Hyundai Santa Fe Mechanical Review

[@biglightball]

Man, I'm only 2/3 through this video and already I can honestly say that is the best review ever that I've seen, and I've seen them hundreds. Technical details are important to me. Your review is suberb! Rich in details and facts, and truly, there are only details and facts, and that's awesome! Man, I adore you review. Great job!

[@speedkar99]

Glad you enjoy these technical overviews

[@flightofthefatman]

Yeah man...this guy is special.

[@whoguy4231]

This is the type of review I've always wished for..... Not the marketing BS.... but the real engineering.

[@maheshmurali2697]

Absolutely automotive journalists simply talk crap about 0-60 and handling in corners which 99% of people in real life even cares.

[@BobMcCoy]

This toothbrush sure knows its stuff

[@speedkar99]

It's a smart-brush

[@tnamen1307]

@@speedkar99 Review would have been much better if you show the BLOW BY GAS PRESSURE in such new car!!!😇😇😇

[@MisterMooo]

It's a truth-brush

[@KillaninjaFC]

Probably his brother's toothbrush .

[@Wren4123]

Awesome, these are the types of reviews I really like to see

[@speedkar99]

Glad you appreciate it. Make sure to share with your network

[@tnamen1307]

@@speedkar99 please review again and show the BLOW BY GAS PRESSURE out of the engine cap in such new car!!!😇😇😇 Thanks in advance.

[@rkgsd]

As a 20 year Toyota owner, I can now say Hyundai is worth a look (depending on the price). Toyotas are generally well-engineered, but not bulletproof.

[@JacobHalfman]

Off-road on a soccer field, lol

[@speedkar99]

Haha It's basically a replacement for what minivans were a decade or two ago

[@flightofthefatman]

Anyone who has this or who intends to buy this vehicle should consider themselves very fortunate to have this video you have made. This kind of video really helps you to get to know your vehicle. Huge thumbs up for your impressive presentation and analysis.

[@speedkar99]

Agreed. For those that understand. Which sadly isn't many SANTA Fe buyers

[@ibmtpx24]

I like the extra touch of removing the wheels and place the cardboard underneath the suspension to make the parts you're pointing out easier to see.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. The cardboard is there for me to slide under the car haha

[@bravohomie]

@@speedkar99 dual purpose :D

[@repairdrive]

Now THIS is the type of car review I will never get bored of! 👍👍

[@AGR96]

FInally!!! Mechanical review! Best review ever. I wish you did a small add-on about the 2.0 turbo engine. I bought this in 2018 to downgrade my 2007 Santa Fe with 300.000 kilometers to a short-distance family hauler. I hope the new one will be as reliable as the old, I miss the V6 though. By the way dealerships are extremely careless with the oil change panel, losing clips and re-installing it incorrectly.

[@TD-ue3bb]

I'm seeing a lot of similarities with my 96 elantra. Almost the entire engine room layout is the same, except stuff like power steering, intake, and exhaust. Stuff that didn't need to be changed hasn't changed. Great video as always!

[@speedkar99]

96 Elantra....you trying to say this is just as outdated eh

[@TD-ue3bb]

@@speedkar99 I don't think that's always a bad thing. "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" kinda thing.

[@Epitopi]

The rusting you pointed at 15:50 makes me think I should have opted for the underbody coating when I got my vehicle.

[@speedkar99]

And the bare exposed surfaces around the exhaust and driveshaft need to be coated as well

[@chicobear]

Take it to Krown or Rust Check, annually.

[@Epitopi]

@@speedkar99 Thanks to you and @chicobear

[@joebrown9621]

u'll be fine.. if u bought it new ur cover for rust.. some undercoating seal up water drain hole and u end up with more rust than if u left it as is

[@jamess3417]

@@joebrown9621 krown isnt thick and wont clog drains

[@dmajumdar2059]

Your mechanical reviews are the best type of videos on the internet. There, I said it! Also, I wish you made these more frequently. Please also do a take apart video on AWD transfer cases/centre differentials.

