Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV plug-in HYBRID, Special features review!

[@winip9261]

Just picked up my 2023 Hybrid and watched this video. This is the epitome of what is so helpful about KZbin. Thank you very much for such a detailed yet concise explanation of special features.

[@edsgarage001]

Glad I could help!

[@williamastorino9551]

This is way more useful information that I have seen on youtube before. Thank you. Everyone else just shows the car and plainly visible things.

[@edsgarage001]

Glad I could help!

[@malky101]

This is one of the best vehicle reviews I'ever seen. Bravo

[@edsgarage001]

Hey thanks!!

[@luxfreefire5526]

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[@someshb01]

This is the best review that covers everything other reviews don't! Thanks a ton @Ed!

[@edsgarage001]

No problem!

[@johnbeckmeyer1696]

What a well thought out car! Thanks for taking the time to go over all of these details and features. You just moved the Santa Fe to the top of my short list!

[@edsgarage001]

Cool! Thanks for the comment!

[@Zareg]

The best car features explanation ever...

[@edsgarage001]

Thanks!

[@ES-vs3ds]

Wow! This is a higher level detailed review that only a pro can make. Thanks! This really counts specially if you're considering what great value for your money these extra features add to a buyers' decision making process. Well done.

[@edsgarage001]

Thank you!

[@jocondon]

L 5:16 🎉l 5:17 🎉

[@jocondon]

😢😊😢😅😊

[@newadventurer2927]

Sir, big time Kudos to you indeed🙏🏽. This is the most comprehensive review I have seen this far, of the new Santa Fe. You have done a very generous review offering of this vehicle. It’s got to be one of your favourite vehicles. You kept my attention totally, without any distractions. You have indeed done your homework and research 🧐. Your presentation was of such that could have been present at the manufacturing of the Santa Fe in the factory. The various points you pointed out are not really “small matters “; those factors are indeed very important to a buyer/consumer that puts out the money for a quality vehicle. I learned a whole lot more about this version of the Santa Fe. I appreciated that you were indeed enthusiastic and excited about the factors that most people would not really pay much attention to in this vehicle. Maybe, you can do some reviews on the new Kia vehicles. I am presently the owner of a 2017 Kia Sportage SX Turbo AWD with 30,000 + Kms. Never had a problem with the new generation styling of the Sportage in 2017. I live in the West and do enjoy my road trips with this vehicle, throughout the Canadian Rockies. Thanks again, keep up the good work.

[@edsgarage001]

WOW thank you for the very thoughtful comment! I very much appreciate it! 🙂

[@elizabethwonders]

I love this! I didn’t know about so many of these great features! Thank you!

[@edsgarage001]

No problems! Thx for the comment!

[@JonMoralesLA]

Wow...learned a few new things and I've watched so many videos as I wait for mine to come in next month. Love the tilting mirror when reversing. Our BMWs do that and it is great to see the curb when parking in reverse. I love the ability to change the cluster display independent of the drive mode. The height adjustment on passenger side is great. Didn't know that the slot for the phone was ventilated. I was concerned the phone would overheat in there when running GPS.

[@edsgarage001]

Glad I could help!

[@chinchillin6280]

The BMW X5, the phone gets so hot on the wireless pad! 🥵

[@JonMoralesLA]

@@chinchillin6280 I now have the Santa Fe and can confirm the phone gets way too hot in the wireless slot. I don’t use it and have even disabled it in the settings. I bought a car mount that goes in my cup holder and holds my phone and I just plug it in to charge and for Car Play.

[@chinchillin6280]

@@JonMoralesLA oh wow you traded in your BMW for this car! Do you miss it?! Lol cause we (hubby and I) be making that move, I just worry I’ll miss the feeling of driving a bmw…..

[@JonMoralesLA]

@@chinchillin6280 My wife still has a 2019 X3. She loves the X3 but when we go anywhere together we take my car. The X3 gets 17-18 MPG, while the the Santa Fe at its worst gets 28 MPG and often around 32MPG for me. I miss my car every time I have to take the X3 for a day. There is no match for a BMW on the freeways in how it accelerates and handles but in just about every other way I prefer the Santa Fe.

