Love my Santa Fe Ultimate. Hated the others you mentioned. Hyundai for life! From a base 2013 Sonata to a 2019 fully loaded ultimate I am Hyundai for life. I’m so glad Hyundai and Kia went from crap cars to preferred makes even over Honda (I was a credit analyst). I’m not off-roading and I’ve heard and I’ve seen the Jeep Cherokee nightmares. I’m so glad I did my research! Thanks for this review!
@@CarolCityCane305 definitely not. It has a tough looking front end actually. Id say the rav4 or crv is more girly. Though I like them all, the santa fe is by far my favorite. I've spent months and countless hours of research.
We bought a 2019 santa fe sel model, 185 hp, fwd a couple of weeks ago and are very pleased with it so far. We went to a car show before buying and sat in every suv they had there. The santa fe was the one that ticked all our boxes. I like the extra room, nice ride, and it is easy to see out the windows all around to name a few. We get about 24 mpg around town have not used it on the open road yet.
I had a rental Tucson and it surprised me. Super quiet and comfortable ride. Most impressive Hyundai I've driven. I am looking to buy for next purchase replacing CRV.
The new Santa Fe rides PRETTY firm. Otherwise, Hyundai made several meaningful improvements over the older Sport. Shame that Hyundai couldn't move some of their suspension technology from the Kia Sorento over to the Santa Fe - they'd have a very competitive SUV with a decent ride to boot, and I'd have one in my driveway as we speak.
I Love my 2019 Santa Fa 2.4 All wheel drive. It handles great and I love all the features that came with it. The warranty cannot be beat! Plus the 0 percent interest sealed the deal! Loving life.
We have the 2.4 and bought it because of the 8 speed transmission, not a CVT. I find it drive a little clunky at the slowest speeds but has plenty of power to pass at highway speeds. We have had it loaded down with luggage and it drives still very well. The optional turbo model is a mechanical risk over years of longevity the history of turbo is not appealing to me.
I bought a 2019 Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0 Turbo in January and I love it! Mine came equipped with everything except all-wheel drive because I don’t need it where I live. For gas mileage, I’m averaging 25 mpg and so far, the only negative I’ve found about this vehicle is a minor annoyance at best - Because of the overhanging fairing on the back window, the top four inches of glass has to be cleaned by hand. Automatic car washes can’t reach up there, nor can those little hand-held squeegees the gas stations have. Like I said, a minor annoyance but one I’m willing to live with because the rest of the vehicle is awesome!
I bought a limited model in January, love the car. 2.4 standard engine, AWD. plenty of power, if you want more put it in sport mode, takes off like a rocket. Would definitely buy again. Mileage 29 on highway, 22 around town.
I drove a rental Santa Fe three months ago in northern Florida - I was expecting it's standard engine to be a dog, but it wasn't at all. I had to pop the hood to double-check what I had. Unless you haul heavy loads or live in hilly or mountainous country, I think it would be just fine. The optional engine has more power, but it's reported to have a bit of a 'lag' when you put your foot into it. Suggest you drive that one to decide for yourself.
Same, I had a family member choose this over a CR-V because the CR-V didn't offer enough space but they didn't need as much space as the Pilot offered and didn't want to pay for a vehicle that big.
Rav4, CR-V, CX-5 they are all smaller than Santa Fe. Tuscon is same sized as them. However, Santa Fe is about the same price as they are. Turbo engine, Spacious interior, safety features, Cheaper price and longer warranty. MPG seems to be no big deal considering what you get for the money. Gas prices are cheaper these days anyway
Looks like a really nice vehicle inside and out. Good value too. I'm personally not a fan of turbocharged engines, however. It puts a lot of extra strain on the motor and you learn the hard way when the engine has racked up the miles. They tend to blow head gaskets and burn oil compared to their non-turbo counterparts, plus those turbos fail and cost a small fortune to replace.
there's usually deals to jump up to 10yr 100,000 miles, my 2011 optima hybrid(same company now) was only 1,100 and i'm still riding under the number and getting 4 free oil changes a year. no worries for 10 years.. what a bargain and stress free. looking at this for my wife's new vehicle or the highlander, she didn't like the mazda cx5 the last 3 years, too small as it turns out and the electronics/gps freaked out a lot.
I own a santa fe awd with the 2.4 liter engine and it drives pretty well, acceleration is good enough for merging onto highways and such. I prefer it over the turbo variant as well.
I love everything on our Santa Fe except for the engine stop-start function which literally drives me insane, so before getting in the car, I have to turn off that function with the press of a button under the drive mode button.
If you can't afford the extra $100 a month for a payment, then you shouldn't be buying those lower trims, what we learned, we bought lower trims, and in 2 years realize it's worth paying more for extra stuff. If you're maxing out payments then you need to change things.
I have a 2010 2.4L AWD and love it. We have only ever done just normal maintenance, not one failure of any major component. The AWD performs flawlessly in Canadian winters with just All-Weather tires, not all season. The 2.4L has plenty of grunt and gives good highway mileage, so so in the city. We have preventative rust treatment done every year so the body and undercarriage look fantastic. We traded in a Lexus RX 300 for this and have never looked back. Not as fancy but cheaper to operate and the AWD gives good winter performance.
@@marcalexander6450 Just great. I had ceramic applied to the paint 2 years ago and I swear it looks as good as it did 10 years ago. I do routine maintenance only and have never had a major mechanical problem. It has been a great vehicle.
When fully loaded Santa Fe is miles ahead of Crv and RAV4. It buries these two cars to the ground except for mileage but power is just fantastic with 2.0t turbo for a family suv
I have this exact same car in a 2015 and love it. No problems whatsoever. Getting about 22mpg in stop and go driving. Looking to get another in 2020 as I want the additional safety features now available and the surround view cameras. I do wish they still offered a V6 like our 2007 had. Wife drives a 2016 Murano, I like the V6 but hate the CVT. Fortunately Hyundai hasn’t succumbed yet. Have shopped all the comparable and can’t beat the value. Thought about looking at Pallisade to get a V6 but it’s usually only me driving so I don’t need something bigger.
1. Decent 2.0 T engine ☑️ 2. Panoramic moon/sun roof ☑️ 3. Superior safety features ☑️ 4. Awesome storage/trunk space ☑️ 5. Amazing infinity sound system ☑️ 6. Quality interior and exterior feel ☑️ 7. limited trim, 32k OTD 8. One of the best warranties on the market (couldn’t ask for more at the price point) good luck finding anyone else that can give you all these features at this price.
Best deal out there. I am amazed by my 2.0 Ultimate AWD. I have driven my friends Lexus RX350 and I like my Sante Fe so much more. I don't have to impress my neighbors!
It's been over a month ever since we've bought our '20 SF Limited 2.0t, loving it a crudton! I still hate the silly ISG system (does not save any gas whatsoever, just wears the crap out your starter and battery, and also hate having to keep turning it off every single time I start the car), can't believe new cars have that kind of stupid crap as a requirement WSO. Remote Start is one thing that I really like about our Santa Fe (very simple, you can check your doors, hood and trunk, AC, windows, start your car from your home, I love it, it's pretty useful). Another thing that I really like about my Santa Fe is the Smart Liftgate (so if your hands are full, for example, and as long as you have the keyfob in your pocket, the car detects the keyfob and the tailgate will sense your movements and will open the tailgate.) One last feature that I love about our Santa Fe (which our previous '16 Tucson Eco did NOT come with) is a window/door lock, so the main purpose/caveat of this feature is that it'll lock all windows and doors so that you can't open the windows, but problem is, when the system is activated, you can't open the door, so you have to deactivate this feature before you can get out of the car. Ahh, I almost forgot to mention, it also comes with BSM/BSWS, and turn signal cameras (which i've seen before on almost every new Honda car.) and Smart Cruise Control.
