Car Mechanic Reviews The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Should You Buy One?

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@29auto30 Ай бұрын

That's why I love his channel honest opinion no matter the Manufacture!

@woodrmp1 Ай бұрын

Yes but there is a lot of factors for long term reliability that he can’t see with his eyes. Eg materials chemistry, manufacturing tolerances, how much or little the components were validated in development etc…I still don’t trust the Korean brands to be a reliable 10-15 year 200-300k vehicle without major repairs ($$$)

@Crockdaddy1074 Ай бұрын

@@woodrmp1 Outside of Toyota + Honda very specific models which ones would you trust? I happen to have a 2009 Ford Flex at 205K but I would not have counted on that (two major repairs of 1500/1200). I'd think most cars should roll to 200K at this point if maintained but trust it to happen. Not sure.

@Ucfahmad Ай бұрын

@@Crockdaddy1074American pickups and large suvs (suburban, Tahoe) usually have pretty good reliability.

@fasteddylove-muffin6415 Ай бұрын

Same. I appreciate the honest opinions. In some respects car manufacturers are stuck in the world/paradigm of thinking more complicated is better when in fact in many cases simpler is better.

@fasteddylove-muffin6415 Ай бұрын

@@woodrmp1 Ditto. Based on what he's said on several of the compenents/systems--10-15 years & 200-300K is highly ambitious.

@rossjamison8888 Ай бұрын

The reclining drivers seat. I’m’ 67 and have been in sales for almost 40 years and I drive a lot. It’s nice to be able to pull off the road and maybe sleep for just 30 minutes. Does a great deal to revive yourself. Particularly as we get older

@rossjamison8888 Ай бұрын

By the way, 99% of the time alone

@edp128128 Ай бұрын

I'm also 67 and enjoy sleeping while I am driving :)

@chaehwanlim1562 Ай бұрын

Hyundai, kia GDI engine consumes lot of engine oil, they never fix their problems. You have to top up the oil every 2-3weeks. Their engine reliability, long term durability, is junk. They cheat the consumers with their nice interiors and exteriors. They shouldn't be allowed to sell their fundermentally defective products to public. Probably. They can lawnmower engine or scooter. Shame on Hyundai and kia.

@jdub976 Ай бұрын

@@edp128128 lol

@paulkayfes3586 29 күн бұрын

Not to mention for some younger folks, but who hasn't been to an all-day kid (pick your sport) tournament with lots of down-time between events/games and need a place for the quick power nap. Would have loved this while my kids were in competitive swim between events...

@EnzoMagnatta Ай бұрын

One of the best and most honest in-depth reviews on vehicles that I have seen to date. Real spec reviews from a real mechanic.

@Richrad91OZ-bk5lu Ай бұрын

Your commentary is very straight forward and calm without sounding like a typical obnoxious car tuber, it relaxes me while simultaneously getting informed :). Would you happen to be interested in reviewing a Nissan Frontier? I would love to see and hear your thoughts on them!

@LionRunner Ай бұрын

Absolutely love how AMD gave a very positive thought to the exterior design.

@mr.papagorgio4683 Ай бұрын

I don't normally comment on YT vids...but I just had to say...I had no idea how much I really needed to hear a mechanics perspective on new vehicles. Your videos are amazing and exactly the information people need to make informed decisions on new vehicle purchases. Thanks a million for doing these. New Sub here.

@CannonKnight Ай бұрын

Looks like the hybrid is the way to go if you're considering this. It has a normal 6-speed transmission.

@onenikkione Ай бұрын

wish that was mentioned (or did I miss it?)

@Runningwithmike Ай бұрын

@@onenikkionewasn’t mentioned I think he said he’ll do a review on they hybrid one

@itatabisine6250 5 күн бұрын

Mate, I just left a comment at the top. Have a look at it and again, if you have the possibility to go and test drive one (hybrid, that is), my honest advise is, go for gold. I sincerely do not think that you will be disappointing.

@jameswest6649 Ай бұрын

I'll start by saying, you have a direct and honest review. I own this vehicle and I am impressed by the bold exterior looks. Not a cookie cuter look. Also less slope on the rear hatch means more room for taller objects allowing the rear hatch to close fully. The interior is up there with autos costing twice as much. I love my Santa Fe!

@urhiredhr421 18 күн бұрын

I fell in love with the exterior the moment I saw it! Then, after sitting inside, I was amazed. Fit and finish is outstanding with quality materials throughout. It certainly is luxurious. I'm not a professional like you yet I have owned 23 cars in my lifetime. I have no problem with the pickup, transmission or interior sound. Definitely has pick up and go. While on the highway I said to the salesperson, it is nice and quiet in here! The passenger seat DOES recline. It is just manual. I've owned the Santa Fe for a period of 7 months now. I enjoy every single trip!!

@COX2NSAID 16 күн бұрын

I like the look too. But it's going to be very trouble to own it. The dual clutch is built to fail and they have a lot of problems with their engines the last few years.

@tamikahayes4331 12 күн бұрын

@@COX2NSAID the hybrid is great!

