Interesting new tests you're launching, just answer more of our questions. Could we possibly see a Mazda 6 review? Especially with the launch of the 20th Anniversary edition?
Had mine 4 months done 5000 km averaging 6.1l/100km Love the buttons as easier to reach. Adults love the 2nd row seats Pity no usb c Full size spare a great bonus. Very happy
When is the comparo of this category coming, Paul? You did medium SUV last year, and I'm dying to see this size. Thanks for being the best reviewer on the net
public announcement for hyundai KIA genesis owner. Jan. 31, 2023-Two of America's largest insurance providers, Progressive and State Farm, refuse to cover older Hyundai and Kia models. According to reports, the insurers say that some models of these two auto brands are too easy to steal in certain cities.9
Thanks, Paul. I’ve just ordered the hybrid, and to answer your question about why anyone would get hybrid vs diesel: I don’t do much country driving. In Brisbane and its suburbs the hybrid will be much more economical on fuel. I don’t drive fast enough for long enough to properly clean the DPF.
Thanks for the review. I know they aren't built for it but would love to see some of the off road features of the large SUVs tested in the same way you did the mid size. Would be interesting to see the Kluger, sante fe, sorento, subaru outback, cx9, toureg etc. Would love to also see a towing comparison of these for those of us that aren't interested in towing 3.5 tonne caravans and don't want a full off road suv, but may have a camper trailer/boat etc. Loving the content.
Great review, although I just have to point out one thing as it’s came up in several reviews across different reviewers. The diesel/petrol-hybrid comparison. I think it’s important to mention diesel is more expensive than petrol plus servicing costs. All must be taken into account, otherwise it’s comparing apples to a walnut
Not quite , the fuel consumption is virtually the same at 6l / 100kms , Diesel is about 20c dearer than unleaded per liter , so every 100 kms in the diesel will cost $1.20 more than the hybrid but the hybrid is $3000 dearer ! Do your sums $3000÷$1.2 = 2500 ×100km =250,000 so it will take you 250,000 kms to break even with the 3 grand price difference and other than sales reps not a lot of people do that milage
Other thing to factor is that hybrid weighs more. So when it’s driving on petrol engine, it has to carry additional weight of the battery which will impact fuel consumption. Also worth noting that the engine won’t be zippy. Each to their own. Depends on requirements
@@sandorhodi4630 I have been keeping an eye on Petrol vs Diesel prices because I see this come up a fair bit. Diesel is closer to 35-40c more then 91. Now each tank is the same at 67Litres. So at todays prices: 169.7 for 91 and 209.9 for diesel (4pm, 6/2/23, 4000 QLD) a tank of 91 is $113.69 and Diesel is $140.63. Now say you fill up once per fortnight that's $2955.94 per year for 91 (at those prices) and $3656.45 for Diesel. Over 5 years (warranty period) that's $3500 cheaper for 91 (but you pay $3000more for the Hybrid). So you do break even at least. So in the video Paul says you would never make back the difference based on 6 vs 6.1 L/100km is not the whole story.
@rhyschapman2861 fair enough ! Quoting Perth prices atm Shell Highwycombe is 1.64 ulp and 1.79 diesel, so 15 cents difference and at that rate you are looking at a virtually unattainable payback on the 3 grand premium for the hybrid, so I suppose it'll come down to where you live and how much you are paying for fuel
It still boggles my mind that the upper trim Kia/Hyundai models don't have wireless Android auto/Carplay while the base models do. It's been 4 years guys, get it together!
Thanks for the review Paul, I watch a lot of yours and enjoy all of them. I currently drive the pre-facelift Santa Fe diesel (for the past 4.5 years) and placed my order for the hybrid today. As mentioned elsewhere in the comments, even if the economy was the same, with the difference in price of diesel vs petrol, there is a big difference in running costs. As I do most of my driving commuting and in traffic, I expect the hybrid to be far more efficient than the diesel, where I'm averaging about 9.8-10.2l/100km. I also found the hybrid to be far quieter and smoother than the diesel when taking it for a test drive. And the six seater option in the camel leather is really cool. Obviously I am a button man and prefer not to fiddle with a touch screen to adjust aircon, etc. Oh, and you failed to mention the driver's seat has another button to lengthen or shorten the thigh support too.
Hi, Migrated early this month with family to WA and did book the same during the weekend. The dealer offered at optional rate both Interior and exterior protection for life for 3000$ and Schmich insurance for 5years at $2000. Is it worth going for these?
@@jesurajesh I won’t get the interior and exterior protection done from dealer. This is where they make money. I would instead get it done from outside. There are heaps of good places that can this job better.