[@joeglennaz]

Wow, great video! Excellent explanation at 25 minute and 49 seconds. I was just thinking and why can’t the engine charge the battery completely for battery only use. You answered it they just figured out it’s not efficient enough. This is what I’m looking at for my next Hyundai. Right now I have a 2017 Hyundai Tucson Limited. I love the car except for one thing the transmission drives me nuts. It’s that CVT dual clutch thing that is a piece of Garbageprior to this I had a Hyundai sonata hybrid and I love that car boy was it smooth and responsive, but I’m more an SUV person so I want that hatchback.

[@edsgarage001]

It's a dual clutch in the 17 Tucson... Cvt is a very different transmission. But I agree with you 100% ☺️

[@kavehoskoui8292]

One of the best Hyundai channels! Keep up the great work! Cheers from Ontario!

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!!

[@thatfrenchcanadian5779]

Wow, i just realized how little I've been told by my local dealer. That's a like and subscribe!

[@edsgarage001]

Right on! Thx!!

[@tsf5-productions]

Again...learning a lot about this make/model good looking car. As of today (July 4, 2023...Yes, it is U.S. of A.'s "Independence Day" ... 247th year), I am STILL intrigued by this car; always comparing to Subaru's Forester (which I have had for 20 years now) and seeing Hyundai has still a lot more features than most car makers. Well...I took a short test drive in the hybrid Santa Fe recently...need another one with my new car sales girl...a long ride, please.

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!

[@Musclecar67]

Best review period. 👍👍 Thank you

[@edsgarage001]

Thanks!

[@rift321]

Dude, great video. It's a hard time to be in the car market, and this made me excited to be purchasing this car

[@edsgarage001]

Thank you!!

[@homestreetboyz]

Finally order this, hopefully it come sooner. Keep the video coming!

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!

[@homestreetboyz]

@@edsgarage001 Appreciate you read every single comment!

[@edsgarage001]

@@homestreetboyz I try to 🙂

[@nealstorman372]

I love your videos. I have a 2021 Santa Fe and love the vehicle. I love it so much that I ordered a plug in limited so I will trading in this one. The only drawback is I have to wait 6months before the dealer gets it in. Keep up the great work

[@edsgarage001]

Thx!!

[@MaxDrougge]

Any difference between 2021 Santa Fe phev and the 2023 year?

[@edsgarage001]

Minor differences .. wheels are different, slightly larger and different design. Infotainment system updates... Other then that they're pretty much identical

[@MaxDrougge]

@@edsgarage001 thanks for the reply. Do you mean the vehicle is bigger? Or the wheels? Infotainmentsystemet, do you mean software or hardware updates?

[@edsgarage001]

The wheels are 20" vs 19", and look different. The infotainment system is a different version. I think the 21 can be updated to match though

[@ff9813]

Hoping to pick mine up tomorrow!

[@edsgarage001]

Awesome!

[@blackchristiangeek]

You have done an amazing job on the video and these points. I confess that I almost passed on the recommended video, by the algorithm got this one right. Thank God for you brother and what you have shared. Now I just need to find one and pay for it 🤣😇😀

[@edsgarage001]

Glad I could help!

[@adleradler1982]

It's true that if your drive up to 40 km to use only the EV mode, but as you know electricity is not free and those 40 km will cost you also...And if you are using public charging and not home the KWH rates are higher and maybe not worth it...Thank you for your video 👍

[@edsgarage001]

If you can't charge it at home, don't buy an EV or phev.. A full charge on this vehicle where I live, at home, would cost about $1.30 cents 🤷. But our electricity is very cheap. But even 4 or 5 times that amount is going to be less then the cost of gasoline.