@COX2NSAID 11 күн бұрын

@@tamikahayes4331 The barely deployed the dual clutch. If the transmission does not break down in 50k miles to 80k miles, then you can tell me that the vehicle is great.

@94Greenbean Ай бұрын

I believe the word you’re looking for when things look “”regular” is unremarkable. I remember hearing that word used during an autopsy and I was like oh yeah, that makes sense. Keep up the good work! Love your channel man!!!

@robertkennedy9618 Ай бұрын

Hey there. I truely like your videos, and especially this one seeing that I just bought a calligraphy hybrid, which is the only variant available in Australia currently. My SUV runs a conventional 6 speed transmission. It’s really good so far. I totally agree with the gimicky sanitising glove box, but guess what! The Aussie model has that recline seat with raised footrest on both driver and passenger. The 1.6litre turbo petrol and electric motor is so quiet I can’t tell when the petrol engine is running or not. If I give it a solid throttle kick you definitely hear the petrol engine but driving normally you need to see the screen to see what’s powering the car at any instant. I’m not sure if you know this but the windscreen and both driver and passenger windows are a special acoustic glass. I really liked your underbody review. I learnt a useful amount from watching you run through components and configuration. Overall, thankfully I love that boxy style, and I even see no horror story looking at the rear of the car. I also have the 6 seater. (Captains seats) and ppl comment how nice they feel. I agree with you on the layout of internals. It’s functional and you really do feel like you are much higher spec luxury car. I have no hesitation in recommending ppl check out the hybrid when they come online later this year in the US. Once again thanks for the video. P.S. our hybrid calligraphy’s come with a full sized identical spare tyre on the mag wheel identical to the others on the car. Super happy with this car and it always makes me smile when I drive it that I made a top decision. Average fuel consumption is around 6 litre per 100k. I can get over 1000 k on a single tank. 1005k on 62 litres with about 3 litres to spare.

@jeremytimko9990 Ай бұрын

My family just purchased a limited Hybrid in July. My wife and I test drove every comparable vehicle and we kept coming back to this. The interior alone is way better than anything else available in this price segment. We went with the hybrid because it is only a $500 upcharge and our mileage has been a steady 31 MPG. I just started using the regenerative braking toggles and I expect to see even better mileage soon. Keep up the great work TCCN!!!

@Gurgamo Ай бұрын

35:33 In my opinion, reclining in the front while driving can be incredibly dangerous in the event of an accident. My friends in high school (twins actually) were driving on the freeway when a car stopped dead in front of them and they hit it. The twin driving suffered minor injuries, but the twin in the passenger side was reclining all the way back with her feet up on the dashboard, and the force of the impact snapped the seat forward like a catapult and basically folded her in half, breaking her back. Took her a whole year to recover. Also, never put your feet up on the dashboard people!

@deviouslaw Ай бұрын

Is that because they were reclining or because the seat failed? 🤔 It doesn't seem like it should do that in any position.

@Gurgamo Ай бұрын

@@deviouslaw personally, I think it was both! I think it disengaged, and it created more of a curving trajectory where she was slammed at a downward angle. I wish I remembered the make and model. From what little I know of safety testing, automakers do most of the crash tests assuming everyone's sitting upright. AMD wondering why Hyundai didn't do it this way makes me think maybe they are aware of an increased risk. It's one possible explanation based on my anecdotal experience. Then again, I just got a 2021 Venza and the driver side is power and the passenger side is not, so maybe it's just a way to cut costs because the buyer is usually the driver, not the passenger :)

@brianbrianbrianbrianbrianbrian Ай бұрын

good idea. i will stop putting my feet up on any dashboard people.

@Gurgamo Ай бұрын

@@brianbrianbrianbrianbrianbrian floor and ceiling people only, please

@setsunaes Ай бұрын

I stopped at "...her feet up on the dashboard..." ... There's no security systems capable to protect humans against stupid things like that.

@chih6654 Ай бұрын

Thank you AMD for the awesome review as always!

@robertaspinall3035 Ай бұрын

Greatest car reviewer on KZbin. Excellent review as always. Please, please review a 2024 Buick Enclave!

@paulsutphin7813 8 күн бұрын

I came down on the opposite side regarding the looks - I like them. The Santa Fe looks much more retro/modern than the bland Sorrento-blob sister vehicle. Appreciate the straightforward, thorough review of all the bits. THanks much.

@Kamal_AL-Hinai Ай бұрын

Starting this video i had negative thoughts about this car and its looks. But your positive outlook on everything changed my perspective.

@sparklander Ай бұрын

Great review and I love the honest opinions of the true functions and the gimmicks.

@craigo2142 Ай бұрын

I like the outside looks of it. It actually looks like an SUV and not some crossover that calls itself and SUV. But, engine, DCT are a big no go. Would also be nice as a two row option. Maybe the hybrid.

@abetownneufeld6057 Ай бұрын

Thanks again for proper review ❤

@Phenorius Ай бұрын

I actually bought one on August 5th this year and man, what an SUV. I was coming from a Wrangler and boy is it confortable. I have a roadtrip planned to New Brunswick and I can't wait. Other than the DCT, great SUV.

