I bought my wife a 2013 Santa Fe sport. Has the 2.4L in it and it’s FWD. the car is absolutely flawless. Someone kept it in the garage. It is deep blue with grey wheels. I can’t think of a better car I could have gotten. This will stay with us for years to come.
Hi Speedy, Sorry, but I don't advise people on car choices. My best advice is do lots of research and buy the car you love. As for frameless windows, it's a bit off my radar screen specifically. I doubt automakers would continue to use them if they were problematic. I have heard no problems with CC's, a friend of mine has one and loves it. Best of luck! TV
I prefer the setting on Sport that has good heft and decent road feel for electric power steering. Pretty tough to know what to buy until the others come out.
Audi A7 doors do not roll down when you unlock the vehicle in anticipation for the passanger to board the vehicle... whereas the VW CC does that... isnt that weird.. can you raise this question to AUDI?? DO you think that The frameless door cars start losing the cabin quiteness over the time more badly than a regular sedan..i am confused.. i want to buy between A6 or A7... i love the CC also... dont know what to do.
Rommy.. Stylish... Cozy...practicle... Great mpg....awesome options....saddle leather seat!! What can I say?? Go ahead and get it!! You will never regret! Hyundai will get better and better for years.
When I went to test drive the car, I notice that the steering wheel kept pulling the left and needed constant correction/effort to keep it going straight....did you notice any of that during your review?
Hello Steve.. which engine sounds and drives better for you The old 3.5L V6 or this Turbo 4 I just wanna know if this car is superior than the previous one
The Tucson is just as stylish, more fuel efficient, it is about 12 inches shorter and 3 inches narrower, which I prefer since I drive in the city most of the time.
Very nice redesign. I recent test drove a 2007, which I believe is the first year of this SUV's first and, in my personal opinion, much needed, facelift. That has to be my favorite redesign of any car. I' now considering this as my next vehicle when I upgrade from my Honda Civic. I have to say it was an amazing ride! It wasn't only beautiful, the ride, handling, height, and overall quality, equaled its looks. I'm 23 single and have no children, but I can see myself in the family ride!
I understand that, but where does that place the Tucson if this vehicle competes with a RAV4? i'm sure Hyundai isn't intending on having one leach sales from the other.
but you have to see it as people with just 1 generation older Hyundai looking at the new Hyundai and ask why does it change so quickly. It won't do good with resale values and the consumers maybe pressured to get a new car. Hyundai still has a long way to go to earn the prestige that Toyota, Honda and Nissan have. Style isn't everything, give the current Hyundai's another 5-8 years and see what happens.
Hi Mr. Voelk, where can people request you on your website for the reviews that they want to see. I requested you for Santa Fe review and you posted it.. thanks for that.... i think i requested just like this somewhere in the comments.. i was wondering if there is a place on your website to put the request.... anyways... I will really appreciate if you get a chance to review the Volkswagen CC 2013 and give your valuable comments.. please do a little research on its frameless doors.
Hyundai still has a long road ahead of them. Any car expert and journalist will know that. The Koreans don't even have any super cars or sport cars yet unlike the Lexus LFA and the Nissan GT-R. Their technology and engines is still severely behind the Japanese.
Hi Tom so u say the fuel efficieny wasnt what was promised? or is it that u didnt get to drive this one for that long (so that you could test the efficieny thoroughly ) Great reviews btw, precise .. to the point and practical. Thanks!!
Although I'm bummed about the Veracruz, I understand and respect why they did that. business is business, I wouldn't mind the Veracruz either, I also like the Tucson.
lol i won't be caught dead in a Corolla im talking about true enthusiast cars such as Honda and Mazda. You will never see Korean cars in drifting or street racing, or any car movies in your life time. Cars that are fun to drive and engaging, do some research yourself and wait another 5-8 years when Hyundai can prove their long term reliability and not just make cars that look good.
Their is a reason why most journalists didnt drive the 2.4l. I'm telling you that engine is awful. The turbo is better but I don't feel the engine is as refined as a Honda or toyota.
Did you drive it? Did you try it? I guess no... dude, I am sure this car is more top quality than many cars in the segment now. Trust me, I got an Accent 2007, and it is still running like day one, while many of my friends got rid of their Yaris or Lancer, to buy a Hyundai or Kia... And as a matter of fact, I also own a Honda CR-V, so you can tell by yourself what are my top quality references. That is enough said.
Id drove the 2.4 non turbo. It was one of the worst engine ive ever driven. Unrefined, sloppy and really slow. The turbo is better but power delivery is all over the place.
bigger and more powerful engine doesn't mean its a better car, you must be a stuck up person who can't afford a proper car and got a Hyundai because its cheap and it "looks cool". Like you said yourself, of course newer sport cars are going to "rape" Honda S2000's and Mazda RX-8'S. But Hyundai is not even close to establishing itself yet as a long run reliable solid higher class image brand. You can keep drinking Hyundai juice while reality will just go right through you.