We just got a 2019 limited with the 2.0 turbo. We love driving in it. It’s mainly my car and I love how comfortable the seat is. My kids 6 and 7 fit great in the back and have enough space to get out of the car in the morning for school ❤️
I love my fully loaded 2019 Santa Fe Ultimate with 19 inch wheels. MSRP was about 41k but my mom negotiated it down to 27,500. Yes it’s new! I’ve worked in credit and funding so my timing was perfect. I know the game and got a great deal. I formally had a 2013 Hyundai Sonata before an 18 wheeler totaled it. I’ve owned several vehicles but Hyundai is the best! The warranty is unparalleled!
I am planning to buy one and would really appreciate it if you could spare some of your valuable time and share your experience on how to land a good deal.
I cant believe you just reviewed the 2019 Ultimate Santa Fe and ther was NO mention of the HUD heads up display on windshield (which is wonderful) it has need info and your eyes never have leave road to look at any monitors, set the GPS and you'll see next road to turn on , not only do you get a back up camera with a 360 split view, you get a forward camera with 360 split view. You will never have to open the door to see how close you are to the parking place line just look on the monitor. These are Never discussed on reviews. Something that neglected when comparing to CRV, RAV 4, and others. These upgrades are like the DVR remote you never thought you would have a need for it but now you dont want to go back to the old way. The amenities are over the top compared to CRV RAV4 it made my decision to go with the Santa fe. I've had it for a year still its great & I dont regret crossing over to Hyundai.
I bought a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fa from Hyundai Grimsby in Ontario Canada, and from day one it kept jerking when it changed from gear one to two, I returned to the dealership for getting the issue resolved and was turned down but the transmission needed to be changed and after several weeks of fighting and arguing with the manager Mario Bruno and the Service Manager Brad Patterson I think the transmission was resolved but I have had such a bad experience despite that fact that this was my SECOND Santa Fa from the same dealership. Even after complaining to the Customer service website and calling the customer service I have had such a bad experience never trust Grimsby Hyundai in Ontario Canada
Last summer (2018) I bought a used a 2015 Santa Fe 2.0 Turbo. I do not use it for "off road" use, but it is great for my family. For a four cylinder, it is lousy on gas (20-22 mpg), but it handles well with three steering options by push button. Leather, electric seats, heated seats, etc. How far we can go with it, not sure, but right now, we are happy with it.
I have the Ultimate front wheel drive Turbo! LOVE it and with 3600 miles in it I am getting 28 MPG combined proof with a pic as well! Who can complain about that mileage, plus gas In Houston is only 1.89 a gallon now! I was only getting 26 on my Veloster and this thing is HUGE compared to the Veloster( which I LOVED and was a head turner in the blue Turbo)
@@DRCHHBU I went all the way to Conroe! I bought my first Hyundai through Weisner and so the second was a given I had Jason as my salesman! Very nice guy!!!!! Tell him I sent you!
My wife has the SEL trim with the base 4cyl engine. She gets about 28 mpg, and if you need to get up and go, the sport mode gets you in and out of fast moving traffic with ease. Sport mode is agressive enough that I won't stay in it for regular driving. I don't need that much jump out of a stop.
I test drove the 2.4L FWD Limited and then the 2.0T Ultimate AWD. There was about a five thousand dollar difference between these two vehicles. As such, I went with the 2.4L FWD because I didn't notice a significant difference in performance between the two engines. My guess is because the 2.0T AWD weighs a little more and has larger tires. I didn't test drive the 2.0 FWD, so there may have been a noticeable difference between this vehicle and the one I purchased. Nonetheless, you won't find a better value for the price.
Great review, except for the extra emphasis that this is NOT a hardcore off road vehicle. Well, duh!!! NOTHING in this class (except the Jeep) is intended for serious off road duty. At least this has a locking AWD system. TFL took it off road and it did very well, for what it is.
I was looking to get a 2019 Santa Fe, but then I saw the upcoming 2020 Palisade. I’m gonna wait until I see the Palisade in person before I make a decision to purchase.
EXACTLY what I noticed on test driving one! It's a small yet annoying omission, especially if you travel with 2 kids back there. It's also that much less space to store things like motor oil, bungee cords, etc.
Always enjoy your reviews. However now that its grown in size. It really competes with the Ford Edge and other midsize two row SUVs. So fuel economy should be compared to those vehicles. Not compact SUVs. Just my opinion.
I was just going to say the same thing. It’s bigger than the Rogue and Tiguan, which are at the top of the class in terms of size, this is almost 3 inches bigger than the Tiguan and a little more than 3 inches bigger than the Rouge and also wider as well.
I average 35 mpg on highway. 2.4 engine. Ill admit in city driving I only average 16-18mpg, unless I really baby the gas. If I'm easy on the gas pedal I can average 24city. But its always 35mpg highway MINIMUM
Just ordered one - that exact year in Blue Should be here next Saturday. We got a 2020Jeep Compass 4x4 Trail-hawk by mistake and we replacing it with 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 SE Sport.
Have about 600 miles on my 2029. It is loaded with all but 4WD, tow hitch and luggage rack cross bars. In other words, everything. So far it is perfect! Average is about 19+ mpg for everyday to/fro work of 9 miles each way. Safety features are terrific. I don’t like the manual steering wheel tilt/telescope but otherwise it sports everything our Genesis G80 has.
QUESTION: my wife's 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE has the oil change reminder in the dash screen, like all Santa Fes, but for the life of me, I cannot get it to remind us of the 5000 mi oil change. I always reset it to 5000 miles (and hit reset), which "looks" to be the way to set it, but we NEVER get any reminder. What am I doing wrong??? She just notified me I was supposed to change her oil 4000 miles ago UGH! Any help would be appreciated.
I got the SE a few weeks ago. I am extremely unhappy that there is no way to switch the drive mode. This came standard in the base models of the Optima and Sportage that I owned prior to this.
Did you not check out the specs or ask the sales person about this since it meant so much to you? The sales person should have at least pointed that out. Sucks....
That's why you don't ever buy a car without driving it first (you would not BELIEVE how many people do), assume nothing about what you're about to buy, and ask questions until you're satisfied you're buying what you really want.
In my country santa fe is a 7 seater and is more expensive than a cx9, Tucson was the competition for crv and company. Segments are overlapping these days but choices are good after all.
Hi, Im thinking about trading in my 2018 eclipse cross sel awd w 37k, for a used 2019 sante fe limited with 48k miles for 28000. Primary reason is to upgrade to a larger vehicle and more creature comforts like the sunroof, infinity radio etc. Also, I'm being offered 23 K for my current vehicle, so it'll cost me a little over 6k to upgrade. I've had kia/hyundais before, but never exceeded 50k miles (i like changing vehicles every few years). Any current sante fe owners have any issues after 50K? I think Hyundai warranties are fully transferable? Thanks in advance for any Insight/feedback!
I would be sold they offered a V6. Have a 2004. Love the instant get up and go. Reason I purchased. Sad that the V6 is no longer offered on many SUV's.
Yeah, all these 4 cylinders are driving me nuts! I get it, they get good gas mileage, but people who buy SUV's shouldn't worry so much about gas mileage. Besides the V6 in previous Santa Fe vehicles were always powerful, yet efficient. I drove a 2012 SE model with the 3.5L V6. The acceleration was smooth and fuel economy was almost the same as I would get in a 4 cylinder. Such a shame. This new model would benefit from the 3.3L 290 HP motor significantly.
DC Johnson Funny that the new blazer, which I’m assuming this somewhat competes with, has a V6 option and equal or better MPG. Sometimes that 4 cylinder just isn’t worth it.
