Perhaps it is due to the square design, but this vehicle looks SO much larger than the current Santa Fe. Upon first glance I thought it was at least as large as the Palisade. Kudos to Hyundai for throwing in all their chips on such an interesting design. Very eye-catching!
while it looks nice, I wonder what the reliability will be with their engine.....Hyundai is notorious for bad engines....and their new dual clutch transmission is an unknown entity. My son and daughter have the old style 6 speed hyundai transmission and they work flawlessly......why mess with a good thing.
@@dm19609721 6 speeds get less MPG. I have a 6speed in my truck and if you drive it correctly, you can get better than suggested MPG. Basically getting better MPG, idiot proof. Bur some changes are glaring. Subaru went from a 4 speed to a CVT. Which is the most obvious example of increased MPG via the tranny.
Thank you so much for taking the time to lay down and show us the length for us campers. Excellent review just for this reason. Everything else a bonus. 🙏
I was blown away when I frist saw it, initially didn’t like the rear end though, but after few months of looking at the reviews all over youtube I sort of got used to that unusual look. Last week I even had a chance to see it in person at the electric vehicles motorshow, and it looks much better in reality. The quality of trimming and details are superb, the space inside is impressive, so I am seriously considering this as a replacement for my current car. Only bummer is that in Europe they will have only hybrid versions ☹️ Have to mention that there were many other manufacturers at the motorshow , including KIA, Renault, Skoda, Volkswagen etc but somehow this car imho has the most complete, really pleasant design, and amazing quality of the trimming.
Glad to hear someone else think the same. I’m person it really is quite a striking design and looks great while driving down the road. Hard to believe it’s a Santa Fe
Luv this vehicle generally, and yes the rear liftgate is HUGE, taillights/turn signals low on the bumper which I'm not crazy about but its fine. Interior design is FANTASTIC no complaints at all, except for this being the Calligraphy top-trim and NO HVAC CONTROLS in the second row which you mentioned. I would buy this great SUV. Thanks for the nice review my friend.
The reason for the low lights - I think you forgot to get back to it - but you see it in the almost perfectly VERTICLE gate lifters - it is shocking something like 20 cm extra clearance! It gives an idea of what styling choices are often made to "be cool" at the expense of the product actually being the best in function.
Great video, most thorough Ive seen. Big fan of this redesign, coming from a previous owner of a 2019 Santa fe. I just got a fully loaded Ranger Tremor and I’m having some buyers remorse, may consider trading back into this new Santa Fe depending on the price.
It always amasses me that these companies can design, build tooling, develop the supply chain, prove out the production and start getting finished vehicles out to the dealerships all within a couple of years. It used to take gm about 10 years to come out with a drastically new product that had half the complexity of a new car like this.
They’re for sure quicker in their cycle but I’m sure they’ve been developing for more than a couple of years. They’ve probably been working on the next one a year ago already. It still is very impressive.
Wow, everyone concentrated on the taillights, but as a whole, it's a handsome, even elegant, well thought out vehichle. Interior is a real gem and the features are well thought out. I'm curious how it drives. Excellent review.
That's its one biggest mistake. Signal light should ALWAYS be mounted up high were they can always be seen from every direction. Not hidden down below by the person that pulls up to close behind you.
Thanks for the new Santa Fe review Everyday Reviews! 🇨🇦🇨🇦 Question: Does Hyundai's HDA2 system keep the vehicle centered in the lane even better than HDA1? How does HDA2 handle curves on the freeways? Thanks!
Thanks for this! Appreciate you getting this into on the web homie! Maybe a test drive review soon. Should have info release this weekend from the LA Auto Show. I put in my deposit for this back in July. I’m first on the list here in Surrey B.C. 🎉 Hopeing they bring the “Black Ink” trim to Canada as I would love the pure black interior. Cheers from Crescent Beach!
Ok thanks. I’m highly considering this hybrid version next year. I’ve always loved them boxy designed trucks and have never had one. I might finally get one. I’m currently in a 2021 ATLAS.
The rear doors not unlocking with the proximity feature (your pet peeve) is most likely because of safety concerns to counter carjacking and other unfortunate issues. If anyone can confirm this, I'd like to know if my speculation is accurate. Keep up the great work!
First thought that came to my mind. You don't want your doors opening automatically for carjackers. That includes proximity key which I'm hoping can be turned off. I've been out of the car shopping market for a long time.
What a beautiful vehicle! I WISH we could get Calligraphy trim with 8 seats. Wife wants to seat 8 but could care less about some of the things I’m looking for. I love Hyundai’s affordable luxury.
I agree. It seems that almost all manufacturers think that if you want to get the top trimmed, you want captain seats, but I would love to have the top trim as well, but have an extra passenger.
