2024 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV Review...Hyundai goes PREMIUM!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@andrewreed1649]

Another great video. Petrol ped reviewed that exact car 3 weeks ago, which I guess you were on holiday in Spain.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yep, that’s the event I was supposed to be on.

[@garyfoster]

Nice one Jim

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍

[@Ashley.D]

I wouldn't drive a behemoth like that in a million years, but I'm still impressed by Hyundai's attention to practicality - especially with their interiors. They feel to me like one of the most innovative car manufacturers right now

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

They do

[@nacona9399]

my hyundai dealer has now 3 of this vehicles and it looks so weird between all those common cars in germany. It's literally double the size and i don't know how you could drive such a big truck as a daily car.

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Thank you Jim

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Very welcome

[@likelikelikelikelikelike3971]

Love the styling. These might sell well (or lease) for airport runs. Overly big otherwise. Spend your time in one not being let out at junctions!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

😬👍

[@andywhite4106]

Great review thanks Jim. Have you seen any decent lease deals on this the newer model as yet, all sites even lease loco show the old model?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Not yet. Don’t go by the photos on any of the sites as they’re often wrong

[@h.google]

Good content again Jim, thanks. What happened to "modern aerodynamics" to help vehicles glide more efficiently through the air ? This suv is a perfect example of brick driving down the road.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

No idea but there’s very little wind noise when you’re driving it.

[@2901gagandeep]

Hyundai has designed the bodywork of the Santa Fe with a drag coefficient of only 0.294 - meaning it is surprisingly aerodynamic for a big, boxy SUV.

[@maff257]

Again Hyundai have put the rear indicators low down on the rear bumpers as the Tucson. I really don't think it's the best place for them from a safety perspective, especially in close following traffic. Kia used to have them down there on the previous Sportage but have changed their position on the new one.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@salibaba]

Looks like a new defender and an F-150 got jiggy

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

😂👍

[@mikadavies660]

One thing for certain.... Range Rover must be nervous... As I'm sure that both the EV9 and the Santa Fe are easy to insure! I totally agree that fit and finish on Hyundai and Kia is now a totally different thing for just a few years ago when these brands were nothing but "white goods" and Taxis.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I would be very nervous if I were JLR from a pure car vs car point of view but I think those attracted to JLR are probably often lead by the brand name over the actual quality.

[@mikadavies660]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru I'm sure they are... But even they must be fed up with £6k plus for insurance.

[@jamesmercer3963]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru Isn't it just LR these days? Shocking what that company has done to Jaguar!

[@Bigmaac]

I just can't get on with all the new cars with tablets for dashboards. I think the audi virtual cockpits on the older cars is the best of both worlds.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@mikadavies660]

To me the Santa Fe just looks like the EV9. Shame that the hybrid has been given such a small petrol engine. Personally, it will be a real toss-up on the leasing deals between the EV9 and the Santa Fe.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍

[@jonstevens5962]

I stood next to one in a dealer and couldn’t believe how low it was. Surely hopeless for off-roading?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yet perfect for pimpin’ 😎

[@ProbablyNotGoodEnough]

Bit of a marmite kind of car I guess. Either you like it or not. I don’t but would be interesting to see some leasing deals on those as well as how they will hold their value. 59k brand new probably around 40k in 1 year time?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yeah I think it’ll be one to lease or buy used (as is the case for so many cars these days) 👍

[@chrisball34]

4th, just missed the podium 😢

[@chrisball34]

Love the look of the interior.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

😉

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yeah it’s very nice

[@davidmarshall5596]

Could they not have made it a bit bigger 🤔 it's bigger than my apartment 😂😂😂🎉

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

😂👍

[@johntilsley9111]

No, it's designed as a Discovery want to be. Probably more reliable though.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Probably? Try definitely. Looks way better too.

[@Brian-om2hh]

It'll find it's market, but the sheer size and squareness doesn't appeal to me personally...

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@PaulClapperton]

Why does nobody in car review videos talk about towing capacity especially on these new HEV & PHEV’s. The Santa Fe was easily in the top 3 vehicles recommended to caravan owners when looking for a tow car because of its high towing capacity and its ease of towing but this new Santa Fe basically can’t tow anything. This lack of towing capacity on electric and hybrid cars is starting to become a bit of a problem going forward.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I can only speak for myself but, in this case, I didn’t mention the towing capacity purely to wind you up 👍

[@PaulClapperton]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru 🤣🤣🤣

[@DavidBoreham-kk9dx]

I must be hearing things sure you mentioned towing capacity at the start🦻🦻

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I thought I had 😂. People often comment on stuff that’s missing from videos without actually watching the video 😂

[@MrAshtonunderlyne1]

What do you suggest this or highlander hybrid 1.6? Driving and consumption and comfort Highlander used are nearly £30k now. Any idea what’s mpg on hybrid Santa Fe?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I prefer the Santa Fe but the Highlander is brilliant, no idea of real world MPG of the hybrid.

[@glengosling5636]

😊

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@jamesmercer3963]

Hideous thing. A great example of why road tax should be banded by weight. Up to 1,500kg =£100, then £50 per additional 100kg.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

😂 why?? “Road tax” is not spent on the roads you know?

[@jamesmercer3963]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru I know, but imagine for a moment politicians were competent and VED went on road maintenance. It'd be only fair heavier cars paid more. I'm sure it's not just a lack of investment, increased weight of cars must be playing a part in potholes too. You know Model WHY drivers and such 😉

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

My imagination is not good enough I’m afraid

[@jamesmercer3963]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru 😀

[@lurkingnando1702]

Rear of the car is hideous, front is stunning though

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

People say the same about me

[@lurkingnando1702]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@n8n8n8n]

These 252PS disappear somewhere... Volvo XC90 with 250PS has better acceleration than this one.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Power is about more than acceleration. You have to consider torque delivery, economy, weight and various other factors - not every manufacturer puts the power in to straight line speed.

[@n8n8n8n]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru True, still the XC90 is heavier and as aerodynamic as Santa Fe, but I just checked a couple of more videos and it seems that I was mistaken, since this Hyundai accelerates 0-100km/h in ~7.5s which is actually faster than XC90. My appologies.

[@Jmcg1959]

Definitely not a beauty,

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I think it’s a very good looking car.

[@isackville]

Like you I love the look of the car and that colour wow I never thought I would like a brown but that mat paint is outstanding.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yes it really works in my eyes