@@sdtaylor07 I completely agree. And it's not fair that most V6 SUVs have a 3rd row. Not everyone should have to move up to a family vehicle in order to get a more engaging ride. Also, the new Passport is strictly a 5 passenger with a V6 only, I don't like the styling on it though. We just can't win LOL
I agree as well. I am still driving a 2003 Santa Fe GLS model at that with a V6, not looking as pretty and thought this was the year to buy one, but the 4 cylinder is stopping me. I keep coming back to Hyundai because of the awesome warranty; is also my third Hyundai. My car still drives, and has issues that an old car has, but it has turned out to be a great car. I just saw the Palisade on a UA-cam video and is looks gorgeous with a V6, but I am afraid the price point may be out of my reach :(
I have a 2011 and want a new one, but the new one has less power/acceleration than my V6, and it actually has lower fuel economy than my 2011.. so if they opt for 2.4L Turbo (2L just too small for this size), and that makes it handle the weight better, fuel economy may be better in a 2.5L turbo...and if they can get the ratings to approx. min. 22City and 28/Hwy... at min.. I'll buy a 2020 model later this year, otherwise, it's off the list due to poor fuel rating.. so so power. making it worse.... my 2011 has 8" ground clearance, newer ones (last 6 years have less).. too bad.. I enjoy using the locking rear diff on milder off roading adventures..
We have a CRV and the cvt is not great, sluggish...I would prefer a normal transmission. We had a Santé Fe for 10 years . It was a solid car and problem free.
I know your asking Dave but as a auto enthusiast, Toyota is the most reliable...i discovered a UA-cam channel "Scotty Kilmer". He's great, he'll tell you a lot about why certain vehicles are good, or not.
@@joeb2588 , yes I agree with you Toyota is the best friend overall. I have only Corolla that exceeded 315000 miles, and I've owned a Toyota camry that passed 297000 miles.since asking days that question on UA-cam, I have finally driven the 2019 Toyota RAV4, and I do not like it, they made his truck like in the body as well as the suspensions and it is very noisy
@@TheLifetraveler1 cool. Well good luck in whatever you do. I had a 2001 Camry with a 438,889 miles on it when I got rid of it. All the accessories worked when when I got rid of it. I did have little oil leak and some rocker panel rust. Great car.
@@joeb2588 , Man, like WOW! My 99 Camry V6 manual shift Solara was just about to make 300,000, when someone ran into it. My Corolla easily achieved 315,000 miles plus. But 438,889 on your Camry. Just, WOW! I was looking at new Camry's today, to replace a 2016 Hyundai, because I want the active safety features. But man, the prices for an SE, with blind spot monitoring and the like, is $25K +. That is ridiculous.
@@TheLifetraveler1 damn, 300k and someone hit you, that blows. When I bought the camry it was from my wife's boss who travelled all over. It had 345k when I bought it. I paid $400 for it, put new brakes, and drove it to almost 439k!
One thing worth mentioning is the fact that it has a center locking differential - which is a component that is not offered on most vehicles. In this case, I would say that it’s actually better off-road than some of the other vehicles you have tested and it would have been worth including this time around :)
Great review The new Toyota Rav4 is also a worthy competitor to this if the CR-V and much smaller CX5 are to be considered. It would be great if Hyundai can bring back the V6 engine as an option. Although with industry leading warranty, there's no harm purchasing the 2.0L.
Rav4 is a noisy buzzer with snappy transmission. I would research into this new 4cyl engine from Toyota. Their previous 4 bangers had big issues long term, post 100K miles. Apparently they used delayed firing cycle and that exposed oil on the cylinder walls to the flame. As result, Toyota engines have big oil consumption issues as their engines age. At least they added port injection to DI so there should be no issues with soot on the valves. The funny part is that 2018 RDX with v6 constantly reported to average 23-24mpg with HWY driving as much as 32mpg. And at the same time it gets you 0-60 in 6 sec. While SF 2LT does 7.5 sec and has no advantage of fuel economy.
The one thing no one has noticed is that cargo capacity is only 875 lbs. four 200 lb passengers & you only have 75 pounds left for cargo. If towing even 1500 lbs with 150 hitch weight, you have exceeded the GVWR. If your towing the rated 3500 lb trailer, which should then have 350 lbs hitch weight, forget about taking the entire family & gear or luggage.
Except, Dave messed up. The RAV4 isnt a direct competitor...neither are the ones he mentioned. RAV4, CRV, CX5 all compete with the Tuscon, not the Santa Fe.
I have the 2019 2.0t limited. Fun car. Gas mileage is pretty bad. Also something silly I found was the use of styrofoam in the rear storage compartment. Haven't quite figured that out yet. Otherwise it's fun to drive and plenty of comforts and tech.
Styrofoam probably way to save money by manufacturer. How bad is fuel mileage? I want one, but have heard driving in higher elevations, taxes the turbo and it just doesn't have the power.
@@danr4316 as we speak right now I'm on a road trip and just finished a tank of gas at 28.4mpg. Pleasantly surprised as I was expecting under 25. This was up and down elevations through WV, VA, and TN often with the cruise set on 77.
@@danr4316 Yes. I had a 2014 Santa Fe with a V6. This car just feels more agile and the power is there when you need it. Had no problem in the hills with that turbo.
I think you made a big mistake comparing the Honda CRV to the 2019 Santa Fe I drove them both and the Santa Fe Blows away The CRV..This comment does not come from a Honda hater the wife and I have owned 4 Hondas prior to buying this Santa Fe. From consumer report: Many CR-V owners were also alarmed to learn that Honda recalled 380,000 CR-Vs and Civics in China in February after similar troubles were reported there. And they were frustrated that Honda wasn’t taking similar steps in this country. Google Honda CRV engine failures. I love your reviews but I think you need to do your homework a little better.
Old news though. Honda is a solid choice still these days. Direct injection has had problems across all brands. They will fix it and stand behind their product.
No. What brokosok is speaking of goes far & above the "Direct injection" issues. Honda is doing a very poor job of handling it, hence, there are two class actions suits against Honda and the gas-in-the-oil problem.
Normally, I would agree with you considering depreciation. Granted classics and some exotics do increase in value. Anyways, bought my wife a newer car a couple years ago. Best investment made. Why? Because when a Moose walked in front of her last October, both kids and my wife were safe. Anything less of a vehicle or an older one she likely would have not lived. It totaled our car. Safety is an investment when it is put into practice in my opinion.
@@27Zangle i totally agree with you and im glad to hear that your family was safe. god bless!! one thing i always tell people, spend the little extra if you can afford it if it makes a big difference in safety and never skimp on tires.
Let me tell you this. My VW Tiguan (used your video as my in of my buy ideas) is amazing on snow/ice !!! I couldn't get it to spin in Snow Mode. It just was NO fun. LoL. With traction off and in sport. Now that was a blast.
Pass on that sunroof, I rather have a regular sunroof I still want a roof that will protect me in case of roll over.. I am sure this thing can't do as well as a CX5 off road bad enough the Kona transmission over heated on another reviewer lol
Salt & Pepper United States. Engine stalled out on me. As well as the collision system randomly turning on. One time, I was driving on the highway with cars far away from me, and the car abruptly stopped and applied the brakes, advising of collision, when no car was anywhere near me. Scared the absolute hell out of me. Pulled over called Hyundai roadside. And they adv to leave the car off for 10 mins, and then to turn the car back on. Also sometimes the gas fuel range would never pop up. I could fill the whole tank about, and the computer would tell me I had 0 miles to empty. So many pesky little issues, as well as some pretty frightening ones. I decided it was time for me to trade the car in. Much happier with my current car.
I had a 2014 Santa fe sport that I meticulously maintained and loved for 2 years, however the engine violently exploded on me at 57,000 miles only 20 minutes after leaving the Hyundai dealership. I was at the dealership because I needed a new battery and while it was there they did a full Diagnostics and safety inspection which it passed. There was zero warning when the engine exploded and I lost control of the car when it blew up and ended up in someone's yard. After fighting with the dealership for over two weeks they finally agreed to put in a free new engine (keep in mind the warranty was still active on the car however they still put up a fight over replacing the engine) it took them over 2 months to replace the engine. Less than 24 hours after I got my car back the engine started leaking coolant at an alarming rate in which I had to demand the dealership to fix it. The day after they repaired the leak the starter started acting up and would randomly decide to not start the car. I decided to just give up on the car and traded it in. All of that headache was not worth it, I lost thousands of dollars on the trade in because the resale value of these cars are in the toilet. I am utterly disappointed in Hyundai. I was a loyal customer however because of the awful experience I had with my car and the horrible treatment I received from the dealership I will never trust any of there cars ever again.
