2022 Hyundai Santa Fe driving REVIEW 1.6 T-GDI PHEV

This is our in-depth review of the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plugin-Hybrid. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and the driving experience.
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00:00 Hyundai Santa Fe exterior overview
01:38 Interior
02:20 Seats and seating position
02:41 Cockpit overview
03:02 User interface
04:17 Digital instruments
04:38 Head-up-Display
04:42 Infotainment system
05:40 Middle console
06:13 Rear seats
07:38 Trunk / boot
08:34 Engine choices
09:19 Driving Santa Fe PHEV with Autobahn acceleration
17:05 Countryside driving
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►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzbin.info ►Compare the smaller Hyundai Tucson: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4nPpImXmM-Ed7M ►Compare the BMW X3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpSzZIpnjdiNfbs 00:00 Hyundai Santa Fe exterior overview 01:38 Interior 02:20 Seats and seating position 02:41 Cockpit overview 03:02 User interface 04:17 Digital instruments 04:38 Head-up-Display 04:42 Infotainment system 05:40 Middle console 06:13 Rear seats 07:38 Trunk / boot 08:34 Engine choices 09:19 Driving Santa Fe PHEV with Autobahn acceleration 17:05 Countryside driving #Hyundai #HyundaiSantaFe Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@williamdrijver4141]

I'd prefer the 2.2 litre diesel. Good to see proper buttons rather than having to scroll through the bloody touchscreen menus just to switch on the ventilated seats or the heated steering wheel! Well done Hyundai. Good warranty too.

[@NemanjaPantelic]

Answering the question about the amount of buttons in the center console. I think the number is just right. If you take a step back, it looks just like a touch screen design would look like, but better because it is easier to use. Having a car that only has a BIG touch screen, I appreciate this solution. What I realized while driving my car is if you recalibrate yourself and accept you need more time to adjust something, it gets easier and less frustrating. Back to Santa Fe, I wouldn’t mind to lose the gear selector from that area. Design wise it doesn’t belong there.

[@gene978]

We love our new Santa Fe’. We bought it at the right time in 2020. We both find it Very quiet, and great riding. We couldn’t beat the warranty here in the states and a lot more vehicle then the competition. Don’t feel cheap, and safety features were standard on our model. Love it.

[@zenworld7895]

I think the Santa Fe is an example of a well-made facelift - even though it's not a new generation, it feels so thanks to changes in a lot of aspects of the car. I actually love the center console - even though it has a lot of buttons, it looks modern and is something we will probably miss in a few years :)

[@ivofixzone6410]

I like when Thomas instead of leather says animal skin, which actually accentuates that animals were killed in the process. Great video .

[@autogefuehl]

highly appreciated, keep supporting!

[@vlajster]

My dad has a 2013. Santa Fe,it's flawless and reliable just like the Tucson he owned before

[@meeus1]

I test drove one. Overall the interior is nice and it goes reasonbly well. Unfortunately the suspension was very bouncy, and the rear seats, while offering plenty of knee room, are only fit to seat two people comfortably.

[@ricardomatos8650]

About the buttons , they are just right. Since it doesn't have any blank switches or buttons, everything is ok

[@RexFlashMinistries]

I bought the Santa Fe caliphraphy trim in California. I call it the anti-Tesla. Lololol. If you need anything there is a button. No fooling around. After 5 months and 5,000 miles we are 100% happy. The Koreans are at the top of their game.

[@autogefuehl]

Anti-tesla lol 😄

[@petersmith2040]

Agree. Most 2022 new cars use a large center screen to control the various functions which can be outright dangerous while driving due to the distraction it creates.

[@septopus3516]

I own the turbo 4. And I love this car. I have the pano roof, and rack, and cargo options. And it gets amazing mileage to the gallon

[@gordonnorris4202]

I really like the central console with dedicated buttons...I don't find it has too many buttons. I prefer this "airplane" style console rather than the new modern simplistic style that you control everything from a screen.

[@systemfails]

Perfect and professional review as always

[@autogefuehl]

👍👍

[@carswapnetwork5584]

Woah! Those split LED headlamps !!! 🤩

[@Ellipirelli69]

Good review, as usual. I agree on the wording. This being "boring" is the feature I like most in this car. It's such a relaxing feeling I don't wanna miss anymore 😌. I do like the interior and having a button for everything was the USP for me. The Sorento isn't bad but looks cheap in the interior. And of course Diesel is all the way to go. Had a test drive with both, for this kind of car it's a no brainer.

[@autogefuehl]

Appreciated!

[@marksapollo]

That has to be one of THE best designed centre consoles I’ve ever seen. Simple fantastic logical layout of all the buttons, and it’s only the buttons you really need. So I’d say it’s exactly right. Not sure about the dial graphics though changing colour?

[@scottpeck5851]

There's an option to disable the dash theme being tied to the drive mode. Once disabled, you can select your favorite, plus you have access to a 4th theme which is the best in my opinion.

[@nealroche1652]

I love the buttons! I have Ioniq 5 and going through menus to get seat and steering wheel heating is a pain

[@BERNIEO4]

The right amount of buttons 😆🤓, well done !