I used to own Kia's until I got a job in the service department at a Kia dealership. The vehicles have too many electrical issues and cheap engines. Btw, Kia considers excessive loss of oil if it loses at least one quart of oil per thousand miles driven. If you're vehicle loses less than one quart of oil per thousand miles, Kia considers the oil loss acceptable and the engine to be good.
Button overload ? Your demister is 1 button push away, seat heater the same etc. I remember when I got my A8 back in 2005 it looked the console was held together with buttons, but once logged into memory most every day things were a button push away. My 2020 Touareg requires multiple button pushes to achieve the same and with a virtual btn you can’t it by touch so have no option but take eyes off the road. Maybe I’m just old….but if I NEED something in the car it should be a btn push away…not several swipe/pinch virtual movements at a screen.
Nah its not you being old, its people being weird about wanting everything to be minimalist and have everything controlled through a menu. Planes still use buttons for everything so I don't see why car has to be different for the sake of being different.
Really appreciate the drive circuit testing with different road surfaces, thanks. Great review. Wish Hyundai and Kia offered the captains chairs in their diesel cars!
Thanks Paul - I’ve always had a soft spot for the AWD Diesel Sante Fe as an alternative to the bigger Prado/Pajero models especially with the lift up tailgate instead of the annoying swing out door and it gives some temporary shelter from the elements - for simplicity, longevity and similar running costs I’d choose the diesel every time - not a fan of digital instruments clusters and this one is a bit bling for me in addition to the awful ‘Las Vegas’ tan seat coverings - I think dark grey or black cloth and conventional torque converter auto not CVT.
I guess you would be glad to hear then that you could get plain black seats, and we're all thanking the heavens for the fact that unlike some manufacturers ahem Mitsubishi and Nissan, Hyundai uses a standard 6-speed torque converter in the hybrid Santa Fe.
@@arielfrancisleathem3280 yes Ariel manufacturers seem to have gone with the CVT because they’re apparently easier to build and more economical - after 10 Subarus I stopped buying them when they introduced the flawed CVT into their cars in 2013 - a shame because I found the torque converter incredibly reliable and got my ‘97 Forester to 425000 kms on he original transmission - the CVTs are failing from 60000km consistently - Nissan’s are worse and most people aren’t aware that the new Mitsubishis are rebadged Nissans - oops 😒 and more cyclical is that here in Australia you have to use Mitsubishi service centres for 10 years or you void your warranty so that’s how they can make money and rip you off.
My wife just bought the new hybrid and she loves it. The fuel economy for the driving she does is unreal sits between 6.2 and 6.4 L/per 100 and she has a heavy foot. I have a Diesel Patrol and diesel prices I pay are ridiculous but in saying that the service interval’s and pricing are shit also for the Hybrid. So it’s literally a personal preference between the diesel and hybrid
Paul, I love your reviews. But am rather puzzled as to why you think only young people like you buy cars. I am 77, and hate touch screens and the glass " dash" in cars today. Yuk. I loved the bank of buttons in this Sante Fe. So please don't dismiss buttons because you don't like them.
The biggest thing that needs to have been mentioned is the ridiculous 10000km service intervals compared to the diesel. Also the costs of the services are also exorbitant. For 70000km, it’ll cost you approx $4400 in servicing whereas the diesel is only approx $2400 and 15000km service intervals. You’d have to be absolutely mad to buy one of these over the diesel. And I love my hybrids!
Mate all your stats are wrong. The hybrid is 15000 service interval and fixed service charge $2500 over 5 years. Think you are confusing the petrol turbo
Hi Paul. I'm suggesting to have an engine start to the review video. Some of us are curious how the engine start sounds, the animation on the speedometer display startup. 😁
Good stuff as usual Paul. Would love to see a few reviews of some bargains below 30K (do they exist) for us plebs where new car prices have just gone to the moon!
Nice review as usual paul keep up the good work. Also do you guys know when the 2023 subaru outback turbo touring will arrive in Australia? It’d be great if you guys could review it if you can thanks.
After buying one of these and throwing in a bub seat I would suggest if you do but one and have a rear facing bub seat you test it sitting forward. @paul please include this in future reviews to show how baby seats fit on the middle row. Please and thank you.
I think sorento looks better. Not a fan on the number of buttons. I prefer buttons for the important stuff such as air cons. How about if car manufacturer gives us a button that can be customised?
Even better would be a set of buttons with small LCD with a master mode dial that changes the context of the buttons. I.E switch the master mode to A/C and all the buttons change display to relate to A/C system....move master mode to Infotainment and the buttons change to reflect that system.
Hi, I have just bought the Hybrid Highlander, was very much torn between the diesel and the Hybrid but in the end was scared off the diesel due to the bad rap these motors were getting in regards to pollution etc. Plus the every better tech in EV vehicles may see diesel being phased out sooner rather than later, making a Diesel Santa Fe worthless for future resale. That is my belief. I could be wrong, and I would like your thoughts on the resale values of diesel, say 5 to 10 years time, compared to Hybrids. Appreciate your reviews they are very helpful.
