2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Review - Better Than a Honda or Toyota?

[@projectill]

Remember 10yrs ago when everyone used to laugh at Hyundai crappy cars ? Look at them now. What an amazing improvement!

[@ZCT808]

My wife had the previous generation for three years. It was truly excellent, no issues at all. This looks like a lot of improvement too.

[@steveo4141]

Kia/ Hyundai did the same thing as Honda/Toyota did 40yrs ago👀

[@audi1ification]

it still a hyundai

[@mattX5]

Vince Dizon ..And What car do you drive?

[@audi1ification]

@@mattX5 the one that isn't hyundai lol.

[@dancedwards]

I’m a newer fan and wanted to let you guys know how great I think your vids are. You’ve done such a fantastic job of finding a unique and entertaining voice. Well done guys.

[@BeesonsCars]

Honestly Hyundai have stepped up their game so much in the past two decades that they’re becoming one of my favorite “normal” car brands with KIA being about the same. They pack so many features for a great price and their warranty is really great. I drove my friends Sonata 2.4 2012 (no idea what trim, seemed like middle) and it drove very well. The transmission was very responsive and had more than enough power for daily use. The interior and exterior styling were also really really nice compared to others in its class at that time. I’d honestly probably get a Hyundai or Kia if I was just going to get a normal family sedan or crossover. (The palisade or telluride are actually so cool. I would totally drive one.)

[@jimmyjames8611]

Tyler Beeson they’ve come a long way from The Pony. Hyundai is no joke.

[@a.r.walker6255]

I've had my 2020 Santa Fe Limited with 2.0T and AWD for 4 months now and love it! Had to come back to this video. This is the first video I saw of the Santa Fe while looking at another one of your car review videos. This video sparked my interest in the Santa Fe.

[@jkaf-lk6bm]

A.R. Walker Does awd make a difference in handling with the turbo

[@a.r.walker6255]

@@jkaf-lk6bm Not a huge difference as something like an Acura with SH-AWD, but it does help out with handling. There isn't any torque steer that the FWD models suffer from.

[@wthutch7882]

Hyundai and Kia has been killing it lately and this looks like no exception

[@jeffdaman6969]

william hutchby I agree. Many years ago I wouldn’t even consider one. The looks and reliability was an issue. Now they look pretty decent and the quality has taken big steps forward.

[@PhantomShane914]

Have you guys not seen the class action lawsuit against them for all 2012-2019 vehicles catching fire even after turned off?

[@User.Joshua]

Thank god for their amazing powertrain warranties; my mother has to replace her motor at 60K miles (Kia Optima). I can't recommend them after that experience, but I seriously hope those motors issues were a one off.

[@heidernheinreich4827]

@@philchao I don't believe your story. Depreciation after 3 months would be disastrous. And with the best warranty in the business. Why go through all the trouble of selling?

[@andrewhuk1216]

@@PhantomShane914 Sounds like a conspiracy and this happens to every car maker

[@wh7824]

I just bought this car in Black last week, but in my Country ( Indonesia ), we have the Grand Santa Fe ( highest specced 7 seater ) and it's using 2.2 Liter Diesel. overall, im so happy and so satisfied with the looks, feature, and the overall quality of the Interior, and im telling you this as a guy who owns a German car previously ( VW Tiguan ) , never been more proud to have such a nice looking 7 Seater SUV

[@chauncey_vw5015]

Straight Pipes and Hyundai killing it

[@oxouk]

Great review. Some key points though. If you are in smart mode, it adapts automatically to your driving style. Drive sensibly, and "eco" will illuminate, floor it and it automatically will shift to "sport". You also do not have to walk straight at the hatch for it to open, and it also has two speeds, fast and normal. Rear occupant alert is also a fantastic feature, although unfortunate that we need a car to remind us that our kids or animals are left in there. The Santa Fe can also apply the brakes automatically in reverse using the rear collision avoidance assist sensors in the rear bumper. Also you can customize the HUD. Change the color, size, height, pitch, content, and all are saved into the memory seat settings for both drivers. If you haven't checked the new Santa Fe out, you really need to. It's that good.

[@andras.89]

So glad i've found You through the blue V90 test. Quickly You Guys became my favourite. All of Your reviews entertains me and gives me enough details. Congrats! The editing: TOP.

[@jay5soul]

My wife and I basically purchase the 2020 version because of this video. Thanks guys!

[@M_773]

Rented an XL to go to Chicago. It was super smooth, the stereo was great, and this was before I had driven an E63S so it felt pretty fast too. Great car, so impressed with Hyundai/Kia considering what they were 15 years ago.

[@shellracer3189]

They are quick

[@bextar6365]

I agree.. own a SEL 2.4 and am super happy with everything about it.