[@mariomariojr32]

If you could get your hands on the new 2021 Kia Sorento when it comes out, I would love to see your review and opinions on it.

[@speedkar99]

Sure. Might have to wait a year for that

[@bassistdc]

mariomariojr32 The new Sorento looks awesome except no v6 option. I don't like forced induction engines, especially tiny four cylinder turbos.

[@YouTubeHandlesAreDumb]

I see contribution from the German engineers with those torx bolts placed randomly around the vehicle.

[@speedkar99]

"contribution" 😂

[@dark6c159]

hyundai cars exact copy of Mitsubishi.

[@YouTubeHandlesAreDumb]

@@dark6c159 Um no, the did however used their engines up until they made a decent copy of them. We are talking almost 20 years ago that was quite obvious.

[@MJT-DA]

@@dark6c159 No they didn't in fact Mitsubishi used alot of Hyundai engines G4KF is a perfect example Hyundai designed it and Mitsubishi made some small changes and called it the 4B11 educate yourself.

[@atmark666]

@@MJT-DA NOPE Hyundai Theta engine IS based on Chrysler, Mitsubishi Motors engine not the other way around.

[@seanguy9720]

My dad's Sonata has the same engine, I cross my fingers hoping it won't fail

[@TommyG11814]

Great review, I have this in a 2020 version ,great vehicle ,I drive it easy and it's returning a 28.7 mpg average. Love it. Thanks for the review.

[@crosses101]

12:53 That's incorrect my friend, the sensor is actually behind the bumper cover and held on by 2 thin aluminum brackets. Now that solid plastic actually protects the radar from incoming debris from the road and if u look either to the left or right of that solid plastic through the honeycomb holes, you will see the radar sensor about 5 inches behind. I hit a cone on the i95 that was capsized on the roadway and the forward collision light came on almost immediately. I checked it out and the radar itself wasn't damaged but it's flimsy bracket was and I had to staighten it in order to fix the malfunction.

[@EddyGurge]

I appreciate how your brother's toothbrush matches your gloves.

[@speedkar99]

Good catch

[@ovidiubrr]

Nice and informative review! It will be nice if you could give a score at the end. Something which will make easier for us to compare other cars on your channel.

[@johnmehaffey9953]

I really can’t understand why someone would buy a Hyundai instead of a Toyota or Honda, 24,000 miles and the transmission is leaking, absolutely great in-depth review I’ve been educated so much by your strip down on engines and transmissions

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. What car you have with a leaking transmission?

[@carsonkirkconnell1979]

Great job, very thorough. Gas tank is made out of plastic, forgot to mention auto-start and stop. Love the toothbrush pointer!

[@alexmar4252]

the wiring at 7:12 looks like some temporary testing solution but forgotten about...

[@ahmd-mi9964]

I now love Hyundai and Kia used to be crazy about Toyota, but I think Hyundai and Kia are better costs value.

[@bosstopoxjames1113]

Best review I hav seen in my entire life

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. More to come

[@umarc9767]

The metal components in this engine seemed to be made of v.cheap die-cast metal with which dinky toy cars are made! Lol!

[@RigiLiquid945]

So now that the redesigned 2022 Santa Fe has a 2.5L with 8 speed, a 2.5 Turbo with 8 speed wet dual clutch, and 1.6 Turbo Hybrid & PHEV with 6 speed, which are engines that Hyundai and Kia have used in other cars for a while, which engine choice would you choose for long term engine and transmission reliability?

[@speedkar99]

The naturally aspirated one

[@etiennegelinas]

Due to the position of the catalytic converter, it seems hard to steal.

[@hayksamvelyan]

That exhaust looks like the cheap steel bent pipes you can buy on the aftermarket. They’re not stainless and are extremely susceptible to corrosion, so you have to throw it away after 3-4 years in the Northeast.