"prestige that Toyota, Honda and Nissan have"... ignorant people think this is 1980... that bullshit of Honda Toyota superiority is gone... this is 2012 kid. Hyundai sales higher than Honda. Genesis coupe v6 as high quality as any Honda plus would rape any shitty honda in power and style.
Again, you keep drinking the Hyundai juice Nothing can touch the Nissan GT-R at that price point. GM is the largest car maker in the planet, but they are not the best brands. Get a reality check, Korean and American cars have the highest depreciation value, why do you think only poor low income students drive them. FYI, Toyota and GM keeps switching #1. Of course the Hyundai will be so high up when it has only its Korean sister brand Kia competing in major markets. Unlike the Japanese...
Again give Hyundai 100,000 and will make a GT-R fighter.... Hyundai still not in the market for that. ... keep crying and bitching how much you hate Hyundai... haters gonna hate cars gonna sell... :D
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The three row Santa Fe might be but the Sport is very close in dimensions to RAV4.
I am going to pick up mine tomorrow. I test drove a few smaller SUV's, and over all this really impressed me the most, and 2nd was the Ford EDGE.
I bought my wife a 2013 Santa Fe sport. Has the 2.4L in it and it’s FWD. the car is absolutely flawless. Someone kept it in the garage. It is deep blue with grey wheels. I can’t think of a better car I could have gotten. This will stay with us for years to come.
Hi Speedy,
Sorry, but I don't advise people on car choices. My best advice is do lots of research and buy the car you love.
As for frameless windows, it's a bit off my radar screen specifically. I doubt automakers would continue to use them if they were problematic. I have heard no problems with CC's, a friend of mine has one and loves it. Best of luck! TV
The turbo I drove had smooth power delivery through the rev range though not as much low end torque as I would have expected considering the specs.
Since you are in UT, no TP test? What do they use in UT?
One thing good about DrivenCarReviews is reviewing a single vehicle other than the manufacture or the country.
I prefer the setting on Sport that has good heft and decent road feel for electric power steering. Pretty tough to know what to buy until the others come out.
Audi A7 doors do not roll down when you unlock the vehicle in anticipation for the passanger to board the vehicle... whereas the VW CC does that... isnt that weird.. can you raise this question to AUDI??
DO you think that The frameless door cars start losing the cabin quiteness over the time more badly than a regular sedan..i am confused.. i want to buy between A6 or A7... i love the CC also... dont know what to do.
Hows the steering feel? Is this car worth purchasing or should I wait for redesign Rav4 or Rogue?
I don't understand what the point of the Tuscon is now....
Rommy.. Stylish... Cozy...practicle... Great mpg....awesome options....saddle leather seat!! What can I say?? Go ahead and get it!! You will never regret! Hyundai will get better and better for years.
What an outstanding review!! Covered almost everything efficiently. Bravo. Subscribed.
When I went to test drive the car, I notice that the steering wheel kept pulling the left and needed constant correction/effort to keep it going straight....did you notice any of that during your review?
Hello Steve.. which engine sounds and drives better for you
The old 3.5L V6 or this Turbo 4
I just wanna know if this car is superior than the previous one
Here in Korea, these things are taking over the road!!!
The Tucson is just as stylish, more fuel efficient, it is about 12 inches shorter and 3 inches narrower, which I prefer since I drive in the city most of the time.
Any performance chips on this model that bump the boost up on the turbo? Always an easy way to get a bunch more power out of the engine.
Oh how I miss your review. It's literally delicious. You should upload more reviews more often!
Very nice redesign. I recent test drove a 2007, which I believe is the first year of this SUV's first and, in my personal opinion, much needed, facelift.
That has to be my favorite redesign of any car.
I' now considering this as my next vehicle when I upgrade from my Honda Civic.
I have to say it was an amazing ride! It wasn't only beautiful, the ride, handling, height, and overall quality, equaled its looks.
I'm 23 single and have no children, but I can see myself in the family ride!
how's the body roll around corners?
I understand that, but where does that place the Tucson if this vehicle competes with a RAV4? i'm sure Hyundai isn't intending on having one leach sales from the other.
but you have to see it as people with just 1 generation older Hyundai looking at the new Hyundai and ask why does it change so quickly. It won't do good with resale values and the consumers maybe pressured to get a new car. Hyundai still has a long way to go to earn the prestige that Toyota, Honda and Nissan have. Style isn't everything, give the current Hyundai's another 5-8 years and see what happens.
An impressive small suv option.. and with a ton of features.
Great review Tom.. as usual!!
Hi Mr. Voelk,
where can people request you on your website for the reviews that they want to see.
I requested you for Santa Fe review and you posted it.. thanks for that.... i think i requested just like this somewhere in the comments.. i was wondering if there is a place on your website to put the request....
anyways... I will really appreciate if you get a chance to review the Volkswagen CC 2013 and give your valuable comments.. please do a little research on its frameless doors.
Hyundai still has a long road ahead of them. Any car expert and journalist will know that. The Koreans don't even have any super cars or sport cars yet unlike the Lexus LFA and the Nissan GT-R. Their technology and engines is still severely behind the Japanese.
