friction it would bring to the table.
@@0pelman Kool
They don’t, most other companies like Toyota, Honda, Nissan (overseas) use what’s called an eCVT in varying ways to achieve better response and efficiency. It pairs 2 electric motors together with a gasoline engine, in the case of Honda and Nissan the engine works as generator for the traction battery (only the e-motor drives the wheels). In Toyota’s version it allows the engine to drive the wheels together with the e-motor as well as operate in generator mode (Toyota’s system is considered the best). This transaxle has less moving parts than traditional stepped automatic and provides superior fuel economy, it’s also more EV (instant torque) like in the way that stepped automatic isn’t.
@@tails300 The Toyota system does better in town but not as well on the highway due to limitations of the HSD being unable to run in EV at very high speeds. They tweaked the HSD in recent years to overcome the limitation but the Hyundai setup still has its advantages. The Hyundai system places the motor before the gearset so the motor torque is multiplied through the gearset to provide more acceleration without firing the engine. The Lithium Polymer battery can charge/discharge at a faster rate without damage so this Santa Fe can run in EV in a wider range of conditions than the comparable Toyota. My daily driver is a '23 Elantra hybrid and it offers 70-90mpg in suburban commuting. My sister - who learned to drive by watching the last ten minutes of the movie "Thelma and Louise" - is getting 50-60mpg in her 2021 Sonata hybrid. The Sonata setup is the closest to the Santa Fe layout, while the Elantra uses a simpler motor setup with an automated manual transmission. Nissan has no hybrid setup although they licensed the Toyota HSD about a decade ago. The current Honda system is much closer to a serial hybrid - like the old diesel locomotives - and doesn't have the fuel economy potential of the Hyundai or Toyota systems.
After your experience, there is no way I would buy a Hyundai/ kia product
I current have 3 of them and had no problems at all. 2019 kia k900, 22 Tuscon hybrid and a 15 sonata.
@@PresidentJackBauer Never ever buy a first year model. Never. Especially a Hyundai/Kia product
@@PresidentJackBauer True. Far better than the Japanese...
You’ve never took statistics have you? N=1 😂
@@JohnLee-db9zt Yes, Sir. Stats 1 and Stats 2 The problems with Hyundai/Kia are all over. From the shitty dealer experiences to the neverending recalls to the unreliability of the engines. How do I know? I had one and never again. It is not surprising to me to hear about a transmission failure with 27 miles after purchase. Sure, this is bad luck and it can happen with any brand. But this Hyundai and it is not surprising.
This vehicle is delicious.
BEST LOOKING SUV IN THE MARKET. Now we gotta wait for the PLUG IN HYBRID
Why does the SF have the 1.6 engine & the Sonata gets the 2.0? Sure seems like the SF should have the bigger 2.0.
Santa Fe is turbo, while Sonata is not
@@hsbd-hl7gn ahh OK that makes sense, I wasn't even thinking of turbo.
The rear seat looks comfortable (meaning your thighs are fully on the bottom cushion and not with your knees way up). How tall are you?
He looks 5'6
This is the only Santa Fe I would buy because the Hybrid has the Six speed transmission not the dual cultch transmission which I would not buy to many problems.
You're mistaken on Calligraphy designs of wheels. They are both black and different sizes like said, the design isn't the same. Similar but not a copy.
ICE has a slanted like black lines design (think slants that join in center and spread across wheel) while Hybrid has the larger sections of black (like the wrench deign on larger section). Look closer and you'll see the differences.
Very similar would have been a better way for me to say, after further review
Maybe I missed it... but what's the answer?? Is the hybrid the one to get? I'm assuming so for the better mpg and to ditch the dual clutch...
Yes, check it out at the end of the test drive 👍
Problem is hybrid batteries are very expensive and electric battery too.
Warranty for 10 years. Buy extended warranty and it will take care of that .
I was just wondering.
How many coupons it takes to pay for all them donuts 😮
Did hyundai fixed your transmission isaue?
The Hybrid has a traditional 6 speed automatic so none of the issues that the 8 speed dual clutch has.
@@BrandonG8Man I know... but did they fixed the transmission issue in your car that you guys just brought?
We will be updating everyone on that soon
Does hybrid qualify for tax credits?
No it doesn't
Since this is not a plug-in hybrid, no
I have a 2021 palisade. We drove the new Santa Fe. It just doesn’t live up to the price. With that 4 cylinder engine turbo. It’s not a smooth drive and it’s loud inside. They have some ways to go with this car.
would you say 2021 palisade is better than new santa fe in terms of driving?
@@kenyaswallow5782 the new Santa Fe drives likes a compact SUV instead of a Mid Size SUV. The V6 is so much responsive. I like the way my 2020 Santa Fe drives over the new turbo. My palisade feels so much better. It’s a different class though. I just don’t like the price tag and the feel of that turbo. Drive it. You’ll see.
I don’t know how it compares to a palisade, but I traded in my rav4 hybrid for the Santa Fe hybrid and the Santa Fe is a much smoother ride than the rav4.
@@Sara-cq3ny is it 2024 santa fe hybrid?
Yes. 2024 Santa Fe hybrid calligraphy.
I need one
Is that tachymeter bugged? Showing 1.2x1000 while the car is perfectly stationary.
Sometimes hybrid engines idle higher because they are recharging the battery pack
I read that the Caligraphy hybrid gets the relaxation seat for the passenger (same as the driver side). Is that true?
Also, I believe those buttons on the inside of the passenger seat are unique to this Caligraphy hybrid model; I have not seen them on any other trim, including the Caligraphy 2.5l ICE model.
That is correct about the relaxation seat on both sides. Not sure about the buttons to adjust the seat
Thanks for the prompt reply. I know you guys are busy cause seems like you publish a new video every day!
If you have time, can you check to see if the passenger relaxation seat is functional while driving? I’m worried that it may be disabled due to safety concerns.
Thanks!
The relaxation seat is only for the driver. The passenger seat has an adjustable leg rest along with other seat adjustments, but not the same as the relaxation feature.
Biggest question...can you turn off that damned "Traffic Light Camera Alert?"
No spare tyre in santafe?😢😢😢😢😢
Not good.. I will buy grand highlander instead of santafe
And what happened to your own Santa Fe with the broken transmission? Was it fixed? Replaced? Did Hyundai asked you to not publish or comment any further?
We will keep you updated in the coming weeks