[@iam3mondoot]

Love all the buttons 😍

[@yaxs2747]

Thomas bald 600k Abo´s

[@autogefuehl]

Danke dir 😎

[@sebtirabaaoui2705]

Love it,,,

[@McGrogansSchool]

I’m not sure about the middle cluster. Yet in a car with so many features what is the alternative?

[@spyrosgalanis6473]

Hello which is the distance from the ground?

[@brainmaster8287]

Love it .. transportate a complete Sessel Yesterday...😂...i love the Buttons, its absolutely Right. So have a lot of Spaß...like youre Vids...

[@autogefuehl]

😁👌

[@JevStn]

Make a comparison between Santa Fe and some German premium SUVs, such as Touareg, Q7, X5, GLE etc. That'd be fun to watch, wonder how this car compares to those who're double the cost.

[@momchil01]

I am in the dilemma with what to replace the 2016 Q7. With a big family I check things like iso fixes in the 3rd row, opening for the 3rd row and space with 3 row up. 3 zone climate is a win for the Germans. What this attracts me is PHEV with keeping the 3 rows (only XC90 has that). Will test drive the SantaFe PHEV next weekend and will be able to say more.

[@BoMNB]

Hi, Any chance for a new KIA Sorento review anytime soon?

[@marksapollo]

Also I see the autobahn in Germany is not truly de-restricted as they are taking to court someone who was caught at around 260MPH in their Chiron. I’ve seen some You Tuber max their cars out at around 200MPH in the autobahn.

[@BERNIEO4]

I'd like to see you drive the Genesis GV60 RWD, I'm not interested in Sporty high speed driving..

[@snkcorp.502]

cooled seats in a hyundai - really cool. my audi still doesn't have that.

[@BennyStLeger]

It’s hardly new; my 2014 Santa Fe has them.

[@dragospahontu]

I wouldn't recommend. There have been studies that show side affects related to using cooled seats.

[@BennyStLeger]

@@dragospahontu huh?

[@dragospahontu]

@@BennyStLeger it is true Talk to your doctor about this

[@BennyStLeger]

@@dragospahontu hilarious 😂

[@P.Galore]

i saw this car in a parking lot and was so impressed! front is very beautiful, dash and console a bit busy.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Please do not exceed 210kph while sporting Winter tires. - Welcome to Deutschland 😎

[@autogefuehl]

😄

[@patrickvenier5470]

I can’t find your test of the Kia Sorento ?

[@hadtobe4502]

The park and reverse buttons look quite large and could be accidently pushed while driving. Is there a safety feature for this?

[@charlesdr1981]

Nothing will happen if you press park or reverse button while you driving, it will warn you with beep .

[@yissibiiyte]

I'm very confused. Thomas demonstrated that the rear left seat can slide backwards and forwards independently of the middle seat. But at 8:30 when he folds the seats, it looks like a 60:40 split and the left seat seems attached to the middle seat.

[@autogefuehl]

The middle part is usually tuck together with one half, still u can separate

[@korates4402]

Will you test to Kia Sorento? Brother of sante fe

[@janpienaar8639]

how many seconds did the car go

[@florinb4668]

Nice feature with camera that shows you on screen behind stirring wheel when you signal change of direction.Is that a standard this days or just on this Hyundai?

[@autogefuehl]

New feature on all new Hyundai Kia Genesis

[@florinb4668]

@@autogefuehl it should be standard on all cars

[@YalokIy]

Is it possible to have non-plugin hybrid Santa Fe with all wheel drive and 7 seats in Germany?

[@autogefuehl]

I think not

[@dragospahontu]

Thomas you should make a video on explaining the price difference between EVs and ICE cars long term. Maybe compare the Hyundai Kona EV vs Hyundai Kona petrol.

[@autogefuehl]

Also depends on governmental benefits and tax savings

[@fasteddy07]

I like all the buttons in the center console but would have prefered them anodized.

[@PiotrekSz]

Nice bracelet and watch. What model do you have on wrist?

[@autogefuehl]

Alpina it is

[@pulie2330]

Thomas... What would you buy.... The Hyundai or the Toyota Higlander!?....

[@autogefuehl]

Compare my review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZy6lHZqeqqBe7M

[@janpienaar8639]

nice I would like to see the future cars 🚗😀 south Korea the future cars are so 😎🆒️

[@MoroccoGamer]

nice

[@Hercegovac.1]

I like buttons👍 Stunning review from Thomas 👍

[@autogefuehl]

🤟

[@makhs65ify]

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[@makhs65ify]

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[@scottpeck5851]

I'm impressed by my Santa Fe XRT. The lower trims have fewer buttons on the console and it's really just right.

[@muffinnman]

I prefer the buttons and screen on the Sante Fe compared to Tuscon which is all touchscreen with the screen far lower down which reduces usability; looks cheaper as well.

[@janpienaar8639]

home many functions thas the car have

[@tacodias]

Yes to proper buttons!

