Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Toyota Highlander: 3-Row Hybrid SUV Battle

[@edmundscars]

Do you like the look of the Santa Fe Hybrid, or is it taking one too many chances? Let us know in the comments!

[@naveenthemachine]

Santa Fe looks a lot better than the boring highlander The Santa Fe wakes you up while you need a lot of coffee to live with the highlander

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

@@naveenthemachine The santa fe needs an emergency refresh to the back and and transmission. Those are the two issues i have with

[@jovenbuenojude]

Santafe

[@sansinutube]

Sorento for me

[@MainDadster]

There are plenty of people who want a boxy, off-roady look. I prefer something with a more refined appearance.

[@RexTorres-trackwrex]

Personally, I prefer the Santa Fe because of its design and overall features. I would get a Calligraphy in Rockwood Green. Note: I would also be leasing the vehicle.

[@BudgetGamerz]

And no subscription fees.

[@justingroen3235]

We've carefully evaluated both cars and are choosing the Santa Fe. I agree with most of this review and here's a few more comments: (1) Where I live in Canada, Highlanders are getting stolen like crazy and shipped out of country which is causing insurances rates to rise and requires investment in multiple 3rd party security systems to provide some piece of mind, (2) I'm over 6' and the Highlander seats just don't provide sufficient support while the Santa Fe seats are excellent, (3) Although the Highlander offers slightly more interior space, the Santa Fe offers more utility, especially if you want to load larger or irregular shaped items, (4) We like the smaller dimensions of the Santa Fe, (5) Toyota is taking 12mths+ to deliver on orders. Hyundai is better, but you still have to wait (lots of demand for these hybrids). re. reliability - we would feel better with Toyota but Hyundai gets great reviews for their hybrids and it really does sound like their newer models (say, last 5 yrs) are a lot better than previously - so, you have to be careful reading reviews and ratings that generalize across all models, versions, and model years.

[@sansinutube]

There aren't enough new Santa Fe on the roads yet hence theft statistics are misleadingly low. Wait till Santa Fe theft picks up. Its a Hyundai after all.

[@stellardust6954]

Around here Hyundai's we're being stolen and literally took for joyrides and left for dead in the inner cities...and police weren't doing what about it. 🙄

[@justingroen3235]

This was true for older models. ​@@stellardust6954

[@sansinutube]

@ which city?

[@stellardust6954]

@sansinutube I actually take that back, it was KIA...

[@BudgetGamerz]

Toyota lost me with the subscription. I'll cross the Toyota brand off my list.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@BudgetGamerz and Toyotas the substandard in the automotive space while any other brand has far higher bars

[@theaeronauticalchannel446]

@@naveenthemachine I wouldn't go that far, Toyota is still making modern day hits such as this, families are still buying the highlander since it is popular for multiple factors.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@theaeronauticalchannel446 I wouldn’t call their lineup modern. Even their newest models already look and feel dated.

[@theaeronauticalchannel446]

@@naveenthemachine I could apply that same logic to even Hyundai, they are just starting to do one long display stack that is actually two screens? If my memory serves my right, Mercedes started doing that 2017 and onwards.

[@KungFuWaffle]

@@theaeronauticalchannel446 I wouldn't say modern hits, people are just buying Toyota knowing their reliability. Toyota knows that and knows that they can lag on bringing modern features to their cars

[@alremley6754]

I cross shopped these two vehicles and a Mazda CX 50 and 90. I ultimately went with the Santa Fe hybrid at the SEL trim level. It's not missing much being $12K below the Calligraphy line. I have 85% of the nice features and 90% of the desirable features at 75% of the cost. Bottom line - I was $39K OTD with unbelievable features and comfort for their entry level hybrid (PS don't get the 2.5T gas model - unreliable DCT and its a pig in stop and go scenarios.) Also the hybrid uses a 6sp auto, not an e-cvt or cvt. Very smooth and trouble free with no drone. Toyota dealer markups were atrocious (expect $3K to $5K just for market adjustments and most wont negotiate the price). The Toyota experience ran me out the door. The Mazdas were nice cars but not as good a value. They would be my close second. I really can't understate how dissatisfied I was with the 4 Toyota dealers I visited - and I'm a Prius V owner!!! My how things have changed.