[@aaronstarkey3271]

The XL is a 3.3L V6. About 100 more hp than the 2.4.

[@eal8645]

Honda may be another Nissan in five years if they keep on making the crappy cars they are making nowadays!

[@Ken-vl4wk]

Mike oil dilution for you then. Google it.

[@johnamick9806]

We own a 2019 SEL+ and love it. Enough power for normal driving even in the mountains of WV. We took it on a 1500 mile trip with lots of mountains, road work, stop and go and some interstate and got mileage in the 26-27mpg range. This car is bigger than the CRV and the like. I could not get comfortable in the compact suv's since I am a big guy, 300lbs. Lots of storage room. We replaced a Honda Element after a wreck. Wife has claimed the car as hers and has put 10000 in 9 months. Has not missed a beat or had a problem. We are both retired and all the safety and convenience items on this car is fantastic. We learn something new every day. All the safety features are standard on all levels of this vehicle! Not so on the competitors. I drove all the competitors including Subaru and choose the Santa Fe. It is a solid, safe and secure vehicle. I did not want to have moon roof but liked the many of the upgrades in this level of trim, and the better mileage of the standard engine. Oh the best thing about this car is that is so quiet, near luxury level! The sound system is very good if you need noise!

[@omarmayar5923]

That panoramic sunroof looks stunning! "So it's FREAKING PERFECT!!"

[@cedrick305]

I have one on my Hyundai and it's sick I will never buy another car without it!!!

[@omarmayar5923]

@@cedrick305 I think I know what feature to look for on my next car ;)

[@cedrick305]

Omar Mayar Definitely go for it.

[@DS..69]

Yeah, good luck in a roll over. You don't need it.

[@aamirqz]

@@DS..69 Not to mention when it starts to develop creaks, rattles, and leaks.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Good review and an excellent entry in the "Goldilocks" (i.e. tweener) sized crossover category. However, along with every other review I've seen there's no mention that the Santa Fe is a two row, four cylinder turbo version of a Kia Sorento. Same size. (The Santa Fe is one inch shorter.) Same weight. (Oddly, the Santa Fe is a few pounds heavier.) Same passenger space in the first and second rows. Almost identical overall cargo space. Same transmission. Same suspension. Same AWD systems with the same center locking differential. Same ground clearance. Kia dropped the turbo4 from the Sorento lineup in 2018. Hyudai picked it up for the Santa Fe. Likewise, Kia dropped the two row option in 2018. The Santa Fe picks up exactly the same configuration with identical under-floor storage in the space the Kia devotes to storing the third seat row. Worth noting that the under floor storage in the Santa Fe is a nice feature but access depends on the cargo floor being empty. So it's a good place to store smaller items you don't need often but not for large items or stuff you need to access when the regular cargo space is being used. Slightly different interior materials in the Ultimate Santa Fe trim versus the KIA SX-L (The SX-L has somewhat more upscale interior materials) but the overall look and feel are nearly identical with the same infotainment screens, (though the Sorento has its screen integrated into the center stack). Same switch gear in the same places. Identical safety and driver convenience systems. (e.g. BLIS, ACC, Lane keeping, etc.) Don't need or want third row seating? Want a turbo4 engine? Take the Santa Fe. Want the same vehicle with a reasonably sized third row of seats for occasional use and think a V6 is better suited to this class of vehicle? That's the KIA Sorento. There is a price difference at the top trim levels. Not surprising since the Santa Fe is being pitched as a competitor to the CR-V and Rav4 (though it's somewhat larger than either one) while the Sorento competes against three row midsize crossovers like the CX-9, Highlander, etc. But given the typical discounts from MSRP for Kia's and Hyundai's it's unclear just how much the difference actually amounts to. All in all, each vehicle is a strong contender in the growing category of "tweener" crossovers positioned between "compact SUV's" and much larger "midsize" vehicles. Depending on one's priorities each deserves a serious look.

[@fabianherrmann6398]

You should really be on this show, good insights.

[@GraysonCarr]