I think they have a winner on their hands with this new design and I like the looks of the XRT version. Hopefully it has the offroad capability as well.
Any chance you'll be reviewing or test-driving the 2024 Kia Sorento while you're in Korea? I've been anxiously awaiting for any news for Canada. Thanks so much and love your channel!
Great video and very cool car. Love Hyundai more and more each year. Looks like they knocked it out of the park on this one. We have the Palisade Calligraphy and Genesis G90, pretty familiar now with Korean cars. Nice stuff!
Love it overall, but the rear doesn’t match at all. It looks like a 90’s minivan, Geo Metro hatchback, or courier van (at best). Another way I wish they went all-in on the rugged theme, is a round headlight option (like new gen Bronco or ‘24 Land Cruiser base).
I have & love the 2022 Santa Fe Limited 2.5T. Not completely won over yet with the redesign, but will certainly visit my dealership when they're available. Curious on the supporting data behind the claim that the new design is more aerodynamic than the old one...? Also waiting to hear on what the prices will be for either the Limited or Calligraphy as well.
Ok, that's a nice looking SUV. Smart, they took a page from Tesla's phone charging tray. Phones are HUGE part of a our lives (good or bad). They should be centered and accessible.
Well, you can't call Hyundai designers and engineers lazy...definitely not an evolutionary design here and I do like the ruggedness and boxy design. I'd take it in Hybrid personally for the added fuel economy.. Excellent review
This has more than a passing resemblance to a Land Rover Defender. Many of Hyundai / Kia / Genesis models have designs that are copies of other manufacturers. The Genesis models that look like BMWs, the Kias that look like Civics, the Genesis SUVs that look like Macans... Motor Trend on the Santa Fe: "The Land Rover Defender-esque vibe that pervades the Santa Fe's sheetmetal continues inside, with a steering wheel and beam-style dash that evoke (perhaps we should say Evoque) Britain's fancy family-haulers." AutoBlog: "Hyundai really butched this one up, to the point where Land Rover comparisons are not unwarranted. Seriously, it looks more like a Land Rover Discovery than the actual Land Rover Discovery." Edmunds: "We think the aggressive new look bears a striking resemblance to the current Land Rover Defender. That's no accident. Hyundai has said the car's design has been shaped around "the latest outdoor lifestyle trends." In other words, the Defender is selling well, so let's copy it. Car and Driver: "In fact, the new version looks more like a Land Rover Defender than it does its predecessor....If the new Santa Fe's exterior looks like it was created by someone working from their memory of a Land Rover Defender, the interior looks like it was designed by someone sitting in an actual Defender. The Hyundai's cabin is considerably more upscale than before, with a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel that looks like it may have been pulled straight off the Land Rover production line."
@@msalzberg4962 Your comment oozes of ignorance, bordering on sheer stupidity. It's one thing to say the designs are sheer copies of other brands without knowing the details as to why. The average person knows Kia designs have had dramatic styling changes since 2006 with much cleaner silhouettes. However, what they don't know is this coincides with the hiring of Peter Schreyer, the former head of design at VW / Audi. Peter is behind the iconic designs including the Audi TT, '97 Golf, New Beetle, '00 A4, '97 A6 etc. so yeah, there's a reason why Kia (and later Hyundai) designs have more of a Teutonic flavor. Similarly, the Genesis GV80 has Bentley Bentayga-esque lines because this corresponds with the hiring of Luc Donckerwolke, who was the head designer at Lamborghini (Diablo, Murcielago, Gallardo, Miura concept etc.) and was later the Bentley Director of Design. He oversaw Audi design as well. Later, Luc was hired at the Hyundai group and took over as Head of Design at Genesis, taking over from Peter Schreyer. It's one thing for designers to flat out copy designs (as we often see with Chinese companies) and German and Japanese companies are all guilty of infractions in the past. However, it's different when the actual designers are FROM those companies you are claiming to hire as they're bring over their design ethos and they have street cred. Now I don't know who is behind this Santa Fe design, but given Hyundai likely has hundreds of staff globally in their design team, I'm sure there are some who have experience working at Land Rover. Is there a strong resemblance with the exterior, yes. Does it look like it came off the Land Rover line, no. That's total BS. The interior of this Santa Fe looks much nicer and more functional imo than even the top end Range Rover which costs 3x as much. Interestingly, look up the interior of the 2024 Range Rover and you'll see a two-spoke steering wheel which is not unlike the 2-spoke steering wheel found in the Genesis GV70. You're making an absolute fool of yourself..but hey, you have every right to do so...
@@msalzberg4962 "In other words, the Defender is selling well, so let's copy it." This is the dumbest comment I've seen on YT today... I'll let you figure it out
@@alex99398 What else explains Hyundai / Kia / Genesis so blatantly copying the designs of other cars? Do you think that grafting the front end of a Mercedes to the rear end of a BMW to create a Genesis model is because they thought "hey, no one buys these brands, so let's make a car that looks just like them?" Please.