No. I drove three different vehicles and all were fine.
Hi Tom
so u say the fuel efficieny wasnt what was promised? or is it that u didnt get to drive this one for that long (so that you could test the efficieny thoroughly )
Great reviews btw, precise .. to the point and practical.
Thanks!!
6:12 - what color is that?
Hyundai is improving, b4 Hyundai car sucks, but today I'm liking this brand of car. Keep up the good work Hyundai! :)
major auto critics should hire you Tom.
Doesn't it compete with CX7 and Tribeca
Thanks for rear seat review!!! it's great to see back seat reclines and moves fore/aft.
this vehicle may be cross shopped against the Rav 4, but it's more of a highlander competitor. the Tuscon competes directly with the Rav 4.
Tom, you are amazing. Thank You
Nice review Tom. It kinda seems that Hyundai is stepping up their game. They really should have added a power rear lift.
CR-V is smaller, more like Tucson.
Whoo! Nice Review! Can you review the new Ford Escape and Fusion?
it is called the "Storm Edge"
nice! Tom, keep it up! your the best car reviewer :)
Why this guy is not on TV boggles my mind.
Although I'm bummed about the Veracruz, I understand and respect why they did that. business is business, I wouldn't mind the Veracruz either, I also like the Tucson.
Have had the FWD turbo about 6 months now. Very quiet, smooth both power and ride, and good mpg if you're not always on the turbo!
lol
i won't be caught dead in a Corolla
im talking about true enthusiast cars such as Honda and Mazda. You will never see Korean cars in drifting or street racing, or any car movies in your life time.
Cars that are fun to drive and engaging, do some research yourself and wait another 5-8 years when Hyundai can prove their long term reliability and not just make cars that look good.
well Hyundai is improving fast both in design and quality and power... haters look it as idenity crisis.
Yup
Rather than at least trying to create something, you would rather be on RUclips calling other users names and harassing them.
1:39.... at the left hand side of the engine after the hood is opened, an animal crawls away... lol :)
Their is a reason why most journalists didnt drive the 2.4l. I'm telling you that engine is awful. The turbo is better but I don't feel the engine is as refined as a Honda or toyota.
this car goes against highlanderror not rav4, the longer wheelbase would compete against sequoia. the Hyundai Tucson competes with the rav4
Smaller. Less expensive.
im not even from China LOL
there is a market for everyone for every car company, even Porsche dares to venture into the SUV area
Did you drive it? Did you try it? I guess no... dude, I am sure this car is more top quality than many cars in the segment now. Trust me, I got an Accent 2007, and it is still running like day one, while many of my friends got rid of their Yaris or Lancer, to buy a Hyundai or Kia... And as a matter of fact, I also own a Honda CR-V, so you can tell by yourself what are my top quality references. That is enough said.
Oustanding. I need one.
nice shoes
Brilliant review, Tom. Don't care about the car though.
Looks good but not great. Doin good but dont get a big head hyundai. Keep the price low. Having a high price tag doesnt make it top quality.
I love it!
That's really not even worth a reply
Storm Edge--who woulda thunk it?
The design is not unique. It looks like an Audi Q7 from the back and the front is a mix of Audi and Edge.
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I don't know, I didn't watch anyone in the bathroom.
just fyi, this is santa fe NOT your Toyota Highlander!
i take the 2.0turbo
Id drove the 2.4 non turbo. It was one of the worst engine ive ever driven. Unrefined, sloppy and really slow. The turbo is better but power delivery is all over the place.
bigger and more powerful engine doesn't mean its a better car, you must be a stuck up person who can't afford a proper car and got a Hyundai because its cheap and it "looks cool". Like you said yourself, of course newer sport cars are going to "rape" Honda S2000's and Mazda RX-8'S. But Hyundai is not even close to establishing itself yet as a long run reliable solid higher class image brand. You can keep drinking Hyundai juice while reality will just go right through you.
You're one to talk. You don't even have any videos.
"prestige that Toyota, Honda and Nissan have"... ignorant people think this is 1980... that bullshit of Honda Toyota superiority is gone... this is 2012 kid. Hyundai sales higher than Honda. Genesis coupe v6 as high quality as any Honda plus would rape any shitty honda in power and style.
Hyundais and kias LOOK HOT sound great but drive really cheap. They aren't refined. They drive like cheap junk.
Again, you keep drinking the Hyundai juice
Nothing can touch the Nissan GT-R at that price point.
GM is the largest car maker in the planet, but they are not the best brands. Get a reality check, Korean and American cars have the highest depreciation value, why do you think only poor low income students drive them.
FYI, Toyota and GM keeps switching #1. Of course the Hyundai will be so high up when it has only its Korean sister brand Kia competing in major markets. Unlike the Japanese...
I love you!
Again give Hyundai 100,000 and will make a GT-R fighter.... Hyundai still not in the market for that. ... keep crying and bitching how much you hate Hyundai... haters gonna hate cars gonna sell... :D
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