Why did you compare apples to tomatoes obviously when it comes to mpg crv and cut are both smaller and lighter, do you realize that Santa fe has enough room in the back for a 3rs row seat, while the other two dont. So that was a horrible comparison
My wife has a 2019 Santa Fe. I absolutely hate it, as in despise it!!! I can't get in it without whacking my head and I'm only 5"10". I can never find either seat belt by the center consul. The Idle Stop /Start function is horrible for your engine, regardless what anyone says. It was done to satisfy C.A.F.E. fuel economy numbers. The pneumatic lifts that prop the hood open don't work in the freezing cold, thus murdering the poor son of a btch that's under it. If the vehicle tries to warn me or take control of the steering wheel one more time, I will take a sledge hammer to it. Oh, and some stupid designer child at Hyundai decided to put ELECTRIC parking brakes on the rear wheels instead of the tried and true cable system we learned long ago to use, especially in salty areas. Can't wait til one of the parking brake motors dies in 7 years, only to find out they need to be replaced in pairs. Finally, the car has SOOOOO many useless sensors that will trigger DTCs, even tho they are not true safety issues. As the Santa Fe ages, these sensors are all going to no doubt fail making the average owner broke or unnecessarily wanting a new vehicle. If this isn't planned obsolescence at the highest degree, I don't know what it is. I wanted to like this vehicle, but I keep finding poor design issues. Oh and I forgot this... at oil change time, it takes 5.1 quarts of oil... NOT 5 quarts, which is how much comes in a jug. Now you have to purchase 1 extra quart on top of the jug. If you use synthetic, this is the cost of a cheap meal. Hyundai is shiney poop made to make you orgasm at the dealership, nothing more.
David Y.....I agree, that's why I purchased a 2019 SEL model. Amazing driving and safety features for $26,000 not to mention the outstanding warranty...The C-RV rated high, but I could not get past the styling.
I just got a dog and I was trying to run into petsmart to get him a leash and food when the car started screaming at me. The windows were cracked, it was cool and early evening so I couldn't imagine him not being fine for 5 mins but the Santa fe disagreed. Just found out that you can change that in the car setup. It defaults 'on' for obvious reasons. Sometimes smart isn't always smart but I'm REALLY grateful it exists. I'm gonna choose to turn it off for moments like that but I'm gonna turn it back on after. Sometimes I'm a space cadet but there's a ZERO PERCENT CHANCE I'm gonna forget that Zeek is in the car. Still love that car, though.
@@iCodyonline why. Plenty of quality manufacturers are still capable of designing well made and aesthetically pleasing infotainment systems. This cheap looking after thought is a passing phase and is only being utilized by select car builders. Rubish.
24 hwy VS 34 for the CRV ....is why I would not buy the Santa Fe , if it got 30ish I would change my mind... Only 24mpg with today's gas prices is hard on the finances.
@@atl3630 There is nothing ugly about the CRV. The SUV is quite good looking inside and out, very spacious inside and has more than enough power. Great on gas as well. Anybody who puts down the CRV has not driven it. The only lousy thing about the CRV is the stereo. Not a great sound, but that is it. Great SUV.
The base trim feels contractor grade. The ride is totally car-like. With SUV I want elevated sitting, SF takes it away. But it has pleasant ride and it has good space. I would be afraid of any Turbo and DI engines. For the money top line SF goes, I would rather get old style 2018 v6 RDX. It is faster, and more fuel efficient at same time. And Hyundai still has switch gear that belongs on Chevy. Come on, Korea. Even Toyota and Subaru now have decent switch gear
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The Santa Fe is a great choice for people who want just a little more space and features than the CR-V or RAV4. Love this size!
you just wasted your money
rob wells nah bro. You did.
Love my Santa Fe Ultimate. Hated the others you mentioned. Hyundai for life! From a base 2013 Sonata to a 2019 fully loaded ultimate I am Hyundai for life. I’m so glad Hyundai and Kia went from crap cars to preferred makes even over Honda (I was a credit analyst). I’m not off-roading and I’ve heard and I’ve seen the Jeep Cherokee nightmares. I’m so glad I did my research! Thanks for this review!
Had a 2019 with 2.4 FWD now for 3 months. I really like it. Plenty of room. Rides very well. I average about 30 mpg in mixed city/highway.
Do you think it's a chick car?
@@CarolCityCane305 no Tucson seems more like a chick's car
@@CarolCityCane305 lose that ego
jdubdoubleu I already did 2 months ago bought the Santa Fe with 0 interest love this car
@@CarolCityCane305 definitely not. It has a tough looking front end actually. Id say the rav4 or crv is more girly. Though I like them all, the santa fe is by far my favorite. I've spent months and countless hours of research.
We bought a 2019 santa fe sel model, 185 hp, fwd a couple of weeks ago and are very pleased with it so far. We went to a car show before buying and sat in every suv they had there. The santa fe was the one that ticked all our boxes. I like the extra room, nice ride, and it is easy to see out the windows all around to name a few. We get about 24 mpg around town have not used it on the open road yet.
Is it noisy on the road
They are quieter than the previous generation, but the ride definitely leaves something to be desired over bumps, rough pavement and potholes.
I loved my Hyundai Tucson so much, I’ve been researching and I can’t imagine getting something other than Hyundai.
I had a rental Tucson and it surprised me. Super quiet and comfortable ride. Most impressive Hyundai I've driven. I am looking to buy for next purchase replacing CRV.
The new Santa Fe rides PRETTY firm. Otherwise, Hyundai made several meaningful improvements over the older Sport. Shame that Hyundai couldn't move some of their suspension technology from the Kia Sorento over to the Santa Fe - they'd have a very competitive SUV with a decent ride to boot, and I'd have one in my driveway as we speak.
Same!!! I love my Tucson and oh boy This Santa Fe looks awesome
I am happy with my Tucson,over a year now,got zero problems,,AWD works well in snowy Canada 🇨🇦 and back up camera 🎥 is really nice touch..
@@eskieman3948 a firm ride is better than a soft ride. Less body roll.
My husband got one & we love it! Can’t wait for the Palisade to come out this summer!
So... You buying Palisade, too?
why can't you wait? Now that the Palisade is out is your wait for it over?
I Love my 2019 Santa Fa 2.4 All wheel drive. It handles great and I love all the features that came with it. The warranty cannot be beat! Plus the 0 percent interest sealed the deal! Loving life.
I just bought exactly that configuration SEL Plus and I'm walking on air too. I'm in love with my car.
We have the 2.4 and bought it because of the 8 speed transmission, not a CVT. I find it drive a little clunky at the slowest speeds but has plenty of power to pass at highway speeds. We have had it loaded down with luggage and it drives still very well. The optional turbo model is a mechanical risk over years of longevity the history of turbo is not appealing to me.
I bought a 2019 Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0 Turbo in January and I love it! Mine came equipped with everything except all-wheel drive because I don’t need it where I live. For gas mileage, I’m averaging 25 mpg and so far, the only negative I’ve found about this vehicle is a minor annoyance at best - Because of the overhanging fairing on the back window, the top four inches of glass has to be cleaned by hand. Automatic car washes can’t reach up there, nor can those little hand-held squeegees the gas stations have. Like I said, a minor annoyance but one I’m willing to live with because the rest of the vehicle is awesome!
I bought a limited model in January, love the car. 2.4 standard engine, AWD. plenty of power, if you want more put it in sport mode, takes off like a rocket. Would definitely buy again. Mileage 29 on highway, 22 around town.
I.m thinking about one with the standard engine. But the reviews scare me. How is going up hills and passing?
I drove a rental Santa Fe three months ago in northern Florida - I was expecting it's standard engine to be a dog, but it wasn't at all. I had to pop the hood to double-check what I had. Unless you haul heavy loads or live in hilly or mountainous country, I think it would be just fine. The optional engine has more power, but it's reported to have a bit of a 'lag' when you put your foot into it. Suggest you drive that one to decide for yourself.
