Is the New 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Worth The INSANE Hype?

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Today we review the new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe! One of the boldest designs of the decade with a steeper price. But is it worth the crazy attention? Let's find out!
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#Hyundai #Santafe

[@evankatz2893]

Great job as always Tommy&Alex , a viewer of both channels since day 1!

[@craigroosa9321]

Great review and collab with Alex . You work well together and don't talk over each other .. Some do ! Nice work !

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

The designer was like, "Alright, let me explain the back, because I'm tired of you mofos complaining about it." 😂😂😂

[@jacobhamm5471]

Well, the back sucks…

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

@@jacobhamm5471 So does the G-Wagon. But everyone wants one. Go figure!

[@kenhiett5266]

It's a bit weird, but I like to see designers going out on a limb like this. It's different enough to get away with copying Defender in certain areas. All that said, I'd never buy one for myself.

[@Jev55]

"Listen we ripped off Land Rover OK?"

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

@Jev55 Everyone is ripping off from each other. Including cell phones...lol.

[@unathandavis]

The reason for the manual part of the captains chair is so someone isn't standing outside in the rain 🌧 while a motor slowly glides the seat forward or back.

[@eddiec1897]

Great job guys! I watch both of your channels and it was twice as fun watching you review together. "prophylactic" for my remote 🤣

[@Draconis8888]

Tommy and Alex; my favorite presenters. Great job! I really like your interactions. Thanks for showing the new car. It looks sick and I'm loving it. The hidden bin is a nice touch.

[@marcinkwasniewski8092]

That piano black on the wheel arches must look amazing after some off-road driving and many washes xD

[@beccab2522]

Great video guys! 👏 Is pre-ordering avail for the hybrid yet?

[@OldThomMerton]

I love the olive green accents on the interior, but not with the brass matte outside 🤨 It's been a while since we've had an Alex/Tommy review . . . good to see.

[@thejohnnerparty]

This is a really good review & perspective on this new Santa Fe.

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

So, this is a 6 seater? Also, if they ever make a real life version of the SImpsons, Alex on Autos needs to play Smithers.

[@watchreport]

Yes but I believe certain trims you can get a 3 person bench in the middle row.

[@grisa12345]

He is definitely Smithers.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

6 seater is only Calligraphy trim exclusive. The rest of the trims gets a bench second row.

[@Nathans_Margarita_Salt]

LOL

[@jasenhenry]

only the highest trim (calligraphy) comes with capt seats in second row. the rest are bench.

[@timmikep1978]

The rear turn signals on the Korean brands have, what I think, the most dangerous setup! If you are two cars behind one Korean car turning, you cannot see it! Dangerous!

[@cjsnyper9075]

I think you did a great job with the redesign. The boxy look is sick. Great job. You will sell a lot of those

[@carolynwhitehouse7219]

Love the purse holder. It's my favorite feature of my current Hyundai Santa Fe, and I'm so glad to see it in this model. After all, close to half of all drivers carry a purse!

[@josie_the_valkyrie]

I must’ve missed that, and not finding anything about it in a search. Where’s that at? I’ve a 2023 atm.

[@jimmykhokhar9092]

Great Colab! Need more of these!! Great car, I want the hybrid!

[@briancrawford69]

I just saw one in person yesterday amd its awesome looking in person

[@JohnReo]

The manual sliding rear seat is much better over power. There is nothing worse than standing in the rain, waiting for the power seat to move so that you can get in. I wish more vehicles would come with this on the drivers seat where one driver is short and the other is tall.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

I want my power seats! Leave those options for poverty spec trims!

[@tarfeef101]

I agree, electronics aren't always automatically better. I feel the same way about rear liftgates which are super slow and can't be operated manually

[@guigocn2]

Agree but the lever should be positioned more in the center

[@mjsantiago123]

Came here to say the same thing. Not everything needs to be powered

[@aarzu10]

The Hyundai Deflexer. Tell the designers, "Eyes on your own paper, please!"

[@SeanDuPhotographer]

Is it available at Best Buy?

[@Freynightwalker]

Great overview gentlemen, some very nice interior features. Nice package.

[@palebeachbum]

Such a nicely packaged vehicle. The olive green interior was totally unexpected. I like it with the white upholstery. I'm so sick of generic black and gray interiors. My major gripe is that the front looks like a 2008 Ford Flex and the rear looks like a Geo Metro. That said, I think it's still a stylish and interesting vehicle. Hyundai does a great job putting a lot of thought into its interiors. A lot of clever touches. They've been that way for a long time. They just do good interiors. I'm leery of that standard powertrain though.

[@oliver5403]

Good video. Hopefully they refresh the Palisade to have about 6" deeper trunk to separate it and make it more usable.

[@patricklavoie8719]

Thanks for the in-depth review!

[@mnsquatch1900]

Do a lot of remote starters and hitches on these! We will find out! Great video!