@@msalzberg4962 Clearly reading comprehension is not your forte (pun intended). What Mercedes and BMW is grafted on to any Genesis? Dude, pass the dutchie, cuz you're on the good stuff. You MIGHT have had an ounce of credibility if you had referenced Bentley, but c'mon man, do better than this.
I'd buy one if it had a 5,000 or 6,000 pound towing capacity. I don't know if that means a bigger motor, bigger brakes, or both. I'd like to get rid of my BMW X5, but it tows my boat amazingly. I have two Hyundai's and really like them. I had a Tucson Hybrid; it was the best automobile that I have ever owned. The dealerships in my area are a little shady. Great review.
It's just fascinating how the rear doors conveniently refuse to unlock with the proximity feature. Clearly, it's all for the sake of our safety, right?
This one baffles me. For a family, kids will often ride in a back seat so when has it been mandatory for kids to unlock the car? If I have a key fob, I double click to open the doors from 50 feet away. How is this even an issue for anyone?
Love everything but not a fan of the white/cream leather interior. It’s just not life practical. Only for the showroom. I hope they will include the saddle color as a leather interior choice.
Great Video. Boxy is in the Vogue. Indian market is witnessing similar wave. Hyundai Exter, Hyundai Verna has turned edgy-boxyish from fluidic, and now SantaFe. Mahindra has two similarly priced vehicle with the newer model, Scorpio N turning Boxier, Tata is shifting too towards less curves, Suzuki Fronx is the Boxier/SUVish version of the Hashback Baleno. So SantaFe is going to be a Hit in the segment as an early entrant in India. Appreciation to these designs principles might be subjective, but to me this is the most marvelous looking Hyundai I have ever seen.
Hahahaha!. You know when you observe automotive body styling over the years the trend is always about going from boxy to curvy, then curvy to boxy over time. Same with body lines. They go from sharp edges to rounded edges over time. Then they smooth out the door panels, then they put ridges/creases in them. Then, the front to rear sweep changes from either sloping up wardor downward. Then they either make the back end more squared off or they trim the back end like a wedge. Then, the cycle repeats. The human eyes get tired of the same looks after awhile. So the exterior design always goes through these design cycles. As far as the instrument cluster they tend to follow technology evolution like now it's large digital displays etc. Anyway, that's pretty much what happens with most products. The eyes like things to change after awhile.
Great review and walk thru. I still don’t understand the dual center console. I’ve never wanted anyone, let along my kids, from the second row reaching into the center console.
I can't understand the love for a bench seat. I don't know of any family where the kids would prefer a bench to having their own seat. When I was growing being squished in the middle was my sibling's biggest nightmare. The rectangle makes for a shape with maximum utility, albeit not the most stylish. Although Hyundai did do a very good job especially on the interior. A full class above all its competitors. Except maybe the Mazda XC90
You lose out on the max passenger count with the captains seats. We’ve had them before and they were ok but with a bench, you could fit 3 3 and Brant sears in a row in case you have little ones or if you have a couple of kids and a friend they always want to sit together. Basically with a bench you have the option of 6-7 passenger while the captains seats there’s no option.
If the price were similar and you had to use your own hard earned money would you take this or a 2023 Mercedes GLB35 AMG that you also reviewed? Thanks as my next car will be either one of these two. Cheers from Crescent Beach!
A rear trunk camping awning will be great, sleep in the car and have rear awning tent attached to the rear trunk door for the portable toilet and cooking area...if you can use the 14kw battery in the hybrid model as power source for the inverter, even better..
Great. Went from a sporty 5 passenger budget X5 to another box for those who really should be looking at a minivan. I hear it's almost a full 1.5 seconds slower 0-60 due to being much heavier than the outgoing model. Same garbage jerky dual-clutch transmission as the old model? And I thought the push button transmission selector was dumb, but holy shit, that backwards turn signal stalk to shift gears? Can't wait until the lease is up on my '22 Santa Fe Calligraphy, if the junk transmission makes it that far.
I have the same selector in my IONIQ5 and love it compared to the push button I have in the Palisade I’m driving this week. It’s very easy to use, I guess just like anything, you need to accept change. Frees up so much room and is very intuitive. What issues have you had with tranny?
@@EverydayReviews2022 The dual-clutch in the Santa Fe is garbage. It's noisy and clanky (first vehicle I've owned that I can actually hear gears actuating). It shudders in slow stop and go/creeping traffic like the clutch is slipping.
Do you think a 2023 white Santa Fe sel awd for 33600 is the play or waiting for the 2024? Saving money would be great but it’s not like the 2023 was terrible. Thought anyone?