Part reason for Toyotas success is the hybrid technology is available throughout the range not just the range topper not everyone wants heated seats and a sunroof
I couldn't stand a CVT for a few reasons and hence prefer this transmission compared to any of the Toyota hybrids. During a trip to a hike, a Toyota hybrid AWD couldn't get up a little hill as it ran out of power but the Santa Fe hybrid did it impressively well. Got this car because a fully loaded version was only 47k USD. And Diesel is not an option in the US. Hyundai also offers a 10000mile/10year power train warranty in the US, which helps with the confidence in the vehicle
Great comprehensive review with good insights. Just one question though I am unable to see the diff lock button in this hybrid AWD HTRAC as opposed to other AWD models where its offered as a standard feature for extreme off road conditions.. Can you pl confirm if it has diff lock and if not how does it counter such situations where a diff lock comes handy? Many thnx in advance..
Don’t know why we don’t get the 3rd Row in the US. I like the Santa Fe on our Second. 2017 and now 2019. (Decided we wanted full featured) but even the base 2017 was filled with features for that time.
Good review , I like the fact that it shifts . We have a 19 Kia Niro Hybrid , great car love the shifting . This car needs a shifter . CVT'S suck . Diesel engines are good for towing . But I don't like diesels for cars . I'm glad that they're pretty much extinct in cars here . Damned entertaining show you have here .
does both the internal combustion engine and electric motor both turn the wheels of the car simultaneously, otherwise the figures are doggy not the true power of the car
So I'm Canadian and we have mostly the same cars here as in Australia, minus any Chinese ones, and not sure we have ones so "tuned for" us Is Australia that different that cars need to be "set up" for Australia to be useful there?
Strange hybrid system uses the drive belt via an electric motor to start the petrol motor.. I think it's looking like a big roll of the dice for the long run.
One thing that stops me buying another Hyundai is the cruise control. No reviewer ever mentions the cruise control . I love my I30 but hate with a passion the cruise control. I own a prado and also drive a Nissan and both will stay within 2 km of what it’s set when driving on hill. But not the Hyundai. It’s moves 10km either side of what it’s set when driving up/down hills . I drive around 45k km a year so live on cruise. Hyundai please fix
Dark black (chrome black 🤔) front grille look very good!. 👍🏼👌🏼😉 But... I'm just disappointed that the turn signals are at the level of the rear bumper, and not in the taillights (where the brake lights are). 😡👎🏼 Premium level mid size SUV model despite this!. 🙂
NGL i love when the velar came out and kinda started the screens everywhere thing but must say i do like that centre console. definatly do not much like the climate and entertainment to be run soly through the centre screen. Here again like for the pajero sport phev those 3rd row seats needs to be an option not standard since 90% of the time they will take up space they dont need to.
These hybrids need axial-flux e-motors (smaller/lighter/more power) and smaller ICE with bigger batteries (which you can afford with the smaller lighter axial-flux motors) and then you will start seeing the ltr/100 come down in a big way.
Diesel is 35c more per Litre. in a month this equate to about 60 Dollars if you fill your car 3 times a month. 720 per year. So, you only save money after 4 years for avrg driving. If you travel alot then you may make your money sooner.
@@sentryion3106 I agree that hev systems can be arguably the among the best if done right however most manufactures in order to cut costs seriously handicap designs and i believe tiny battery systems means high charge/discharge currents and a lot of cycling the results in early batt failure and lackluster performance and economys which are not much different to diesel etc. the hevs simply have not been around for long i doubt most of them will be lucky to see 5-7 yrs without serious degradation of cells. i honestly hope im wrong but will not be putting my $$ into this tech for a long time.
@@mcatech05 Well hybrid has existed for like 2 3 decades now and even now it continues to be the most reliable drive train (according to consumer report which survey users) so they have already figured this thing out. I cant explain how since im not well educated in this topic but if you want you can probably find the answer online
3:04 - BAM! Tesla called, they want all their buttons back!!! It appears that Hyundai have stolen ALL the buttons and crammed them all into that centre console 🤣 Don't get me wrong, I love physical buttons, but geez, maybe space them out around the dash vertically so they're not so visually ugly.
Thanks for the review Paul. I reckon the reason why this one exists is thanks to the higher price of diesel (and higher emissions too) than Petrol. Diesel also needs you to drive long distances every once in a while to burn off the deposits in the DPF. But is it worth the 3K is the question. While Hyundai and Kia have joined the Hybrid bandwagon, the real question is whether they can establish a track record as strong as Toyota. Hyundai and Kia seem to have adopted the Chinese approach towards designing cars - they use to previously copy a lot of european designs and I can see that there are elements of Toyota which they copied in here
Hahaha, no Paul that was not a premium sounding door, it was clunky like false teeth falling into a glass. Quality doors have a Thumbing sound, only G Wagon gets away with the clunk sound. I think the Palisade is a better option for having a useful third row and boot. Great review.
