2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID is an AFFORDABLE LAND ROVER DEFENDER with TOYOTA PRIUS FUEL ECONOMY!

[@EverydayGrandpa]

Bought ours last week from the Ken Garff Southtowne locations and we love it!!

[@SchwayZ]

That is awesome!

[@OhTheNormanity]

We got our Hybrid Calligraphy today. I have no issue with the acceleration of it. Is is a sports car? No, but as a family hauler around a city it is truly excellent. Much better than our old 2016 Pilot.

[@SchwayZ]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ecovango6675]

I have a 2024 Hyundai, Santa Fe, SEL, all-wheel-drive hybrid! I absolutely love this SUV! Went in looking for a Tucson hybrid. I saw this car sitting on the other end of the lot and I said to myself well, I don’t really like the backend, but I’ll give it a look! When I saw how much cargo room that it had, I quickly changed my tune about the backend of the 2024 Santa Fe. I said what the heck I’ll take it for a test drive well Hyundai has hit a home run out of the park with this 2024 Santa Fe hybrid! In the 10 days that I’ve owned it I have average 41 miles per gallon. Yes I do have lots of stop and go 45 ,55 Miles per hour speed zones. Perfect for me. This vehicle has plenty enough power for me! I really think you should go drive one and you’ll change your mind about the back of this SUV! #HasATonOfCargoRoomForCamping

[@SchwayZ]

Thanks for sharing your experience and congrats on the new ride!

[@andrewsbbq]

I think it's very important to note that the 8spd transninthe non-hybrid is a DCT which is not a good choice for a large family hauler. Along with fuel economy, the conventional 6 speed torque converter automatic in the hybrid is a huge reason to get a hybrid over the 2.5T 8spd DCT

[@abguz7659]

Bought one at 42k out the door last week. Got 617 miles before putting gas again. Got told “What you get when you buy a Range Rover from Temu” 😂😂😂 thought it was hilarious

[@SchwayZ]

Haha that's a funny one! But hey its a great car!

[@empress3366]

How is the feeling driving it.wow😊

[@fstgatotv]

Nice ride but no boost 😅 great video brother 🙌🙌💯💯

[@SchwayZ]

Haha yeah definitely needs a supercharger 😂

[@mg99403abc]

Smooth Ride, Disappointing Features: A Budget-Friendly Santa Fe Hybrid Review The Santa Fe Hybrid offers a comfortable ride, but be warned: lower trims (SE/SEL) lack features you might expect. Reviews raving about all the bells and whistles likely focused on the top-of-the-line Calligraphy edition. Here's what surprised me most about the budget-friendly trims: Storage Woes: Finding decent-sized compartments for everyday items proved a challenge. The glove compartment is tiny, barely fitting a single hand. Forget a dedicated sunglass holder - this Santa Fe lacks even basic conveniences my older car had! Missing Conveniences: The passenger seat lacks power adjustments, which some might find inconvenient. No sunroof or panoramic roof for that open-air feel in this trim level. The cargo light is dim, making nighttime trunk access a struggle. Shockingly, even basic floor mats are missing. Parking Woes with the Back Door: This might be a dealbreaker for some city dwellers. Unlike most SUVs with hatchbacks, the Santa Fe's back door hinges at the top. Great for maximizing headroom when using the cargo area as a makeshift seat, but terrible for tight parking situations. This upward-opening design requires significant vertical space to fully access the cargo area. Park too close behind another car, and forget about easily opening the back door. Adding to the frustration, there's no separate back window to access the cargo area from the outside. This means you can't reach in to grab smaller packages or forgotten items without fully opening the entire door. Lessons Learned: Research every aspect of your chosen Santa Fe trim level before buying. Don't assume "standard" features are included on all trims. Consider aftermarket accessories like cargo organizers, floor mats, and a sunglass holder to enhance functionality. Final Thoughts: The SE/SEL Santa Fe Hybrid offers a good value, but be aware of the missing conveniences compared to higher trims or other vehicles. This review aims to help future buyers avoid the surprises I encountered.

[@Bacteriod]

No NAV?

[@tgrigor1]

Man does it look like a new generation Ford Flex)

[@SchwayZ]

Haha right?!

[@jjouna44]

What do you think of the wheel design?

[@SchwayZ]

I think they are a little odd. I prefer the larger wheels offered on the higher trims but these somewhat match the exterior styling.

[@stephsjamn]

Body painted plastic and more plastic - Thanks but I will hold onto my 2012 Tuscon for awhile longer.

[@goldmiranda2942]

Hyundai sucks it always breaks! Toyota Sequoia is still my number 1

[@joewozniak2231]

Toyota is solid but sequoia is literally double the price of this.

[@goldmiranda2942]

@@joewozniak2231 I was just suggesting Sequioa 4runner even is WAY BETTER THAN SANTE FE. Toyota in general LAST forever. Why buy this kind of car you never know when it will break. You spend more money fixing it rather than saving this kind of car.

[@jigs8437]

​@@goldmiranda2942 I have Hyundai Sonata hybrid bought 2017 . Till today zero mantainance cost other than regular oil changes .

[@jigs8437]

I have been owning Hyundai sonata hybrid 2017 model and till today zero mantainance cost other than regular oil changes

[@OhTheNormanity]

We benchmarked this against the Grand Highlander Hybrid Max and you know, for our family, the Santa Fe won. I've owned Toyota and Honda before and the new 2024 Santa Fe has them both beat in features to price. The ride quality and the interior quality just seemed better than the more expensive competition.