I agree with those that say the tail lights are too low.......and yet the rear turn signals are virtually on the ground. Who's going to see their use!?
this is amazing in and out! My problem with Korean cars is Reliability and Dependability! They're NOT good at all. But dang this is a nice suv in and out
@@kmzoilus2486 I know they had an engine issue which they resolved. A friend had his engine with tons of Kms replaced for free a few years ago but other than that , everyone else I know that has their products haven’t had issues including ourselves. They’re now the third largest carmaker in the world so pretty sure if they had so many issues their sales wouldn’t be increasing. I never even thought I would ever own a Korean car and wife was so against it until she drove a Genesis. Now she prefers that over all the BMWs we’ve owned. Sounds like you had a lot of problems. If I had that many I’d just sell it. What’s next on your shopping list?
@@EverydayReviews2022 actually I just played it safe and just bought a 2016 4runner limited with 57k miles on it in Barcelona Red metallic, It's old school, analog and built like a tank! Couldn't be happier!
i dont like the way hyundai uses the space between seats in the front. i would prefer a narrower console to create more knee room for long drives. i dont always want to have my legs straight out in from of me.
Bought a Santa Fe when they first came out, it lasted me nearly 22 years. No major issues other than replaced the AC compressor.
Perhaps it is due to the square design, but this vehicle looks SO much larger than the current Santa Fe. Upon first glance I thought it was at least as large as the Palisade. Kudos to Hyundai for throwing in all their chips on such an interesting design. Very eye-catching!
It looks way bigger even in person even though the dimensions aren’t that much bigger. Smart design.
It is, and it does.
No-nonsense exterior, very high-tech interior. Love this one.
This car is a home run. It will be a huge success here in the US.
I think so as well.
The green looks stunning..
Agreed! So sick of grays
We are on our 5th Hyundai since 2010, currently owning 2 Santa Fe SUV'S, looking into getting this one...love the look and Hyundai.
This is not a redesign. Let’s call it a RELAUNCH. Amazing vehicle.
while it looks nice, I wonder what the reliability will be with their engine.....Hyundai is notorious for bad engines....and their new dual clutch transmission is an unknown entity. My son and daughter have the old style 6 speed hyundai transmission and they work flawlessly......why mess with a good thing.
its a redesign, thats the proper term
@@dm19609721 6 speeds get less MPG. I have a 6speed in my truck and if you drive it correctly, you can get better than suggested MPG. Basically getting better MPG, idiot proof. Bur some changes are glaring. Subaru went from a 4 speed to a CVT. Which is the most obvious example of increased MPG via the tranny.
I approve this message. This looks vastly different from any of their other vehicles, except the Ionic 5.
Thank you so much for taking the time to lay down and show us the length for us campers. Excellent review just for this reason. Everything else a bonus. 🙏
I was blown away when I frist saw it, initially didn’t like the rear end though, but after few months of looking at the reviews all over youtube I sort of got used to that unusual look. Last week I even had a chance to see it in person at the electric vehicles motorshow, and it looks much better in reality. The quality of trimming and details are superb, the space inside is impressive, so I am seriously considering this as a replacement for my current car. Only bummer is that in Europe they will have only hybrid versions ☹️ Have to mention that there were many other manufacturers at the motorshow , including KIA, Renault, Skoda, Volkswagen etc but somehow this car imho has the most complete, really pleasant design, and amazing quality of the trimming.
Glad to hear someone else think the same. I’m person it really is quite a striking design and looks great while driving down the road. Hard to believe it’s a Santa Fe
The only taste that people have in cars is the taste in their mouth. I personally don't care too much for it.
Luv this vehicle generally, and yes the rear liftgate is HUGE, taillights/turn signals low on the bumper which I'm not crazy about but its fine. Interior design is FANTASTIC no complaints at all, except for this being the Calligraphy top-trim and NO HVAC CONTROLS in the second row which you mentioned. I would buy this great SUV. Thanks for the nice review my friend.
The reason for the low lights - I think you forgot to get back to it - but you see it in the almost perfectly VERTICLE gate lifters - it is shocking something like 20 cm extra clearance! It gives an idea of what styling choices are often made to "be cool" at the expense of the product actually being the best in function.
Trump approved 😂
Great video, most thorough Ive seen. Big fan of this redesign, coming from a previous owner of a 2019 Santa fe. I just got a fully loaded Ranger Tremor and I’m having some buyers remorse, may consider trading back into this new Santa Fe depending on the price.
It always amasses me that these companies can design, build tooling, develop the supply chain, prove out the production and start getting finished vehicles out to the dealerships all within a couple of years. It used to take gm about 10 years to come out with a drastically new product that had half the complexity of a new car like this.