The Santa Fe is a more premium offering than the Sorento. None of that piano black shit either. There’s plenty of storage in the front. Yeah there’s lots of buttons but I’d rather that than no buttons at all (Yes, Tesla I’m talking about you!) In a Tesla, you can’t even open the glove compartment without the friggin screen!
As you say getting dated, but like the interior apart from the buttons. My main concern are those rear blinkers, not only are they low down, but very small, I could see those causing issues for those following . Mind you I am biased, we have a 22 CRV and they are high on the body and you can see the stop and turning lights from the moon !!😂
Rear blinkers in Hyundai and Kia are dangerous and can't notice them until it is too late. I don't know how they passed safely design here. Very dangerous.
@@makkahmadinahlive thanks for the feedback. Have you been a passenger when the Kluger takes on those fast twisty bends? I have 2 regulars who consistently throw up so I have to significantly slow down. The difference is quite big compared to the Tiguans and zoom-zooms. On straight, it's very comfy.
Personally I prefer the buttons, so much easier, faster than using the screen. Looks technically awesome!
Interesting new tests you're launching, just answer more of our questions. Could we possibly see a Mazda 6 review? Especially with the launch of the 20th Anniversary edition?
Had mine 4 months done 5000 km averaging 6.1l/100km
Love the buttons as easier to reach. Adults love the 2nd row seats
Pity no usb c
Full size spare a great bonus. Very happy
When is the comparo of this category coming, Paul? You did medium SUV last year, and I'm dying to see this size. Thanks for being the best reviewer on the net
public announcement for hyundai KIA genesis owner.
Jan. 31, 2023-Two of America's largest insurance providers, Progressive and State Farm, refuse to cover older Hyundai and Kia models. According to reports, the insurers say that some models of these two auto brands are too easy to steal in certain cities.9
@@newchannel1220 get lost!
Thanks, Paul. I’ve just ordered the hybrid, and to answer your question about why anyone would get hybrid vs diesel: I don’t do much country driving. In Brisbane and its suburbs the hybrid will be much more economical on fuel. I don’t drive fast enough for long enough to properly clean the DPF.
Thanks for the review. I know they aren't built for it but would love to see some of the off road features of the large SUVs tested in the same way you did the mid size. Would be interesting to see the Kluger, sante fe, sorento, subaru outback, cx9, toureg etc. Would love to also see a towing comparison of these for those of us that aren't interested in towing 3.5 tonne caravans and don't want a full off road suv, but may have a camper trailer/boat etc. Loving the content.
Hyundai, Kia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
easy to break ,easy to steal easy to catch fire .😅
very innovative😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@tocreatee5736 still way better than taiwan ( not a country ) they don’t even have tech for own car manufacturing
Great review, although I just have to point out one thing as it’s came up in several reviews across different reviewers.
The diesel/petrol-hybrid comparison.
I think it’s important to mention diesel is more expensive than petrol plus servicing costs. All must be taken into account, otherwise it’s comparing apples to a walnut
Not quite , the fuel consumption is virtually the same at 6l / 100kms , Diesel is about 20c dearer than unleaded per liter , so every 100 kms in the diesel will cost $1.20 more than the hybrid but the hybrid is $3000 dearer ! Do your sums $3000÷$1.2 = 2500 ×100km =250,000 so it will take you 250,000 kms to break even with the 3 grand price difference and other than sales reps not a lot of people do that milage
@@sandorhodi4630 totally! Don’t forget the hybrid resale will be better and services probably cheaper as well.
Other thing to factor is that hybrid weighs more. So when it’s driving on petrol engine, it has to carry additional weight of the battery which will impact fuel consumption. Also worth noting that the engine won’t be zippy. Each to their own. Depends on requirements
@@sandorhodi4630 I have been keeping an eye on Petrol vs Diesel prices because I see this come up a fair bit. Diesel is closer to 35-40c more then 91. Now each tank is the same at 67Litres. So at todays prices: 169.7 for 91 and 209.9 for diesel (4pm, 6/2/23, 4000 QLD) a tank of 91 is $113.69 and Diesel is $140.63. Now say you fill up once per fortnight that's $2955.94 per year for 91 (at those prices) and $3656.45 for Diesel. Over 5 years (warranty period) that's $3500 cheaper for 91 (but you pay $3000more for the Hybrid). So you do break even at least. So in the video Paul says you would never make back the difference based on 6 vs 6.1 L/100km is not the whole story.