[@adleradler1982]

@@edsgarage001 0.30 for fully charge?!?!? Are you sure is not for 1 KWH?!? In the Netherlands is around 0.74 eur for 1 KWH...in this car battery is 13.7 so full charge cost around 10 eur, to drive 45 km for 10 eur is more expensive than benzin (1 liter cost 1.80 eur)...

[@edsgarage001]

Sorry, I forgot the 1.. it's $1.30 here. Our electricity is less then 10 cents per kwh🙂. Also, the Canadian dollar is much lower then the euro, so that's like 90euro cent for a full charge

[@mikmik9034]

I have a Tucson, I was shocked at how dirty it was when opening the liftgate. I have never owned a vehicle where Mud, Leaves, and other debris accumulated in the liftgate area. Weather stripping was always around the Outer edges, Not the Inner edge as on the Tucson. How is it on the Santa Fe?

[@edsgarage001]

Honestly I've never heard of that specifically being an issue on the Tucson, or the Santa Fe 🤷 Lift gate weather stripping is pretty much always on the inside though. I just walked around the lot looking at used models from various brands. They're all pretty much the same design.

[@ICamDoIt]

Excellent in depth review

[@edsgarage001]

Thanks!

[@waynedahms3885]

If you shut the engine off in gear it automatically puts it in park also. I have a 2021 Sante Fe Calligraphy model it has a lurchy takeoff at times wife complains about it and I also find that sometimes.Is that a common issue with the dual clutch automatic or a set up problem with the electric accelerator? Thanks great review Ed.

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!

[@Bitoypalaboy]

Newbie question... I tried charging at a public station. How do I stop charging? I use blue link it to stop charging but it says It's not included in my package. On chargepoint station, there's no menu to stop charging.

[@edsgarage001]

If you hit the unlock button on your vehicle somewhere, doesn't matter which... key fob, door arm rest, outside door handle.... The charger handle will unlock for 15 seconds. Just pull it out. Done.

[@Bitoypalaboy]

@@edsgarage001 thanks Ed!!! 😊

[@edsgarage001]

No problem!

[@PaulLeopoulos]

Can this vehicle be put in electric drive mode only? I heard on another video that if you turn on the air, push the accelerator too much that the engine will kick in?

[@edsgarage001]

Yes that's true, But only because it's actually more efficient to just run the engine to generate heat, then it is to heat with a heating element. The gas engine will only come on for very short bursts

[@Bitoypalaboy]

Where is the EV battery located? Can it drive to flooded areas or even outdoors where there are some waters?

[@edsgarage001]

The battery is located under the rear seats and trunk area. Yes, phevs and EVs don have any additional issues that gasoline cars do with water. As a matter of fact, full EV's handle deep water even better then gasoline vehicles. Batteries and electric motors are sealed against water intrusion.

[@Bitoypalaboy]

Thank you for this info! I been thinking what if I take this offloading and the battery gets wet? Definitely getting this now.

[@thatfrenchcanadian5779]

Can you run on highway in EV only? If i'm a soft driver lets say 112km/h. I wonder if i can do my daily commute on EV only (21km). Thanks

[@edsgarage001]

Yes you should be able to. Gas engine might come on for a minute or two sometimes for heat.

[@Sandman68]

I have a 2016 Sport Limited and the PHEV is starting to interest me a lot. I do love how Hyundai adds those little features. Question: I've read somewhere that the gasoline engine will automatically start when you turn on either the air conditioning or the heater. Is this right? Thanks.

[@edsgarage001]

The air conditioning doesn't require the engine. However, as the gas engine is one big heater, it's actually more efficient to run it for a minute to get heat then it would be to use a heater. So for the heater, yes, but only for a few minutes.

[@Sandman68]

@@edsgarage001 makes sense! Thanks for the input.

[@waynedahms3885]

Nice video Ed I was wondering if they come standard with plug adapters for 120-220 v Also wondered using adaptive cruise control do the brake lights come on when vehicle does the braking?Thanks

[@edsgarage001]

Thx! In Canada, only the very top level Santa Fe (Calligraphy) has a 110v power outlet. Yes, any time the vehicle is braking itself the brake lights do indeed come on.