@LibertyOrD___h Ай бұрын

Make sure you under coat it and keep the underside clean if you drive where they salt the roads… rust will kill your car before the warranty expires😂

@4xeGuy Ай бұрын

I know exactly what you mean, I love my wrangler off road but not on the highway and I have 4xe Rubicon with leather

@jcw5007 Ай бұрын

Comparing this to an Amish horse and buggy.... Anything will be more comfortable.

@mikescallon4288 20 күн бұрын

@@Phenorius Not sure this should be used on a long drive.

@Phenorius 17 күн бұрын

To reassure everyone, I took it and it performed like a charm. Absolutely no problem at all.

@danielb.2351 Ай бұрын

I bought the Limited Hybrid Version. It has a regular 6 speed transmission which I liked. I agree with your assessment. I went looking at the Tucson. I wasn’t really considering the Santa Fe until I test drove it. I am glad I did. The interior is super nice and the whole design is extremely functional and I am getting 31 mpg calculated at the gas pump. Excellent for an SUV this size.

@chadhaire1711 Ай бұрын

at 31 mpg it will only take you 150,000 miles to pay for that hybrid upgrade.....then another $4,ooo to replace the worn out battery.///// LOL

@tylerrynberg Ай бұрын

@@chadhaire1711 why do you care? Also, you obviously don't make a living off your math skills. The hybrid gets 10 better mpg combined than the pure ICE model and only costs $1k more...at the current national average of $3.20/gallon, it would take less than 30,000 miles to break even. I doubt the hybrid battery cost $4k to replace, but even if it does, it's still way cheaper to replace than the DCT will be. Try harder next time.

@chadhaire1711 Ай бұрын

@@tylerrynberg Hybrid is $3k more..they make it look less by adding or removing equipment dummy. This about engines not transmissions dummy. The hybrid costs 10% more to insure dummy. More like $5K to replace at the dealer dummy. Try harder next time dummy.

@lawnchair76 Ай бұрын

@chadhaire1711 we are looking at purchasing the hybrid and it is no difference in cost from the ICE version. Not sure where you are getting your information from but I understand other companies do upcharge for hybrid but hyundai doesn't seem to be in that category. I was surprised when doing comparisons in prices and test drives.

@tamikahayes4331 12 күн бұрын

The hybrid is only $500 more😊

@advdecals Ай бұрын

One point not mentioned about the tailgate.. The tailgate is the bumper, and more and more SUV's are doing this..be careful backing up!

@tastyorange Ай бұрын

I was going to make this comment! I checked out a Santa Fe at the dealer a few months ago. I looked at the back and tapped on what I thought was the rear bumper. It made a metal sound and I realized I was tapping on the lower part of the tailgate!!! Good luck to all the new Santa Fe owners who park on city streets!!!

@seiddascarlett86 Ай бұрын

As always thank you for your honest review! You're the BEST!

@MavadoKen Ай бұрын

"Under the Ho", what a great chapter name.

@rayvalero8580 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@raymond_sycamore Ай бұрын

That's where the action is!

@eddymahon1503 Ай бұрын

@@raymond_sycamore😂👍

@eddymahon1503 Ай бұрын

😅

@chuckycheese84 Ай бұрын

That needs to be in every new review video going forward

@israelbaldago9985 12 күн бұрын

When will you get the hybrid in? Great reviews without the hype - I understand you may not want to annoy the manufacturers, but please keep calling out the issues as you see them. If you can get insurers or viewers as sponsors, the value is in your honesty of reviews! Thanks for making these videos, keep em comin!

@thor4odin749 Ай бұрын

I've been very lucky....Family has had 6 Kias and 2 Hyundai since 2011. All still on the road (sold a few)...no issues, never saw a dealer for anything. 170k on the 2011 forte, 150k on my 2016 Sportage, 130k on my 2016 Sorento AWD...Brakes/Tire/Shocks....that's it. Have saved thousands on sticker over anything else thru the years....I'll stick with them

@midnitestate Ай бұрын

same here I’ve owned a number of Hyundai and kiss and outside of some smaller issues that were covered under warranty, I really didn’t have any thing go wrong with them. The worst I had was the fuel sensor going out in an old Santa Fe that already had a lot of mileage and I didn’t pay that much for so I just continue to run it and would fill it up once it hit 250 miles on the tank outside of that it was very solid and reliable. I tend to stay away from complex and high-tech cars anyway since they tend to have the most issues. I feel bad for people, though that have gone through serious problems with them as I’ve heard their warranty is good, but they continue to fight customers to try to process stuff through them. I would definitely not buy their vehicles just based on that alone or for that matter any vehicle

@SmallFridgeMinority Ай бұрын

Yes, I think a lot has to do with how you drive any vehicle.