@rhyschapman2861 fair enough ! Quoting Perth prices atm Shell Highwycombe is 1.64 ulp and 1.79 diesel, so 15 cents difference and at that rate you are looking at a virtually unattainable payback on the 3 grand premium for the hybrid, so I suppose it'll come down to where you live and how much you are paying for fuel
23:21 that 100-0 is the best on record so far - 11 may 2023. really impressive.
It still boggles my mind that the upper trim Kia/Hyundai models don't have wireless Android auto/Carplay while the base models do. It's been 4 years guys, get it together!
I'm really glad to see the ever-increasing suite of tests!
Thanks for the review Paul, I watch a lot of yours and enjoy all of them. I currently drive the pre-facelift Santa Fe diesel (for the past 4.5 years) and placed my order for the hybrid today. As mentioned elsewhere in the comments, even if the economy was the same, with the difference in price of diesel vs petrol, there is a big difference in running costs. As I do most of my driving commuting and in traffic, I expect the hybrid to be far more efficient than the diesel, where I'm averaging about 9.8-10.2l/100km. I also found the hybrid to be far quieter and smoother than the diesel when taking it for a test drive. And the six seater option in the camel leather is really cool. Obviously I am a button man and prefer not to fiddle with a touch screen to adjust aircon, etc. Oh, and you failed to mention the driver's seat has another button to lengthen or shorten the thigh support too.
Hi, Migrated early this month with family to WA and did book the same during the weekend. The dealer offered at optional rate both Interior and exterior protection for life for 3000$ and Schmich insurance for 5years at $2000. Is it worth going for these?
@@jesurajesh I won’t get the interior and exterior protection done from dealer. This is where they make money. I would instead get it done from outside. There are heaps of good places that can this job better.
@@karan2255 Thanks Karan. How about Schmick insurance for a period of 5yr at 2000$ to repair scratches?
@@karan2255 you don’t need interior ‘protection’,it is a waste of money.
@@jesurajesh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have the same motor on Tucson and it's brilliant ( enough power and good consumption, plus the AT is smooth - I don't like CVT)
Pity no hybrid
The front face is something that i can't get used to. Reckon that the old design was way more attractive
This looks MUCH better than Sorento. The Kia looks cheap and nasty in comparison.
Naa.... Sorento is much better
Nahh Santa Fe is 😂 style is objective 😊@@ajittamangofficial3830
@@ajittamangofficial3830no its not
Santa fe is much better
Much prefer a traditional auto trans than a CVT . Thanks Paul
I used to own Kia's until I got a job in the service department at a Kia dealership. The vehicles have too many electrical issues and cheap engines. Btw, Kia considers excessive loss of oil if it loses at least one quart of oil per thousand miles driven. If you're vehicle loses less than one quart of oil per thousand miles, Kia considers the oil loss acceptable and the engine to be good.
@@newchannel1220 which country?
@@newchannel1220 every car maker does the same these days.
@@mrnicktoyou NOPE
Button overload ? Your demister is 1 button push away, seat heater the same etc. I remember when I got my A8 back in 2005 it looked the console was held together with buttons, but once logged into memory most every day things were a button push away. My 2020 Touareg requires multiple button pushes to achieve the same and with a virtual btn you can’t it by touch so have no option but take eyes off the road.
Maybe I’m just old….but if I NEED something in the car it should be a btn push away…not several swipe/pinch virtual movements at a screen.
Nah its not you being old, its people being weird about wanting everything to be minimalist and have everything controlled through a menu. Planes still use buttons for everything so I don't see why car has to be different for the sake of being different.
Really appreciate the drive circuit testing with different road surfaces, thanks. Great review. Wish Hyundai and Kia offered the captains chairs in their diesel cars!
A Mazda 6 wagon (2023 face lift) review please
Thanks Paul - I’ve always had a soft spot for the AWD Diesel Sante Fe as an alternative to the bigger Prado/Pajero models especially with the lift up tailgate instead of the annoying swing out door and it gives some temporary shelter from the elements - for simplicity, longevity and similar running costs I’d choose the diesel every time - not a fan of digital instruments clusters and this one is a bit bling for me in addition to the awful ‘Las Vegas’ tan seat coverings - I think dark grey or black cloth and conventional torque converter auto not CVT.
I guess you would be glad to hear then that you could get plain black seats, and we're all thanking the heavens for the fact that unlike some manufacturers ahem Mitsubishi and Nissan, Hyundai uses a standard 6-speed torque converter in the hybrid Santa Fe.