[@speedkar99]

Yeah it's so crusty. You can see where they've cut costs to bring you touch and feel features like AEB and Android auto

[@NaveenKumar-oj7xh]

After machining, they don't even clean out the filing while building a fucking engine? A company like this does not deserve to survive.

[@speedkar99]

They had an issue with the deburring process which is a sad mistake

[@eleventy-seven]

Check Hyundai's recall list. Brake issues with antilock and crankshaft timing sensor.

[@speedkar99]

Good to know

[@LeafyVines]

It would be really cool if you could do something like this with a 2015-2020 F-150. It would be neat to see how they are holding up with their aluminum body’s, along with your thoughts on craftsmanship. Either way... LOVE your vids man... cant wait for the next.

[@speedkar99]

That's a good platform to review.

[@ASVP5]

Thanks for providing a new perspective on cars. It’s nice to see someone not just talk about features and performance. This is for the people who want to work on their own cars. Can you make a video on cars you recommend from each make? Or your preferred cars to work on because of design?

[@chetan9707]

can you do a 2017 honda civic hatchback. i just got one

[@speedkar99]

If you want to lend me yours sure

[@gatorhawk1324]

Nice review, horrible car. Before you commit to buying one, do your homework, Hyundai and Kia have engine problems. Huge unresolvable issues. Before you buy one google Hyundai issues and recalls.

[@vovazver]

Toyota looks much better than this pos under body. Really interesting reviews. Keep going

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. I gotta get back on reviews as soon as the lockdown lifts and I get rid of all these engines for teardown

[@HksF16]

The toothbrush is the icon of this channel

[@Tony32]

Plastic dipstick is better than no dipstick. I hear a lot modern cars don't have a dipstick anymore, that would make me very uncomfortable.

[@speedkar99]

Good point

[@rickt2419]

Great video as always, Thank You! In my opinion, even its head lights and DRLs locations are morphed from Jeep Chrokee...

[@speedkar99]

Yeah everyone say they copied Jeep and look now the Cherokee shyed away from it

[@M0N33R]

What important to mention that 2018 onwards Hyundai & Kia cars are equipped with the crazy R1234YF AC gas, which is crazy expensive to refill & service + flammable in case of crash!

[@speedkar99]

I Never knew that. Is it more environmental?

[@M0N33R]

@@speedkar99, if so then only slightly, while it's 10% less efficient, potentially unsafe, but 10x more expensive than R134a & very profitable for DuPont and Honeywell who have patented and hold all rights to manufacturing and selling it. Mercedes-Benz withdrew from using it after the fire hazard it poses.

[@sinegra30]

I love the mechanical simplicity of this car

[@bp39047]

The moving hand reminds me the "Svengoolie" TV show with the hand sticking out the door at the end of each episode cracking jokes. :) Very good video and informative.

[@gglovato]

Wow I have no idea how I came upon your channel but I love these videos you do with super detailed study of a certain car(I remember engineering explained at the beginning was doing something like this but the he stopped and now his car "review" vids lack this tech detail)

[@speedkar99]

Thanks I'm glad you appreciate this format for video

[@THOMASTTWYFORD]

you reviews are fantastic, you are clearly knowlegable and speak very well! congrats keep doing what you are doing. I particularly appreciate you overview/comments at the end.

[@speedkar99]

I'm glad you appreciate my video style. Feedback is always welcome

[@THOMASTTWYFORD]

@@speedkar99 the info you provide really makes car buying decisions more informed

[@irisbaez1972]

I DON'T LIKE IT. leave me with my Elantra 2008

[@speedkar99]

Um, to each, their own

[@artemyargon7064]

Scotty Kilmer: TOYOTA!!!!!

[@Tony32]

Celica!

[@artemyargon7064]

@@Tony32 Haha

[@speedkar99]

I already reviewed those. Technically those are more advanced than the santa Fe and theoretically have more things to break.

[@artemyargon7064]

@@speedkar99 I agree. Great video once again!