@hdnekemmkkwwkxmxkdkknxnxkd6549 10 күн бұрын

Wrong we have people in comment section with blown transmission and motores as soon at 800 miles. Has nothing to do with how they drove it @SmallFridgeMinority

@firstlast1732 Ай бұрын

I have this this vehicle my family absolutely loves the UV feature for the phone that’s one of our favorite features

@adamesd3699 Ай бұрын

I test drove this. In person, it’s very attractive. And it feels like a spaceship on the inside. But the DCT worries me.

@kolehohenberger898 Ай бұрын

If you are open to the Hybrid, you wont have to worry about the DCT.

@MitchellWeatherly Ай бұрын

That DCT is not reliable. Avoid it. See my longer comment on our experience of a sudden failure at 66,000 miles in a Sonata N-Line with essentially the same drivetrain.

@paraparadancing Ай бұрын

@@MitchellWeatherly because you're supposed to change the dct fluid every 40000 miles or so

@MitchellWeatherly Ай бұрын

@@paraparadancing Not according to the crap dealer network.

@MitchellWeatherly Ай бұрын

@@paraparadancing Not according to the dealer or the manual.

@matthewreddick9334 Ай бұрын

Love this. Traded in a 2006 camry to fit my growing family and got one first hybrids in town to avoid the transmission issues. For three rows you can actually use and the luxury feel on the inside, you cant beat the price of this space ship.

@Mr.Magana Ай бұрын

What about reliability and longevity? Please make a review on the hybrid one 😊

@COX2NSAID 16 күн бұрын

Reliability is going to very bad, no imagination at all. They have a lot of engine problems the last few years and the dual clutch is trash. Think about the Ford, then you have an idea how bad dual clutch is. I think the look is really really nice.....but it's just a piece of nice looking junk.

@LulzChicken Ай бұрын

Yet another amazing review, keep them coming boss man!

@TR4Ajim Ай бұрын

New to your channel, and love your reviews.👍 However, please when you do reviews of 3rd row SUVs, show how easy/difficult it is to get into/out of the 3rd row.

@onenikkione Ай бұрын

how easy it is for him or some kids?

@TR4Ajim Ай бұрын

@@onenikkione both. Sometimes adults have to get back in the 3rd row, or even to help kids in/out

@jaimamuri 4 күн бұрын

I appreciate it very much!🤩 Outstanding review!

@Gattsu5 Ай бұрын

The video starts "Under the Ho", my favorite section!

@tim3172 Ай бұрын

FINALLY, a video where you don't have to fast forward through all of the kissing....

@gqami Ай бұрын

Great video, but I bought a hybrid calligraphy, it's beautiful. It doesn't have any design cues of a cyber truck. This design is essentially an older Land Rover LR4, Range Rover, yes I know I know, it's not, but the roofline, the raked roof, and the styling cues. I got the hybrid, and the DCT has had many reliability and issues with it. There's already a TSB/recall on 2.5 engines, but I don't have any issues with my hybrid. I love it. By far the best vehicle for under 50k with a third row and featuresets. Great video guys.

@dalenihiser7766 Ай бұрын

Nice review. I've been around Hyundais for quite a long time but never an owner. The earliest Hyundais were rolling pieces of junk with respect to build quality and mechanicals, but they were at least cheaply priced. We used Hyundais (and Mitsubishies) as switch cars when we couldn't get clients financed on a Toyota or Honda. Despite going up upscale these past few years, quality issues like with the powertrain continue to dog the brand.

@PatrickC139 Ай бұрын

Excellent review as always. Im after the new hybrid tuscon personally. Waiting for them to come in stock.

@felipin.el.detailer Ай бұрын

yeah... why dct hyundai? in a soccer mom SUV? previous gen had 8 speed torque converter gearbox and it's great. in my family there is a 2019 santa fe diesel 2.2t and it runs really nice.

@KB-2018 2 күн бұрын

Great review man, any chance you will be doing a review on the hybrid version 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@7106jazz Ай бұрын

I love the looks!

@JodyDWard Ай бұрын

I bought my first Kia in 2000. My daughters drive Kia and Hyundai. We’ve never had any issues beyond normal wear and tear. I currently have a Sorento with the same DCT as this Hyundai. I guess we’ll see how it holds up over time

@wespotter6985 Ай бұрын

The reclining mechanism makes sense for parents who are waiting outside to pick up their children from sporting events or theater rehearsal.I found myself many times in that situation.And I would welcome the reclining mechanism

@BOSS-xy8op Ай бұрын

My Wife has a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe XL GLS with the 3.3L V6 with over 115,000 miles. I bought it new. No gimmicks on the GLS, very basic and I Love it. I have the tranny fluid changed ever 60,000 miles and I change the oil every 5,000 miles or every 6 months. Whichever comes first. The SUV runs great!! The only issue I had was an AC leak about 5 years ago.

@Now_or_Never_777 Ай бұрын

Loved this car when I first came out. Almost bought one and then I found out about the DCT issue.

