Really enjoyed your review, so subscribed to your channel. We've had our AWD Hybrid Calligraphy for a month now and are very impressed. The Sport mode is handy when we visit Colorado. We can select gears when in cruise control in the mountains so it's not constantly shifting up and down. The downside to the Santa Fe, everyone calls me when we're traveling to play golf.
Great review thank you.. I have been a Lexus snob for the past 14 years.. was thinking about ordering a new RX.. This Santa Fe has turned my head.. I have a test drive booked for this Saturday… I really want this car to turn me on Saturday.. I will order one if it does that… There is nothing I don’t like at this stage. Let’s hope the drive doesn’t let me down!🤞🏻 I appreciate the time it takes to put this review together. Thank you.
First of all, thank you for taking the time to watch the review and comment. I really appreciate it. I do hope you enjoy your test drive this weekend as I really rate this car. Let me know how you get on! Bryan
@@houseofcars1973Hi Bryan Thought I would report back to you. I pick up my new Santa Fe tomorrow… like I said after 14 or so years with Lexus and 7 different Lexus cars I have brought a Hyundai… I didn’t think I would ever be saying that… The Santa Fe is brilliant. Thanks again all your reviews and hard work putting these vids together. I will of course continue to watch when you post new vids on this channel.
It is an absolutely brilliant auto. Everything about it. Space, comfort fuel economy and ease of driving. The only thing is it does not have a sunglass holder. Did I mention how quite it is. Lincoln quite
Great review, the best I have seen on the Santa Fe, I love all the tech and I love the rear end. I have been looking for something suitable to replace my Vito 204 Van which I have had from new since September 2010. It has served me very well all these years. I don't need another van but love the space. Hyundai Santa Fe is now top of my list and I have booked a test drive for this week. If it drives as well as you then I will place an order there and then. Thanks keep up the great work Nick
@@houseofcars1973 So, I have been to see the SF but have not been able to drive it yet, they had already sold it to the owners mate (that's Italy for you) and it will be 6 to 8 weeks for the next one. They have not released the PHEV, so I will wait for one (any chance your contacts might know when the PHEV version will be released in Italy?) in flat white X Class model AWD with the Calligraphy Pack. Cheers Nick
@@houseofcars1973im really struggling with the decision and about to order. I only drive on normal roads and considering 4wd only because I am about to order and the 4wd is in stock? Any pros and cons with the two systems to consider?
No real cons with it other than the additional cost to you I suppose. Better traction, but slightly heavier and therefore less efficient. But then it’s probably a bit more desirable second hand when you come to sell it in the future. I’d go with it.
i tried to spec one and it didn't have an option for the light interior. Any idea how to get that? seems to be only dark. I'm based in the UK too which is why i don't understand why we can't see it
The thing they should do better is the bench. It should have 40 / 20 / 40 split and as in KIA EV 9 - so called childseat tilt for 1/3 of the bench - it allows to have childseat installed with isofix and still move the chair for 3rd row access. VW does it for whole bench in ID Buzz and for all seats in Touran - in my opinon - mthe most usefiull thing for families with small kids.
I loved the way this drove and also the VW ID7 tourer. I know completely different cars with the ID7 being fully electric. Loved the practicality of the Santa Fe but the ID7 is also quite raised up as well as being very spacious. Have you driven the ID7? How would you compare to this?
Thank you for the great review. I love my 2.0 petrol Sportline Kodiaq but it’s time to replace. Not caring about fuel consumption, which is the best driver’s SUV that puts a smile on your face? Sante Fe, Sorento, new Kodiaq, CX-60, Tiguan……
I'm driving the new Sorrento in a couple of weeks, and I am currently driving the new Honda CRV e:PHEV. So far, the Santa Fe would still be the one for me.