Stephen Hendricks When comparing the top trim levels, the Kia is quite a bit more expensive. I recently compared these cars, among others, before deciding on the 2019 Santa Fe. I got the $35,000 Ultimate that has the cooled seats, heated rear seats, head up display, pano sunroof, 360 cam, driver seat memory presets, etc. To get all of those features in the Sorento, you had to step up to the $44,000 trim. Pretty big difference. Didn’t need a 3rd row, so the $9000 difference for a V6 and nicer Nappa leather seats just wasn’t worth it.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@GraysonCarr That's an understandable choice for you, Grayson. Though the new Santa Fe wasn't yet available when I purchased an SX-L version of the Sorento earlier in 2018, I think I would still make the same choice today. Here's why. We're a family of three and a half (My wife, myself, our teenage daughter, and a big dog) so we could have gotten along most of the time with a two row crossover. But while we use the third row only occasionally, it's very convenient when we chauffeur our daughter and several of her friends, especially when putting them as far as possible away from the driver is a plus both for the adults and the teenagers. :) It's also a big advantage when the third row means the difference between taking a single versus two vehicles on a local outing. Of course, many folks don't face those challenges but for us the third row of the Sorento was a major advantage, especially since it is actually usable and wrapped in a package that's more compact than its competition. Second, the Sorento is my wife's daily driver and our family truckster for long slogs on the freeway. For those duties the V6 is smoother and quieter with more linear performance. I like turbo 4 engines. I have a VW GTI. But for the size and weight of this class of vehicles I think a naturally aspirated V6 is more appropriate for us. Again YMMV. Finally, you're certainly correct that comparing MSRP's makes the Santa Fe more affordable. But real world negotiations can paint a different picture. The MSRP for our Sorento was a bit over $48K. I purchased it for $40K. I don't know, of course, what deal I could make for the Santa Fe but I suspect that the discount on the SX-L KIA is significantly more than the Ultimate trim of the Santa Fe. MSRP comparisons are useful as a starting point when assessing the cost of a vehicle but if one is serious about a particular vehicle, it's important to determine what a particular dealer is willing to offer. Bottom line is that you and I purchased different vehicles because we have different priorities. That's why I take reviewers' list of the "best" vehicles with a very large grain of salt. I think you purchased an excellent vehicle given your priorities. I'd say the same about our choice.

[@dalex7777]

@Stephen Hendricks you should have your own car blog or KZbin channel. I’d read/watch. Pertaining to your comments, though the drivetrains are similar, it’s my understanding that even when the Kia Sorento had the same 2.0T engine as the Hyundai Santa Fe, they tuned it different. With Kia being more performance leaning. You can tell that by the drag race The Fast Lane did: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6O6kp-AZbSDiLs. I personally went from the 2011 Kia Sorento SX V6 (XM) to the 2016 Sorento SXL-T (UM) and happily gave up the two cylinders for more torque, still responsive acceleration and better fuel economy.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@dalex7777 Thanks for the kind words, my friend. I hadn't seen the TFL comparison of the 2016 Sorento and the Santa Fe, so thanks for citing that, as well. A couple of points. First, I said in my original comment that the 2019 Santa Fe was slightly heavier than the comparable Sorento. That was wrong. It came from a quick google search and I should have checked the sources further. In fact, the Sorento is about 200 lbs heavier than the Santa Fe according to the manufacturers' specs. That makes sense since the Sorento has a third row of seats while the Santa Fe does not. Second, the TFL video you cited presents a real puzzle. Despite a weight advantage and better HP and torque numbers in the 2016 Santa Fe vs the 2016 Sorento 4 cylinder turbo motors, the Sorento blew the doors off the Santa Fe in their "mashup" drag race. The TFL guys couldn't explain it and neither can I. I would say, though, that TFL's performance tests are typically Unique (e.g. conducted a mile above sea level) and not necessarily carefully controlled. Their videos are informative and fun but I wouldn't bet the farm on their results. In this particular case, the Santa Fe and Sorento were comparable in terms of engine displacement and AWD. The result may well have been the case of differences in the individual vehicles involved. My first guess would be that the Sorento had better tires for the wet conditions in the "drag race" or other deficiencies in the particular Santa Fe being tested. Since the video is four years old and each model has since been updated, I suspect we'll never know. In any case, it's an interesting video. Like you, I replaced an earlier generation of the Sorento with an example of the current version. In my case it was a 2012 V6 AWD SX-L and a comparable 2018 model. I didn't have the option of the turbo 4 when I purchased the 2018 model since it had been discontinued after 2017 due to the low "take rate" for the turbo motor. It's interesting to hear from someone who has one.

[@martinlortie]

Well I bought one, hope you’re happy! Ultimate!

[@ToyotaCamrySEv]

I'm looking at SUV's of this size to buy. Do you know if it's better than the competitors?

[@glennXP3]

2007 Toyota Camry SE v6 go with a CRV or RAV4 if ur looking for more cargo space & its more fuel efficient . I have a Santa Fe and to me it’s nothing special

[@ToyotaCamrySEv]

@@glennXP3 I kinda was putting the Santa Fe up right over the CUVs. Like a mid sized SUV. None of the CUVs look at all desirable to me, but something like a Palisade, Explorer, or Passage is a little too much gas and not enough maneuverability. Something like a Honda Passport or Toyota Highlander. Maybe a luxury version too.

[@Ken-vl4wk]

Glenn Germain mmkay..what is so special about CRV and RAV4 besides their noise engines?