@iJava91 Ай бұрын

The hybrid version does not have the DCT issue. I test drove the non hybrid and ended up buying the hybrid version. It is miles better and we love the car. There is no turbo lag due to the hybrid system and is extremely smooth. The hybrid comes with a normal 6 speed transmission. All the things that Car Nut didn't like about this Santa Fe is solved with the hybrid system. It is much more quiet at highway speed and very easy to drive in traffic.

@Now_or_Never_777 Ай бұрын

But isn’t the hybrid system more complex. A little weary about its reliability. They are relatively new on the hybrid game.

@johnavon5660 Ай бұрын

@@Now_or_Never_777 Hyundai has been in hybrid game for over a decade now. Compared to Toyota - yes they are "new" - compared to others a veteran.

@Imme85-s7m Ай бұрын

There's nothing called as a DCT 'issue'. Cars with DCT need to be driven in a different manner compared to CVT and 6/8 speed automatic transmission. The main one being, you should NOT crawl your car with a DCT in a bumper to bumper traffic. You should let the car in the front go a bit ahead. Most of the 'issues' of DCT have been in bumper to bumper traffic where people crawl their cars causing overheating of the transmission.

@jihooncha-vs4om Ай бұрын

Toyota dealer's skillful lies.

@peterlee5338 Ай бұрын

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@MarkB.-mo3lz Ай бұрын

Looks to me that Hyundai "took inspiration" from the Grand Cherokee. With the seat recline issue, my theory is that when these are built as right hand drive, the passenger does have the recline and the driver doesn't. They just didn't bother to change the seats over for left hand drive to save cost. And yes, they should put a proper 8-speed transmission in all Hyundai models. And waaay to many H's in and on this vehicle.

@escheidl Ай бұрын

I love the looks. And I did right from the very beginning. This is what an SUV is all about. It's a tremendous upgrade from the old Santa Fe. It's just too bad it's not a Toyota. I think it's perfect for the 5 year car trader, but not for the 20 year car keeper like myself. But very practical design.

@arturart2480 Ай бұрын

base MSRP From $33,950 ...................... to MSRP $46,500 (51K plus or more at the deeler) for top versions

@itatabisine6250 5 күн бұрын

My wife and I bought Hybrid Santa Fe - Base model. WOW is all I can say. It has ticked all the boxes for us. It is whisper quite, it is quite powerful on the take off, It is comfortable for all of us on the car (yes, it is a 7 seater configuration), and it comes with most of the gimmicks that top of the range one comes, which, to be hones, for $20000 less, we could definitely live without . It is also quite economical, one tank takes me to approximately 1100km, combined city and highway driving. Should you buy one? My honest opinion is, if you have a large family, and you like my comments above, the answer is go and test drive it your self. If you have the same feeling for this car as I do, the answer is YES. PS. I am not a salesman, I an in construction industry ;)

@cgrf45 Ай бұрын

There's already a recall on these for transmission issues. Hard pass.

@BeekSizl Ай бұрын

Recall and stop sale

@fredrmitchell Ай бұрын

Urge anyone considering a vehicle with a DCT/DCAT to look up their reliability.. Very, very poor

@suren5174 Ай бұрын

The hybrid version is fine though

@user-tb7rn1il3q Ай бұрын

I wouldn’t touch with a ten foot pole. It’s almost as bad as the Hornet.

@mrbobsevil Ай бұрын

It's a potentially dangerous software issue. Nothing to do with mechanical reliability.

@4xeGuy Ай бұрын

This was an amazing review, really nail it! I would totally consider the hybrid version of it and I'd also like to beg automakers to stop using 4 cylinder turbo ( looking at you Tacoma)

@gaius_marius Ай бұрын

The inclusion of a DCT in a family SUV is perplexing to me. My experience with a 2013 Ford Focus equipped with a DCT highlighted its fragility. In heavy stop-and-go traffic, it often overheated, triggering dashboard warnings. This was incredibly frustrating. Over time, the transmission developed a jerky, stuttering behavior during acceleration. Upon consulting the dealership, I learned this was a common problem. They replaced the entire transmission under warranty, after which I decided to sell the vehicle.

@tim3172 Ай бұрын

Fascinating. you had a bad experience with inarguably one of the worst DCT designs of all time and you completely wrote off the transmission because of one bad experience. Would you write off ICE vehicles entirely if you had a bad experience with one?

@dsmith5822 Ай бұрын

While I agree a DCT is not the best option for a soccer practice drop off machine, cannot compare the two. Like comparing early Nissan CVTS to a Toyota Corolla CVTS. My SO does not notice any difference with our Sorento DCT than a AT, I've asked a few times. I notice, but I am anal, and have driven a manual, know what's happening down there. It has never over heated. But yes, a quality 8 spd AT would make more sense for this type of car. I assume it was done for torque handling (turbo) and/or fuel economy.

@calebwany8422 Ай бұрын

Is a DCT matched to a hybrid system better? I know the honda Fit/jazz hybrid(earlier models) comes with a 7 speed DCT witha hybrid system

@sergeyd2199 Ай бұрын

That’s just a crappy DCT. A lot of Chinese cars have DCT and it works fine. The only issue with them is how good they tune it in combination with the engine. Have a lot of chinese SUVs in my area, never heard of them overheating. Maybe stuttering, switching too early or too late, slow reaction, but not overheating.