There has 2.0 tubor.
@@williamwatson171 Santa Fe Ultimate has 2.0 TURBO.
Great review! This really isn't in the same class as the CR-V and Rav 4. It's larger, so it's more in line with the Ford Edge.
True. Size-wise, but price-wise it is in the same class as RAV4, CRV, Cherokee, etc.
Same, I had a family member choose this over a CR-V because the CR-V didn't offer enough space but they didn't need as much space as the Pilot offered and didn't want to pay for a vehicle that big.
Rav4, CR-V, CX-5 they are all smaller than Santa Fe. Tuscon is same sized as them. However, Santa Fe is about the same price as they are. Turbo engine, Spacious interior, safety features, Cheaper price and longer warranty. MPG seems to be no big deal considering what you get for the money. Gas prices are cheaper these days anyway
yeah gas prices...$2.69 and rising
Looks like a really nice vehicle inside and out. Good value too. I'm personally not a fan of turbocharged engines, however. It puts a lot of extra strain on the motor and you learn the hard way when the engine has racked up the miles. They tend to blow head gaskets and burn oil compared to their non-turbo counterparts, plus those turbos fail and cost a small fortune to replace.
there's usually deals to jump up to 10yr 100,000 miles, my 2011 optima hybrid(same company now) was only 1,100 and i'm still riding under the number and getting 4 free oil changes a year. no worries for 10 years.. what a bargain and stress free. looking at this for my wife's new vehicle or the highlander, she didn't like the mazda cx5 the last 3 years, too small as it turns out and the electronics/gps freaked out a lot.
I own a santa fe awd with the 2.4 liter engine and it drives pretty well, acceleration is good enough for merging onto highways and such. I prefer it over the turbo variant as well.
They need to bring back the small 2.7 V6 with a tow package. They can get more HP nowadays with today's technology.
@@yourtube4423 from what I've heard, those are a great engine.
I love everything on our Santa Fe except for the engine stop-start function which literally drives me insane, so before getting in the car, I have to turn off that function with the press of a button under the drive mode button.
we love our 2020 Santa Fe. Drove it from NYC to Minnesota. Great drive
Would be nice to review lower models like the SE. Not everyone wants or can afford a loaded to the gills vehicle
Plus in a year or two when they depreciate $10k they are really great values
If you can't afford the extra $100 a month for a payment, then you shouldn't be buying those lower trims, what we learned, we bought lower trims, and in 2 years realize it's worth paying more for extra stuff. If you're maxing out payments then you need to change things.
I have a 2010 2.4L AWD and love it. We have only ever done just normal maintenance, not one failure of any major component. The AWD performs flawlessly in Canadian winters with just All-Weather tires, not all season. The 2.4L has plenty of grunt and gives good highway mileage, so so in the city. We have preventative rust treatment done every year so the body and undercarriage look fantastic. We traded in a Lexus RX 300 for this and have never looked back. Not as fancy but cheaper to operate and the AWD gives good winter performance.
How has it held up?
@@marcalexander6450 Just great. I had ceramic applied to the paint 2 years ago and I swear it looks as good as it did 10 years ago. I do routine maintenance only and have never had a major mechanical problem. It has been a great vehicle.
When fully loaded Santa Fe is miles ahead of Crv and RAV4. It buries these two cars to the ground except for mileage but power is just fantastic with 2.0t turbo for a family suv
I have this exact same car in a 2015 and love it. No problems whatsoever. Getting about 22mpg in stop and go driving. Looking to get another in 2020 as I want the additional safety features now available and the surround view cameras. I do wish they still offered a V6 like our 2007 had. Wife drives a 2016 Murano, I like the V6 but hate the CVT. Fortunately Hyundai hasn’t succumbed yet. Have shopped all the comparable and can’t beat the value. Thought about looking at Pallisade to get a V6 but it’s usually only me driving so I don’t need something bigger.
1. Decent 2.0 T engine ☑️
2. Panoramic moon/sun roof ☑️
3. Superior safety features ☑️
4. Awesome storage/trunk space ☑️
5. Amazing infinity sound system ☑️
6. Quality interior and exterior feel ☑️
7. limited trim, 32k OTD
8. One of the best warranties on the market (couldn’t ask for more at the price point) good luck finding anyone else that can give you all these features at this price.
Best deal out there. I am amazed by my 2.0 Ultimate AWD. I have driven my friends Lexus RX350 and I like my Sante Fe so much more. I don't have to impress my neighbors!
It's been over a month ever since we've bought our '20 SF Limited 2.0t, loving it a crudton! I still hate the silly ISG system (does not save any gas whatsoever, just wears the crap out your starter and battery, and also hate having to keep turning it off every single time I start the car), can't believe new cars have that kind of stupid crap as a requirement WSO. Remote Start is one thing that I really like about our Santa Fe (very simple, you can check your doors, hood and trunk, AC, windows, start your car from your home, I love it, it's pretty useful). Another thing that I really like about my Santa Fe is the Smart Liftgate (so if your hands are full, for example, and as long as you have the keyfob in your pocket, the car detects the keyfob and the tailgate will sense your movements and will open the tailgate.) One last feature that I love about our Santa Fe (which our previous '16 Tucson Eco did NOT come with) is a window/door lock, so the main purpose/caveat of this feature is that it'll lock all windows and doors so that you can't open the windows, but problem is, when the system is activated, you can't open the door, so you have to deactivate this feature before you can get out of the car.
Ahh, I almost forgot to mention, it also comes with BSM/BSWS, and turn signal cameras (which i've seen before on almost every new Honda car.) and Smart Cruise Control.
I jammed a wooden toothpick in beside the pushbutton and broke it off so it holds the button down and disables the ISG forever.
We just got a 2019 limited with the 2.0 turbo. We love driving in it. It’s mainly my car and I love how comfortable the seat is. My kids 6 and 7 fit great in the back and have enough space to get out of the car in the morning for school ❤️
I love my fully loaded 2019 Santa Fe Ultimate with 19 inch wheels. MSRP was about 41k but my mom negotiated it down to 27,500. Yes it’s new! I’ve worked in credit and funding so my timing was perfect. I know the game and got a great deal. I formally had a 2013 Hyundai Sonata before an 18 wheeler totaled it. I’ve owned several vehicles but Hyundai is the best! The warranty is unparalleled!
Hello, I am planning to buy my wife a 2020 santa fe would like to know how to get a great deal and I have an excellent credit score
I am planning to buy one and would really appreciate it if you could spare some of your valuable time and share your experience on how to land a good deal.
I cant believe you just reviewed the 2019 Ultimate Santa Fe and ther was NO mention of the HUD heads up display on windshield (which is wonderful) it has need info and your eyes never have leave road to look at any monitors, set the GPS and you'll see next road to turn on , not only do you get a back up camera with a 360 split view, you get a forward camera with 360 split view. You will never have to open the door to see how close you are to the parking place line just look on the monitor. These are Never discussed on reviews. Something that neglected when comparing to CRV, RAV 4, and others. These upgrades are like the DVR remote you never thought you would have a need for it but now you dont want to go back to the old way. The amenities are over the top compared to CRV RAV4 it made my decision to go with the Santa fe. I've had it for a year still its great & I dont regret crossing over to Hyundai.
I bought a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fa from Hyundai Grimsby in Ontario Canada, and from day one it kept jerking when it changed from gear one to two, I returned to the dealership for getting the issue resolved and was turned down but the transmission needed to be changed and after several weeks of fighting and arguing with the manager Mario Bruno and the Service Manager Brad Patterson I think the transmission was resolved but I have had such a bad experience despite that fact that this was my SECOND Santa Fa from the same dealership. Even after complaining to the Customer service website and calling the customer service I have had such a bad experience never trust Grimsby Hyundai in Ontario Canada
for the 2019 Santa Fe? I just got rid of mine. Had so many issues. Engine stalled out on me once. And lots of technical issues in the interior.