iv landed thank you so much take it easy. Have a nice day I've subscribed and hit the thumbs up 👍 that looks like a cool bat Mobile sleeping in the back you no what just what I was thinking however I wait for the price Ev9 equivalent
what a car yes I should not have compared this with the EV9 been a EV as it don't fit on this channel as you no im hear for the first time I really like this car also added to the shopping list 👍
It’s a pity that it lacks a diesel engine matched to the hybrid system because, for a handful of people like me, we have home bunkered fuel stations to run our diesel fleet. So diesel, besides being even more economical, would be way more convenient for me, especially if an 80 litre fuel tank could be fitted to give potentially a thousand mile range before refilling the tank. Perhaps the Kia or Kodiak would be a better match for me? I had a 2.2 diesel Kia Sorento with their eight speed DCT up until November 2023, and it was brilliant. I think that even with the amount of thought that went into the Hyundai, the diesel with eight speed might swing it for me.
How big is that boot with all the seats up? Will it fit a pram base with space for more bags. It looks like it wouldn’t. And with 2 teenagers, a baby and mother-in-law (I’m not joking or being stereotypical, if going to family stuff on her side we take her) I’d need it to be before I’d consider it
I have to be honest and say I don’t know. But then I don’t know of any car in this class that will fit what you need, as the Santa Fe is one of the largest you’ll find for the money. You are probably looking at things like a Land Rover Defender 130 to be bigger.
@@franciswynn1929 Yes, but both the EV9 and Ioniq 9 are a class above this car, and therefore priced way above it too. Although perhaps an used EV9 Air model might be the answer?
I love your videos, detailed, straight talking and tell you what you need to know. I hope and think you will be very successful on here. I have seen your Kodiaq and Santa Fe videos and am leaning towards the latter, although it’s a fair bit more expensive. I therefore have to ask how much better is the Santa Fe than the Kodiaq? We will use the car mainly for driving around town but like to do so in comfort / a spacious cabin. We won’t be towing anything. Thanks!
First of all, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I really do appreciate every view I get on here. If you can manage with the physical size of it, I'd go for the Santa Fe. I love the Kodiaq, but the Hyundai is on another level in terms of how it feels. It feels like it should be another £20k worth. Lovely materials, refined to drive, so well equipped, and of course, a much better warranty. And you get the 7 seats as standard irrespective of model. The Kodiaq is a really good car, but the Santa Fe is the better one in my opinion.
No 3 zones clima control. No heated front window, No massage on front seats. Cheap lights on roof in front. So bad signals about speed limit( many time system make mistake) . You cannot set the speed of air in every single vent hole. You only turn on/off it. Not good. rest is perfect 😊
I have not had good customer service form Hyundai dealers in general. This family school run, weekend hack is attractive but once out of electric range they are thirsty and the lack of torque at higher speeds is concerning affecting overall fuel economy from the petrol only engines. Was it 36mpg in your video? Its no Land Rover and not quite fair to compare it to Discovery or above. Space is attractive but without a diesel and with poor towing performance Hyundai have missed out. Not sure I enjoyed all the praise on this one. I think you are correct insofar this is an MPV replacement and that is its market in this country.
I agree that the lack of diesel (or at least a more powerful engine for towing) is a oversight, but in all other respects, this is an impressive car for the market that it is aimed at. I'm currently driving the new Honda CRV e:PHEV which is more expensive than this car, has only 5 seats, is less well equipped, and whilst very nice to drive, isn't as competent overall as the Santa Fe. I can't comment on the poor customer service you have experienced though, so I am disappointed to hear that. Its a great family car, very refined and has a quality that really is very impressive against some very good, if a little ordinary, competition. But yes, the towing capability (or lack of) is a flaw, I agree. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
90% of the people that buy SUV's with massive engines, specially Land Rovers, are not really towing anything and do not need those massive engines at all. In the US the Land Rover is typically an upper middle class soccer mom car.. I'm sure there is a small segment of people that buys them because they need that power but i'm sure is an absolute minority. Having that into consideration the Hyundai is definitely biting the luxury SUV market with this new Santa Fe. Tech/Design/features wise it looks a decade ahead of most of the competition. The engine in this Hyundai could be a tad bit more powerful but the reality is that is perfectly adequate for most cases and every single review of the car says the same.. the engine/torque is a non issue.