@@arielfrancisleathem3280 yes Ariel manufacturers seem to have gone with the CVT because they’re apparently easier to build and more economical - after 10 Subarus I stopped buying them when they introduced the flawed CVT into their cars in 2013 - a shame because I found the torque converter incredibly reliable and got my ‘97 Forester to 425000 kms on he original transmission - the CVTs are failing from 60000km consistently - Nissan’s are worse and most people aren’t aware that the new Mitsubishis are rebadged Nissans - oops 😒 and more cyclical is that here in Australia you have to use Mitsubishi service centres for 10 years or you void your warranty so that’s how they can make money and rip you off.
My wife just bought the new hybrid and she loves it. The fuel economy for the driving she does is unreal sits between 6.2 and 6.4 L/per 100 and she has a heavy foot. I have a Diesel Patrol and diesel prices I pay are ridiculous but in saying that the service interval’s and pricing are shit also for the Hybrid. So it’s literally a personal preference between the diesel and hybrid
I have the 2023 diesel version highlander DCT...drives superb after the initial lag
Paul, I love your reviews. But am rather puzzled as to why you think only young people like you buy cars. I am 77, and hate touch screens and the glass " dash" in cars today. Yuk.
I loved the bank of buttons in this Sante Fe.
So please don't dismiss buttons because you don't like them.
Well said. Just remember Paul is a Tesla fanboy. Hence his dislike of buttons.
The biggest thing that needs to have been mentioned is the ridiculous 10000km service intervals compared to the diesel. Also the costs of the services are also exorbitant. For 70000km, it’ll cost you approx $4400 in servicing whereas the diesel is only approx $2400 and 15000km service intervals.
You’d have to be absolutely mad to buy one of these over the diesel. And I love my hybrids!
Mate all your stats are wrong. The hybrid is 15000 service interval and fixed service charge $2500 over 5 years. Think you are confusing the petrol turbo
Hi Paul. I'm suggesting to have an engine start to the review video. Some of us are curious how the engine start sounds, the animation on the speedometer display startup. 😁
Why is "Comfort" not a separate section from "Practicality"?
Good stuff as usual Paul. Would love to see a few reviews of some bargains below 30K (do they exist) for us plebs where new car prices have just gone to the moon!
Nice review as usual paul keep up the good work. Also do you guys know when the 2023 subaru outback turbo touring will arrive in Australia? It’d be great if you guys could review it if you can thanks.
After buying one of these and throwing in a bub seat I would suggest if you do but one and have a rear facing bub seat you test it sitting forward.
@paul please include this in future reviews to show how baby seats fit on the middle row. Please and thank you.
Do you think it is good if you do not have family/ friends and you have suitcase or just yourself?? Or to big??
I think sorento looks better. Not a fan on the number of buttons. I prefer buttons for the important stuff such as air cons. How about if car manufacturer gives us a button that can be customised?
Even better would be a set of buttons with small LCD with a master mode dial that changes the context of the buttons. I.E switch the master mode to A/C and all the buttons change display to relate to A/C system....move master mode to Infotainment and the buttons change to reflect that system.
Hi, I have just bought the Hybrid Highlander, was very much torn between the diesel and the Hybrid but in the end was scared off the diesel due to the bad rap these motors were getting in regards to pollution etc. Plus the every better tech in EV vehicles may see diesel being phased out sooner rather than later, making a Diesel Santa Fe worthless for future resale. That is my belief. I could be wrong, and I would like your thoughts on the resale values of diesel, say 5 to 10 years time, compared to Hybrids. Appreciate your reviews they are very helpful.
Part reason for Toyotas success is the hybrid technology is available throughout the range not just the range topper not everyone wants heated seats and a sunroof
I couldn't stand a CVT for a few reasons and hence prefer this transmission compared to any of the Toyota hybrids. During a trip to a hike, a Toyota hybrid AWD couldn't get up a little hill as it ran out of power but the Santa Fe hybrid did it impressively well. Got this car because a fully loaded version was only 47k USD. And Diesel is not an option in the US. Hyundai also offers a 10000mile/10year power train warranty in the US, which helps with the confidence in the vehicle
I am really surprised how nice it looks. I have an Elantra N now, I love it, but the interior isn't the greatest. The Santa Fe looks great!
Great comprehensive review with good insights. Just one question though I am unable to see the diff lock button in this hybrid AWD HTRAC as opposed to other AWD models where its offered as a standard feature for extreme off road conditions..
Can you pl confirm if it has diff lock and if not how does it counter such situations where a diff lock comes handy? Many thnx in advance..
When you announce the MPG you get compared to the Ratings are you leaving the car running while filming?
It appears to me that car reviewers will criticise CVTs AND geared automatics equally. What is the solution?
Another wicked review, Thank you!
Don’t know why we don’t get the 3rd Row in the US. I like the Santa Fe on our Second. 2017 and now 2019. (Decided we wanted full featured) but even the base 2017 was filled with features for that time.
Paul the man!