[@OladipupoAdaraloye]

Hey guys your new intro is the best. it's slick, short sweet straight, simple and direct. Thank you

[@fenderez]

I love the new closing sequence guys! Especially the gti dropping into slammed stance. Your editing is awesome! 👍

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks. It’s a lot of work. Get your friends to subscribe.

[@fabianherrmann6398]

@@TheStraightPipes Your doing a great job. I made some car videos in the summer and the footage is sitting on my drive cause I never get around to it. Editing takes soooo long.

[@Mister6]

I've got the Australian version of that vehicle which is a bit different. Ours has a 2.2l turbo diesel which makes a bit less power but has a lot more torque. I do agree about the lag though but I think it has more to do with the transmission than the engine. The biggest difference is that the Australian version has 7 seats, being a bit longer to accommodate the 3rd row. They aren't quite adult-sized but very comfortable for kids. The big selling point for me was the massive list of safety and comfort features and the first-rate active cruise control. I have a 90KM commute to work and this car makes it a very relaxing trip. Great review guys.

[@Darksyne]

What a great way to wake up on this freezing cold Friday morning! :D

[@NJAceSgt]

I’ve had this car for about 4 months now. Bought the top trim Ultimate in gray color. It’s a nice truck with a lot of technological features that I like. I use the lane assist when driving on the highway. I also love the forward collision avoidance feature which has so far saved me from rear ending another car twice. I was driving once when the vehicle in front of me slammed the brakes. My Hyundai sounded the warning and immediately slammed the brakes and brought the car to a quick stop without me actually putting my foot on the brake. The only thing I really don’t like is the poor gas mileage.

[@herco2543]

I always get excited when I see that you have posted another video. You guys have such great chemistry and your content is always top notch. Keep up the great work.

[@dwnshft]

Got DAYUM Yuri is out here full GQ status with that mean stache and wicked haircut. Nice vid, guys!

[@jaymontange8260]

Bought one to back-up Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE. That’s waiting for repair parts following a rear crash. Love the Santa Fe ultimate.

[@loyaltyandrespect1104]

I love how you guys have that positive attitude.. it makes the video much more fun to watch

[@M0oMo0Man]

Killing the game as always guys! Would love to see reviews of the Subaru Crosstrek, Mazda CX-5 and CX-9!

[@TheStraightPipes]

We will

[@TheSmeagol630]

1:15 *this is not a critique*, just a sharing of information. Both Premiere and FCPX have an effect called "Rolling Shutter Repair". Works well. I have an a6500 and use it all the time when shooting 4K. The export time doesn't get noticeably longer if used on a few short clips. Great review, guys!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Next time.. maybe... ❤️

[@reinaldonascimento7395]

Nowadays, Hyundai means quality in materials, beautiful interior design and good to drive cars!

[@timmyadam3542]

Perhaps but it also means no one wants one after the warranty is up.

[@jackalofhadouken9374]

@@timmyadam3542 No problem, because warranty is long enough.

[@jaredshelton4718]

@@timmyadam3542 I think you're thinking of Chrysler, Not Hyundai.

[@instasingingvids3529]

Jared Shelton Chrysler? Good one 😂

[@jaredshelton4718]

@@instasingingvids3529 What? Chrysler is unreliable..like literally the most unreliable auto manufacturer, it's no secret.

[@thudang3039]

We're actually on our 2nd Sante Fe Sport Ultimate. The button on the door handle is fantastic during winter - when gloves might prevent the hand detection feature. The Sante Fe is constantly evolving to (IMO) lead this division - for value for money, nothing beats it. Oddly, even the Kia equivalent sometimes seems to fall short - e.g. Sante Fe had adaptive cruise first. The HUD is a great "safety" feature I'm surprised they rolled in. Two main reasons why the Sante Fe beats out the competition - and for any family, I think these are HUGE reasons - 1) zero percent financing (we live in Ontario) can often make financing/leasing this vehicle much better than the competition - especially during resale/trade in, 2) check the IIHS ratings - this thing has been stellar for years, usually picking up the Top Safety Pick+ rating, and usually improving upon the previous year - often beating out the stronger selling Honda & Toyota equivalents (no clue why this is). Keep up the great work fellas!

[@kondareddy4231]

You guys are very therapeutic

[@yoboogieman]

Wow! you guys are killing it! You make such a good team your reviews are awesome and Yuri has improved so much.. haha no offense. Well done you both.

[@sphong0610]

The new SanteFe looks fine AF in that metallic blue color. I wish they add 3.3T as a engine option. It could be they sportiest SUV in the class.

[@harsh.thakkar]

You guys nailed the captioning on the outro .

[@TheStraightPipes]

Should we do more like that

[@oneobjective5448]

Yuri's haircut is sooo fresh

[@BIG_TOE]

The West Hollywood special.