[@byrontrytten2804]

Hi Ed. Loved the video as well. Do you know how the long the wait is for the phew?

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment, Unfortunately Hyundai has really really cut back production on the phevs to make room for more hybrids and EVs. So the wait time right now is actually impossible to say. Likely beyond one year at most dealers, possibly longer at other dealers.

[@felixthelaw]

Is this Luxury trim? Does the side mirror tilt down function works with both mirrors at the same?

[@edsgarage001]

Yes, and Yes both mirrors

[@arthurwong4304]

Will be moving to BC this summer hopefully and I am indeed struggling for a full EV or PHEV SUV. Thx for your two great videos. What is the ETA for delivery of this car at the moment within BC or your shop?

[@edsgarage001]

Awesome! About 6-9 months 😬

[@arthurwong4304]

@@edsgarage001 Thx Ed. That's the new normal now in Canada everywhere...... 6 months to begin with

[@edsgarage001]

@@arthurwong4304 yep

[@williamastorino9551]

How many batteries does the PHEV have? Is there a separate battery for the hybrid and another one for the Plug in? Where are they located? Is this the second generation that Hyundai bought from Toyota? Yes, I know there is one for the engine , etc. No one can tell me this, not even the dealers!

[@edsgarage001]

The plug-in hybrid has a liquid cooled 360 volt 13.8 kilowatt hour battery that runs both the plug-in system and the hybrid system. It's 38.3 amp hours and consists of 96 individual lithium ion polymer packet cells. Hybrid system and plug-in hybrid system are designed in-house by Hyundai, definitely not purchased from Toyota. The pack is located in the center of the vehicle underneath the floor.

[@williamastorino9551]

@edsgarage001 Thank you for the info. So when I run my 30 miles on plug in EV MODE, then there is no electricity for the hybrid side unless some electric is generated by the vehicle? How long will it take to fill the battery with the wheel/ braking? Thank you .

[@edsgarage001]

Actually a small portion of the battery. About 1 and 1/2 kilowatt hours, is used for the regular hybrid drive. So when you're in EV mode, it will use up only a section of the battery, maintaining the last bit for regular hybrid driving.

[@williamastorino9551]

@@edsgarage001 Only one more important question. Does this 2023 Sante Fe have 1 or 2 electric motors since it is AWD? I have seen videos that say it has 2 electric motors, and some say only 1 electric motor. Which is correct?

[@edsgarage001]

Actually, there's like 12, maybe more lol... So, there's the main traction motor sandwiched between the engine and transmission.. which is the ONLY one that provides vehicle motion. Plus it also charges the battery during regenerative braking. The rear wheels are actually driven via a drive shaft... There's one mounted on the engine where the alternator would normally be which starts the engine during operation and charges the battery when the engine is running. There's one to run the AC pump There's two for the power lift gate There's several in each power seat There's one to move the HVAC blender door There's one that moves the throttle Etc etc...I can't even think of them all 😂😂

[@lesleysdiy764]

Thanks for the tidbits of info!

[@ludpitre329]

Hi Ed, I'm in the Province of Quebec and we got cold winter. Do you think PHEV or HEV is better in this condition ?

[@edsgarage001]

Considering the price difference is quite minor, I'd choose the phev all the time. Sure it might not get much range in the colder winters .. But just think of all the gas you'd save in the summer!

[@ludpitre329]

@@edsgarage001 Thanks a lot, can't wait to get my 2023 Santa Fe PHEV

[@knowledgeapplied]

In all of these reviews, yours included, I've noticed *the dash display doesn't ever show an engine temperature gauge.* Does this auto have an engine temperature gauge...or does the car *only alert the owner when it's too late and overheated already - or when it's unsafe to pull over for that matter* (thanks Honda, & hopefully not Hyundai in this one too). Genuinely curious to know.