Thorough review, but why aren't you questioning the price, the calligraphy is £40k in USA & Australia? Instead of being an ad for car manufacturers, why not challenge them on their BS UK pricing?
He was inspired by a box. And the rear was inspired by an unholy amalgamation of all of America's 80's SUV's, themselves inspired by the industrial rear light looks of the average American truck at the time, which can be summed up as: "legally, it must have rear lights; position, size and design - up to the creative mind and expertise of the average greasy tank top trucker."
looks like the mid spec is much more specced out in the rest of the world than Australia... we don't get a sunroof and a few other bits and bobs... shame
It’s because that is the size of class it competes in, the medium sized SUV class. It’s smaller than an X5/Discovery/Q7 which are the large E-Sector SUVs. It just happens to be well packaged.
This is the kind of review I'd like to watch, very practical.
Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. And thank you for sending such a lovely comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the review.
Really enjoyed your review, so subscribed to your channel.
We've had our AWD Hybrid Calligraphy for a month now and are very impressed. The Sport mode is handy when we visit Colorado. We can select gears when in cruise control in the mountains so it's not constantly shifting up and down. The downside to the Santa Fe, everyone calls me when we're traveling to play golf.
Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
Downside with having such a big comfortable car I suppose!
What a super review.
I'll be ordering a blue AWD Calligraphy trim in a few weeks,
Great review thank you.. I have been a Lexus snob for the past 14 years.. was thinking about ordering a new RX.. This Santa Fe has turned my head.. I have a test drive booked for this Saturday… I really want this car to turn me on Saturday.. I will order one if it does that…
There is nothing I don’t like at this stage. Let’s hope the drive doesn’t let me down!🤞🏻
I appreciate the time it takes to put this review together. Thank you.
First of all, thank you for taking the time to watch the review and comment. I really appreciate it.
I do hope you enjoy your test drive this weekend as I really rate this car. Let me know how you get on!
Bryan
@@houseofcars1973Hi Bryan Thought I would report back to you. I pick up my new Santa Fe tomorrow… like I said after 14 or so years with Lexus and 7 different Lexus cars I have brought a Hyundai… I didn’t think I would ever be saying that… The Santa Fe is brilliant. Thanks again all your reviews and hard work putting these vids together. I will of course continue to watch when you post new vids on this channel.
Great Review Im buying the Ocado Green Calligraphy Hybrid early next year (Roger from New Zealand)
Good choice!
Finally an extremely objective review ;-)
Love it 👌🏼
Thank you very much. What a lovely comment. Thank you for watching too, it’s very much appreciated!
It is an absolutely brilliant auto. Everything about it. Space, comfort fuel economy and ease of driving. The only thing is it does not have a sunglass holder. Did I mention how quite it is. Lincoln quite
The cup holders in the doors are designed to hold sunglasses, problem solved.
Great review, the best I have seen on the Santa Fe, I love all the tech and I love the rear end. I have been looking for something suitable to replace my Vito 204 Van which I have had from new since September 2010. It has served me very well all these years. I don't need another van but love the space. Hyundai Santa Fe is now top of my list and I have booked a test drive for this week. If it drives as well as you then I will place an order there and then. Thanks keep up the great work Nick
Thanks Nick, appreciate the support and comment. Let me know if you end up ordering one, and what spec you get! Bryan.
@@houseofcars1973 Will do
@@houseofcars1973 So, I have been to see the SF but have not been able to drive it yet, they had already sold it to the owners mate (that's Italy for you) and it will be 6 to 8 weeks for the next one. They have not released the PHEV, so I will wait for one (any chance your contacts might know when the PHEV version will be released in Italy?) in flat white X Class model AWD with the Calligraphy Pack. Cheers Nick
Hello again. Do you think the upgrade from 2wd to 4wd is worthwhile? It’s a while £2000 extra
I only drove the 4WD model, so its entirely up to your needs if you feel it necessary.