[@royhughes2854]

Here in NJ the Toyota dealers act as though their poop doesn't stink. Attitude was, take it with our mark up or leave it because we will sell it, maximize the profit, and move it off our lots in less than 30 days. Love Toyotas but ABHORE the Dealerships. The fact that Consumer Reports gave them and Lexus the trophy for BEST long term vehicles on the market just solidifies their arrogance.

[@hnng3919]

Don’t let the sticker Mazda sticker price scare you. Because Mazda is not a popular brand and slow selling dealers will negotiate and you can get much lower than invoice. That’s my experience with my 2 Mazdas we bought.

[@2269tah]

OH MAN! I wanted you guys to do this comparison for a long time!!! THANK YOU!!

[@temaus]

Hyundai also gives you 10y/100k warranty, so reliability isn’t an issue unless you keep it for longer than that. Resale value is slightly better, but you also pay $5k more that you could invest, so in the end no difference.

[@lm1314]

If you can get them to honor that warranty. All oil changes probably have to be done at dealer and less than suggested time frame. Keep all paperwork.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@lm1314 if you can’t go to a different dealer The same thing applies if a Toyota breaks and they don’t honor the warranty

[@lm1314]

@@naveenthemachine you cannot go to an independent. I take my car to an independent I have gone to for 30+ years until they just retired for oil changes. They gave me a heads up when I got my new 05 VW Jetta GLI that I need to use full synthetic oil for bulletin out about it. I get a good brand oil done at independent cheaper than dealer unless dealer has special.

[@dukekelloway5328]

Try that warrenty out and you'll find countless instances of the over stating of a promise. Sorry but Hyundai is nightmarish when compared to the cars out of Japan.

[@SME5724]

lol 😂 good luck getting them to honor it … do your research instead of spewing out of your rear

[@Now_or_Never_777]

Santa Fe is the winner in this comparison.

[@ellenritchie3342]

I found this video to be very informative. I drive a Highlander XLE and have been thinking about the Santa Fe. This video has won me over for Santa Fe. I just really like 6-cylinder vs 4 cylinder

[@dogray72]

We had a 2014 Ford Explorer with a third row seats and wanted a new SUV Hybrid with a third row seats. We got it down to Santa Fe Calligraphy or a Highlander Platinum. After comparing them it all came down to price. The 2025 Santa Fe is the same was the 2024. Hyundai was willing do deal and Toyota was not. We got the Santa Fe and my wife got her color(red) and it was over $7000 less than the Highlander. Only had it for a month and are very happy, with our choice.

[@alanbier]

Shopping for these SUVs can really make you crazy insane - primarily because they're all great cars and it is so hard to make a decision. You didn't go into safety/tech features much, but 2 really cool features of the Santa Fe is the side view camera when signaling for lane change or turn and the ability to automatically pull the car out of a tight parking space with the touch of the key fob. But not sure if my wife can get over the boxy look???

[@1capatter]

I own a Hyundai (2020) & a Hylander (my wife's car). Our Toyota has over 150K miles to it and has had zero issues. I've had nothing but issues with my Santa Fe.

[@권재현-m5f]

Toyota looks a decade older..

[@naveenthemachine]

More like 3 decades too old

[@gigi9467]

20 decades more reliable Though so win

[@drlle_3349]

And will last at least a Decade

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

So does the Grand hIGHANDER

[@Jordi7174]

And will last a decade longer

[@urbanstrencan]

Would go for Hyundai Santa Fe on design alone, they just nailed it :)

[@MainDadster]

Looks like a Cube on steroids. lol

[@jperkins1269]

True, but looks fade away. If you’re the type that switches cars a lot then ok, but if you plan to keep it Hyundai doesn’t have the staying power.

[@767Aviator1]

Nah , it’s hideous

[@1capatter]

You'll also be dealing with a car that constantly breaks down.

[@charlesvisnosky4416]

I’m very excited to learn from the one year experience!!

[@121476]

Sorry, don’t want connected to the road. I want smooth, cushy driving. Santa Fe it is

[@v12kingV10]

Cushy when the tow truck is taking you to their crappy dealer service

[@royhughes2854]

Clint, your presentation of these two SUV's that I have narrowed down for me, was EXCELLENT! Here are the sad facts that I am faced with here in New Jersey (and probably the rest of the country as well) The TOYOTA Dealerships act as their poop doesn't stink so they feel like they not only have the right NOT to negotiate the MSRP downward, but they also feel they still have the right to charge a MARK-UP on top of the MSRP just because they feel that they can!! "You don't want it, then leave because the next person in that door will pay it!" is their attitude. The Hyundai Dealerships are not yet that bad however. But with all the praise all the car experts are heaping on the Santa Fe, I am fearful they will take on the Toyota Dealerships attitude.

