Good review... I'm a few months into my 2023 Hybrid Limited and I have to say this vehicle has surpassed my expectations, it's smooth and quiet, the features are outstanding and the gas mileage is great for the size. I shopped around and looked at quite a few comparable vehicles before settling on the SF. For the price it's a great vehicle and the warranty gives some peace of mind for the next 5 years. I haven't noticed any rattling in 2nd gear.
I got my 2021 Santa Fe Luxury Hybrid…it saves me so much money in fuel in city driving….using mostly my EV mode….the performance,style and comfort is awesome!….
The "rattling" you are hearing is the GDI. I was worried there was something wrong with my 2022 Tucson Hybrid SEL (shares the same drivetrain) and nope..Its just the way it is. My brother also has a 2022 Tucson Hybrid Blue and his does the same thing. Asked the Hyundai Dealer near me and they said it was totally normal. Great review!
[finicky gear shifter better than a stalk on the column] - Why? Do you keep shifting it all the time? In an automatic having it anywhere but on a column is a waste of space and a pretense. It's not a stick shift. You only use it to make it go and make it stop.
[center console is near perfection] - I wish those infernal contraptions were gone and we had an option of a split bench upfront, but manufacturers did not want to put the third airbag, so they made people believe they would rather had vast expanse of plastic in the middle instead of a usable space.
Excellent suv from hyundai ❤🍾🥂. One of the best in its class . Overall the venza is better in interior design and quality excellent level of standard equipment. Also excellent exterior design and excellent comfort and more.
Does anyone have the Blue trim and/or have driven the Blue AND the SEL or Limited Santa Fe Hybrid? I'm curious how the 17" wheels feel in terms of smoother ride/handling compared the 19" ones other than the obvious better gas mileage you get with the 17". I have test driven a 2022 or 2023? Hyundai XRT recently but of course like most dealerships across the country, there are no hybrids on the lots to test drive. This question is coming from someone who has driven a Fiat 500L for the past several years. Don't judge, please.
1:39 So can someone tell me why the map pockets in the back of the seats to be diff in height? I've not noted that in other cars. Am I just noticing this? 🤔
I have the same engine noise you are describing on my brand new hybrid santa fe. I tried Shell Nitro higher octane fuel and it seemed to help. Love everything else about this vehicle for sure. Anyone knows what this knocking/ rattling engine noise is?
I sell Lexus for the last 10 years and I bought the 2022 Santa Fe hybrid limited last February. Not only is Hyundai offering quality vehicles these days but the engineering is very smart. I could list at least a dozen examples but one that stands out is how sensible the remote start feature operates. I can control the AC, defrosters, and heated steering wheel based on weather conditions and upon entering the vehicle the engine stays on. No restarting (as with Lexus), and no “push the brake pedal and hit the start button” as with most other brands. All I do is enter the Santa Fe, put it in drive and go! Hyundai isn’t perfect, but you’d do well to compare it to whatever else you’re looking at. No other brand in my opinion is packing more bang for the buck whether mass market or luxury. And by the way, the warranty and service package are unrivaled in the industry.
There’s no comparing this to a Venza, Rav4 or CRV. Even if the pricing is similar. I’ve had the Santa Fe Hybrid for a month and I can’t find any fault with it, including the center control area. All the buttons within reach and are nicely organized. Quiet and luxurious.
@@KirkKreifels the sportage has almost identical rear seat volume as the santa fe. So if that is the case, how does a smaller vehicle beating crossovers in the next size up and still keeping the same cargo space and passenger volume. How are they making it shorter length wise with the same hybrid powertrian that they are using for the sorrento and santa fe? In other words what is the selling point of a santa fe over a sportage if they drive the same. Looks? That doesnt justify a 39k mid trim santa fe when you can get a maxed out sportage hybrid for 38k... i dont see what hyundai was doing with the santa fe.
Good review... I'm a few months into my 2023 Hybrid Limited and I have to say this vehicle has surpassed my expectations, it's smooth and quiet, the features are outstanding and the gas mileage is great for the size. I shopped around and looked at quite a few comparable vehicles before settling on the SF. For the price it's a great vehicle and the warranty gives some peace of mind for the next 5 years. I haven't noticed any rattling in 2nd gear.
it´s a good family SUV for the money, thanks Kirk.
I got my 2021 Santa Fe Luxury Hybrid…it saves me so much money in fuel in city driving….using mostly my EV mode….the performance,style and comfort is awesome!….
The "rattling" you are hearing is the GDI.
I was worried there was something wrong with my 2022 Tucson Hybrid SEL (shares the same drivetrain) and nope..Its just the way it is.
My brother also has a 2022 Tucson Hybrid Blue and his does the same thing.
Asked the Hyundai Dealer near me and they said it was totally normal.
Great review!
Beautiful crossover love the design and interior.
I love it too! Hyundai/Kia and Genesis are making some excellent products lately!
[finicky gear shifter better than a stalk on the column] - Why? Do you keep shifting it all the time? In an automatic having it anywhere but on a column is a waste of space and a pretense. It's not a stick shift. You only use it to make it go and make it stop.