[@ffsolutions9442]

I think the sister car to this (the Kia Sorento) is a better package overall, and from design perspective inside and out. Thank you for the fantastic review, Thomas!

[@zenworld7895]

I agree, It's probably because the Sorento was presented about 1,5 years later.

[@myownsite]

03:08 Gentlemen, a short view back to the past.

[@munchybonbon8675]

Great review! The Kia Sorento looks better on the inside, the Hyundai's dashboard is way too cluttered with physical buttons. Wish they had soft suspension though, don't see the point in stiff suspension in large family vehicles like these.

[@democharge1111]

No kia sorento review?

[@romantashevRT]

If you don't have physical buttons on a console, then you have to search for them in the touchscreen menus. It is not about the looks. It is about practicality. Think about airplane design.....what if they have the selections on a touchscreen interface...lol:)) .. cheers. I like clean design,..yes...if I was a furniture designer..:)

[@sunshinecycling]

So weird the Sorento is 7 seater, and the Sante Fe is a 7 seater in some countries, but not the U.S.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Console is like a 90s Lexus.

[@x3merx3mer]

Why don't you use tape meter instead of the folding meter? you always fail to measure it accurately since it can't completely unfold :)

[@autogefuehl]

It gives u a better feeling when watching from outside as a viewer

[@nicusaramet8707]

👍😍

[@rzu7120]

I listened to you read the badge on the car 5 times, and I still couldn't repeat it. 😢

[@autogefuehl]

😅

[@usewp2bt]

☺️👍🏻

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!!!!

[@ClaireYunFarronXIII]

3:33 Sound issue.

[@janpienaar8639]

which country did this video take

[@autogefuehl]

Germany :)

[@janpienaar8639]

I can tall you u now every car in the world make a vidio of a golf 7 gti nice jan pienaar

[@dragospahontu]

Everything good except the engine. A bigger petrol engine suits this better.

[@delficrakle4508]

Not a fan of the button gear shifter. Bring back the stick gear shifter.

[@minniesaab7255]

🔝

[@autogefuehl]

👌

[@TalismanPHX]

Very attractive 😉

[@Da_StormtroopeR]

First😂 looks great

[@ondersar1]

Citroen santa Fe juke

[@mindaugaskuncaitis2909]

I drive this new SantaFe model for 1 year, 35.000km 2.2 Diesel. Perfect car. Bought it after having lot's of German cars, Audi, BMW, VW, even had Opel Omega C long time ago then it was good car. Last German cr was VW Arteon Rline 2.0 Diesel. Never had that bad car as VW Arteon - everything done wrongly, no noise isolation, wheels are bumping on each part of road, dynaudio sound systems not bad, but resonance in car is very bad, all parts inside car are shaking, engine and DSG gear box works very badly, shaking, etc. So probably after trying new generation Korean cars never will come back to German cars. Coming back to Hyundai SantaFe 2.2 crdi counting points from 10 max - off-road drive - 9/10; highway - 9/10 max speed 210km/h and easily drives, no shaking like Arteon, Sound isolation 10/10 double windows in front, Sound system KRELL - sounds perfect, no any resonance, build quality inside, outside 9/10, all used materials 10/10 as example last generation VW Touareg because of cheap materials can give just 7/10 points, electric seats are heated and ventilated with nappa leather, black alcantara leather on roof, 7 seats, etc. Center console works perfectly and are ergonomic, don't have even look to found needed action, as example Skoda, Cupra, Seat, VW, BMW or Audi touch screens with very slow working systems, You spends lots of time just to turn on heating of seats, or steering wheel, in Hyundai all is very simple and works perfectly. My next car definitely will by Genesis GV80 or it could be KIA EV6 GT

[@auletes]

The biggest problem for me with the SanteFe is you can't adjust the driver seat far enough in length.

[@HQCarAcceleration]

You have to be like 2m 50cm if you can't adjust the seat in length. There is plenty of space

[@janpienaar8639]

Kieran pienaar

[@Aleksy79]

Great cars, but for me no go because car like this just needs 2.0 l or more. 1.6 l is just not enough and I do not believe these engines will last long enough

[@Ali_Shafai]

Way too many buttons on the center console. Looks too busy. 😵‍💫

[@janpienaar8639]

can you please transport the car for me.

[@marcush2220]

If it was 2010 that centerpart had been awesome, but in 2022 , not so much 🧐

[@nerijusbieliauskas2125]

No need to Stop by Stop sign in Germany

[@autogefuehl]

When traffic light is on , lights count

[@mikhailkova]

I guess its about time when koreans automakers are finally got on the same level as japanese

[@mikhailkova]

@Land Dry nope)

[@artureff3046]

If you consider US market they are far behind.... No pick ups, no V8s, no full size cars nor SUVs.... But coming close in EU

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

God that is like an ugly Cactus from the front.

[@edgar116611]

How to pronounce Hyundai: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYWwYp18asumask

[@Kinomarmury]

Dashboard like Fiat tipo :(((

[@mjjferreira]

Second! 😅

[@Da_StormtroopeR]

These are the pleasures of the over 40s😉

[@nordnung]

Too much "risi-bisi" design...