[@wiredawg2005]

The same in my area (middle GA) regarding Toyota dealers, Hondas dealers as well. The whole mark-ups thing is crazy, just in your face we are going to charge you more simply because we can. Then again, I really do hate the car buying experience, the constant haggle (added stuff they make up), the finance guy haggle with warranties.

[@Sunshine_day]

I love my "new to me" 2021 Highlander Hybrid AWD Limited. It only has 30k miles on it. I keep learning about new features on it. I've been averaging about 37 mpg.

[@skhanx]

How much did you pay for your Highlander? I'm also looking for one but have to wait till after April

[@Sunshine_day]

@skhanx I'm ashamed to say, but it was 42k. With a sizeable down payment my monthly payments are 350/month for 5 years. I plan on keeping this car probably for the remainder of my life.

[@sakapole]

Great video bro. On this moment for me the Mazda CX 90 with the amazing 3.3 in line six diesel. Greetings from Spain.

[@joed3264]

I own a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid. My real world MPG is 36.8. The one thing I hate is the wind noise coming from the two rear doors.

[@joed3264]

I found out that the wind noise is not from the rear doors, but it is tire noise. Going 70 mph on a certain road surface causes the noise. No noise on a different surface.

[@xmac1702]

I wish that Toyota put the cup holders in the side doors, too. This would be ideal for second row. The Hyundai, I agree that the navigation area needs to have physical buttons...for safety. But both SUV are fantastic.

[@adrianwilliamson6861]

That dash in the Toyota is awful. The info screen looks like a table tennis bat.

[@Abavyy]

And the steering of the Hyundai looks like a wanna be range rover. Also dont get me started with the gear shifter

[@TheUnreadableUser]

​@@Abavyyis looking like range rover a bad thing? Also, the shifter not only frees center console space, but is significantly better than the GM products' buttons.

[@mikeennis8864]

I will take the Santa fe all day

[@BAMBAMPASTOR]

Not a fan of the design of the Santa Fe, but value for money, it’s the better choice.

[@jperkins1269]

I think longevity has to count when you talk about value. The Santa Fe doesn’t rank high in that category.

[@BAMBAMPASTOR]

@@jperkins1269 I’ve owned a Santa Fe before. It lasted us 14 years before the weather in Pittsburgh rusted the under chassis out. No major issues.

[@jperkins1269]

@@BAMBAMPASTOR I don’t think that is typical. This new model has had some issues.

[@BAMBAMPASTOR]

@@jperkins1269 well they are more reliable than American made cars. I replaced that with a Tucson and I got that used. I retired it with almost 200k miles. Again, no major issues.

[@sammilone7454]

I'll stay Toyota, although some negative comments to me it still better quality .

[@RockyMountainSounds]

Past 2015 and 2018 Sante Fe XL (Ultimate) owner. I wouldn't whole heartedly not recommend Hyundai based on their warranty. I paid for their top end Hyundai-branded warranty. The 2018 started suffering from phantom power issues with the driver power window and would blow the fuse every use. Hyundai came back and said sorry, the window actuator is somehow NOT covered on their comprehensive coverage (which it actually states IS covered). Their part number shows excluded from the extended warranty. Dealership tried to get it covered but Hyundai refused - regardless of what their terms and conditions showed (which mentioned the exact part they refused to cover). With the other engine issues creeping in (burning oil), and the increasing "loseness" of the build, I decided to jump over to Toyota and have been so happy with my Hybrid Highlander. I could never go back to Hyundai based on my experience. One thing I will says is how awesome it feels to drive a hybrid. Coming from a V6 there is such an immediacy and connection to the vehicle. I have driven a Pathfinder recently and was taken back by how disconnected I felt with the engine.

[@duffman857]

Our ‘24 Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy broke down twice in the first month. A wire keeps coming loose that causes it to stall, and all they can do is plug it back in and hope for the best. The first fix lasted 5 days before I was stranded on the freeway. I’m now a week into the second fix and I’m just waiting for it to happen again.

