Nobody seems to mention that the rear tail lights were placed so low is because of the wide opening, and the placement of the rear struts, if they were placed higher the opening would have been smaller, and obviously Hyundai designers did not want that.
It doesn't look that bad imo. I think it's more of an excuse by Hyundai the lights are literally in the door power could come through the top where it hinges seems like they could easily place the L.E.D. lights anywhere they want how would that really effect the opening? 🤔
Rear isn’t great. But not a ruined vehicle and not a deal breaker. Plenty of ugly crossovers out there and this isn’t one. I actually think the rear end on this looks better than the new headlight design on the updated Sorento platform mate. And this blows highlander and pilot out of the water inside and out
As much as i agree with your design opinion, its not like hyundai designers didn't realize that the tail lights were abnormally lower and sagging, they just chose to go with function over form. What you haven't done is either not done your research on why they had to go this route or you have done your research but failed to mention in your video, which is a very critical piece of information.
I would prefer to have slightly less functionality over a weird looking design. To each his own tho. My wife, who is not a car enthusiast, did not buy this car simply because of how the back looked, and she was totally in love with it. Which is unfortunate, I even asked her to reconsider because overall the car does look outstanding and it's incredible value for the price, but she can't get over how the rear looks 😂😂
@HammysShowcase I agree, the rear seems to be a deal breaker for many. Hyundai was sinister enough to make this weird design choice and let us people fight on it 😂
The lower tail light design helps to ground the vehicle and give it the perception of weight. Others here have mentioned the practical reasons which allow the larger opening. The Edmunds proposal essentially says 'why don't you make it look like every other SUV'.
Okay hear me out- the back has actually grown on me and I actually like the entire vehicle’s design 🫢 I still can’t tell if I like the new Kona though. I’ve seen it in person and I it’s like I do- but when you see the lower trims out and about it’s like 🥴 Whiiich could also be the case for this Santa Fe - only time will tell 😂
I'm not a fan of the Kona design either, I just, don't like it in general lol... But I think over time I think I could live with how the rear of the Santa Fe looks
I love the quirky brake light placement on our 2024 Santa Fe Limited. It wasn’t a deal breaker for us, we love the vehicle and we bought it in Serenity white, which I think looks the best.
Honestly, I think it's something I could get used to and wouldn't be a deal breaker. I agree that it would look better with the tail lights lifted, but I also understand why it's lowered for functionality and more space. So, for me, I would give it a 98/100.
I saw that! That's a crazy one off situation tho, I don't think it's representative of the car being unreliable. The Santa Fe for the past few generations has been using that exact same transmission and there hasn't been widespread transmission failures
Nice! Was just looking at a pilot the other day. My wife is in the same boat, she loved this new Santa Fe, but the rear end was a deal breaker for her, looking at other options now.
Nobody seems to mention that the rear tail lights were placed so low is because of the wide opening, and the placement of the rear struts, if they were placed higher the opening would have been smaller, and obviously Hyundai designers did not want that.
Had not heard that before... Very interesting
i can agree with their aesthetic sacrifice for function
Hyundai has said this over and over during their rollout of this model. Guess no one paid attention.
It doesn't look that bad imo. I think it's more of an excuse by Hyundai the lights are literally in the door power could come through the top where it hinges seems like they could easily place the L.E.D. lights anywhere they want how would that really effect the opening? 🤔
Trunk would be smaller if taillights were highers. 90% of it is great, front view , side view amd interior are spot on 👌
I'd be ok with the trunk being alittle bit smaller haha
I don't think the back end looks strange.
Rear isn’t great. But not a ruined vehicle and not a deal breaker. Plenty of ugly crossovers out there and this isn’t one. I actually think the rear end on this looks better than the new headlight design on the updated Sorento platform mate. And this blows highlander and pilot out of the water inside and out
Truth on blowing competition out of the water.
I like the rear end just how it is. Just me, though.
Rear Design Ruined this car, literally would have looked great if they just moved the tailight up 5 inches lol
Nah you need some new eyes
As much as i agree with your design opinion, its not like hyundai designers didn't realize that the tail lights were abnormally lower and sagging, they just chose to go with function over form. What you haven't done is either not done your research on why they had to go this route or you have done your research but failed to mention in your video, which is a very critical piece of information.
I would prefer to have slightly less functionality over a weird looking design. To each his own tho. My wife, who is not a car enthusiast, did not buy this car simply because of how the back looked, and she was totally in love with it. Which is unfortunate, I even asked her to reconsider because overall the car does look outstanding and it's incredible value for the price, but she can't get over how the rear looks 😂😂
@HammysShowcase I agree, the rear seems to be a deal breaker for many. Hyundai was sinister enough to make this weird design choice and let us people fight on it 😂
The lower tail light design helps to ground the vehicle and give it the perception of weight. Others here have mentioned the practical reasons which allow the larger opening. The Edmunds proposal essentially says 'why don't you make it look like every other SUV'.
Okay hear me out- the back has actually grown on me and I actually like the entire vehicle’s design 🫢 I still can’t tell if I like the new Kona though. I’ve seen it in person and I it’s like I do- but when you see the lower trims out and about it’s like 🥴 Whiiich could also be the case for this Santa Fe - only time will tell 😂
I'm not a fan of the Kona design either, I just, don't like it in general lol... But I think over time I think I could live with how the rear of the Santa Fe looks
I love the quirky brake light placement on our 2024 Santa Fe Limited. It wasn’t a deal breaker for us, we love the vehicle and we bought it in Serenity white, which I think looks the best.
Glad you like it! My wife was totally in love with this car and wanted to buy it until she saw the rear end haha, then said nope 😂
Honestly, I think it's something I could get used to and wouldn't be a deal breaker. I agree that it would look better with the tail lights lifted, but I also understand why it's lowered for functionality and more space. So, for me, I would give it a 98/100.
I can agree with that. The rest of the car is a solid 10/10
I get that it's functional, but it doesn't make it look any better.
It's functional. Maybe could get better in refresh. Still at this pricepoint. Why not?
It is great value for the money 💵
the tail lights needed to be just under the glass. higher even than edmunds proposal
Interesting idea
I'd be more concerned about the failure prone 8 speed DCT...
Yup. I have DCT… awful. Had it replaced under warranty
looks like a minivan back end. my plan is to tint out the tail and i think that will clean it up
That's a great idea
@@HammysShowcase and fairly inexpensive, especially if you diy
Car conf twins already had the transmission go out in theirs. Total rebuild.
I saw that! That's a crazy one off situation tho, I don't think it's representative of the car being unreliable. The Santa Fe for the past few generations has been using that exact same transmission and there hasn't been widespread transmission failures
@@HammysShowcase good point.
Ok cool, but can you please call it a tailgate and not a trunk 😏
Woops...that's my B 🤭
Great just that way it is…after all there are No perfect SUV’s to date. This one is pretty close at its price point.
Fair enough!
I thought the same wanted to get it but went with the pilot instead
Nice! Was just looking at a pilot the other day. My wife is in the same boat, she loved this new Santa Fe, but the rear end was a deal breaker for her, looking at other options now.
He don't know about car design.
You should give up being a car designer.
Do you know about G wagen tail lamp position?
I'm not a designer 😂, just a dude giving his random thoughts on this new redesign and sharing my own personal opinion
Prefer Edmund's design.
Agreed
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