2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate AWD - POV Driving Impressions (Binaural Audio)

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The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. If you wear headphones, your mind won't be blown, but it will go, "woah."
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Here on TheTopher, I'm known for putting a camera on my face and driving cars. Whether it's about any of my personal cars or reviews on weekly test vehicles, the goal is to give you an idea of what a certain car is like to drive or live with. Most of my videos are filmed in POV, with my clothes on, and (for like the 5th time) with in-ear binaural audio. Which, if I haven't made it clear yet, is why you should wear headphones. Because of the whole "woah" factor. It's there, trust me. Try it, you'll see! Or don't. As long as you whitelist me on your adblocker I'm okay with whatever you do or don't do with regards to headphone usage. That is all. Oh and I guess you should also probably subscribe. Why are you still reading this, you should be watching the video. With headphones! Hah, had to sneak that in there one more time. Later!

[@darrylt8502]

So even if there's a huge fire or robbery nearby, you'd still focus on the review of the car. Dedication right there.

[@koykorom]

The car also has a sport mode which holds the RPMs in higher range which might help with performance a bit.

[@Mohankeneh]

brand new santa fe coming later this year. seems late to be reviewing this but doesnt mean you shouldnt! i love these reviews so keep em coming

[@OSTKCabal]

Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport are entirely different vehicles. But I imagine we'll be getting an all-new Sport soon too.

[@Mohankeneh]

OSTKCabal the new Santa Fe is replacing the old Santa Fe sport and the still to be announced new Santa Fe XL will replace the old bigger Santa Fe

[@blue-tb2fd]

Hyundai just can't decide what name they want for what Santa Fe lol

[@ThomasFG]

Here in Australia, we get a 2.2L turbo diesel that is much more "at home", alot better on fuel, more torque, etc - better package all together - and generally nicer daily driver

[@haciendadad]

BTW, the Kia Sportage is a subcompact which is more comparable to the Hyundai Tucson.

[@Kazze1]

No, the Santa Fe Sport is an XL compact/midsize SUV. The Tucson and sportage are both compacts.

The interior is super outdated tho

[@bretto9616]

I have the 2013 Santa Fe (non-sport). For the first few minutes i thought it was the 2013. Very little has changed by way of updates in this car. It's definitely time for them to make some changes.

[@Achilles_696]

Everything is outdated these day's, week by week sometimes day by day.. silly to say the least of how/what some humans have become accustomed too, funny to say the least, i thought this SUV was super nice and i do remember test driving one just like it a few months back and honestly it had very little lag in the turbo/acceleration, brakes worked excellent, the 248hp did the job quite well but i do agree is felt kind of, and i use this term hella lightly "sluggish"

[@DoSum4Me]

Was literally driving one of these today.. makes me want to trade my 6 speed accent for one..

[@danmurphy1994]

I often run into that conclusion made on the 2.0 turbo in Hyundai's lineup. I think a few things are wrong here (besides the weight of the vehicle): #1 Engine oil - could benefit from a more turbo-friendly performance minded engine oil with forced induction things can get a little hot, especially with all the safety tech, crumple zones, FF native layout could be the reason for severely hindered cooling of the air drawn into the combustion chamber making for, as you so eloquently put, asthmatic engine characteristics.#2 Octane rating. Surely Hyundai being a low-maintenance-minded company recommends 87 octane fuel for this engine configuration, I wonder if a full tank of 93 octane shell gas would improve the snappiness of the engine? #3 smash a hole in the hood. If you were to smash a large hole in the hood of this vehicle directly above the engine and removed all the plastic covering perhaps that would help it breath a little easier? I'm fairly certain this 2.0 turbo is one of Hyundai's first high-ish output turbo charged engines what with it being available in the Genesis several years ago (it was either 2012 or 2008 drawing a blank on this, maybe 2011) and with hyundai's entries preceding that being primarily if not entirely NA. So they could very well have overlooked the fact that the engine may have components that super-heat during hard acceleration causing the engine management software to reign in power production consistently. Or it could be the EMS in general, who knows if that's just set up way too conservatively in this application for there to be any fun had.