[@wiredawg2005]

Oh wow!!! that's horrible, what the current situation, now.

[@duffman857]

@ Been trying to go through the buyback process. I was getting regular updates from Hyundai but then they went silent for the last two weeks. So far it hasn’t broken down again yet, but it’s hard to trust that car anymore.

[@RebeccaHWood59]

I would like to know what the turning range is. I have a 2006 Toyota Avalon with over 280,000 miles that I have loved driving every time I get in it. But it's starting to wear out. I'm looking to make a change to a third row vehicle and have wondered what the comparisons were between the Santa Fe and the Highlander. Thank you for the comparisons. Do you have the same comparison between them without the hybrid?

[@paulsinel515]

I have narrowed my pursuit down to these 2 SUVs. I hear that the Santa Fe hybrid has had a dying 12volt battery problem that can cause the vehicle to slow down and / or lose power altogether. Has Hyundai solved this issue yet? Love your coverage. Thx

[@MattersonSumlar]

I really love your taste and style always so chic. My faves would be the kislux leather backpack and the Swarovski pave diamond ring so gorg. Thank you for your recommendations.

[@ericsweet5106]

No mention of ground clearance, approach angle, snow handling, dirt road handling. Yes it is mostly a soccer delivery vehicle but it is all wheel drive and this is a feature you pay extra for.

[@rayyanmalik547]

Does the Hyundai Santa Fe have sports mode? Edit: also is there back seats heating and ventilated

[@missmewithdatbs]

Yes

[@msxyz-86]

@edmundscars I guess the Toyota Highlander is slightly higher than the Hyundai Santa Fe, does this difference also reflect to the seat height from the ground?

[@johnnysmile01]

Toyota have the reliability and good value when it's going for Sale, it's Nice i like that interior color the Santa fé it's a box on wheels and have a bit more Space and doesn't look bad i like it's design

[@Jordan-ql8pv]

The Santa Fe is style over substance overall. The Toyota is similar price, comparable in features, will have much better resale value, and will be more reliable in every way.

[@shakkangel]

This is simple, If you want a car that would last, take the Toyota. If you are gonna use it for couple of years, go with the Hyundai.

[@JonChenTS13]

I'd take the Toyota any day of the week

[@PaulHo]

Clint, babe, you deserve so much better than Domino's.

[@Robmiezer66]

Personally I would choose the better driving, better mpg, and more cargo for this vehicle and that would not be the Santa Fe. The highlander does not have "outdated tech" it just looks like a traditional car vs a space ship.

[@chappy3125]

Hyundai 100% ❤

[@andrewsbbq]

Great review. I think the Santa Fe is the winner IMO, but longevity is worth noting, Toyota would be the safe bet there. The Limited trim Santa Fe is the better but instead of the Calligraphy

[@DwightKurtSchruteFarms]

Doesn't the Santa fe have the same phone storage on the passenger side?

[@bigzachful]

What about the Kia Sorento Hybrid and or the Mazda CX50 Hybrid?

[@João_Rodrigue_s]

Both are decent cars. I drove them both and think that you won’t regret choosing either one.

[@DavidBurckhard]

My heart pulls me to the Santa Fe but Toyota's reputation for reliability has my head thinking Highlander. When my organs stop arguing, I'll have to make a decision. Thanks for the video.

[@CadenGood39]

If you want to drive a narrow, long vehicle that looks extremely outdated, get the toyota! The highlander sucks.

[@dnice362]

Excuse me but where is the CX90 for the money there is no better option or is this for number two?

[@dalekstrauss]

The pricing seems off. Out here in West Texas (all of Texas and New Mexico for that matter) a 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited is $55,000+ while the 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid Limited is $46,00-47,000. Given the longer warranty that's a lot of cash to drop for Toyota badge - and I'm a long time Toyota fan (Rav4 Hybrid; three Prius models).

[@BrandonG8Man]

You need to fact check your info. Only the Calligraphy Santa Fe has the dual wireless chargers. The lower trims do not.

[@OPMDK]

Same as the sanitizer feature, but maybe it’s regionally bundled differently, for example Canada

[@soloflight1975]

Mechanic or this guys? Who are gonna listen?

[@peteliotas9456]

I would take the highlander any time of the day period

[@SDpapa]

Love toyotas, but hate their decade old designs looks at premium prices. Same goes to the outgoing RAV4.