They’re for sure quicker in their cycle but I’m sure they’ve been developing for more than a couple of years. They’ve probably been working on the next one a year ago already. It still is very impressive.
The Korea group always kills the interior! Sweet!
By copying Land Rover?
The Koreans are very good at making the things you can see and touch 👌 but the thing that you can’t, are sometimes 🤔
@@der83
Besides being boxy it looks different from the Rover.
Do you see Land Rover suing Hyundai?
Land Rover never copied anyone?
Its like a Land Rover except I don't have to worry about the reliability.
DCT...yes you do.
You also don’t have to worry about anyone being envious either.
all you have to worry about is the people who built it taking over your suburb
Yep! Landis are CR-P. Whilst at the Land Rover showroom a week ago 5 arrived on trailers with engine issues!
You've never owned a Hyundai, I take it I've got a 2015 Santa Fe and have never had not one problem with it. Hyundai is very reliable.
Once again hyundai has a winner. Can't wait till it hits the dealers.
Where they will inflate the price. Don't pay it. Walk.
@@krane15 What he said!! I actually do not want it to hit the dealers....Please support direct to consumer vehicles so the market can suffer.
Wow, everyone concentrated on the taillights, but as a whole, it's a handsome, even elegant, well thought out vehichle. Interior is a real gem and the features are well thought out. I'm curious how it drives. Excellent review.
That's its one biggest mistake. Signal light should ALWAYS be mounted up high were they can always be seen from every direction. Not hidden down below by the person that pulls up to close behind you.
Couldn't agree more!
The production model may be different.
Well, when I'm standing behind it. And I see the ugly taillights and rear end. Of course, i'm not gonna like it so that ruins the rest of it for me.
Looks great can’t wait to see in person
Good timing. The North American unveiling will be in LA in a few days.
Thanks for the new Santa Fe review Everyday Reviews! 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Question: Does Hyundai's HDA2 system keep the vehicle centered in the lane even better than HDA1? How does HDA2 handle curves on the freeways? Thanks!
Thanks for this! Appreciate you getting this into on the web homie! Maybe a test drive review soon. Should have info release this weekend from the LA Auto Show. I put in my deposit for this back in July. I’m first on the list here in Surrey B.C. 🎉
Hopeing they bring the “Black Ink” trim to Canada as I would love the pure black interior.
Cheers from Crescent Beach!
I saw the all black. It’s pretty awesome. Drive review is coming at the end of November.
I hope they have a two row version. Never even seen anybody use a third row.
Ok thanks. I’m highly considering this hybrid version next year. I’ve always loved them boxy designed trucks and have never had one. I might finally get one. I’m currently in a 2021 ATLAS.
The rear doors not unlocking with the proximity feature (your pet peeve) is most likely because of safety concerns to counter carjacking and other unfortunate issues. If anyone can confirm this, I'd like to know if my speculation is accurate.
Keep up the great work!
Not the case. Many others vehicles have this feature.
That makes the other vehicles unsafe.
First thought that came to my mind. You don't want your doors opening automatically for carjackers. That includes proximity key which I'm hoping can be turned off. I've been out of the car shopping market for a long time.
This is going to be my next vehicle.
What a beautiful vehicle! I WISH we could get Calligraphy trim with 8 seats. Wife wants to seat 8 but could care less about some of the things I’m looking for. I love Hyundai’s affordable luxury.
I agree. It seems that almost all manufacturers think that if you want to get the top trimmed, you want captain seats, but I would love to have the top trim as well, but have an extra passenger.
Love ❤️ it best one yet
very cool, reminds me of the Land Rover defender. Hopefully they’ll come out with an option for a different color roof.
This looks like it would be great to own!
I think they have a winner on their hands with this new design and I like the looks of the XRT version. Hopefully it has the offroad capability as well.
The interior alone. As long as the price is competitive. It has to stay below the luxury models.
This gives all the US, German and Japanese automakers a run for its money. Bravo!
This is now your father's Santa Fe. Huyndai has created a winner here!!! It looks really good.
Love the wheels!
Any chance you'll be reviewing or test-driving the 2024 Kia Sorento while you're in Korea? I've been anxiously awaiting for any news for Canada. Thanks so much and love your channel!
Unfortunately not. I just left Korea.
Welcome to Korea ❤ 🇰🇷 💕
Thanks!
That green is gorgeous
Great video and very cool car. Love Hyundai more and more each year. Looks like they knocked it out of the park on this one. We have the Palisade Calligraphy and Genesis G90, pretty familiar now with Korean cars. Nice stuff!
Looks amazing.
Boxy is back in style. Glad to see it.
Very similar to discontinued Ford Flex, which was an amazing SUV.
If it had a Mercedes-Benz badge on it, all of the sudden everybody would love the rear end.
Why only the USA this would be a winner in Europe and the U.K. for sure?