What’s your take on diesel. Going to be around much longer?🤷♂️
Hi Paul. Can you and the team test the Audi Q5 hybrid. I think it's available in Australia this year. Cheers
Good review , I like the fact that it shifts . We have a 19 Kia Niro Hybrid , great car love the shifting . This car needs a shifter . CVT'S suck . Diesel engines are good for towing . But I don't like diesels for cars . I'm glad that they're pretty much extinct in cars here . Damned entertaining show you have here .
Interesting enough, the American version to the Toyota Kluger, is called the 'Highlander'.
a excellent H. Santa Fe, thanks for the review 👍
Thanks Paul for your honest review. I appreciate you sharing the good and bad with these vehicles.
I am looking to buy my mum a Jaguar EPACE for her birthday could you do a review please of it so I can see if I will buy it
Is this a MHEV,or a ‘full hybrid’? Thx Paul.
does both the internal combustion engine and electric motor both turn the wheels of the car simultaneously, otherwise the figures are doggy not the true power of the car
Love the detailed 3rd row review.
So I'm Canadian and we have mostly the same cars here as in Australia, minus any Chinese ones, and not sure we have ones so "tuned for" us
Is Australia that different that cars need to be "set up" for Australia to be useful there?
Yes. You need to drive here to understand the weird road layouts , it really needs to be setup mostly but again it’s not the end of the world
We never receive petrol powered SantaFe in South Africa... Including previous models
Can we please see review of Volvo xc40 recharge and discussion about novated lease and benefits for EV.. Thanks
Seems to be a good hybrid but could you review the Hyundai i30 sedan n please it's the only n car you haven't reviewed
Yay!! I was so excited do any of you think a green p plater should drive a Kia carnival??
As long as you don’t cart passengers. Learn first.
Nah m8, too much fkn powah
Yeah it’s great practice for when you get older and have a big family/a big friend group to haul around in it
What if you do not have a big family and your just driving yourself 50 Kmh to the airport?? How about that??
@@oscarwyer2771 well it’s still teaching you how to drive a big car and focus on driving
I prefer this to the new Santa Fe model.
What app do you use for the 0-100-120kmh times???
This one: www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/this-cheap-gps-device-lets-you-performance-test-your-car-like-a-pro
Another good review Paul, does it have heads up display?
@@darthmelbius but it only comes with the hybrid engine, it appears you can't get a diesel with one.
@@jimprovan8866 the diesel highlander has a HUD too
are you going to review a Cupra VZx?
Strange hybrid system uses the drive belt via an electric motor to start the petrol motor.. I think it's looking like a big roll of the dice for the long run.
Have to agree, soon as I heard that, that is a pass Thx.I will stick to the Honda system.
You did it!!! Yayyy
One thing that stops me buying another Hyundai is the cruise control. No reviewer ever mentions the cruise control . I love my I30 but hate with a passion the cruise control. I own a prado and also drive a Nissan and both will stay within 2 km of what it’s set when driving on hill. But not the Hyundai. It’s moves 10km either side of what it’s set when driving up/down hills . I drive around 45k km a year so live on cruise. Hyundai please fix
Every badge on the tailgate is a different font and design. Messes with my OCD.
Its really not a compete of the Kia Sorento cause its is a Kia Sorento with some different badges on it
These reviews are awesome
Dark black (chrome black 🤔) front grille look very good!.
👍🏼👌🏼😉
But... I'm just disappointed that the turn signals are at the level of the rear bumper, and not in the taillights (where the brake lights are). 😡👎🏼
Premium level mid size SUV model despite this!. 🙂
NGL i love when the velar came out and kinda started the screens everywhere thing but must say i do like that centre console. definatly do not much like the climate and entertainment to be run soly through the centre screen.
Here again like for the pajero sport phev those 3rd row seats needs to be an option not standard since 90% of the time they will take up space they dont need to.
What not just keep phone in pocket or on charge
Hi Paul. How do you think the Santa Fe compares to the Rav 4 Hybrid?
In terms of economy, the RAV4 kills it. Significantly cheaper though and smaller.
@@CarExpertAus Thanks for that Paul. Love your reviews.
Love the banked oval
These hybrids need axial-flux e-motors (smaller/lighter/more power) and smaller ICE with bigger batteries (which you can afford with the smaller lighter axial-flux motors) and then you will start seeing the ltr/100 come down in a big way.
Personally I feel the Santa Fe rear looks better, Sorento front looks better and Santa Fe interior looks better as a button fan
Diesel is 35c more per Litre. in a month this equate to about 60 Dollars if you fill your car 3 times a month. 720 per year. So, you only save money after 4 years for avrg driving. If you travel alot then you may make your money sooner.
I don't get why ppl like CVT. I like the feeling of changing gears on my DCT especially with the paddle shifters. Plus, try overtaking with a cvt 💀
7.2L for a hybrid? Yeah nah. It's even showing 8.4 while Paul is driving.