[@knowledgeapplied]

See 21:46. It's virtually non-existent. Why are these car makers, designers, and engineers allowed to be so ignorant and impractical?... Source: Google all of the recalls, complaints, and specific lemon cases of your car's year, make and model for proof.

[@edsgarage001]

@@knowledgeapplied you'd be hard pressed to find any newer vehicle with a temp gauge. Mind you, the over temp warning will go off well before it reaches dangerous temperatures. If the temp warning goes off, you simply shouldn't ignore it. As long as you pull over within a few minutes, you should be fine.

[@knowledgeapplied]

@@edsgarage001 @Ed's Garage I sort of expected that answer, but am not surprised by it, though. The real question is now, does the temperature warning light actually come on after the car turns off, and then on again, and the engine is still at dangerously hot levels?... Do you know of anyone who has experienced this episode, or who can attest to this accuracy, perhaps?...

[@edsgarage001]

Not sure on the details, but I imagine the warning would persist as long as the temp is above a certain level. Newer cars rarely run into over heating issues, so no, I've not spoken to anyone about this in the 8 years I've sold cars to be honest. At least, none that I can recall.

[@edsgarage001]

I will say though... If you want to add the ability to monitor the temp, it's actually pretty easy with a Bluetooth OBD2 reader and an app on your phone. 🙂

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

Thanks very neat stuff I wouldn't even know using this car as my own.)) I have a question, what happen if I don't charge battery by plug it in to the electricity? Would it kill the battery faster? And is it the same battery used for hybrid drive (charging while using gasoline engine) or it is a separate battery which charges through electric socket?

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment! It would just act like a regular hybrid. But you'd be carrying extra weight and never taking advantage of it.. It wouldn't hurt the battery though, it's all one battery pack.

[@MotorcyclistDiaries]

@@edsgarage001 Thanks! It's very handy if owner has a garage or place with power socket. Here in Korea if you live in apartments there is no other option than to charge on power stations. Sometimes they are build in in apartments parking, but they cost significantly, hard to tell about to much economy.

[@deanxinidakis2784]

You forgot to demo the sliding rear seat(s)..

[@edsgarage001]

I don't think it's got em tbh... In Canada at least.

[@billkallas1762]

The only problem with plug in hybrids is that, in winter, you need the gas engine running to get the coolant hot, to warm the inside of the car.....In summer, you'll need the gas engine running to make the AC compressor work. In Canada, you'll still need the AC running occasionally, but in winter, you'll need the heater on, all the time.

[@edsgarage001]

The gas engine only needs to run briefly. It'll keep the cabin warm for about ten times longer then it runs.

[@billkallas1762]

@@edsgarage001 When the motor shuts down, the water pump stops. Without new hot water being pumped into the heater core, heat will quickly stop. I guess you could rely on your heated seats, but that will only warm parts of your body.

[@edsgarage001]

@@billkallas1762 having driven it in the winter, i can tell you from experience that it doesn't stay running the whole time. Of course, it depends largely on just how cold it is outside. The AC however is indeed able to run off the battery.

[@jesp999]

Interesting to see it has a 6 speed. I think the CVT noise is when accelerating up to speed, once reaching hwy speed it should be quiet as well. I wonder which is more reliable a CVT or 6 speed? The turbo plug in hybrid from other companies like volvo and the jeep turbo plug in hybrid are all not very reliable, I hope Hyundai does a better job. The santa fe is a beautiful interior if it is reliable then that would be a wonderful PHEV SUV to consider.

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment! Both the 6 speed auto and the turbo 4 in this vehicle, have been around for nearly ten years. Both have been proven to be very reliable. This is first time Hyundai has combined them in this way though. But regardless, I think they will do very well.

[@jesp999]

@@edsgarage001. I just been investigating the reliability. The 6 speed tranny is in fact reported to be reliable, light weight and very well designed. Regarding the engines there are reports of fire hazards in recent models. Even after recall fixes still more fires. It's still being investigated by department of transportation. Is the turbo 4 cylinder in these phevs related to the Theta II engine. 4 cylinder that despite the recalls catches fire.