I love it! Just what I have been looking for!
Land Rover Defender is the role model of these imitations
Wow is correct. My thoughts exactly.
Love it overall, but the rear doesn’t match at all. It looks like a 90’s minivan, Geo Metro hatchback, or courier van (at best). Another way I wish they went all-in on the rugged theme, is a round headlight option (like new gen Bronco or ‘24 Land Cruiser base).
I have & love the 2022 Santa Fe Limited 2.5T. Not completely won over yet with the redesign, but will certainly visit my dealership when they're available. Curious on the supporting data behind the claim that the new design is more aerodynamic than the old one...? Also waiting to hear on what the prices will be for either the Limited or Calligraphy as well.
Love the color!!! Cool green
I do as well
Ok, that's a nice looking SUV. Smart, they took a page from Tesla's phone charging tray. Phones are HUGE part of a our lives (good or bad). They should be centered and accessible.
Looks like a car that I drawn in my childhood
Sta Fe looks like imitating the style and shape of Range Rover
The front reminds me of the Ford Flex and the rear of the early 90's Geo Metro hatchback or Jay Leno's Mr. Brain character.
Well, you can't call Hyundai designers and engineers lazy...definitely not an evolutionary design here and I do like the ruggedness and boxy design. I'd take it in Hybrid personally for the added fuel economy.. Excellent review
This has more than a passing resemblance to a Land Rover Defender. Many of Hyundai / Kia / Genesis models have designs that are copies of other manufacturers. The Genesis models that look like BMWs, the Kias that look like Civics, the Genesis SUVs that look like Macans...
Motor Trend on the Santa Fe: "The Land Rover Defender-esque vibe that pervades the Santa Fe's sheetmetal continues inside, with a steering wheel and beam-style dash that evoke (perhaps we should say Evoque) Britain's fancy family-haulers."
AutoBlog: "Hyundai really butched this one up, to the point where Land Rover comparisons are not unwarranted. Seriously, it looks more like a Land Rover Discovery than the actual Land Rover Discovery."
Edmunds: "We think the aggressive new look bears a striking resemblance to the current Land Rover Defender.
That's no accident. Hyundai has said the car's design has been shaped around "the latest outdoor lifestyle trends."
In other words, the Defender is selling well, so let's copy it.
Car and Driver: "In fact, the new version looks more like a Land Rover Defender than it does its predecessor....If the new Santa Fe's exterior looks like it was created by someone working from their memory of a Land Rover Defender, the interior looks like it was designed by someone sitting in an actual Defender. The Hyundai's cabin is considerably more upscale than before, with a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel that looks like it may have been pulled straight off the Land Rover production line."
@@msalzberg4962 Your comment oozes of ignorance, bordering on sheer stupidity. It's one thing to say the designs are sheer copies of other brands without knowing the details as to why. The average person knows Kia designs have had dramatic styling changes since 2006 with much cleaner silhouettes. However, what they don't know is this coincides with the hiring of Peter Schreyer, the former head of design at VW / Audi. Peter is behind the iconic designs including the Audi TT, '97 Golf, New Beetle, '00 A4, '97 A6 etc. so yeah, there's a reason why Kia (and later Hyundai) designs have more of a Teutonic flavor.
Similarly, the Genesis GV80 has Bentley Bentayga-esque lines because this corresponds with the hiring of Luc Donckerwolke, who was the head designer at Lamborghini (Diablo, Murcielago, Gallardo, Miura concept etc.) and was later the Bentley Director of Design. He oversaw Audi design as well. Later, Luc was hired at the Hyundai group and took over as Head of Design at Genesis, taking over from Peter Schreyer.
It's one thing for designers to flat out copy designs (as we often see with Chinese companies) and German and Japanese companies are all guilty of infractions in the past. However, it's different when the actual designers are FROM those companies you are claiming to hire as they're bring over their design ethos and they have street cred. Now I don't know who is behind this Santa Fe design, but given Hyundai likely has hundreds of staff globally in their design team, I'm sure there are some who have experience working at Land Rover. Is there a strong resemblance with the exterior, yes. Does it look like it came off the Land Rover line, no. That's total BS. The interior of this Santa Fe looks much nicer and more functional imo than even the top end Range Rover which costs 3x as much.
Interestingly, look up the interior of the 2024 Range Rover and you'll see a two-spoke steering wheel which is not unlike the 2-spoke steering wheel found in the Genesis GV70. You're making an absolute fool of yourself..but hey, you have every right to do so...
@@msalzberg4962 "In other words, the Defender is selling well, so let's copy it." This is the dumbest comment I've seen on YT today... I'll let you figure it out
@@alex99398 What else explains Hyundai / Kia / Genesis so blatantly copying the designs of other cars? Do you think that grafting the front end of a Mercedes to the rear end of a BMW to create a Genesis model is because they thought "hey, no one buys these brands, so let's make a car that looks just like them?"