@gaius_marius Ай бұрын

@@tim3172 The thing is that others have complained about the DCT in this particular model. The Car confections channel had a long term review unit which failed on a road trip and they ended up returning it.

@muskrat999 Ай бұрын

Great review as usual. Would love a GX550 review.

@MikeSeater-ir6rm Ай бұрын

This looks to be a large vehicle but it is actually 1.2 inches shorter than my Honda Accord it replaced. Fits in the garage easily. I bought the Caligraphy Hybrid and it is quiet and the engine start and stop as well as the shifts of the trans are very smooth.

@samsonchan1488 Ай бұрын

Always a thoughtful and thorough review!

@katalysis Ай бұрын

I have the hybrid limited. It's amazing and I love it.

@woodjunkjrjr2689 Ай бұрын

1.6 liter worries me.

@katalysis Ай бұрын

@@woodjunkjrjr2689 Not sure why. Maybe take a test drive so you don't have to worry out of ignorance.

@pkdude5334 Ай бұрын

@@katalysisthe test drive isn't going to show the short lifespan of the engine

@markkrispin6944 Ай бұрын

@@pkdude5334 Great point made.

@randylahey1232 Ай бұрын

@woodjunkjrjr2689 the engine will last long enough to get passed the warranty only

@arlenboyer-v9v 4 күн бұрын

had are 2025 santa fe sel for 5 days now my wife loves it!

@nlken7175 Ай бұрын

Another great video

@mohammadgharavi5648 Ай бұрын

Best review on KZbin , nice job.

@dangerfield85 Ай бұрын

Sweet looking lifted Ford Flex you got there AMD

@happytravler1 Ай бұрын

And that was one of the reasons I just took delivery on a 2025 Calligraphy Hybrid. I loved my Flex and didn't want to get the same body style as every other SUV on the road.

@jackcollin1695 6 күн бұрын

Lifted Ford flex? Not a lifted longer scion XB?

@brettdulny8603 Ай бұрын

Hello Mr. Car Care Nut! Love your reviews. You offer some of the very best, if not the best reviews on KZbin. Have you ever considered adding some footage of you driving them? Also, do you accept suggestions on new vehicles to review?

@juantomas3630 Ай бұрын

I will keep my Highlander !!

@blueheelerfriend8450 Ай бұрын

Also could you please if at all possible review full size trucks in the 1/2 ton segment! You are the best reviewer out there IMO and it would be awesome to get a review by You on full size trucks!!

@dcf8978 Ай бұрын

Saw one of these in person recently. Was surprised by how small it is - it looks much bigger in pictures. The first thing I though was that it looked like a cross between a full size van and a minivan, which is pretty neat. I really like the "utility" it gets from the simple box shape, hopefully they can sell it to the "I want car that functions like a minivan but want an SUV instead" crowd. That DCT will be the end of every one of these, though. I hope it fares better then the one Ford put in the Focus (not going to hold my breath on that). I hope that Hyundai can sell lots of these, they look cool in my opinion. And hopefully it doesn't cause the warranty department too much grief!

@Michael-1337 Ай бұрын

Hyundai's website markets these as "compact" SUV's which after looking at some measurements seems to be pretty accurate terminology. There is actually a lot of bang for the buck in these cars when it comes to features. The newer models of the DCT seems to be a lot more reliable and they have supposedly increased the cooling there in an effort to increase clutch life.

@calebmccalla9675 Ай бұрын

It is smaller in person but it’s been perfect for me coming from a sedan to an suv. With that being said with its boxy design it has lots of room in the inside. I do a 5 hour road trip once a month and this vehicle has been a game changer for the last 6 months.

@DuctTapeAdvisor Ай бұрын

A straight to the point review. Seriously, manufacturers should subscribe to this channel. I certainly look forward for more electric car reviews too

@michaelhungate7506 Ай бұрын

The back end and tail lights remind me of a 1990 Toyota Previa.

@chuckycheese84 Ай бұрын

Geo Metro

@michaelhungate7506 Ай бұрын

@chuckycheese84 yeah absolutely. I see that too.

@jeancadet5862 Ай бұрын

cougt santaflex

@philliplee9737 Ай бұрын

Thanks for finally reviewing it. Excellent thought process posing as a buyer, weighing the tradeoffs and finally appreciating the design of the car. You should mention to the shallow minded buyers (more like commenters) that they won't see the car when driving it anyway. Agreed engine is a concern. Which is why I'm looking forward to your next Santa Fe review.

@markherman9138 Ай бұрын

XRT owner here and so far no problems with the DCT, but I agree it's not the best choice for stop and go traffic or even off-roading so wish they would have used something else for the XRT. Otherwise, the interior space utilization is incredible and the drive is incredibly smooth as the XRT tire sidewall helps. A little turbo lag but plenty of power when needed. Have used for car camping with my son and added a hitch for bike racks and crossbars for a cargo carrier or kayak rack on the top. Very versatile vehicle with a decent third row that fits in my garage!