[@mattstarr2674]

I have a 2019 with 50k on it so far no problems awesome Suv

[@rickyao2468]

I would love to find out how that plastic valve cover holds up.

[@mit7771]

I'm a Master Kia tech, never seen one break down on cars even over 20 years old.

[@DM-xw5rp]

Honda have plastic valve covers and there pretty worry free

[@nrvsauto8990]

Every manufacturer uses plastic valve covers, they are fine

[@Gamesofmach]

Overall what do you think is Santafe or Cx9 worth to buy? In terms of reliability? Im in between. Mazda has a lot of rust, but santafe is full of plastic... Thank you

[@speedkar99]

I'd choose a Mazda but rust proof it

[@Gamesofmach]

@@speedkar99 Im considering buying used one. Probably they will all have some rust .. I live in TX...tho...Used Cx9 2018 and Santafe 2020 SEL,.(What I can afford) Still, you thing Mazda is better choice?

[@tylersmith4265]

@@Gamesofmach if you live in Texas I wouldn't worry about rust. It's the salt/brine used on roads in the north that rusts out mazdas (or any other car).

[@az_pit_viper4270]

I am thinking about purchasing a 2019 with the 2.4 engine. Does anyone know of anyone that has a higher mileage model? If so have they had any major issues with theirs?

[@palomares.webador]

What a great review. Watched multiple times. Curious on recovery points on the underbody. They don't seem to include anything for emergency towing, but recovery points for pull from snow and mud is even more important, but found it nowhere. :-/ Would love if you could enlighten on that.

[@GoldChampion23]

Can you do a review of the toyota C-HR?

[@speedkar99]

Maybe When the new one comes out

[@GoldChampion23]

speedkar99 thanks for the consideration, love your videos man

[@Damian-nj9tl]

The 2021 is replaced by the smartstream 2.5L. How different is this engine? Is the new one just GDi or MPi as well? Also, how is the reliability of the engine? Also, is the 8 speed trans reliable?

[@speedkar99]

I want to review a new 2.5 Soon. Maybe sonata

[@patoghirardi]

I think im in love with this dude

[@emeyer6963]

Keep an eye on your tooth brush if you hook up with him.Just Sayin!Lol

[@Outindacold]

You have to wonder why Doug DeMuro has over 3 million subscribers and speedkar99 only just over 200k. Much rather watch this review over DeMuro's paid for reviews! Thanks speedkar99 keep up the excellent work! BTW I'm not a DeMuro subscriber, maw mouths annoy me. lol

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. I guess character earns people alot rather than raw mechanical content.

[@VladPayne]

16:02 WTH is that metallic sound? My 3 cyl 1.0 T-GDI has the same rattling exhaust sound and it originates somewhere between the cat and the first resonator. Been crawling underneath the car longer than local cats to find out what the hell is causing this rattle. Mechanics differ in assumptions, some say it is normal for hyundai, others say it's a failing cat or something along those lines. What is your take on it?

[@FUELEDNOVA718]

My '19 Tucson sounds the same and sometimes even worst (have videos on my profile to prove it). The noise has been there since I bought the car and it bothers the hell outta me.

[@VladPayne]

​@@FUELEDNOVA718 found out what it was - turbo wastegate rattle. You can fix it for 50 cents yourself, just buy a spring and tension the arm that goes from the servo to the wastegate. It is located just behind the motor at the top. Very easily accesible, just remove the top beauty cover and insulating foam. Connect one sping end on a rod that supports the plastic cover, the other end on the arm itself. Suggest adding a little of hose rubber to it, a small, mby 3mm hose, so that it would not scratch in time. That wastegate has a spring from the start, but it is just too weak on some turbos and need a bit of help. Ride it till you hit high mileage, then remove the spring, report the wastegate rattle, get new turbo, profit!