[@obhatti]

I was looking for this comment! I thought I was the only one who noticed :P

[@noahg4038]

Yuri my man you need to shave please

[@andreriley2398]

I'm saying

[@firefox39693]

Yuri is hot af.

[@erdemmenges3072]

A review so good, I almost wanted to buy a Hyundai! Awesome work, keep it up!

[@beamboy420]

Have the 2018. I don’t have the lane keepin assist but do have the adaptive cruise. Only thing I miss but I love it One thing I disagree with you guys is more powerful than a crv and a rav4. May be not the edge but in terms of price and value it is definitely more power you can get in this segment. The AWD does make it a great handler in Canadian snow. I love driving in snow , used to dread it before

[@canadabear72]

Personally, I think this is a winner. It's for someone that wants something just a little bigger and more premium than the Honda CR-V or the Rav-4, but doesn't need a full sized 3 row suv. I love it! Though here in Korea, it does come with 3 rows and premium quilted Napa leather, as well as the 2.2L diesel. It's fantastic!

[@rickdeckard9810]

Excellent review, lots of info and dialog info a compact video which moves at a good pace.

[@x3merx3mer]

What a useful review! Plenty of important stuff you don't get to hear on other reviews.

[@davidstrength1108]

I’m addicted to your videos.. Keep up the great work! Would love to see you guys review the comparable 2019 CX-5 Signature.

[@TheStraightPipes]

We will

[@davidstrength1108]

​@@TheStraightPipes ♫ There goes my heroooo. Watch him as he goes. ♫ You guys are the best!

[@JustAnotherHo]

So in case people are wondering why so many chairs have heat or cooled, essentially it's a blower using a DC fan, if it goes one way it's warm air, and if it goes the other it's cool air, where both functions come out of the same blower. You would literally need to have two separate devices in order to do both at once, which add to the cost of manufacturing, at least this is how most of the low cost solutions work. I understand that some luxury/high level trim cars could do both hot and cold at the same time for certain models/years/trims, and since I've never had to deal with one of those (besides rentals) I can't explain how those ones work, if they are two separate modules or not.

[@WithoutHonor001]

That doesn't make any sense. Is the airflow ducted twice? Is heated seats sucking in while the coils are on? Since when do heated seats blow air at all?

[@CapELarry]

Most cars use heating coils in the seats. It’s has nothing to do with the fan. The fan only moves air in most cars and doesn’t heat or cool unless it has a thermoelectric unit attached. There’s no reason the fan can’t move air while the heating coils run.

[@BeesonsCars]

My car has heated and cooled seats. When you use both it just blows the hot air out. It doesn’t sound like a lot but it really works. I guess it’s different for some cars, but Mercedes (afaik) doesn’t actually have “cooled” seats. They’re ventilated, so no AC ducting. So nothing really changes for it except that the air it’s blowing out travels through the heated seat coils. I’ve never been in any other car that has both and haven’t tore my seat apart so I’m not completely sure. But the blowing doesn’t seem to change direction. With actual A/C seats like Cadillac or Lincoln does it’d probably be more complicated.

[@valdius85]

It doesnt make sense. Most cars have ventilated seats not cooled seats. The temp is dedicated on the climate setting. It would make sense in the winter to have both the heater and ventilator on for my skinny frozen a....

[@GraysonCarr]

Waldemar Ishibashi I think some Hyundai’s, such as this Santa Fe, actually have cooled seats, not just ventilated. The air feels cold when I use it in my 2019 Santa Fe. Not 100% sure though.

[@boricua4052]

Thanks for your reviews. You make me laugh, remind me of my students. I don’t know why. Keep up the excellent reviews.

[@JoseA1311]

Here in the Dominican Republic we have a 3 motor options, a 3.5 V6 with 290 hp, a 2.2 CRDi diesel and a 2.4 V4 with 190hp. All versions have 3rd row seats.

[@KittRembo]

Lucky for y'all with the diesel! The v6 is in the Santa Fe XL, which was the old Santa Fe and this one was called the Santa Fe Sport. Really wish we had the diesel

[@prahalove1488]

They gave you guys 3rd row options because you guys are not gonna get Palisades

[@xzst]

Europe also gets the Diesel, combined with a manual gearbox. Its pretty nice.

[@silcosilva]

In Asia, we also had 3rd row seats as standard, and yes the lovely 2.2 turbodiesel engine option is awesome... I don't see any V6 options here though, only a 2.4 petrol option is some markets...

[@JoseMartinez-fv8yj]

@@KittRembo Here the XL Santa Fe is called Grand Santa Fe. As for the diesel option, I saw that is coming soon to North America

[@jjw090786]

I love your reviews about the Santa Fe, couple things to note in the trim level you guys drove was the road noise and the fact that it comes with dual pain glass (two layers of glass) on all the windows to reduce the road noise. Another , is how well the smart cruise control works, especially in tandem with the lane keep assist, and the Smart cruise control works in heavy traffic scenarios with stop and start. I drove one and it kept me from getting in so many accidents when someone would dive in front of me in traffic.

