2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Early Review | Consumer Reports

The fifth-generation of the Hyundai Santa Fe gets a complete overhaul, the bold new design gives this midsized SUV a more modern, upscale appearance. The 2024 Santa Fe looks more muscular, flaunts a striking interior, and the third-row seat is now standard along with two turbocharged four-cylinder engines, one of which is also a hybrid.
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[@jraheemjefcoat429]

A Defender and G-Wagon had a baby and made it a cyberpunk futuristic boxy SUV.. I actually like it! I appreciate a bold and unusual approach in Hyundai's design language. It's a freaking riot, and im all here for it! They prove that mainstream cars don't have to be bland and boring. Reliability is a hit or miss. I currently own a Hyundai now that has been very reliable to me. 7 years strong and still under warranty. Overall, I think the new Santa Fe will attract new bred of buyers for the brand.

[@tmac2705]

Hyundai’s design language makes me so warm in my tum tum!

[@markc3666]

Love the new design. The white reminds me of the storm trooper look in Star Wars.

[@Vamanos46]

Actual buyers aren't deterred, really don't care about vanity/ aesthetics past initial impressions as long as it delivers in features and smarts on the INSIDE. I circled away from the Genesis gv60 many, many times gravitating to the gv70 and gv80 before deciding the gv60 INTERIORS were far superior for me.

[@MrHeff]

My first car was a 2004 Santa Fe, it was a mid sized suv and it was perfectly sized. This thing is huuuuuge. Who wants to even drive this limo??

[@Kevin-rz6bq]

Me. Finding a hybrid that is spacious for this 6'4 wanker is very rare.

[@beccab2522]

Ty for your video! 👍 Looking fwd to the hybrid. Any idea when they will be avail?

[@mark8684]

Hyundai have executed a brilliant design resulting in a very practical SUV. They did NOT follow the typical American design rule of “ form over function”. For example, the column mounted shift lever and lack of climate controls and air ducts in the center floor console results in an enormous amount of storage space! The air vents for the second row passengers are located in the B-pillars. In addition to the traditional glove box, they have included a storage shelf and another hidden storage space in the passenger side IP. I only wish they would have made the 3rd row seat an option since I have no use for it. Hoping CR tests the hybrid model since I believe that will be the one to get!

[@faressos4032]

Wow that's so beautiful

[@selvync.9531]

My sister has a 2007 and is still going strong .

[@rda9441]

I have 2009 Santa Fe that is still going strong with over 150k miles. No issues other than regular work stuff.

[@Syres20]

It's now the Korean Ford Flex 😂

[@bleeliggit]

I was going to say the same thing . . . as a compliment! We have a Ford Flex and have loved it. Of course, Ford let that model wither on the vine. I am guess the Santa Fe will be very practical. Isn't Jennifer Stockburger a big Flex booster? I am curious what she will think.

[@middler5212]

Jennifer will be so happy! 😁

[@Ryan-cf6lc]

The K-Flex 😂

[@Syres20]

@@bleeliggit We had a Flex too, until a driver decided stop signs were suggestions and not law.

[@akio6505]

Did u buy the Flex?

[@michaelflaherty3202]

If this is the Santa Fe now then what's the Palisade?

[@NeedSpeedRC]

So for all other manufactures, a different shifting mechanism is a gripe but for the big H, it’s okay and you’ll get use to it?

[@Vamanos46]

Problem is, HMG is not equipping the car trims with appropriate INTERIOR features recently . - XRT trim should have come included with the 360 SURROUND CAMERA. - Calligraphy trim appears to have omitted the right front passenger seat controls facing the driver / center console - this is standard in every other region. C'mon Hyundai 😡

[@techpappee]

Should have.. really? Based upon your opinion or? There are no add on packages. Each trim builds upon the previous. XRT is a one off

[@mark8684]

Yes, I agree. They have also made more functional features only available on the Calligraphy that were available on lower trims in the past.

[@ChopperChad]

I wish we could all go back to 2019 and try again. Especially with this thing.

[@mclaybry]

That back end though... definitely killed it for me.

[@skf6199]

It looks like a Toyota Privia from the back.

[@TheITNerd]

I honestly don't get it. Why did this become a three row when they already have one of those?

[@mikegruber172]

love it

[@dandydoc8386]

Encroaching on Pallisade in size?

[@mark8684]

No, the Pallisade is still substantially larger than this Santa Fe.

[@YTYTYTY7]

P is getting a refresh in a year. It will be bigger.

[@cle_roknn3742]

The design is divisive. Some will like it, some will hate it. It’s not that bad in the XRT trim. Some have mentioned past issues with the engines and transmissions. My wife has a 2015 Sonata wirh 140,000 miles on it. It did have its engine replaced under warranty, it took some time but Hyundai stood by the warranty and replaced it no cost. Other than a few other minor issues (wear on the seat leather) it’s performed rather well considering it was an “economy” level vehicle. We are selling it to my nephew, and yes, we bought a Santa Fe to replace it. For what you get the price is reasonable and the warranty is the best in the business.

[@reeeddd590]

I get it but we chose to get a 23' Calligraphy because we liked the more modern / German-Japanese styling better.That was just our preference. New one is still a good vehicle though..but the 3rd row doesn't make much sense given the palisade or just get a minivan. Plus adds weight and a bit less fuel economy than respective 23' models.

[@josie_the_valkyrie]

Same. I went for the ‘23 instead for the exact same reason. ‘24 really just looks wonky.

[@tomjanowski8584]

This is an awesome design.

[@FLJAMESFL]

DCT I’m out.😢

[@brokeboy87]

Would you drive a Porsche with a PDK?