Last summer (2018) I bought a used a 2015 Santa Fe 2.0 Turbo. I do not use it for "off road" use, but it is great for my family. For a four cylinder, it is lousy on gas (20-22 mpg), but it handles well with three steering options by push button. Leather, electric seats, heated seats, etc. How far we can go with it, not sure, but right now, we are happy with it.
I have a 2020 Limited 2.0 T and have a 3600 miles on it. No problems with the vehicle thus far and I am liking it.
In my opinion I think this is the best looking crossover available today. The CX-5 is a close 2nd.
Nope Mazda first
hnnotyy Ok ;)
@@hnnotyy nah
@@linh811 Yup Korean stuff is known to be crap.. lol
@@hnnotyy you're not a car person you're a brand person. Hyundai is at the top of J.D. Power consistently.
If this came with a NA V6, it would be a no brainer.
It doesn't need it, trust me.
I have the Ultimate front wheel drive Turbo! LOVE it and with 3600 miles in it I am getting 28 MPG combined proof with a pic as well! Who can complain about that mileage, plus gas In Houston is only 1.89 a gallon now! I was only getting 26 on my Veloster and this thing is HUGE compared to the Veloster( which I LOVED and was a head turner in the blue Turbo)
Eddie - Where did you buy? I'm in the market and also live in Houston.
@@DRCHHBU I went all the way to Conroe! I bought my first Hyundai through Weisner and so the second was a given I had Jason as my salesman! Very nice guy!!!!! Tell him I sent you!
@@DRCHHBU BTW already have 5600 miles on it and now at 28.1 MPG from mile one!!! Everyone L:OVS it!!!!! compliments on it all the time!!!!
My wife has the SEL trim with the base 4cyl engine. She gets about 28 mpg, and if you need to get up and go, the sport mode gets you in and out of fast moving traffic with ease. Sport mode is agressive enough that I won't stay in it for regular driving. I don't need that much jump out of a stop.
I test drove the 2.4L FWD Limited and then the 2.0T Ultimate AWD. There was about a five thousand dollar difference between these two vehicles. As such, I went with the 2.4L FWD because I didn't notice a significant difference in performance between the two engines. My guess is because the 2.0T AWD weighs a little more and has larger tires. I didn't test drive the 2.0 FWD, so there may have been a noticeable difference between this vehicle and the one I purchased. Nonetheless, you won't find a better value for the price.
Who gets a FWD SUV/CUV? You should have checked out Subaru, where full time AWD is included on every SUV/CUV.
Great review, except for the extra emphasis that this is NOT a hardcore off road vehicle. Well, duh!!! NOTHING in this class (except the Jeep) is intended for serious off road duty. At least this has a locking AWD system. TFL took it off road and it did very well, for what it is.
I was looking to get a 2019 Santa Fe, but then I saw the upcoming 2020 Palisade. I’m gonna wait until I see the Palisade in person before I make a decision to purchase.
Ohhh I’d choose the palisade
Hyundai would it bother you just to add the seat back pocket behind the driver's seat?
I had a small car net laying around fit perfect in that spot..just an idea for you.
Small potatoes...
EXACTLY what I noticed on test driving one! It's a small yet annoying omission, especially if you travel with 2 kids back there. It's also that much less space to store things like motor oil, bungee cords, etc.
Always enjoy your reviews. However now that its grown in size. It really competes with the Ford Edge and other midsize two row SUVs. So fuel economy should be compared to those vehicles. Not compact SUVs. Just my opinion.
I was just going to say the same thing. It’s bigger than the Rogue and Tiguan, which are at the top of the class in terms of size, this is almost 3 inches bigger than the Tiguan and a little more than 3 inches bigger than the Rouge and also wider as well.
Steven marquette That’s what I tell myself every time I have to gas up. Lol
I average 35 mpg on highway. 2.4 engine. Ill admit in city driving I only average 16-18mpg, unless I really baby the gas. If I'm easy on the gas pedal I can average 24city. But its always 35mpg highway MINIMUM
None of the reviewer's of this vehicle ever discuss the ignition start stop system. Is that system a problem?
Just ordered one - that exact year in Blue Should be here next Saturday. We got a 2020Jeep Compass 4x4 Trail-hawk by mistake and we replacing it with 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.4 SE Sport.
Have about 600 miles on my 2029. It is loaded with all but 4WD, tow hitch and luggage rack cross bars. In other words, everything. So far it is perfect! Average is about 19+ mpg for everyday to/fro work of 9 miles each way. Safety features are terrific. I don’t like the manual steering wheel tilt/telescope but otherwise it sports everything our Genesis G80 has.
are you from the future?
@@jamescdean9010 yes. In 29 we travel a lot!
Great for families and very well placed on price/quality. Four stars.
QUESTION: my wife's 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe SE has the oil change reminder in the dash screen, like all Santa Fes, but for the life of me, I cannot get it to remind us of the 5000 mi oil change. I always reset it to 5000 miles (and hit reset), which "looks" to be the way to set it, but we NEVER get any reminder. What am I doing wrong??? She just notified me I was supposed to change her oil 4000 miles ago UGH! Any help would be appreciated.
Your reviews are really good. Thank you!
I got the SE a few weeks ago. I am extremely unhappy that there is no way to switch the drive mode. This came standard in the base models of the Optima and Sportage that I owned prior to this.
Did you not check out the specs or ask the sales person about this since it meant so much to you? The sales person should have at least pointed that out. Sucks....
you should have checked though, sadly its on you.
That's why you don't ever buy a car without driving it first (you would not BELIEVE how many people do), assume nothing about what you're about to buy, and ask questions until you're satisfied you're buying what you really want.
What a first class clown 🤡 lol
In my country santa fe is a 7 seater and is more expensive than a cx9, Tucson was the competition for crv and company. Segments are overlapping these days but choices are good after all.
Hi, Im thinking about trading in my 2018 eclipse cross sel awd w 37k, for a used 2019 sante fe limited with 48k miles for 28000. Primary reason is to upgrade to a larger vehicle and more creature comforts like the sunroof, infinity radio etc. Also, I'm being offered 23 K for my current vehicle, so it'll cost me a little over 6k to upgrade. I've had kia/hyundais before, but never exceeded 50k miles (i like changing vehicles every few years). Any current sante fe owners have any issues after 50K? I think Hyundai warranties are fully transferable? Thanks in advance for any Insight/feedback!
Looks nice, but that GDI engine. Not sure I want to take that risk, especailly with the recent issues and recalss Hyundai and Kia have had with htem.
Just get the 2.4L, the Turbo is barely any more powerful. MotorTrend tested the 0-60 and the 2.0T was slower than the 2.4 NA due to turbo lag.
Running the 2.0 T with super gas gives it a much smoother response I find.
I would be sold they offered a V6. Have a 2004. Love the instant get up and go. Reason I purchased. Sad that the V6 is no longer offered on many SUV's.
Yeah, all these 4 cylinders are driving me nuts! I get it, they get good gas mileage, but people who buy SUV's shouldn't worry so much about gas mileage. Besides the V6 in previous Santa Fe vehicles were always powerful, yet efficient. I drove a 2012 SE model with the 3.5L V6. The acceleration was smooth and fuel economy was almost the same as I would get in a 4 cylinder. Such a shame. This new model would benefit from the 3.3L 290 HP motor significantly.
DC Johnson Funny that the new blazer, which I’m assuming this somewhat competes with, has a V6 option and equal or better MPG. Sometimes that 4 cylinder just isn’t worth it.
@@sdtaylor07 I completely agree. And it's not fair that most V6 SUVs have a 3rd row. Not everyone should have to move up to a family vehicle in order to get a more engaging ride. Also, the new Passport is strictly a 5 passenger with a V6 only, I don't like the styling on it though. We just can't win LOL
I agree as well. I am still driving a 2003 Santa Fe GLS model at that with a V6, not looking as pretty and thought this was the year to buy one, but the 4 cylinder is stopping me. I keep coming back to Hyundai because of the awesome warranty; is also my third Hyundai. My car still drives, and has issues that an old car has, but it has turned out to be a great car. I just saw the Palisade on a UA-cam video and is looks gorgeous with a V6, but I am afraid the price point may be out of my reach :(
Old Codger65 take a looks at the Santa Fe XL , it has a na v6.