[@alliejr]

CRV and RAV4 are compact, half size down from this Hyundai. The new Honda Passport is the competitor to this Sante Fe.

[@DS..69]

Can you say 280hp v6 engine. Passport. Yep. 2020 edition. Never buy the first year of a new model. Even with a old name.

[@Bonjurro]

David S is it really new though being it is 90% Pilot/Ridgeline/odyssey?

[@GraysonCarr]

Passport will have a better drivetrain than this Santa Fe, but Santa Fe will beat it easily on features. Honda still hasn’t even figured out how to make their adaptive cruise control work below 20 mph on the Pilot, Ridgeline, and Passport, even though the CR-V can do it. If you commute in stop and go traffic, not having that is a deal breaker. Passport probably won’t have cooled seats, heated rear seats (which Yuri didn’t mention), head up display, pano sunroof, or 360 cam, all of which the Santa Fe has, and at a good price.

[@DS..69]

@@GraysonCarr Well you must be a fighter pilot to need all that. I can do with out all that you just mentioned. I dont do leather, so you can leave out all heated seats, cool seats gizmos. I've probably use cruise control in my life time, maybe 20 times in 25 years of driving experience. Not needed. Pano, shmano. Flip that baby over, your probably dead. I'd get the base model most likely. Have some of that on my newer cars. Really don't use most of it. The one thing I can't be without though. Smart key system. Love the key in the pocket and just grabbing the handle and opening the door. I'm a pretty basic car guy. Oh, can the industry please go back to starting the cars the newer old way. Instead of the old older way with the push button start. Old older tech guys. Lol

[@rlsuarez65]

True, but I think a lot of people will be cross shopping the CR-V and RAV4 with the Santa Fe with the 2.4 L engine because the actual price you pay at the dealership will be very comparable for all three.

[@unzuetascreations1678]

I just bought it last month for my wife and she loves it! I also enjoy it alot as well also my little girl she loves the panoramic roof. Drives smooth and the warranties we go besides de 100000 mile protection i got tire protection for 3 yrs and oil changes free for 5 yearz.

[@mylessinger]

Nothing i love more at 7am than a little TheStraitPipes action and a good hearty coffee. Always enjoy waking up to you guys! edit: there were 0 dislikes and 300 sum likes when i got here, 8 of you hoovies don't belong here

[@kayjayautovisualz]

My mom has a 2020 Santa Fe. This is her 3rd Santa Fe. So she been rocking with Hyundai since 2001.

[@rickymatts1115]

I don’t know that anyone with a fade that sharp has ever driven a Hyundai before, and may never again....

[@mrbriantheross]

Trapped into a Santa Fe Sport 3 years ago. It has ALL the features, but no guts. Golf R on the way. Great review and challenge to Yuri to trade in the Element.

[@angeljavierrodriguezrivera1532]

Do you guys have a video review of the Hyundai Tucson 2019?

[@julianwong2247]

Sweet cut Yuri. And you guys called it out. Let's see the CRV and RAV4 reviewed to compare!

[@YouAni-Me]

I drive Hyundai Santa Fe and I'm loving it. Never regret my purchased. Sweet drive if I must say.

[@ankitdhingra6623]

Hi, do you own 2019 model? Would you recommend it? Is it a value for money and a good vehicle for a small family?

[@ZxroYoutube]

Ankit Dhingra it has so much space inside and the turbo option is a must if you like speed, definitely worth it for the money and great for big and small families

[@ankitdhingra6623]

@@ZxroKZbin thanks... I already bought the base 2.4. It has been okay so far since I drive within the city but I feel that I will miss more power on longer trips.

[@markoj4971]

Great review as always! My brother just got a '19 SF and loves it.

[@jjj4888]

Hyundai/Genesis has been killing it lately, it's amazing what they're doing. Also, review the CR-V as well as the new Rav4

[@2004cyrus]

I drove one of these and liked it but stumbled into the local Volkswagen dealer and fell in love with a 2019 Tiguan. It has an even longer warranty than this Santa Fe! Just put 5000 miles on my Tiguan driving from Oklahoma to San Francisco California and back home and it was comfortable and great to drive in all the weather conditions and through the Mountains. No regrets but this Santa Fe is the other great option!

[@alexandrebelisle8107]

When are you testing the palissade?? Can't wait! Love your work!

[@PicuaD]

Can't wait till you guys get your hands on the Telluride and the Palisade. Always look forward to your reviews.

[@rynomuncher]

I reckon Hyundai are absolutely killing it design and feature wise these days!