[@edsgarage001]

@@jesp999 no, the problematic theta engines are the 2.0L turbo, and 2.4L found in previous generation Santa Fe, and Sonata models. The 1.6 has been fantastic

[@renataibatici897]

They should do the windows bullet proof in this day and age lol

[@edsgarage001]

😂

[@PixelPundit42]

Wish I could find one. Not a single one in florida and the closest one to me I can find is in MD! :(

[@edsgarage001]

Hyundai isn't even making them at the moment. Thx to the chip shortage. Things will be back to normal in 3 years or so

[@PixelPundit42]

@@edsgarage001 :( who knows maybe they will be able to increase the EV range by then to compete on that metric with Toyota. That is the only thing I can find where Toyota has them beat. We have the gas version of the 22 Santa Fe Calligraphy right now. Would just love to have it in a phev. Thank you for the amazing details. There are things you taught me about my own car lol.

[@edsgarage001]

Glad I could help!

[@ladrabudka6953]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!

[@davidc8937]

Very informative! One very important detail that you've kinda underplayed is the ability to recharge the EV only battery with the engine. It helps as drive on the highway and approach city limits to charge up the EV battery as well as to gain range while on a long decline. All of the bells and whistles are nice on the Hyundai, but Toyota is king for PHEVs.

[@kensoneff9056]

You can charge the Hyundai PHEV drive battery with the engine while driving if you put it into the Sport Mode, albeit with reduced fuel efficiency. It does with my Tuscon PHEV.

[@felixthelaw]

Great review. Thx

[@michaellowe8890]

So if someone stands behind my car it’s going to open up for them?

[@edsgarage001]

No.... You need the key with you

[@azer0691]

Hi Ed! Can the car self-park?

[@edsgarage001]

In Canada, the highest trim level in a Santa Fe hybrid or PHEV is the luxury trim.. unfortunately the luxury doesn't have that ability. The highest non-hybrid model, the calligraphy does have "smart park" In the USA, and presumably other markets, the highest hybrid trim is the limited, and it has smart park as well.

[@azer0691]

Thanks 🙏

[@zekew7546]

Is the year of the Santa Fe ever identified? Did my old eyes or ears miss the year?

[@edsgarage001]

This is the 2022

[@edsgarage001]

But there's been no changes from 21-22 and no planned changes for 23. So I didn't think it was really necessary.

[@charlesfournier8954]

I have one and have been having lots of issues with engine any ideas? Have you seen some in your dealership?

[@edsgarage001]

Hmm, no. We've rolled about 20 through our dealership, no problems yet. I'm sorry to hear you're having troubles 😔

[@charlesfournier8954]

@Ed's Garage yes me too hope they can figure it out soon.

[@gorjan1032]

What sort of engine troubles are you having? I haven't noticed anything with mine

[@charlesfournier8954]

@Gorjan Wipers Rpm hight Lights in dash Dash light flickering Engine light on some sensor if tocold Gas engine never shuts off on hwy Car vibration between 20 to 40 km Car not charging but shows its charging Monthly report not accurate Vibration in wheels Car died as engine didn't want to start. To name few things

[@edsgarage001]

@@charlesfournier8954 what sort of temperature and weather are you having?

[@wolfshanze5980]

I hope the Santa Fe has more room than a Mitsubishi Outlander or Toyota Rav4... since both of those are Compact SUVs and the Santa Fe is a midsize SUV. Sorry, but im kind of a stickler for comparing apples to apples... its like boasting the Toyota Highlander has more cargo capacity than the Hyundai Kona... well, ya, duh! The Santa Fe is a great vehicle on its own right, im just not a fan of comparing midsize SUVs to Compact SUVs. (Your review is great, btw, that one statement just threw me for a loop).