[@colinperry8923]

Wait until the Hyundai updates and fixes the transmission issue. This is the first year. Even Toyota are having year one issues with the Grand Highlander and the Tacoma.

[@diontabannah7959]

From what I’ve gathered from the reviews the transmission issue is only for the Gas dual clutch models the 6 speed on the hybrids used in the Tucson and other models has been very reliable. Someone please correct me if I’m misinformed

[@BTC909]

@@diontabannah7959 You are correct.

[@chrisschoenfeld4414]

When did Santa Fe get a third row? I had a 2008. I thought 3rd row was Tuscon and Pallisade.

[@joed3264]

Not really usable.

[@Beyond_Darkking]

@@joed3264 i think its a great option for kids and pets. overall it's amazing for 5 people with extra room.

[@Rec483]

I think 2024

[@z10n0v4]

Why not compare against the Grand Highlander?

[@amosjsoma]

You forgot to mention that the Highlander comes with a temporary spare tire and the Hyundai does not. Apparently Hyundai does something to their tire to prevent them from ever going flat.

[@kunkim2634]

This santa fe has a spare tire underneath the boot

[@thomascrator8183]

Highlander has a heads up display as well.

[@Wüstenfuchs-x2b]

In the EV era, Hyundai and Kia, which have the highest technological prowess, will undoubtedly lead the market.

[@hnng3919]

While I always look at Toyotas first when purchase a new car, I’ve come to realize never let Toyotas fool you with their base Msrp prices. While they look (on paper) to be close and competitive to their rivals but they are not. Toyota always add at least $3k of accessories options to all their cars, most of the time things you don’t care for, and their accessories are expensive. That’s just the first stage of ripping off customers. Then you have to deal with the second stage, the dealers’ markups, because they know people will buy Toyotas. So you end up paying about at least $5k more than what you really want to pay for. Sure, other manufacturers add options too but usually less than $1k and not to all their cars.

[@grahamhowell6013]

Wouldnt the grand highlander be better to include? But also......man I am a Toyota cult member but why would you pay a subscription for Toyota stuff when Android Auto works and works better

[@robertojperezp]

you forgot to talk about the warranty and that is a huge difference between santa fe and the highlander

[@abdullah_6352]

Is it highlander or grand highlander?

[@tom7894W]

Agree with the Santa Fe winning the interior category, but hate what they did to the once beautiful Santa Fe. Hate the dog bone headlights and tail lights, the extra 600lb weight gain, the toaster shape, etc. Palisade would be a much better comparison to the Highlander or Grand Highlander! So Hyundai abandoned the mid-size SUV market to have two competing 3-rows, we'll see how great a decision that was.

[@mark_u]

Would take the "boring" Highlander over the Land Rover Pretender anytime

[@KM-my9zy]

After spending 50k on top end vehicle, my curiosity is the reliability

[@Beyond_Darkking]

if someone has that kind of money they would trade it within 8 years and buy a new car... i think the first 100,000 miles santa fe might win, but after that toyota wins.

[@jperkins1269]

The Santa Fe looks great. I’ll take the one that the engine doesn’t blow up in 8 months. Longevity is the key for me and most other people.

[@Beyond_Darkking]

which one blows up after 8 months!?

[@jamierodg1]

Toyota resale will negate the price difference and then some, don't you think?

[@johnnyk6906]

all the hypes of hybrid and new owners complaining about not even coming close to the EPA rating. our kids are out of the house and we seldom do road trips with the vehicle so it's mostly commute use and hybrid makes sense. for those doing lot of hwy driving especially during colder months, hybrid may not be a good choice. we have a Niro and a NX350h and Niro does really well with smooth transition of hybrid system and far less engine noise compare to NX350h. they both meet our needs for high efficiency of 50mpg for Niro and 40mpg for NX350h. think about it before you commit to a vehicle that may not serve your needs best. for interior design and overall functional features, Hyundai/Kia is the best all around.

[@MaridoraVanzillotta]

To be honest. If you produce at cost and remove the logo, the luxury market really isn't that expensive. The mark is about 80% of the actual price. But the fact that you are luxrul buying an image and showing off your taste to make them think you are richer than you are is a very good thing to do?