[@JM-nz8gw]

Can’t wait til you guys do the Palisade. My wife’s Elantra is very high mileage, the Palisade seems to be awesome.

[@nuvpreetsingh3396]

That stubble and Yuri's new cut 😍

[@GraveUypo]

my cousin just sold his 2014 santafe. this is a major step up over that in everything EXCEPT the engine. and maybe transmission from what you're saying. his was a 285hp v6 that sounded heavenly. i loved that car. too bad he grew tired of it.

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@henjoh69]

Its the best

[@tonyren.tr5]

TheStraightPipes Santa Fe actually competes with the Passport since they’re both mid-size suvs

[@tonyren.tr5]

I pick Honda for everything

[@marcochan3809]

You guys should review a Audi q5

[@cavavision5547]

The hyundai, for a little more "exclusivity". Or is it exclusivness?

[@JamesGowan]

I bought that very car,... red,..l got Limited trim but won’t need vented seats and heated steering wheel. I’ve put 2000 miles on it from 12/23 until now. Highly recommend. Warranty and options for them are amazing.

[@zizozi1]

Awesome review like always with awesome car but I have one little thing that rings in my head......Santa Fe is not in class with Honda CRV and Toyota RAV 4,Santa Fe is bigger!Hyundai Tucson is in class with CRV and RAV4.

[@jordanmackenzie5737]

I currently drive an ‘04 Honda CR-V with a 5 speed manual transmission. Bought it brand new and It’s been the best car I have owned, super reliable, reasonably fun to drive. I would love to see a review on the new Honda CR-V. By the way, great video on the Santa Fe. Never been interested in the Korean brands, but their new vehicles look very good.

[@kentgabriel3572]

Just picked my 2019 Santa Fe Ultimate in Stormy Sea Blue a week ago......it's sooooo nice! First in my town to get one so I'm getting lots of stares from the locals....all good smiling stares. It its a looker that's for sure haha.

[@ankitdhingra6623]

Hi, can you please share your feedback? Would you recommend this for a small family for mainly city (Toronto) driving? Do you feel it's a good buy for long term, 5-7 yrs?

[@sharvkp]

I like your all your videos, they are very informative. One suggestion I have is to provide more insights on the sound system, it is one of my major criteria when buying a car.

[@mike73ng]

No paddle shifters but it does have manual shifting using the shift handle. You guys missed it. You also missed the easy rear seat folding and how flat they get. And what about the fact that the engine stops when you stop at stop lights. That can be turned off but you have to do it every time you start. One last thing that’s pretty significant. It has a four wheel hub lock button inside for Instant traction in snow. I think it’s the very best crossover available especially considering price.

[@rmontena4583]

in addition to your positive attitudes I like that you review all pricelines even-handedly in spite of the hype or prestige associated with certain brands. After-all what is a car? transportation, right? Tx

[@edbdavis4]

Awesome review! Definitely looking forward to buying one of these at the end of the year thanks to y'all. What trim is the tester in the video?

[@robertoleysyck]

Love your review style - straight forward, informational, to the point, casual and no fluff! Have you done the Tucson yet

[@Nihaofoo]

Nice review! Maybe during the box test have a rankings chart at the side? Sorry, I always lose reference if these numbers are good or not

[@kellingtonlink956]

I’m quite certain that these will sell for them. Especially ... as most people don’t remember Hyundai’s earlier years (Pony/Stellar/Excel). Nor are they same company. Hyundai has done a really great job lately. Thanks for the video.

[@foho100]

A lexus RX review would be nice :). Though I think this Santa Fe is close to perfection.

[@mattmc8391]

I know power can be subjective , but down here in the states , basically 0 elevation , I feel like power is more than adequate . This is on a 2.0t Limited front wheel drive . There is a noticeable delay from a dead stop , between the gas pedal and the vehicle starting to accelerate , but after that it's fine , plenty of low end torque while cruising . This vehicle is for my wife , but I came from a Genesis Coupe 3.8 , so I do have something to compare this to acceleration wise . Another thing that's interesting , the seats in ours can be adjusted while driving , don't understand what the difference would be . Great video though , and after living with it for almost 3 months , I would say you gave it a proper review and covered it very well .

[@whosaini96]

Ok so why does yuri look so good in this video tho ?!!! Serving all the zaddy vibes

[@johnperovich1691]

Great reviews, quick and to the point. I have noticed a focus issue with your passenger A pillar shots... Just food for thought. Great videos!

[@hisownfool1]

I'm guessing the sun by the name is a reference to how sunny the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico is. IIRC, there are around 300 sunny days a year there.

[@HaydenCarroll]

The seat position lock out must be restricted to Canada, because I just got one and, thankfully, it does not have this feature! (Unless they got rid of this for the '20 models) Keep up the great work, guys!