[@edsgarage001]

Price for price is important too. But there's actually not a whole lot of competition in this segment. The Santa Fe is actually very often compared with those models because for phev SUVs, it's a rather unique size. There's really nothing else that's the same size and is a phev. At least nothing that it would normally be compared to. You need to remember that anyone looking for a phev or hybrid SUV is going to be cross shopping this with the RAV4 and outlander.... Hence the comparison.

[@wolfshanze5980]

@edsgarage001 Hyundai aggressively prices all their vehicles. The Santa Fe is one of the only 2-row midsize SUVs on the market, you're right it's kinda unique... but I would say the Santa Fe is in the same market as perhaps the Ford Edge, another midsize 2-row SUV. Truth be told, the Santa Fe is a great buy.. it's like a smaller Palisade. I seriously considered it, but I went with the 2023 Tucson Hybrid. The only real competition for Hyundai is Hyundai!

[@edsgarage001]

I agree... Honestly I like the Tucson better too ☺️

[@badimpulses17]

This is a PHEV that wants to be a EV but drives more like a hybrid. Meaning even in EV mode the engine turns on more than it should. The RAV4 is a PHEV that to acts more we like a full EV. On EV mode to he engine will on turn on when you go over 82mph or run out of battery range.

[@edsgarage001]

This actually doesn't compete with the rav4 though... That would be the Tucson. The Tucson's engine stays off much more and has a much better EV mode. But even the Tucson is larger inside then the rav4, despite having a lower price.

[@badimpulses17]

@@edsgarage001 I own a Rav4 Prime XSE I prefer made in Japan. The Tucson EV range speed and power is no near the RAV4 Prime. Your right the Samte Fe is bigger in every porportion. I like the size of the RAV4, it's just me and my wife so we don't need a bigger SUV.

[@edsgarage001]

@@badimpulses17 the range speed and power is indeed less, though I wouldn't say "way less"... But the Tucson wins in many other categories, like interior materials, features and overall interior space. Not to mention it's priced way lower.

[@williamyoungfert1080]

Great job😊

[@edsgarage001]

Thanks!

[@Samuelkings]

Might trade my Tesla model 3 for this

[@edsgarage001]

That's cool 😎

[@vitusbering6453]

please help to calculate. If I drive exactly 100 km per day, and have no chance to recharge but night time, how much would be an economy? Taking in consideration a standard cold weather and mixed city/highway roads, the first 50km the car will eat 4 l/100 (electric mode with periodical gas initiation for heating and speeding). Then battery loose charge, and the remaining 50 km I'll drive on underpowered 1.6T gas engine, with fuel consumption 8 l/100. At my return to home I will spend 4/2 +8/2=6 liters. If I run more than 100 km, this amount will be bigger. Is it correct?

[@edsgarage001]

No... The first 50km will be almost 0L/100km because you'll be in EV mode. The gas engine may come on, but only briefly. So maybe 0.1L/100km Then for your trip home, you'll be using the vehicle in hybrid mode, which is a combination of the TURBO 1.6l and the electric motor together, making 268 horsepower (which is hardly underpowered!) And you'll get about 7L/100km on the way home. So for your 100 trip you'll use maybe 3.6L of fuel total. Find somewhere to plug in at work and you'll barely use any fuel at all

[@adleradler1982]

That is true, the only thing is to find best rate for kwh - than it will be better to use EV mode only as much as you can...

[@chinchillin6280]

Okay…..2022 BMW X3 M40i vs. BMW X5 Hybrid ooooor this 2022/2023 Santa Fe?! We might trade in our BMW for this car lol

[@edsgarage001]

Well the Santa Fe is going to cost a hell of a lot less to maintain.... Unfortunately getting a phev right now is next to impossible

[@chinchillin6280]

@@edsgarage001 sooo lol we should just keep our current BMW?

[@edsgarage001]

@@chinchillin6280 get onto a wait-list. Most dealers are putting clients on wait-lists without requiring a deposit now.