[@fouadrami1455]

I have hyundai santafe 2017 full option it's very nice and comfort 👍👌

[@andytoledo9614]

Thank you for your honest unbiased review. I really appreciate it.

[@Birdsbees]

Keep calm and keep recording 😉

[@ADAM-oh8wq]

Thank u good review Topher

[@tomtalker2000]

My 2015 Lincoln MKC 2.0 AWD not only sounds better with the ecoboost engine. But also gets to 60mph faster.

[@Thxnder1174]

For some reason Hyundai limited the horsepower on these engines in 2017, 2013-2016 made 264. Love Lincoln tho

[@vinnycampisi9211]

Hold up I raced my friend in his 2009 5.3 v8 truck and I was right next to him until I let off the gas so idk what the hell you're saying

[@bokkey45]

I would still get the turbo. The 2.4 is dog slow compared to the turbo.

[@philthefrench7901]

I love your vids!

[@vartouhiorojian4132]

Beautiful😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤I love it

[@raadyusuf6763]

You guys should do a road trip video

[@nikoargiris9935]

Love your videos can you review The 2018 Chevy Equniox premier!

[@Birdsbees]

The audio I wish dealers would demo the infinity system a lil bit. Don't just drive it. Infinity is better than just stock. Please demo audio systems.

[@scotthewitt2224]

The rear seats slide front and back too bro

[@totentanz333]

I hope Hyundai makes their new truck with this turbo engine, just for fun

[@Kazze1]

You’ll be happy to know they made the Santa Cruz; unfortunately, it is based on the current generation Tucson.

[@garygardner6272]

Used 2018 Santa Fe 20T

[@thehegt]

Santa Fe $40K i would go for the Highlander from Toyota also $40K

[@OntarioAndrews415]

Good review. Hey, does the passenger seat get power or is it manual movement only?

[@zaix8353]

Yes, it has power

[@OntarioAndrews415]

@@zaix8353 Cool.

[@nicholashawkins7603]

Hey the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport was a good visibility it's Comfort a little bit of body roll but out of the competition of compact crossover I don't think that it's the best at Eco or fuel economy it's something that doesn't blow your socks off but it's not a bad car neither and this may sound kind of random mister tropher may you teach me how to drive I have my permit and finish my 5-hour classes

[@vartouhiorojian4132]

Does it go fast is it a quick car ???and also is the steering wheel hard ?

[@tyehicks8739]

I've had mine up to 135mph, I love mine

[@randomvids2882]

The 2019 santa fe next?

[@chevyfan8428]

Can you do the 2018 Chevy traverse high country

[@folland34]

save ya the money, don't buy chevy

[@williamachriston6442]

That truck is actually only $15k

[@kennyurdanofuall534]

The plate is just a "4" 😂

[@خالدمحمد-م8ك]

, saudi Arab guys are craziest and best driver

[@weedmastersr]

*Stupidest and most suicidal.

[@haciendadad]

Here are the 0-60 times for this car, they don't see too bad. autotk.com/0-60-times/hyundai/santa-fe-sport/ compared to the Kia Sorrento autotk.com/0-60-times/kia/sorento/

[@kylechambers7754]

i have question for you

[@muntderadel2258]

00:59

[@pavanmarathe8325]

That round shape you give to evry video is absolutely roubish that dosent give any good look for scene!!

[@n_u001]

its rubbish.

[@blue-tb2fd]

What round shape?

[@linu4592]

wow the interior is ugly! :D

[@user2144]

Can Americans please stop saying it wrong. It is Hyundai -- He-un-day, not Hun-day

[@azera55555]

I think the pronunciation is acceptable. It's pretty close to the correct pronunciation of Hyunday and it's WAY better than how other nations pronounce it like in the U.K.: Hayundai or in India: Hyuuundaai. Those pronunciations are so horrible.

[@TheTopher]

I'm just going on Hyundai's super bowl commercial - it's Hyundai, like Sunday.

[@hollyblair4603]

Hyundai actually told America to say it like Topher said "Hyundai like Sunday". We will start saying Hyundai your way if you start saying Aluminum our way... lol

[@TheTopher]

Next video I'm going to pronounce it all 5 different ways

[@user2144]

Holly Blair 😉