[@kens97sto171]

I really like your reviews You're very in depth about the mechanicals on vehicles and I definitely appreciate that. However I kind of find of interesting that almost everything that you pointed out as being sort of a negative... old school, not new tech..etc are things I'm glad they are doing that way. Mechanical water pump, simple easy to fix and inexpensive to replace, old-fashioned vacuum brake booster.. good, it works it always has worked and it rarely fails, and gives better feedback to braking than electro assisted brakes . Having the PCV NOT built into the intake manifold? Why the hell would I WANT that? . Because they eventually plug up and then you've got to take the intake manifold off. VW does this crap but it's in the valve cover, and you have to replace the whole valve cover for $200, or I can go to O'Reilly and buy a $3 PCV. Everything you mentioned or sort of implied was old school and not new technology seems like a good thing to me. Again I'm not criticizing your mechanical aptitude or anything like that I think you did a fantastic job pointing out very important details of the vehicle. I just find it interesting that your take on some of these older technologies seems to be negative when in reality it should be a positive at least in my opinion. But maybe I'm just weird because I tend to keep my cars for 350,000 miles.

[@speedkar99]

I understand your perspective. Watch my Ford Escape and Rav4 mechanical reviews and you'll understand how behind Hyundai is under the hood. I'm simply comparing it to it's competition.

[@glock18supercharger]

3:08 Tucson brother hahaha

[@frankie1220]

I was redirected here because I was looking for jack points. I want to lift the front end to place jack stands on the pinch welds, but where do I jack/lift? Is there a central point?

[@FranciscoRodriguez-zw6lm]

Santa fe handay 2016 turbina tr npada de trsmicion no da buelta para atornillarla

[@chrissimmons9969]

I owned a 2016 Kia soul. I believe mine was a 2.0 L GDI engine. Not sure what the fatal flaw on that engine was but it completely failed at 72,000 miles. And before you ask I change the oil religiously every 4000 miles. It was a lesson learned....don’t buy Kia / Hyundai throwaway junk vehicles. Do yourself a favor and go with a Toyota or Honda.They will cost you a little more in up front but where you get your money back is after the 100,000 mile mark.

[@speedkar99]

Ouch. I've heard alot of good and bad....was yours a turbo?

[@chrissimmons9969]

@@speedkar99 it was not. Luckily I got a reman engine under thier powertrain warranty. Then I dumped the car and moved on. Love your channel btw....

[@Kuessemir]

I've never seen plastic subframes before...I mean, what is the point of using cheap plastic? I am sure the insurance company would still charge thousands to repair it just like steel.

[@speedkar99]

It's just the radiator cradle. Plastic is lighter than steel and won't rust. It'll crack much faster in an impact and will have to be replaced.

[@1g2002541]

Great 👍 video. But I'm concerned about the startup noise. It sounds like chain slapping. Most of the components are old school, which is good for reliability.

[@NaveenKumar-oj7xh]

Horse shit. That would be true if you are talking about a Toyota. Hyouoyoundeoi and reliability does not belong in the same sentence. My dad's 2012 4 runner is still in our driveway with 112000 kms on it. My neighbor's 2013 Santa Fe is in the junkyard with 85000 kms on it.

[@speedkar99]

The Startup noise was mostly the GDI pump ticking

[@tossmonkey1]

@@NaveenKumar-oj7xh you salty mo fo dude

[@lokeshdeshwal5288]

@@NaveenKumar-oj7xh where r u from? U talk like a fake person🧐

[@svtirefire]

I'm going to buy one just for the air filter setup. There's no reason they shouldn't all be that simple.

[@speedkar99]

Most Hyundai's are stupid simple

[@emeyer6963]

Was thinking same thing.Probably why people don't change them when they should in most cars

[@dmitrydzhemilev8588]

So should I buy one is reliable how many miles will it last

[@greggc.touftree5936]

I was waiting to see why Hyudai makes the best cars in the world, hands down, don't see it. I still can't understand why they're the #1 seller in my area, by leaps and bounds. Central PA

[@speedkar99]

Because they make things that please the customer (technology, economy, utility, low price, etc) and cut corners where they can't see underneath

[@CakeLorde]

Just found your Channel a few days ago, I really appreciate this type of review

[@cschleiger1991]

Can you do a 2021 Hyundai Tucson video on the 2.0 4 cylinder 164 HP engine? Thank you sir

[@speedkar99]

I'd imagine that's very similar to this.