@@houseofcars1973im really struggling with the decision and about to order. I only drive on normal roads and considering 4wd only because I am about to order and the 4wd is in stock? Any pros and cons with the two systems to consider?
No real cons with it other than the additional cost to you I suppose.
Better traction, but slightly heavier and therefore less efficient. But then it’s probably a bit more desirable second hand when you come to sell it in the future. I’d go with it.
i tried to spec one and it didn't have an option for the light interior. Any idea how to get that? seems to be only dark. I'm based in the UK too which is why i don't understand why we can't see it
The spec I was in was the Ultimate trim level. I believe the Calligraphy only comes with a dark interior. Did you choose the right trim level?
The thing they should do better is the bench. It should have 40 / 20 / 40 split and as in KIA EV 9 - so called childseat tilt for 1/3 of the bench - it allows to have childseat installed with isofix and still move the chair for 3rd row access. VW does it for whole bench in ID Buzz and for all seats in Touran - in my opinon - mthe most usefiull thing for families with small kids.
I loved the way this drove and also the VW ID7 tourer. I know completely different cars with the ID7 being fully electric. Loved the practicality of the Santa Fe but the ID7 is also quite raised up as well as being very spacious. Have you driven the ID7? How would you compare to this?
I’ve driven the saloon ID.7 not the Tourer. Nice car, very refined, would be a lovely car over a distance. Prefer the Hyundai personally.
Thank you for the great review. I love my 2.0 petrol Sportline Kodiaq but it’s time to replace. Not caring about fuel consumption, which is the best driver’s SUV that puts a smile on your face? Sante Fe, Sorento, new Kodiaq, CX-60, Tiguan……
I'm driving the new Sorrento in a couple of weeks, and I am currently driving the new Honda CRV e:PHEV. So far, the Santa Fe would still be the one for me.
iv landed thank you so much take it easy. Have a nice day I've subscribed and hit the thumbs up 👍 that looks like a cool bat Mobile sleeping in the back you no what just what I was thinking however I wait for the price Ev9 equivalent
How do you think this car would perform fully loaded? Four adults and luggage with just a 1.6 turbo engine?
Seems like it could be underpowered to me
It might lack a little bit of low down torque, but I think it would be fine at speed and for a long cruise.
215 HP is enough. Fully loaded u go 2 times a year...
what a car yes I should not have compared this with the EV9 been a EV as it don't fit on this channel as you no im hear for the first time I really like this car also added to the shopping list 👍
Great review, Louis ck! 😅
Thanks. Saw him live once in New York. He’s much funnier than I am…..
It’s a pity that it lacks a diesel engine matched to the hybrid system because, for a handful of people like me, we have home bunkered fuel stations to run our diesel fleet. So diesel, besides being even more economical, would be way more convenient for me, especially if an 80 litre fuel tank could be fitted to give potentially a thousand mile range before refilling the tank. Perhaps the Kia or Kodiak would be a better match for me? I had a 2.2 diesel Kia Sorento with their eight speed DCT up until November 2023, and it was brilliant. I think that even with the amount of thought that went into the Hyundai, the diesel with eight speed might swing it for me.
How big is that boot with all the seats up? Will it fit a pram base with space for more bags. It looks like it wouldn’t. And with 2 teenagers, a baby and mother-in-law (I’m not joking or being stereotypical, if going to family stuff on her side we take her) I’d need it to be before I’d consider it
Maybe the Palisade better suits your need.
@@2901gagandeep can’t get that in the uk
I have to be honest and say I don’t know. But then I don’t know of any car in this class that will fit what you need, as the Santa Fe is one of the largest you’ll find for the money. You are probably looking at things like a Land Rover Defender 130 to be bigger.
@@houseofcars1973 the Kia EV9 does and if the Ioniq 9 shares the platform possibly that too however they will both probably be above my price limit
@@franciswynn1929 Yes, but both the EV9 and Ioniq 9 are a class above this car, and therefore priced way above it too. Although perhaps an used EV9 Air model might be the answer?