@DIYcoffee-ct7ii Ай бұрын

Love my xrt too been solid for 4k miles already. Turbo engines have lag not sure why it is exaggerated to the amount it is however I haven't had any issues with overtaking traffic. Compared to my previous gen non turbo santa fe this feels as quick as my old acura tl sh awd. Actually way more torque

@markherman9138 Ай бұрын

@@DIYcoffee-ct7ii sport mode helps though I only switch it into that when I'm anticipating a merge or for more aggressive downshifts, not for daily driving. yeah plenty of power and I don't find the XRT loud at all actually

@phatgringo2.0 Ай бұрын

The trans was in the parts bin. Buy the extra warranty or sell it after couple years.

@markh4750 Ай бұрын

@@phatgringo2.0 It comes with a 10 year, 100k mile powertrain warranty. No need to buy extra warranty.

@darkivaz-aaa1145 Ай бұрын

@@markherman9138 How recent do you have the santa fe? Your probably got your transmission software updated after the recalled.

@mpschab1 Ай бұрын

DCT works well in hybrids. Slow speeds are handled by electric motor, no overheating.

@Toki-ey6ly Ай бұрын

Some of the gimmicky things in the vehicle is due to the KDM (Korean Domestic Market). This vehicle is mostly used in Korea as a chauffeuring vehicle so having the reclining seat and the UV light makes sense as most Koreans love to keep things super clean especially with their personal items. Edit: I meant germaphobes.

@markh4750 Ай бұрын

The car was developed during/immediately after the pandemic lock down. It was reasonable at that time to assume people would see value in that. I would guess that it gets dropped next year.

@ericlin9439 Ай бұрын

designed with the Korean camping theme..."chabak" in mind.

@jameswan670 Ай бұрын

Yea...they keep personal things in super clean condition. So used market in Korea is damn good.😂😂

@manulbhardwaj 23 күн бұрын

keep those reviews coming :)

@user-ss3ud7pp7f Ай бұрын

Good in-depth reviews as usual. Koreans must know Americans pretty well to put a phone sanitizer in the dash how ridiculous. Neat car.

@stephen1991 Ай бұрын

When this design was on the board, Covid was in full swing and everyone was panicked and concerned. The probably thought it would be seen as a life saver, not the gimmick we see it in 2024. If nothing else, it’s another storage compartment, never too many of those in a car.

@wisamputrus6196 Ай бұрын

Ahmed, I love your reviews…..awesome job😊😊😊😊

@cessealbeach Ай бұрын

My Brother is a Hyudai/KIA fan Boy , they a a total of 6 vehicles, including santaFe SUV all under 5 years old, Got Lot of warranty issues, frequently at dealerships getting issues done, sometimes waiting for parts months at a times, yes they get loaner vehicles, He is tired of the time spent going back and forth. I have advised him to go with Toyota. Yes their cars are loaded with technology, BUT reliability is a not there.

@phillipcox5335 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your amazing, informative and in-depth car reviews. Please do a review for the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and more importantly the Kia Sorento Hybrid 2025.

@AndresHerrera Ай бұрын

Once I stop hearing all of the warranty denial issues - I'll think about one...maybe.

@barrygoldwasser5449 Ай бұрын

Hyundai is still replacing engines from 2011... They honor them. Not sure what info you're getting or from

@tim3172 Ай бұрын

@@barrygoldwasser5449 The last I checked, there were 26,300 outstanding warranty complaints from owners who met the qualifications of: failure within warranty, proof of maintenance, US-owned and operated, and declined by Hyundai without an external cause, pending appeal/review. Toyota had 23 at the time.

@punishthemeatpocket Ай бұрын

@@barrygoldwasser5449 lots of dealers are turning away people for warranty claims... its getting ugly.

@LibertyOrD___h Ай бұрын

@@barrygoldwasser5449😂 and how many lawyers do you have to hire first for the lawsuit

@DEJ915 Ай бұрын

@@barrygoldwasser5449 My coworker had both a sonata and soul he had to get recall/replacements for and I wouldn't touch either brand with a 10 foot pole based on his experience with the dealers. My parents have a santa fe (older model) and their service experience has been mediocre at best to where dealers don't actually do work they should.

@PedroJoséNogueraGuédez Ай бұрын

I’d love to see you doing a review of the new 2025 Chevy equinox, I love your reviews, total fan 🎉

@Saytheodd Ай бұрын

Proudly Assembled in Alabama USA. DCT transmissions aren’t for the average driver. Gotta drive em like manuals.

@Saytheodd Ай бұрын

@@-Fluxor usually drivers creep forward improperly, settle the vehicle’s weight on clutch, in traffic on and off the gas. Select Drive/Reverse without being fully stopped.

@HspncAt7heDisco Ай бұрын

One thing I've learned by following TCCN Reviews is that AMD and I do NOT want the same things out of our car exterior. Hyundai and Kia are absolutely killing it with their designs. He keeps saying, "Try to get past the looks" and the looks are the only reason I'm at all interested! Too bad it's a Hyundai though cause their reliability is a hard pass for me. Thanks for the review!