[@Tony32]

I like it, looks simple and reliable.

[@speedkar99]

Sure that's good for long term owners but it's outdated from a technical standpoint

[@kingalex29339]

Hyundai’s are definitely more reliable than they used to be. Had a 2005 Elantra that’s still around today at 300,000 miles (no major repairs) and a 2013 Elantra with 80,000miles that’s doing great. They’re also very cheap to fix on the rare occasion something breaks.

[@chuckwalla2967]

@@speedkar99 Hyundais and Kias are actually early adopters of new technologies among mainstream brands. They were one of the first ones to use electric power steering, direct injection, DCT, etc.

[@KentHenry8]

@0:35 Looks just like my 2015 Sonata under the hood. I guess thats one way for them to keep costs down.

[@27Zangle]

Manufacturers have been doing this for decades now.

[@mike73ng]

Great content, comprehensive and detailed with just enough opinion to give context. Toothbrush FTW.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks! I want to review more cars soon

[@lesklower7281]

Plastic thermostat cover the 2021 Suzuki Beleno is metal

[@Enigmaafk]

Are Hyundai reliable ? Thanks for the knowledge share:) keep up the good work.

[@speedkar99]

Sure. But everything else around might not be

[@tails300]

That GDI engine may not be and carbon buildup is a problem too.

[@joa8593]

Hyundai are mostly reliable, but avoid this engine and the dual clutch transmissions. I wouldn't get the IVT either myself. It's probably fine, but it was designed on a shoestring budget. I'll let somebody else's money test that while I drive a proven transmission.

[@Tony32]

Did you ever find that toothbrush? lol

[@speedkar99]

No I didn't. It fell to the great beyond. The next person to drop the undercover maybe have a surprise dropped on them 😉

[@laxisaac3280]

2018 Hyundai Tucson 1.6T mechanical review please!

[@speedkar99]

But that's so old ill wait for the redesign

[@isaacbeja4073]

Do they still make this cars? I thought they have the new palisade

[@startube2788]

Santa Fe and Palisade are SUV's from different classes. The Palisade is bigger. So the Palisade did not replace the Santa Fe.

[@directorli4699]

Hey Speed. Love your simple and clear cut vehicle reviews. But man.. compared to a toyota, these things are scary. Would you say they solved the issues with the new production of the theta 2 engine or still stay away?

[@joeb2588]

I believe the 2.4 was redesigned not to long ago. Ok, I see now. Yes, it wasn't a problem with the motor. Hyundai, i believe in the Alabama plant, decided to use water jets to debur the metal shavings from the parts. Well, it didnt work. So they had to go back to a more mechanical way or removing the particles.

[@speedkar99]

They fixed the issue from 2018 onwards I believe. This car seems simple and easy to fix and might hold up long term but there are some places where they did cut corners. Toyota has added alot of new tech to the new rav4/Camry/Corolla platform so I'd give them some time to tell how they are holding up.

[@tails300]

speedkar99 no they didn’t I had a 2018 Kia Optima that developed an engine rattle 2 1/2 years after I bought it. I traded it in for a Corolla almost 3 months ago. I’m sticking with Toyota for a while.

[@tails300]

ryan x the 1.6T is still GDI only though which is sad and it’s part of the Smartstream family which doesn’t make sense.

[@rvborgh]

very nice review. Its sad that the new ones seem extremely cheaply made compared to the second gen (2007-2009) ones with dual exhausts and V6s.

[@speedkar99]

Everything is getting cheapely built. In the effort of emissions, economy and the fact that no one keeps their car forever anymore

[@rvborgh]

@@speedkar99 honestly, i think its terrible :( Someday if you get a chance it would be interesting to do a mechanical review of a 2007-2009 for comparison purposes as to how vehicles have progressed. A lot of these newer Santa Fes with Theta 2s have blown engines now :(

[@Pexman-hu7zw]

Will last you 5 years at least on this suv...