Please.
@@msalzberg4962 Clearly reading comprehension is not your forte (pun intended). What Mercedes and BMW is grafted on to any Genesis? Dude, pass the dutchie, cuz you're on the good stuff. You MIGHT have had an ounce of credibility if you had referenced Bentley, but c'mon man, do better than this.
I'd buy one if it had a 5,000 or 6,000 pound towing capacity. I don't know if that means a bigger motor, bigger brakes, or both. I'd like to get rid of my BMW X5, but it tows my boat amazingly. I have two Hyundai's and really like them. I had a Tucson Hybrid; it was the best automobile that I have ever owned. The dealerships in my area are a little shady. Great review.
Nice exterior design. Hopefully the engine & transmission are improved as well.
I like boxy. I'm interested in the XRT. In our market we should also get it in a 5-seat configuration which I prefer.
Which market are you in?
@@EverydayReviews2022 Eastern Europe.
It's just fascinating how the rear doors conveniently refuse to unlock with the proximity feature. Clearly, it's all for the sake of our safety, right?
This one baffles me. For a family, kids will often ride in a back seat so when has it been mandatory for kids to unlock the car? If I have a key fob, I double click to open the doors from 50 feet away. How is this even an issue for anyone?
Very impressive. Wow!!!
It looks a lot like an updated version of the Ford Flex with after market upgrades....
I would love one, but as a five seater. It would be more luxurious with impressive rear leg room.
Love everything but not a fan of the white/cream leather interior. It’s just not life practical. Only for the showroom. I hope they will include the saddle color as a leather interior choice.
Other colours available.
Great Video. Boxy is in the Vogue. Indian market is witnessing similar wave. Hyundai Exter, Hyundai Verna has turned edgy-boxyish from fluidic, and now SantaFe. Mahindra has two similarly priced vehicle with the newer model, Scorpio N turning Boxier, Tata is shifting too towards less curves, Suzuki Fronx is the Boxier/SUVish version of the Hashback Baleno. So SantaFe is going to be a Hit in the segment as an early entrant in India. Appreciation to these designs principles might be subjective, but to me this is the most marvelous looking Hyundai I have ever seen.
Hahahaha!. You know when you observe automotive body styling over the years the trend is always about going from boxy to curvy, then curvy to boxy over time. Same with body lines. They go from sharp edges to rounded edges over time. Then they smooth out the door panels, then they put ridges/creases in them. Then, the front to rear sweep changes from either sloping up wardor downward. Then they either make the back end more squared off or they trim the back end like a wedge. Then, the cycle repeats. The human eyes get tired of the same looks after awhile. So the exterior design always goes through these design cycles. As far as the instrument cluster they tend to follow technology evolution like now it's large digital displays etc. Anyway, that's pretty much what happens with most products. The eyes like things to change after awhile.
I like the looks of this! Finally a crossover that doesnt look like every other car on the road!!!
Yeah, looks like an old Land Rover!😅
Great review and walk thru. I still don’t understand the dual center console. I’ve never wanted anyone, let along my kids, from the second row reaching into the center console.
Nice. Hopefully it’s not a mechanic’s money magnet
It looks like something Range Rover would make, except actually reliable....
How would you compare this to a 4Runner?
Never been this excited for a vehicle!!
I like when he says it isn't large, it is enormous by European standards.
About time for the powered side mirrors
Great make over,but I’m in love with my Palisade.
I can't wait to pre-order it. The only miss for me on this one is the lack of a full pano roof.
I can't understand the love for a bench seat. I don't know of any family where the kids would prefer a bench to having their own seat. When I was growing being squished in the middle was my sibling's biggest nightmare.
The rectangle makes for a shape with maximum utility, albeit not the most stylish. Although Hyundai did do a very good job especially on the interior. A full class above all its competitors. Except maybe the Mazda XC90
You lose out on the max passenger count with the captains seats. We’ve had them before and they were ok but with a bench, you could fit 3 3 and Brant sears in a row in case you have little ones or if you have a couple of kids and a friend they always want to sit together. Basically with a bench you have the option of 6-7 passenger while the captains seats there’s no option.
incredible...everything!
Awww I missed the live
Was the first time I tried. Next time I’ll try and schedule it.
If the price were similar and you had to use your own hard earned money would you take this or a 2023 Mercedes GLB35 AMG that you also reviewed? Thanks as my next car will be either one of these two. Cheers from Crescent Beach!
I think it would depend on your needs for size. This is much bigger than the GLB inside and out. For me I’d go Santa Fe
5th generation!? Makes me feel old! I remember when they introduced the 1st one! 😢
Great video
A rear trunk camping awning will be great, sleep in the car and have rear awning tent attached to the rear trunk door for the portable toilet and cooking area...if you can use the 14kw battery in the hybrid model as power source for the inverter, even better..