[@oklahomalane]

In a 3-row SUV, I want to fit seven people, not six. Us 3-rowers need extra seats, not just the heftier prize tag.

[@jihooncha-vs4om]

Hyundai Santa Fe 😍

[@happyatheists9361]

R u an iphone user?

[@whvan]

I found this reviewer biased towards Toyota.

[@t.k.morris]

He chose the Santa Fe in the end! How did you conclude your decision?

[@SharonHrp2]

@@t.k.morris @whvan I thought that a bit too and he kind of admitted it. When he did not like the Sante Fe, it was personal preference versus substance. When he stuck with substance, it was never the Toyota.

[@kmb0172]

Another thing to consider if you ever trade them in the Highlander is gonna be worth a lot more money than the Santa Fe

[@brilliantexcuse]

I like the Santa Fe over the Highlander, but I like the 2025 Grand Highlander Night Shade edition, over the Santa Fe.

[@watercannonscollaboration2281]

Not exactly comparable (especially the gas-only version), but the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is also a worthy contender. Unfortunately the plug-in Santa Fe isn’t out yet (that has the extra power in addition to the larger battery) that could directly compare with the Outlander PHEV Also not sure if this will make a difference, but Hyundai has a partnership with Amazon so maybe sometime down the line you’ll be able to buy a Santa Fe hybrid online. I personally would take that 2.5L NA Dynamic Force over that 1.6L GDI Turbo Smartstream, but then again I’m not looking for a 3-row SUV and if I were, I would get the aforementioned Outlander PHEV

[@wizardng]

I hate when they only show the top trim. Not everyone can pay that extra 10 g. Middle trim for middle class. Stupi……. If I have that extra money. I will buy a Lexus.

[@boyousef544]

Even though there is a driving impression i didn’t see anything on how they feel !!

[@thomascrator8183]

After renting a Highlander platinum for a 400 mile trip I have to say it is a really good family hauler. It cruises 85 mph no problem, great gas mileage, plenty of pickup, was the non hybrid model and the dash was fine, the screen was big and clear, 360 cameras and the tiny reviewer failed to mention the Highlander has a heads up display with a lot of info on it. I habe driven tons of trucks and cars and I would say the Highlander is a great option and you cant beat the Toyota reliability. My friend has a Santa Fe and its nice, but feels light and cheap, like temu furniture where the Highlander and its features just have more weight to them. Def drive both before buying is what I am saying, you might find that these reviews are more like adverts.

[@01ceegee]

Santa Fe is a clear winner

[@olegsher]

You shouldnt compare Santa fe wiyh Highlinder. Compare Paliside with Higlinder

[@DoneDeal2]

Ask Mechanics which they would prefer

[@donaldmott4582]

We looked at Kia Sorento, Toyota Highlander, and Hyundai Santa Fe, all in hybrid versions. We chose the Santa Fe with Limited trim because of the additional space that it provides, and because it had an available second row bench seat, which we wanted for our golden retriever. We also felt that the Santa Fe was more comfortable for both driver and front row passenger, it seemed to have a bit more pep as well, plus it was less expensive than the Toyota in the trim level that we chose. The biggest dealbreaker that eliminated Toyota, though, was that they do not have an available 8-way power front passenger seat, which we needed because of my wife’s back issues. We have put about 500 miles on the Santa Fe in the first week, and so far we love it. By the way, we traded a 2024 Subaru Outback Touring XT for our 2024 Santa Fe hybrid, because we felt that the Subaru sat too low to the ground and also the gas mileage was terrible, as we were averaging barely 21 miles per gallon with a combination of both city and highway driving. So far, we are averaging 33.7 miles per gallon with the Santa Fe, also with a combination of city and highway driving. The Outback had slightly better pick up and was very comfortable, but the visibility was not nearly as good as in the Santa Fe, and my wife felt it was much harder to get into and out of than the Santa Fe. Subaru is going to have to offer hybrid vehicles very quickly if they are going to compete in today’s market.

[@ronyzephir8332]

Santa Fe

[@user-ut6bl8kp8l]

Had a Santa Fe fully loaded with all the options and the engine seized driving down the freeway at 65mph and limped off the road. Did all the scheduled maintenance and didnt drive it hard at all. It needed a total engine replacement at about 50K miles. The Hyundai service tech didnt seem surprised. I now have a 2020 Highlander and dont worry about reliability. Easy decision, experience and know how goes a long way, tried and true.