Would never buy a crossover but if I had too I would get this
"Would never buy a crossover" -- Curious, why?
@@mountainhobo because they are useless,less space than a minivan,not off-road capable like real suvs and they are boring to drive and look at
Good luck finding one in stock.
Why does the SF hybrid Blue trim get 36mpg and the Limited gets 33mpg? Is it the wheel size/weight difference 17” vs 19” ?
Thank You for all of your videos that you did.
beautiful review and all explanations are are awsome
[center console is near perfection] - I wish those infernal contraptions were gone and we had an option of a split bench upfront, but manufacturers did not want to put the third airbag, so they made people believe they would rather had vast expanse of plastic in the middle instead of a usable space.
Or they could just put in a removable storage bin, like on the 4th gen Odyssey
Split bench front? Last car had that as an option was the Toyota Avalon I believe.
Kirk I'm also in South Florida! I can't believe I haven't met you yet. I hope I get to meet you someday
Looks good, but I don’t care for Hyundai’s wheels 🛞
Yea their wheels are kinda hit or miss
Change em. They look good on white, black or grey but not the blue or red, to me.
Excellent suv from hyundai ❤🍾🥂. One of the best in its class . Overall the venza is better in interior design and quality excellent level of standard equipment. Also excellent exterior design and excellent comfort and more.
@@maga6319 Hey dumbo . For you every toyota is garbage so comment means nothing .😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. So comment much as you want and you are welcome.
Does anyone have the Blue trim and/or have driven the Blue AND the SEL or Limited Santa Fe Hybrid? I'm curious how the 17" wheels feel in terms of smoother ride/handling compared the 19" ones other than the obvious better gas mileage you get with the 17". I have test driven a 2022 or 2023? Hyundai XRT recently but of course like most dealerships across the country, there are no hybrids on the lots to test drive. This question is coming from someone who has driven a Fiat 500L for the past several years. Don't judge, please.
Hello, what is that metal bar inside the area with the tire kit? Can I see a picture of it?
1:39 So can someone tell me why the map pockets in the back of the seats to be diff in height? I've not noted that in other cars. Am I just noticing this? 🤔
did you show the key fobe ? it has the function to go back and forth? auto start?
4:00 OMG mission control right there. I love buttons but wow. Thats a bit much. Careful what you wish for.
I have the same engine noise you are describing on my brand new hybrid santa fe. I tried Shell Nitro higher octane fuel and it seemed to help. Love everything else about this vehicle for sure. Anyone knows what this knocking/ rattling engine noise is?
Dude, you are in Naples, FL, aren't you?? I recognize it
I wish it would have wireless carplay...
It has a spare tire.
So when is the Palisade getting the hybrid treatment?
I don't know when, most likely never. Non turbo V6 all the way!
@@brianlee9233 I would normally agree with you Brian, but with Bidenomics we will soon be paying $10 a gallon.
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I sell Lexus for the last 10 years and I bought the 2022 Santa Fe hybrid limited last February. Not only is Hyundai offering quality vehicles these days but the engineering is very smart. I could list at least a dozen examples but one that stands out is how sensible the remote start feature operates. I can control the AC, defrosters, and heated steering wheel based on weather conditions and upon entering the vehicle the engine stays on. No restarting (as with Lexus), and no “push the brake pedal and hit the start button” as with most other brands. All I do is enter the Santa Fe, put it in drive and go! Hyundai isn’t perfect, but you’d do well to compare it to whatever else you’re looking at. No other brand in my opinion is packing more bang for the buck whether mass market or luxury. And by the way, the warranty and service package are unrivaled in the industry.
Try selling Hyundai/Kia. Lexus (the most reliable car brand worldwide) is far too much for most people to understand.
@@codincoman9019 Please clarify. Not sure exactly what you are saying
This is much bigger than venza, wheelbase and total length wise
There’s no comparing this to a Venza, Rav4 or CRV. Even if the pricing is similar. I’ve had the Santa Fe Hybrid for a month and I can’t find any fault with it, including the center control area. All the buttons within reach and are nicely organized. Quiet and luxurious.
Excellent review and even some bare feet for your foot fetish faction lol 🤣
Does this have heads up feature?
only the Calligraphy has the head up display.
How does a 2023 sportage hybrid have more cargo space than the larger santa fe?
Does the Sportage have the same rear passenger space?
@@KirkKreifels the sportage has almost identical rear seat volume as the santa fe. So if that is the case, how does a smaller vehicle beating crossovers in the next size up and still keeping the same cargo space and passenger volume. How are they making it shorter length wise with the same hybrid powertrian that they are using for the sorrento and santa fe?
In other words what is the selling point of a santa fe over a sportage if they drive the same. Looks? That doesnt justify a 39k mid trim santa fe when you can get a maxed out sportage hybrid for 38k... i dont see what hyundai was doing with the santa fe.
The only caution with Kia/Hyundai ownership is the potential for them to spontaneously catch fire around 50k to 100k
Gotta love that technology
This just reads very sarcastically