I have a 2011 and want a new one, but the new one has less power/acceleration than my V6, and it actually has lower fuel economy than my 2011.. so if they opt for 2.4L Turbo (2L just too small for this size), and that makes it handle the weight better, fuel economy may be better in a 2.5L turbo...and if they can get the ratings to approx. min. 22City and 28/Hwy... at min.. I'll buy a 2020 model later this year, otherwise, it's off the list due to poor fuel rating.. so so power. making it worse.... my 2011 has 8" ground clearance, newer ones (last 6 years have less).. too bad.. I enjoy using the locking rear diff on milder off roading adventures..
ix nay on the turbos
Sick of turbos TBH. As fun as they they may be to drive. Over time, the upkeep just isn't worth it.
DC Johnson what’s the upkeep?
@@atl3630 excessive engine wear
We have a CRV and the cvt is not great, sluggish...I would prefer a normal transmission. We had a Santé Fe for 10 years . It was a solid car and problem free.
The cx5 and the CRV are compact vehicles. The Santa Fe is a midsize vehicle.
Hey Dave, I really like your channel. Keep pushing it. Quick question. Which do you consider better, the new Rav 4 or the Hyundai Sante FE
I know your asking Dave but as a auto enthusiast, Toyota is the most reliable...i discovered a UA-cam channel "Scotty Kilmer". He's great, he'll tell you a lot about why certain vehicles are good, or not.
@@joeb2588 , yes I agree with you Toyota is the best friend overall. I have only Corolla that exceeded 315000 miles, and I've owned a Toyota camry that passed 297000 miles.since asking days that question on UA-cam, I have finally driven the 2019 Toyota RAV4, and I do not like it, they made his truck like in the body as well as the suspensions and it is very noisy
@@TheLifetraveler1 cool. Well good luck in whatever you do. I had a 2001 Camry with a 438,889 miles on it when I got rid of it. All the accessories worked when when I got rid of it. I did have little oil leak and some rocker panel rust. Great car.
@@joeb2588 , Man, like WOW! My 99 Camry V6 manual shift Solara was just about to make 300,000, when someone ran into it. My Corolla easily achieved 315,000 miles plus. But 438,889 on your Camry. Just, WOW! I was looking at new Camry's today, to replace a 2016 Hyundai, because I want the active safety features. But man, the prices for an SE, with blind spot monitoring and the like, is $25K +. That is ridiculous.
@@TheLifetraveler1 damn, 300k and someone hit you, that blows. When I bought the camry it was from my wife's boss who travelled all over. It had 345k when I bought it. I paid $400 for it, put new brakes, and drove it to almost 439k!
How's the fuel economy? Is it as bad as it seems?
P Dhingra took it on a road trip from Chicago to New Orleans and back. The fuel economy is good
One thing worth mentioning is the fact that it has a center locking differential - which is a component that is not offered on most vehicles. In this case, I would say that it’s actually better off-road than some of the other vehicles you have tested and it would have been worth including this time around :)
Great review
The new Toyota Rav4 is also a worthy competitor to this if the CR-V and much smaller CX5 are to be considered. It would be great if Hyundai can bring back the V6 engine as an option. Although with industry leading warranty, there's no harm purchasing the 2.0L.
Rav4 is a noisy buzzer with snappy transmission. I would research into this new 4cyl engine from Toyota. Their previous 4 bangers had big issues long term, post 100K miles. Apparently they used delayed firing cycle and that exposed oil on the cylinder walls to the flame. As result, Toyota engines have big oil consumption issues as their engines age. At least they added port injection to DI so there should be no issues with soot on the valves. The funny part is that 2018 RDX with v6 constantly reported to average 23-24mpg with HWY driving as much as 32mpg. And at the same time it gets you 0-60 in 6 sec. While SF 2LT does 7.5 sec and has no advantage of fuel economy.
I like it but I need a v6 for a smooth ride.
The one thing no one has noticed is that cargo capacity is only 875 lbs. four 200 lb passengers & you only have 75 pounds left for cargo. If towing even 1500 lbs with 150 hitch weight, you have exceeded the GVWR. If your towing the rated 3500 lb trailer, which should then have 350 lbs hitch weight, forget about taking the entire family & gear or luggage.
This has way more room than the luxury brands... which is just crazy to me
Did not mention the RAV4 as a competitor to this which is a big omission especially when it outsells the ones you did mention
Except, Dave messed up. The RAV4 isnt a direct competitor...neither are the ones he mentioned. RAV4, CRV, CX5 all compete with the Tuscon, not the Santa Fe.
2019 RAV4 is garbage. Rough ride and rough transmission. The Santa Fe is well balanced.
I was hoping you would take it to the ORV park.
Investing in?
Dave i'm betting the HTRAC on the Santa Fe is a least the equal of the CRV & RAV4. ORV park miss buddy.
Santa Fe is not in the same category as they are, however the Tucson is
I have the same model and have the same pros & cons!
The styling is growing on me, by no means this is a 'small' SUV !!!
Agreed when it first came out i thought it looked like an abomination now its really nice
I have the 2019 2.0t limited. Fun car. Gas mileage is pretty bad. Also something silly I found was the use of styrofoam in the rear storage compartment. Haven't quite figured that out yet. Otherwise it's fun to drive and plenty of comforts and tech.
Styrofoam probably way to save money by manufacturer. How bad is fuel mileage? I want one, but have heard driving in higher elevations, taxes the turbo and it just doesn't have the power.
@@danr4316 as we speak right now I'm on a road trip and just finished a tank of gas at 28.4mpg. Pleasantly surprised as I was expecting under 25. This was up and down elevations through WV, VA, and TN often with the cruise set on 77.
@@bigbassjonz interesting time. Haha. Decent mileage for that vehicle. Did it seem like it had plenty of power?
@@danr4316 Yes. I had a 2014 Santa Fe with a V6. This car just feels more agile and the power is there when you need it. Had no problem in the hills with that turbo.
@@bigbassjonz Thanks for the info! Now how to figure how I can afford one lol
Great review
its beautiful
21 MPG is pretty terrible.. Real world MPG will probably be 17 or so which is atrocious for 2.0T car in 2019..
I saw one reviewer say they actually got much better mileage during their use. But either way, those figures aren’t so good
How does the fuel economy compare with the Ford edge, nissan murano, and honda pilot?
You can't ask for MPGs when you are getting more power and literally a larger vehicle.
19000 miles on ours and we average 22.5 when I drive and my wife manages 24.5.
I'm getting about 24 in mine.
I think you made a big mistake comparing the Honda CRV to the 2019 Santa Fe I drove them both and the Santa Fe Blows away The CRV..This comment does not come from a Honda hater the wife and I have owned 4 Hondas prior to buying this Santa Fe. From consumer report: Many CR-V owners were also alarmed to learn that Honda recalled 380,000 CR-Vs and Civics in China in February after similar troubles were reported there. And they were frustrated that Honda wasn’t taking similar steps in this country. Google Honda CRV engine failures. I love your reviews but I think you need to do your homework a little better.
Old news though. Honda is a solid choice still these days. Direct injection has had problems across all brands. They will fix it and stand behind their product.
an hour ago bought a Santa Fe 2019, right after I did a test drive on Rav4, not compare able
No. What brokosok is speaking of goes far & above the "Direct injection" issues. Honda is doing a very poor job of handling it, hence, there are two class actions suits against Honda and the gas-in-the-oil problem.
"Investing" in a car...ha!
Normally, I would agree with you considering depreciation. Granted classics and some exotics do increase in value. Anyways, bought my wife a newer car a couple years ago. Best investment made. Why? Because when a Moose walked in front of her last October, both kids and my wife were safe. Anything less of a vehicle or an older one she likely would have not lived. It totaled our car. Safety is an investment when it is put into practice in my opinion.