But why do we only get black interiors in the UK, so disappointing. A fabulous car otherwise. Love your work - thank you. 😊
We don’t. The interior was very light grey?
I love your videos, detailed, straight talking and tell you what you need to know. I hope and think you will be very successful on here. I have seen your Kodiaq and Santa Fe videos and am leaning towards the latter, although it’s a fair bit more expensive. I therefore have to ask how much better is the Santa Fe than the Kodiaq? We will use the car mainly for driving around town but like to do so in comfort / a spacious cabin. We won’t be towing anything. Thanks!
First of all, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I really do appreciate every view I get on here. If you can manage with the physical size of it, I'd go for the Santa Fe. I love the Kodiaq, but the Hyundai is on another level in terms of how it feels. It feels like it should be another £20k worth. Lovely materials, refined to drive, so well equipped, and of course, a much better warranty. And you get the 7 seats as standard irrespective of model. The Kodiaq is a really good car, but the Santa Fe is the better one in my opinion.
Thank you so much.
No 3 zones clima control. No heated front window, No massage on front seats. Cheap lights on roof in front. So bad signals about speed limit( many time system make mistake) .
You cannot set the speed of air in every single vent hole. You only turn on/off it. Not good.
rest is perfect 😊
I have not had good customer service form Hyundai dealers in general. This family school run, weekend hack is attractive but once out of electric range they are thirsty and the lack of torque at higher speeds is concerning affecting overall fuel economy from the petrol only engines. Was it 36mpg in your video? Its no Land Rover and not quite fair to compare it to Discovery or above. Space is attractive but without a diesel and with poor towing performance Hyundai have missed out. Not sure I enjoyed all the praise on this one. I think you are correct insofar this is an MPV replacement and that is its market in this country.
I agree that the lack of diesel (or at least a more powerful engine for towing) is a oversight, but in all other respects, this is an impressive car for the market that it is aimed at. I'm currently driving the new Honda CRV e:PHEV which is more expensive than this car, has only 5 seats, is less well equipped, and whilst very nice to drive, isn't as competent overall as the Santa Fe. I can't comment on the poor customer service you have experienced though, so I am disappointed to hear that.
Its a great family car, very refined and has a quality that really is very impressive against some very good, if a little ordinary, competition. But yes, the towing capability (or lack of) is a flaw, I agree.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
90% of the people that buy SUV's with massive engines, specially Land Rovers, are not really towing anything and do not need those massive engines at all.
In the US the Land Rover is typically an upper middle class soccer mom car.. I'm sure there is a small segment of people that buys them because they need that power but i'm sure is an absolute minority. Having that into consideration the Hyundai is definitely biting the luxury SUV market with this new Santa Fe. Tech/Design/features wise it looks a decade ahead of most of the competition.
The engine in this Hyundai could be a tad bit more powerful but the reality is that is perfectly adequate for most cases and every single review of the car says the same.. the engine/torque is a non issue.
Thorough review, but why aren't you questioning the price, the calligraphy is £40k in USA & Australia? Instead of being an ad for car manufacturers, why not challenge them on their BS UK pricing?
He was inspired by a box.
And the rear was inspired by an unholy amalgamation of all of America's 80's SUV's, themselves inspired by the industrial rear light looks of the average American truck at the time, which can be summed up as: "legally, it must have rear lights; position, size and design - up to the creative mind and expertise of the average greasy tank top trucker."
looks like the mid spec is much more specced out in the rest of the world than Australia... we don't get a sunroof and a few other bits and bobs... shame
Sorry, no diesel engine, no bueno
Why do you class that car as a medium size suv?That is a Range Rover size car.You have the same attitude as the Americans.What is the Tucson then?
It’s because that is the size of class it competes in, the medium sized SUV class. It’s smaller than an X5/Discovery/Q7 which are the large E-Sector SUVs. It just happens to be well packaged.