1.5kw Battery? wow my escooter has a 2.2kw batt. cant imagine it would last long it will be charge cycling like crazy
All of the current HEV has battery about this big. Car makes have being doing this forever and HEV is the most reliable drive system out there
@@sentryion3106 I agree that hev systems can be arguably the among the best if done right however most manufactures in order to cut costs seriously handicap designs and i believe tiny battery systems means high charge/discharge currents and a lot of cycling the results in early batt failure and lackluster performance and economys which are not much different to diesel etc. the hevs simply have not been around for long i doubt most of them will be lucky to see 5-7 yrs without serious degradation of cells. i honestly hope im wrong but will not be putting my $$ into this tech for a long time.
@@mcatech05 Well hybrid has existed for like 2 3 decades now and even now it continues to be the most reliable drive train (according to consumer report which survey users) so they have already figured this thing out. I cant explain how since im not well educated in this topic but if you want you can probably find the answer online
3:04 - BAM! Tesla called, they want all their buttons back!!! It appears that Hyundai have stolen ALL the buttons and crammed them all into that centre console 🤣
Don't get me wrong, I love physical buttons, but geez, maybe space them out around the dash vertically so they're not so visually ugly.
I was just wondering...why airplane cockpits are so busy and don't have touchscreen commands:))) (.............being sarcastic)
thank you hyundai for normal buttons not funkn touch screens
The all new Santa Fe should come 2025 to SA .
Thanks for the review Paul. I reckon the reason why this one exists is thanks to the higher price of diesel (and higher emissions too) than Petrol. Diesel also needs you to drive long distances every once in a while to burn off the deposits in the DPF. But is it worth the 3K is the question.
While Hyundai and Kia have joined the Hybrid bandwagon, the real question is whether they can establish a track record as strong as Toyota.
Hyundai and Kia seem to have adopted the Chinese approach towards designing cars - they use to previously copy a lot of european designs and I can see that there are elements of Toyota which they copied in here
Hahaha, no Paul that was not a premium sounding door, it was clunky like false teeth falling into a glass. Quality doors have a Thumbing sound, only G Wagon gets away with the clunk sound. I think the Palisade is a better option for having a useful third row and boot. Great review.
Didn’t you review this recently ? Aah that’s palisade! Jeez at a glance they looked the same 😂
The Santa Fe is a more premium offering than the Sorento. None of that piano black shit either. There’s plenty of storage in the front. Yeah there’s lots of buttons but I’d rather that than no buttons at all (Yes, Tesla I’m talking about you!) In a Tesla, you can’t even open the glove compartment without the friggin screen!
Wow! It’s not raining!! 😂
It's looks great
The unexpected highlight of this video was watching you swat away those pesky gnats 😂
70k, that 10k more than price 2 years ago.
As you say getting dated, but like the interior apart from the buttons. My main concern are those rear blinkers, not only are they low down, but very small, I could see those causing issues for those following . Mind you I am biased, we have a 22 CRV and they are high on the body and you can see the stop and turning lights from the moon !!😂
My dude, you have a CRV and have the courage to say the Santa Fe is getting dated?
Rear blinkers in Hyundai and Kia are dangerous and can't notice them until it is too late. I don't know how they passed safely design here. Very dangerous.
@@lfsantosl yes, if it’s got anything to do with you.
Lol, anything mildly roadworthy is better than a Kluger...
I'm just curious, what is wrong with the kluger?
Never a Toyota fan, but I’ve driven the Kluger and it’s quite decent just hold onto something when you take the corners/bends above 50kph 😁
@@berdugosocials9854 i have a kluger and it is pretty good around the corners. Have a mercedes as well so compare and it is still decent.
@@makkahmadinahlive thanks for the feedback. Have you been a passenger when the Kluger takes on those fast twisty bends? I have 2 regulars who consistently throw up so I have to significantly slow down. The difference is quite big compared to the Tiguans and zoom-zooms. On straight, it's very comfy.
toyota are top of the game in hybrids
Honda’s Hybrid system is actually better.Will go further in pure EV mode.
Hahahahaha.
70 grand before on roads... Not comedy?
Diesel all the way!
Please do rav 4 2023 limited
He doesn't want to wait 2 years
No wonder this channel don't have many subs, fanboy car reviewer (only likes some of cars)
Not recoment CVT's!!
I fucking hate all these invasive “safety” features. Just let me control the car myself, for fuck’s sake.
How tall? 🤣
Sorrento is a billion times better looking!
Sorento does not look better than a Santa Fe. Sorento looks like a muscly Seltos kid
most overpriced suv ever
Still not as overpriced and overrated as Toymota!
Agree
@@davetrendell8841Toyotas overrated???? Wait what🤦♂️