[@B9M3]

What's wrong with DCT?

[@liaqatkhan5521]

Looks great, but in Pakistan we have its clumsy older model .

[@chuckycheese84]

The Geo Metro rear end looks so out of place on the Santa Fe

[@0HOON0]

Why didn't they just use a conventional automatic? Who wants a dual-clutch trans in an SUV?

[@mark8684]

A dual clutch trans does have some advantages; it has faster, crisper shifts, better performance and facilitates better fuel economy than a torque converter trans with the same number of gears, all else being equal.

[@gianfrancoa]

Because you are going to race on this SUV!!@@mark8684

[@brokeboy87]

​@@mark8684true, but you have to drive it slightly differently, or it can jerk or lerch instead of being a completely smooth experience.

[@Denverian]

in theory DCT is far superior to conventional transmission. In practice, the majority of DCTs out there are flawed. Many manufacturers learned it hard way and are reverting back to conventional. H/KMG unfortunately joined DCT club late and will learn why everyone else left the club.

[@toronado455]

The Plug-In hybrid version will probably use a conventional automatic. I think that's the one to get.

[@myopinion4136]

IMO, book of matches with 4 tires with H on it

[@techpappee]

Options are like 🫏 🕳️, everybody has one. Funny CR, Edmunds, JD have all *awarded* HMG numerous times in the past couple decades but you’re still propagating, 80s and 90s stereotypes.

[@cgatito3528]

Turbo + DCT. Probably not a vehicle to keep long term.

[@maga6319]

Hyundai engine turbo is reliable. Stop the complaining.

[@toronado455]

Car Confections bought one and the transmission died immediately - pretty much right after they drove it off the lot.

[@chuckycheese84]

@@toronado455 my theory for that failure is that Hyundai didn't put enough transmission fluid at the factory. Transmission failure at only 25 miles is an extremely rare event

[@YTYTYTY7]

It's 2024 and it should be in 4k...

[@CodyCha]

Your audio sync is out of wack

[@77devera]

Ford Flex, is that you?

[@Justacogg]

I can’t believe how blind consumed reports has become! Recently a very good friend just sold their 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe sport. The paint had left the hood then after repairs it was worth less than 40% of its original bargain 2018 price!! Every 3-4 years Hyundai reinvented the design theme so there is no continuity whatsoever, forcing resale values to crater! Don’t forget the abysmal reliability that causes the resale prices the crater even farther. It takes more than a long-term test drive to thoroughly evaluate a car! Hyundai and Kia make low priced junk.

[@Chris.Davies]

NOT "Hunday". "Hyun" + "day". And "Hyun" is one syllable. At least you didn't say "High" + "un" + "die". That is just awful. Here in central Seoul, the new Santa Fe is all over the place. And people love it. Of course! But it is basically criminal to buy any model except the top one, with all the trimmings! Don't make that mistake if you are getting one: Get the top one!

[@grriceman782]

Seems to have a lot of bells and whistles that will probably begin to fail right when the warranty ends … historically accurate based upon previous models

[@kokopuffs5789]

still better than many Chryslers, Chevys, Fords and German cars that break down during and after the warranty.

[@mikegruber172]

There are actually NO bells or whistles on the vehicle

[@constantinedimopoulos1110]

A Van by any other name is still a Van.

[@evankatz2893]

The car is a winner except for that stupid shifter design!

[@josie_the_valkyrie]

Much prefer the look of my 2023 PHEV. This is just too far a departure, IMO.

[@chrisb9478]

The things that keep me from buying a Hyundai/Kia are the numerous reports of engines & transmissions self destructing plus the occasional fire 🔥 🧐

[@lutomson3496]

wonder how this engine will last...their history is not good

[@Mabeylater293]

Meanwhile in my Tesla……😂

[@gregorysullivan7913]

That’s why it has a 10 year 100,000 mile power train. Just hope you don’t have to use it.

[@maga6319]

we're not in the 90s anymore. Stop the cap.

[@marcg.3830]

Ford Flex looked much better.

[@ASD-DAD]

$40K is a tremendous value. Why can't Detroit replicate it with their offerings? Which quite frankly is much, much to be desired. Plastic dominate its interior, cheaply built vibes.

[@chuckwalla2967]

Having to overpay for the lazy ass UAW workers forces them to charge more. No way around it.

[@kjpraman991]

Whenever you buy a Korean product, you unintentionally say "YES" to the unbelievable horrors dogs endure in the meat trade.

[@descriptiondescriptiondescript]

looks like a Ford

[@Joseluizu]

Bad transmission. No thanks

[@asad5067]

my dad couldnt even drive many of these evs or a tesla. too much digital crap

[@KeliK1]

The design is not attractive at all. Too boxy. Almost ugly.

[@hvm85]

Looks ugly

[@kippaseo8027]

No mention of the Hyundai's previous previous generation happened to a Horrible reliability record? Ask any mechanic and they will tell you that these engines are so poorly made that they tend to internally grenade at around 70K. Buy the Highlander and you we'll see it on the road for the next 20 years at least but if you buy a 2024 Santa Fe I guarantee you it will be sitting at a bite here pay here lot in 3.

[@kiwan5425]

How many mechanics did you ask about this? 😂😂😂

[@maga6319]

The highlander reliability is ranked below the santa fe. Therefore, Hyundai's reliability is pretty good and better than toyota. All of your information was false and not true.

[@KevinSmith-wr1sy]

Hard pass this thing is just stupid front to back. Who buys crap like this?

[@rebelliousraven]

It's ugly.

[@ericabrahamson2057]

Who can afford these vehicles? no really , tell me.

[@chuckwalla2967]

People with above average incomes, I guess.