[@notoryous2]

I would love to see the new 2019 tucson if its possible :)

[@wadeharrison5404]

Great review guys! I’ve driven a few of the Santa Fe turbo’s and a 2 litre without boost just does not have enough torque to get that size a vehicle moving! IMO The 2.4 L is a much better application for the Santa Fe !!

[@EleisonUA]

Great review, as always! Please do CX-5 Turbo or CX-9, sounds much more fun than RAV4/CR-V stuff.

[@DS..69]

Stay away from turbos. Old tech. Not new. Look it up. Lol. Oh yeah, push button start, old tech also. Way back in the day.

[@valdius85]

@@DS..69 Mazda turbo is cool... but I would prefer RAV4 hybrid to be reviewed.

[@MrVanillahise]

Bought one of the Ultimate 2.0T this weekend. Love it so far.

[@wirriam2675]

It's not even about the cars anymore, it's about watching Yuri and Jakub

[@nicolasmorales678]

People say they’re not natural... for more me their video sounds really honest, like two normal guy without any sponsored so they say « the real shit », pls never change guys!

[@TheStraightPipes]

We're about as natural as it gets. Zero script lol

[@larryhixson7842]

I purchased the 2019 hyundai santa fe. Ultimate (non turbo/2 wheel drive) My only complaint is the feature where the engine cuts off while idling. I wish they would have reversed that button where you push it to activate that feature. Other than than that I love it! I agree with you guys fake wood trim would have been nice.

[@georgemarx347]

Another good review, guys. I am actually shopping for something in this category, so please ... bring on the review of the RAV4!

[@DonFather]

Haha. Maybe Hyundai will install simultaneous heated & cooled seats called Yuri seats in the future. You better patent that NOW Yuri!

[@nateisright]

Mercedes E class has it.

[@adig478]

Its such a refreshing review . Keep up the great work guys.

[@tungoljhandrylle3634]

I suggest that you should make a review of the new palisade😄

[@Briguy1027]

Great review as usual guys! I would say this car is a bit larger than the RAV4 and CRV, but it might be smaller than Subaru and VW's entries the Toureg and the Ascent. There seems to be CUVs all over the map in this area, from a bit larger than compact all the way to midsize you have a lot of choices, for sure.

[@bostonblueguy]

This SUV looks awesome. I am trying to get my dad to buy it, not for me though :)

[@timw2083]

Great to see Hyundai/Kia are now the choice instead of the alternative. I love my Stinger GT and appreciated StraightPipes' review a while ago.

[@Therealistjohndough]

This suv is almost 188 inches, better comparison is the 2019 Honda Passport (190 inches). Rav4 and CRV is around 180-182 inches.

[@nedim2805]

Yeah, I think a better comparison to the Rav4 and CRV would be the Tucson.

[@jrwaters943]

Why would anyone compare this to a larger in every dimension V6 Passport that costs about $5k more? It is true that the Santa Fe is a bit longer than the RAV4/CR-V, but it's much closer in overall size (i.e. height and width), not to mention price than the new Passport. New Passport: 191" x 79" x 72" / Santa Fe: 188" x 74" x 67" / 2019 RAV4: 182" x 73" x 68" / CR-V 181" x 73" x 67" :)

[@jillthompson6110]

@@nedim2805 I think they meant price wise, Santa Fe compares with RAV 4 and CRV.

[@ishanbose7161]

john dough yea the Santa Get competes with cars like the Edge and the Nissan Murano. The Tucson competes with the RAV4/CRV

[@Therealistjohndough]

@@jrwaters943 Honda hasn't released the price on the Passport in the U.S. Here the vehicle is 190 inches. 2 inches apart is closer than 6-8 inch difference in the RAV4/CRV.

[@ujvalpradhan1211]

This car is amazing! Can't wait to see you guys review the palisade.

[@stephenlozada7158]

After watching about ten videos ima subscribe.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Hit the bell too

[@RichardShelton]

Another great review, you guys nail it.

[@hhanonymous]

5:42 Really like that new wide interior shot to help illustrate visibility. Was this only possible with the panoramic sunroof of the Santa Fe? Or did you get a new superwide lens for this shot?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Oh ya I was just messing around with a fisheye I haven’t used in a while

[@deadchannel7283]

Love all your videos, from two great Canadian (!) guys. I would suggest that for crossovers / SUVs, you mention the towing capacity. That would take just a second and would be helpful. As a comparison shopper, I love to see comparison videos (say ALL small crossovers for example), so if you can do some, that would be great. Keep up the great job guys!

[@TheStraightPipes]

We do it sometimes, we'll try to do it more

[@EricOlorunfemi]

This has officially overtaken top gear for me... Great reviews.