@johnlane6558 Ай бұрын

That is one ugly car. At least they have a market with you though.

@garybristol4643 14 күн бұрын

Can you review the 2025 Santa Fe hybrid ? Thank you , you are amazing !

@travisstrickland7270 Ай бұрын

LOOKS GREAT. As always people just not confident with its RELIABILITY. 🤷🏽

@driverlexus4025 Ай бұрын

The real car review. Thank you.,

@AlainHubert Ай бұрын

Should you buy this? Short answer: no. Why? Mainly because of the overstrained engine and bad DCT tranny.

@dsmith5822 Ай бұрын

I understand the DCT opinion. The engine doesn't feel strained, it's got 311ftlbs at like 1800 rpm on regular gas, it'll scare you, lifts the hood. I disagree with AMD on that one. It doesn't have V6 smoothness, but no 4cyl does.

@JM-nz8gw Ай бұрын

@@dsmith5822They're squeezing a lot of torque and HP out of a tiny engine, all of the mechanical components that transfer the mechanical energy are in fact over-stressed.

@heiner71 Ай бұрын

@@JM-nz8gw 2.5L is not "tiny". In Europe they run 1L to 1.5L 3 cylinders. That's tiny. Sure, if your yardstick is a 7L V8, everything else is tiny but it's not the 70's any longer.

@JM-nz8gw Ай бұрын

@@heiner71 most cars sold in the EU and around the world are massively under-powered compared to most American vehicles.

@rexonpadre864 Ай бұрын

KZbin channel Car confections had one and Hyundai bought it back. The car had transmission issues in less than a year😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@b3nx5 Ай бұрын

The non turbo option 2.5 NA comes with 8-Speed Auto transmission DCT always comes with turbo charged engines.

@matw1x Ай бұрын

Looks like a Range Rover in person. Absolutely stunning, esp for how low the price is.

@pkdude5334 Ай бұрын

lol the back is hideous

@flashnmb1 Ай бұрын

Same Reliability!

@corpnupe85 Ай бұрын

Huh! Range Rover? LOL!

@phatgringo2.0 Ай бұрын

Ugly butt, reliable as a lying politician

@kenty6973 Ай бұрын

That's my first impression. Even the steering looks like a Range Rover.

@jdub976 Ай бұрын

This one is nearing Pontiac Aztek levels of beauty. What a stunner. Thank you for the review.

@Jb-ei9fp Ай бұрын

New transmission for me after 17k miles. Coworker got one and needed new transmission after less than 2k.

@SmellypoopfromAlabama Ай бұрын

this feels like a lie despite the fact that hyundais are unreliable

@AyAy008 Ай бұрын

Why would anyone buy a Kia/Hyundai in the first place

@JHONNYR98 Ай бұрын

@@AyAy008 cheaper than competition but still well loaded, or they got bad credit

@AlanSari2714 Ай бұрын

As always, very good review

@paulfrompayroll Ай бұрын

hyundai should not have put a dct in this thing, it deserves the 8 speed automatic they have in house

@rong6780 Ай бұрын

That trans will keep me from buying this SantaFe to replace the 2019 SantaFe I now own

@bradleyscarreviews Ай бұрын

@@rong6780get the hybrid

@bigprocrastinator 7 сағат бұрын

Great mechanical review, but your focus on the looks is interesting bc while you may not like them, the looks are drawing buyers into the showroom not keeping them away

@AH-bm4ts Ай бұрын

Ford Flex is back now called Hyundai Santa Fe

@AntonioDiaz 27 күн бұрын

Had to subscribe for the honesty ❤

@LoveStallion Ай бұрын

My son saw one just like this today and said, "That Hyundai is weird looking." I love him.

@WILD_HAIR Ай бұрын

My nephew says it has a soggy mom butt for a rear end. Idk where he got that but it made me laugh a bit...

@tim3172 Ай бұрын

@@JDESP There's no need to insult the Hyundai by comparing it to that nonsense. It didn't choose to get eyeliner tattooed on its eyelids.

@GlennLaycock Ай бұрын

I heard that about young people - but largely not true unless they are repeating what someone said. My nephew told my sister - no it is not strange - it is an amazing vehicle - which made her happy as "kind words" were not expected.

@jmabs5096 Ай бұрын

I hoesntly love the way it looks, however putting a lipstick on a pig... It's still a ugly pig 😂

@onenikkione Ай бұрын

I could definitely lease this Santa Fe. Liking the Fast-Folding-Flat rear seats. I also like the side profile, which is how I approach my car 80% of the time.

@harryshuman9637 Ай бұрын

You should mention the issue with paint on Hyuindai/KIA cars that literally peels off after a decade. I saw it on the news literally 3 months ago. Owners considered a class action lawsuit, but the paint starts falling off after warranty so nothing can be done there legally. It has something to do with the paint primer, and it affects brightly painted vehicles (white, beige).