Great idea!
Great. Went from a sporty 5 passenger budget X5 to another box for those who really should be looking at a minivan. I hear it's almost a full 1.5 seconds slower 0-60 due to being much heavier than the outgoing model. Same garbage jerky dual-clutch transmission as the old model? And I thought the push button transmission selector was dumb, but holy shit, that backwards turn signal stalk to shift gears? Can't wait until the lease is up on my '22 Santa Fe Calligraphy, if the junk transmission makes it that far.
I have the same selector in my IONIQ5 and love it compared to the push button I have in the Palisade I’m driving this week. It’s very easy to use, I guess just like anything, you need to accept change. Frees up so much room and is very intuitive. What issues have you had with tranny?
This tin can cannot be compared to X5 period!!!
@@azatkuliev9824 Who compared it with an X5?
@@EverydayReviews2022 The dual-clutch in the Santa Fe is garbage. It's noisy and clanky (first vehicle I've owned that I can actually hear gears actuating). It shudders in slow stop and go/creeping traffic like the clutch is slipping.
@@mikevaquero3766 I’m not a fan of DCTs in regular passenger cars either but this one didn’t seem to have those tendencies at all.
This thing is absolutely stunning! However, with 22 inch wheels and low profile tires you cannot brag about its off-road prowess.
21” wheels 😎
@@EverydayReviews2022 😉
there IS an off road variant called the XRT coming out as well
@@vvvxt Great! Low profile tires are not useful where I live (rural area), they handle better but the ride is harsh.
The hybrid powertrain is a huge miss. For a vehicle this size and the desired upscale class they're going for a 1.6t is a pathetic power plant.
Wow, gorgeous color.
Do you think a 2023 white Santa Fe sel awd for 33600 is the play or waiting for the 2024? Saving money would be great but it’s not like the 2023 was terrible. Thought anyone?
If you like the current one go for it for sure. I like the extra room and the newer tech of the new one plus I dig the new looks.
Your own words indicate that you should look elsewhere.😊
As a proud Palisade owner, this new Santa Fe is going to kill the palisade and To-Hell-U-Ride sells :~)
You can sleep in the back, legs not touching..... Being 6.3 I am very happy with that feature :)
How do you say ‘good bye Nissan Pathfinder’ in Korean? 😂😅
"잘가라, 닛싼 페스화인더 야" 😁😁
I agree with those that say the tail lights are too low.......and yet the rear turn signals are virtually on the ground. Who's going to see their use!?
Nice to see the Ford Flex back in production.
So nice!
I can’t believe it’s not called DEFENDER!!!!😅😅
Momma wants one
Similar to the Ford Flex, 2009-2019. It was ahead of it's time.
There's been many squarish "maximum utility" designs over the years. The Honda Element comes to mind.
@@krane15 I have a first generation Scion xB. It's a mini Ford Flex.
Ford flex with the twin turbo is amazing. They're expensive now. I couldn't find one under 30k
Do a video with Nissan Pathfinder Platinum please 😁
It will depend on price if they can sell it or not.
Amazing looking SUV, my only complaint is the rear end… something looks off.
The door lock is a safety deign after kidnappings were caught on video.
Good review, thanks!
Will this come in PHEV?
Is it definitely not getting 7 seats on the top trim?
Not in North America. Other market can get a bench for the second row.
this is amazing in and out! My problem with Korean cars is Reliability and Dependability! They're NOT good at all. But dang this is a nice suv in and out
Have you had issues with them?
@@EverydayReviews2022 yepp and everybody I know who has bought one! Engine seals, transmission issues! electrical issues... etc
@@kmzoilus2486 I know they had an engine issue which they resolved. A friend had his engine with tons of Kms replaced for free a few years ago but other than that , everyone else I know that has their products haven’t had issues including ourselves. They’re now the third largest carmaker in the world so pretty sure if they had so many issues their sales wouldn’t be increasing. I never even thought I would ever own a Korean car and wife was so against it until she drove a Genesis. Now she prefers that over all the BMWs we’ve owned. Sounds like you had a lot of problems. If I had that many I’d just sell it. What’s next on your shopping list?
@@EverydayReviews2022 actually I just played it safe and just bought a 2016 4runner limited with 57k miles on it in Barcelona Red metallic, It's old school, analog and built like a tank! Couldn't be happier!
@@kmzoilus2486 Not as old school as my 2004 Acura 😂 which is pretty advanced for its vintage
i dont like the way hyundai uses the space between seats in the front. i would prefer a narrower console to create more knee room for long drives. i dont always want to have my legs straight out in from of me.