And the "everyman driver" chooses the $39K model to promote to the average driver..LOL!
@@27Zangle i totally agree with you and im glad to hear that your family was safe. god bless!! one thing i always tell people, spend the little extra if you can afford it if it makes a big difference in safety and never skimp on tires.
Houses are also called an investment. Anything that's expensive that you need in an investment.
Let me tell you this. My VW Tiguan (used your video as my in of my buy ideas) is amazing on snow/ice !!! I couldn't get it to spin in Snow Mode. It just was NO fun. LoL.
With traction off and in sport. Now that was a blast.
That was fast! Thanks!!
Pass on that sunroof, I rather have a regular sunroof I still want a roof that will protect me in case of roll over.. I am sure this thing can't do as well as a CX5 off road bad enough the Kona transmission over heated on another reviewer lol
@@jonsmit3819 Hello there troll. thanks for trolling and making a useless comment. LMFAO stupidass.
@@hnnotyy sort of like your comment
@@wlonsdale1 right back at ya bucko.. dumbass
Thank you!
Satisfying turbo 2.0 liter four cylinder engine? Said no one ever 🤔
Just got rid of this car. 2019 Santa FE SEL. I Had so many issues. Engine stalled out on me once. And lots of technical issues in the interior.
Salt & Pepper United States. Engine stalled out on me. As well as the collision system randomly turning on. One time, I was driving on the highway with cars far away from me, and the car abruptly stopped and applied the brakes, advising of collision, when no car was anywhere near me. Scared the absolute hell out of me. Pulled over called Hyundai roadside. And they adv to leave the car off for 10 mins, and then to turn the car back on. Also sometimes the gas fuel range would never pop up. I could fill the whole tank about, and the computer would tell me I had 0 miles to empty. So many pesky little issues, as well as some pretty frightening ones. I decided it was time for me to trade the car in. Much happier with my current car.
@@sirvoidwalker1652 What do you have now, if you don't mind me asking?
tiffy0917 2019 Honda Accord Sport. Loving it!
@@sirvoidwalker1652 Nice! Glad you love it!
tiffy0917 thanks!!
I had a 2014 Santa fe sport that I meticulously maintained and loved for 2 years, however the engine violently exploded on me at 57,000 miles only 20 minutes after leaving the Hyundai dealership. I was at the dealership because I needed a new battery and while it was there they did a full Diagnostics and safety inspection which it passed. There was zero warning when the engine exploded and I lost control of the car when it blew up and ended up in someone's yard. After fighting with the dealership for over two weeks they finally agreed to put in a free new engine (keep in mind the warranty was still active on the car however they still put up a fight over replacing the engine) it took them over 2 months to replace the engine. Less than 24 hours after I got my car back the engine started leaking coolant at an alarming rate in which I had to demand the dealership to fix it. The day after they repaired the leak the starter started acting up and would randomly decide to not start the car. I decided to just give up on the car and traded it in. All of that headache was not worth it, I lost thousands of dollars on the trade in because the resale value of these cars are in the toilet. I am utterly disappointed in Hyundai. I was a loyal customer however because of the awful experience I had with my car and the horrible treatment I received from the dealership I will never trust any of there cars ever again.
Why did you compare apples to tomatoes obviously when it comes to mpg crv and cut are both smaller and lighter, do you realize that Santa fe has enough room in the back for a 3rs row seat, while the other two dont. So that was a horrible comparison
My wife has a 2019 Santa Fe. I absolutely hate it, as in despise it!!! I can't get in it without whacking my head and I'm only 5"10". I can never find either seat belt by the center consul. The Idle Stop /Start function is horrible for your engine, regardless what anyone says. It was done to satisfy C.A.F.E. fuel economy numbers. The pneumatic lifts that prop the hood open don't work in the freezing cold, thus murdering the poor son of a btch that's under it. If the vehicle tries to warn me or take control of the steering wheel one more time, I will take a sledge hammer to it. Oh, and some stupid designer child at Hyundai decided to put ELECTRIC parking brakes on the rear wheels instead of the tried and true cable system we learned long ago to use, especially in salty areas. Can't wait til one of the parking brake motors dies in 7 years, only to find out they need to be replaced in pairs. Finally, the car has SOOOOO many useless sensors that will trigger DTCs, even tho they are not true safety issues. As the Santa Fe ages, these sensors are all going to no doubt fail making the average owner broke or unnecessarily wanting a new vehicle. If this isn't planned obsolescence at the highest degree, I don't know what it is. I wanted to like this vehicle, but I keep finding poor design issues. Oh and I forgot this... at oil change time, it takes 5.1 quarts of oil... NOT 5 quarts, which is how much comes in a jug. Now you have to purchase 1 extra quart on top of the jug. If you use synthetic, this is the cost of a cheap meal. Hyundai is shiney poop made to make you orgasm at the dealership, nothing more.
19 in. Wheel on turbo.
Great Car i own it
Front end reminds anyone else of jeep cherokee?
The Cherokee definitely started this trend of narrow headlights, but the Santa Fe looks better IMO.
David Y.....I agree, that's why I purchased a 2019 SEL model. Amazing driving and safety features for $26,000 not to mention the outstanding warranty...The C-RV rated high, but I could not get past the styling.
I bought a 2019 Santa fe se and love it so far
Yeap
Nice wheels, but damn, they are narrow!
Rear Occupant Alert question: What happens if you WANT to leave a kid behind? :) JK. Great review!
I just got a dog and I was trying to run into petsmart to get him a leash and food when the car started screaming at me. The windows were cracked, it was cool and early evening so I couldn't imagine him not being fine for 5 mins but the Santa fe disagreed. Just found out that you can change that in the car setup. It defaults 'on' for obvious reasons. Sometimes smart isn't always smart but I'm REALLY grateful it exists. I'm gonna choose to turn it off for moments like that but I'm gonna turn it back on after. Sometimes I'm a space cadet but there's a ZERO PERCENT CHANCE I'm gonna forget that Zeek is in the car. Still love that car, though.
Crv is a junk !!!
Zoom zoom is small and ugly !! Hyundai is the best of them all..
Finally someone who thinks exactly like me :)
Has really no power and torque in high attitude areas.
I automatically move on when I see a stuck on tablet glued to the top of the dash. Lol
Eric Dolby you’ll soon be walking then. Lol
@@iCodyonline why. Plenty of quality manufacturers are still capable of designing well made and aesthetically pleasing infotainment systems. This cheap looking after thought is a passing phase and is only being utilized by select car builders. Rubish.
Eric Dolby Hyundai, Toyota, BMW, Benz, Chevy, Ford all are going to the tablet screen. It’s cheaper to build.
who cares
24 hwy VS 34 for the CRV ....is why I would not buy the Santa Fe , if it got 30ish I would change my mind... Only 24mpg with today's gas prices is hard on the finances.
Love be mine!
This is 2020
Not 2019
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@@everymandriver 2020 SantaFe not 2019
They try every excuse in the book NOT to cover that warranty.
Never buy a car with a four cylinder paired with a turbo.
Wow. Better tell Audi - they've been doing it for over 20 years, and quite successfully.
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Crv is in a different class..
Of ugly boredom
@@atl3630 There is nothing ugly about the CRV. The SUV is quite good looking inside and out, very spacious inside and has more than enough power. Great on gas as well. Anybody who puts down the CRV has not driven it. The only lousy thing about the CRV is the stereo. Not a great sound, but that is it. Great SUV.
The Honda CRV will rattle your teeth and make you go deaf horrible car to ride in.
Responsive driving from Hyundai Soju Ha ha I can imagine
Americans will stand in line to buy junk 😂
The base trim feels contractor grade. The ride is totally car-like. With SUV I want elevated sitting, SF takes it away. But it has pleasant ride and it has good space. I would be afraid of any Turbo and DI engines. For the money top line SF goes, I would rather get old style 2018 v6 RDX. It is faster, and more fuel efficient at same time. And Hyundai still has switch gear that belongs on Chevy. Come on, Korea. Even Toyota and Subaru now have decent switch gear