[@byrontrytten2804]

Sorry meant phev

[@edsgarage001]

I just saw this... Wait-list depends on the dealership at this point. We've received a few, but not many. We have about 20 people still waiting.

[@jilljai]

Thanks Ed for the time, learned a lot. I've just got mine last week (2023 model). I was on the waitlist since July 2022. And I traded in my 2013 Santa Fe Turbo, super nice upgrade I would say. The only thing is that...the 2024 model will be out soon, but if I didn't get this one, not sure how long the wait will be...

[@edsgarage001]

The 24 won't start shipping to dealerships until about March. But hybrid and phev models will probably be end of next year or 2025

[@jilljai]

​@@edsgarage001oh ic...those will come a bit later as usual...didn't factor that in. Looking forward to your review and tips and special features on the newbie 😊

[@edsgarage001]

Yep! 🙂

[@jjgreek1]

Yeah if you can find it…at MSRP prices…

[@edsgarage001]

You can at my dealership 🙂 Also, if you use Hyundai's click to buy option on their website, The dealer isn't really able to apply any mark-ups. But that's only on factory orders-which these pretty much only are now anyway.

[@jjgreek1]

@@edsgarage001 Where is your dealership?

[@edsgarage001]

@@jjgreek1 Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

[@jjgreek1]

@@edsgarage001 do you ship to LA?

[@edsgarage001]

@@jjgreek1 no sorry

[@mitchellsmith4601]

You can compare to competitors all you like, but I’m not aware of any other PHEV which requires the engine to come on for air conditioning or heating. That’s a horrible mistake by Hyundai, and will waste a lot of gasoline.

[@edsgarage001]

Actually... Most PHEV's are like this with the exception of only a few that also have larger batteries. The Santa Fe, like other PHEV's does have an electric heater... But if the temperature is too cold out, then it supplements with the gas engine. But in reality, it's actually more energy efficient to heat the cabin with the gas engine as it produces so much waste heat. Besides, it only needs to idle for a couple minutes. I sold a Santa Fe PHEV to a customer 8 months ago and he still hasn't added any gasoline. His daily commute is about 40km. I'd say that's pretty damn good.

[@gieb6428]

2013 ford cmax hybrid --gas engine will come on when you turn on the heater -- gas engine never turns on for air conditioning (ac is all electric)-- When I need heat I just use the electric heated seats more often and do not turn on the heater

[@edsgarage001]

@@gieb6428 this one is the same way, AC is electric

[@chinchillin6280]

Is that the same for BMW X5 Hybrid too?

[@Mikeyp1054]

That touch screen looks pretty naff Compared to the European model

[@edsgarage001]

Not sure what naff means. So I'm not sure how to comment. The touch screen in the top trim Santa Fe is the larger 12" screen with nicer systems and built in navigation. The euro model Santa Fe also has varying styles of screens dependant on which trim level you get.

[@Mikeyp1054]

@@edsgarage001 naff means rubbish.it looks cheap and tiny for what is still an expensive car even a cheaper model

[@edsgarage001]

@@Mikeyp1054 meh... Looks better in person. You get a lot more for your money with this Santa Fe then you do with the closely matched competition. But I'd take the Tucson over this, as it's even better, for less money. But it's a bit smaller.

[@dwayneam]

Wow. very detailed. Love this car even more now! Also saw this about changing the Amps on the charger that comes with it (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXvYnGacocucf5Y). Question: if you change the voltage in the car (Max/Reduced/Min) will it change it on the charger? Of if the charger is in 6 amps mode, then "max" will still just get 6 amps from the charger?

[@edsgarage001]

Ha this guy beat me to it ..I was going to do a similar video. The car will charge at the lowest setting of the two. So if the car is on Max and the charger is on minimum, then it'll charge at minimum. If the car is on minimum, but charger at max, it will still charge at minimum.

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!

[@dwayneam]

@@edsgarage001 Thanks for the Answer :) ... that's what I figured

[@byrontrytten2804]

phew

[@edsgarage001]

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