[@jperkins1269]

This is exactly what I’ve been telling people. When you choose the model wife with cosmetic surgery, eventually it’s not worth it over the natural beauty who you’ve known forever.

[@Themonk159]

Santa fe👍

[@justyongkim]

H over T for me!!! 😉

[@senthilak8446]

The only dauting thing is the back side of Santa Fe; it looks odd.

[@dmitrykim3096]

the dude really doesn't like shiny wood

[@danieljohnson4418]

If you consider reliability, longevity, and resale value, the answer is very clear: Toyota Highlander.

[@omidnamin9004]

brand new, these santa fe's have serious transmission issues. god knows what the longevity will be. get a toyota and never look back.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@omidnamin9004get the Santa Fe hybrid. No gearbox issues

[@temaus]

Hyundai has a longer and better warranty so I would rather drive it up until 100K miles because I know that even if something breaks down I get it fixed for free. Not with Toyota.

[@danieljohnson4418]

@@temaus: Or you could just buy a Toyota and generally not worry about anything breaking up to and beyond the factory warranty period. Plus, you're failing to consider the Hyundai's poor residual value.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@naveenthemachinegreat advertising slogan!

[@bartikyan]

Toyota looks like they used an axe to design the interior, and they found some 20 years old blueprints in the basement for the exterior and thought hey we have some unused design here let’s use them to produce a new car !!

[@cpchrist]

The Santa Fe is shaped like a giant CUBE, not a square.

[@n8n8n8n]

The only problem with Highlander is that damn CVT, outdated multimedia (still looks better than apple car play that looks childish and even more outdated) and no PHEV.

[@viciousocean]

Those Hyuandais loose value so quick it does not matter the price, I drove a 2024 Highlander for a few days and really liked it

[@jperkins1269]

I just bought a 2012 Highlander and I really like it.

[@paulstein9258]

I bought the 2024 Highlander Limited gas/turbo. $ 4,000 off and no junk add ons. I had the 2021 Venza Limited. I just didn’t like it. The Limited is worth the extra money.

[@BrothaFaSho]

I have a 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid Limited I purchased 2k under MSRP and it was on the lot plus low APR special. Good luck at Toyota getting any SUV hybrid form under MSRP and available on the lot. I effectively purchased mine 10k cheaper than the comparable Highlander Hybrid.

[@stephenT723]

With a 20k price difference I am going with the santa fe

[@jperkins1269]

Be prepared to become good friends with the service manager.

[@stephenT723]

@@jperkins1269 I actually just bought the traverse. F em both heh.

[@nawafa4307]

The highlander competes with the Palisade.

[@jxmar_]

It doesn’t anymore since they have the Grand Highlander now

[@noahboy6349]

Hands down Toyota Highlander.

[@CrCRicanMD]

i want my car to last and not burn oil. You can't beat Toyota's power train

[@ishaansaral502]

For being 6 inches shorter, and quite a bit cheaper, the Santa Fe beats the Highlander in every way. The Grand Highlander exists to rectify the issues with the Highlander, which is too small in the 3rd row and too expensive. The Santa Fe is like the Palisade in 2019. New entry to push the segment and elevate the smaller mid-size segment. Very strong choice that is also selling extremely well due to being an amazing family vehicle without breaking the bank.

[@jperkins1269]

Not reliability

[@hawkeyes4768]

Highlanders are heavy garbage, look at all the recalls Toyotas been having. that base Santa Fe best price for space the higher trim needs to be 3.5L engine, its a waste of money for same engine

[@ANDY37373]

0:24 looks like a Range Rover

[@billcookson413]

I like Hyundai but they don’t hold resale value as well as Toyota

[@jperkins1269]

They don’t last either. It’s like buying a Range Rover knowing that as soon as you buy it, its days are numbered and you must get rid of it quickly. It’s the look at me factor that people go for with this car.

[@bolt-212]

Am a Toyota enthusiast they don’t redesign too often they are very reliable easy to use simple & they have just the necessary stuff to get you from point A to point B that’s all i care about 😌just my opinion

[@jacquesbelisle7465]

A santa fe with 1.6 litre et transmission 6 speed hybrid with low efficience and in winter in Canada le phev a une autonomie électrique pratiquement inexistante. Toyota is the best Ève-Rose.