[@stevenweiss2148]

The 2.4 L is not anymore. It has the 2.5 L with/without turbo.

[@tossmonkey1]

Thanks for the great review love that your a detailed guy! My wife drives our 2013 santa fe 2.4 we love it 94000 km and no problems so far, great power from the 2.4, we thought about getting the turbo but the non turbo is perfect for our needs and hopefully more reliable long term 😀

[@christianmusicchannel8861]

My wife got 2006 santa fe 2.7 300k kms no problem.

[@eloany70]

Review the new sorento the new GDI MPI injectors 2.5

[@i_n_93]

We need translate to Arabic langauge pleas

[@rabeahkarram9689]

I loved this review amazing please make more. We’ll done amazing video man.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. Working on more. Hyundai Sonata is next

[@ChrisMuncy]

Wait... Did you run out of your brother's t-shirts again?

[@speedkar99]

Yes

[@sonicdewd]

Next video should be how to remove the engine to retrieve the toothbrush

[@stopandshop4954]

A perfect Channel ...Just Subscribed.!!!!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@MichelleAlexander-s4l]

Thank you! You explain everything so well, making it very easy to understand. And answered some questions I had.

[@gabrielrogers2971]

I can’t stand these theta 2.4 engines horrifying

[@dlisch]

Very well explained. Super video. Have you had a chance to do the new palisade or telluride yet?

[@speedkar99]

No

[@oubigdaddy991]

Speedkar99 is this still a great value or not?? I like that it doesn’t have a CVT and it’s simple thought about 18-19 Highlander but hear they have issues with there trans idk but overall is this best value for 25000-30000??

[@HongNguyen-my5oq]

Review the Highlander please

[@speedkar99]

I'm waiting for it to be available. I previewed one at the autoshow, check out my autoshow mechanical review video

[@JVR2019]

Can you please do a review of the new power train on this vehicle? ( 2.5L 8speed automatic transmission)

[@jsun3117]

So much plastic in critical areas.... What a shame.

[@speedkar99]

I'm scared to rear end one...that reinforcement is plastic

[@tolrem]

@American Patriot Wise decision.So simple compared to new cars.My dad was a mechanic and used to say.."More to go wrong".

[@garypeatling7927]

4wd gearbox on side of gearbox is shite and expensive

[@speedkar99]

Is it? I haven't opened one of these

[@bigbirdwpg]

Too bad they are so unreliable - transmission problems, engine failures, etc..

[@henrytom5824]

poor santa fe what climate is that vehcle in very dirty in the engine bay. Metals on alternator already starting to change. Im just a sucker for clean engine bay lol

[@discoverymotortrend1003]

Any chance you can add the Mazda6 Turbo to your fantastic Mechanical Review series please?

[@speedkar99]

If I can get one ...

[@discoverymotortrend1003]

@@speedkar99 How do you get the cars now?

[@rudylitwin2268]

I agree with the response that this is a very thorough explanation of engine and vehicle components. And I'm sure this video will help me when I put the new engine in. I am about 3/4 of the way of pulling the motor from my 2015 Sante Fe turbo. And even though we have the software knock sensor service call in (that did not work), we are wondering if Hyundai will honor the class action suite for 1000's and 1000's of their engines than have gone bad do to metal chips left in the manufacturing process and lack of oil from oil pump.

[@LeoDnchi]

Wish this had come out 3 weeks ago ! Would have gone for a Toyota

[@speedkar99]

Did you buy a Santa Fe?

[@LeoDnchi]

speedkar99 2020 SEL AWD

[@bean420man]

Why is everything plastic? Eww

[@speedkar99]

Because no one cares about what's underneath

[@hydorah]

0:25 I see balloons! Is it Professor Toothbrush's Birthday?