[@ERAUsnow]

Don't need 3rd party remote starters anymore. The fob will start from 30 feet, and the phone app will start from anywhere as long as there's at least 4G coverage.

[@cabbagehead8082]

If Lego built a Ford Flex

[@CrockdaddyAoD]

Love my Ford Flex 2009, looks like I finally found its replacement

[@Christ42]

Took the words right out of my mouth

[@theerealzayy]

I thought the same!!!

[@xStrypes]

Don’t see the ford flex , keep seeing this comment

[@SuperDB215]

😂 hehehe the hidden bin… nice to see you guys having fun doing this review together

[@tylersrubar6451]

Gotta admit that flexible center console seems awesome! That said I’m still on the fence about the rear and taillights…I really don’t like vehicles with turn signals in the rear bumper and on top of that the taillights are so low. Hurts visibility of them to me. Reminds me of the NPC vehicles in your old computer car or truck driving games 😅

[@jcollins1305]

I love the body shape. Just wish they had put in a split tailgate.

[@neilgeorge8952]

That looks superb 👌

[@pholland6643]

I have the AWD Staria van in Aust. They keep saying they are building these vehicles for rugged conditions. But the shortcoming I experience is the rear diff needs to be lockable like the VW 4motion does. It would take these vehicles to the next level.

[@SRaf-gb4mr]

I have owned three Santa Fe’s and I have loved each of them.

[@Now_or_Never_777]

I test drove it today. The car is solid. Thinking about buying one

[@Miked1332]

You'll have to come back and tell us how you get on with it. I'm thinking of getting one too. I didn't know anything about this car and I drove past it thinking, "what the heck is that? It looks like maybe a Land Rover?" Then I got close and saw the Hyundai badge and was blown away! It looks great, and with a 10 year warranty? It's pretty much a no-brainer.

[@dougn2350]

Good to see Alex on Autos input.

[@brooksdoctor]

I believe his family used to own a daihatsu hijet and he loved it much

[@henrikhook.]

Tommy and Alex, what do you think... Does this new generation Hyundai Santa Fe model have a four wheel drive system "more advanced", better vs compared to the previous generation Hyundai Santa Fe HTRAC AWD four wheel drive system?.

[@taco1273]

Front ground clearance? Rear looks odd with those low lights

[@Nathdood]

Hyundai guy was super cool. Proud owner of a '24 Santa Cruz

[@williamennett708]

This was a good buddy review. You guys have good chemistry. Alex you need to use Travis in a similar way.

[@krashnpa]

Uh, I distinctly ordered the Antarctic Blue Super Sports Wagon with CB and rally fun pack, not the Family Truckster!

[@user-tg8do2kr4v]

junk

[@brians7727]

Antarctic blue? Not the metallic pea??

[@patrickfreeman205]

You hate it now, wait till you drive it!

[@jamisonjamisonx]

"What was Hyundai thinking when they designed the new Santa Fe?" From the looks of it, they were 99.9% thinking 'Ford Flex'.

[@loneponderer495]

Looks way more like a Landrover Defender. The Ford Flex just felt like a minivan crammed into a box shape to stand out. To me, the Flex was big and ugly. This is smaller and actual has some character to its looks anotherwords, it's not just a big box shape for no real reason like the flex.

[@jamisonjamisonx]

@@loneponderer495l;ol, have you seen a ford flex? look at the two side by side...they are identical.

[@loneponderer495]

@jamisonjamisonx Yes, I have many times. They're only look indentical if you're blind.

[@jimmywhite5209]

Called my insurance company to ask about how my rates would hike if I were to buy a mk8 GTI and the lady said newer cars give discounts because of the safety features…. She then added that the only vehicles to stay away from were Kia and Hyundai lol. She just randomly said that. An insurance lady lol. The bad rap is real! lol

[@ski2230]

Insurance company claims that notion because it’s in fact an easier vehicle for criminals to grab and go

[@kylegungamers2755]

She is right on Kia and hyundai (blanket bans due to theft). New cars are not cheaper then used cars to insure.

[@whyallthefuss201]

What’s funny is that both Hyundai and Kia vehicles are not the most stolen vehicles (Chevy truck, Ford truck, Honda, Honda, Hyundai, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, GMC truck, and Honda in that order) and people just can’t help bashing them with bias information (Insurance Information Institute). Did that insurance lady also tell you to stay away from the Hondas and pick up trucks?

[@cbet25]

If it has push start it’s fine. She doesn’t know.

[@kylegungamers2755]

it's fine from a theft point but still may not be fine from a breakin or insurance point @@cbet25

[@abilityboatworks5024]

Lower tail lights remind me of the malibu wagon of the 1980s.

[@krane15]

Which was ugly btw.

[@abilityboatworks5024]

Oh yeah!@@krane15

[@Trevorhockey15]

It’s growing on me

[@zzoinks]

Reminds me of the geo metro hatchback from 1990s though obv the Malibu wagon came first.

[@DaYIntHeFraNk]

How about 32 inch tires like the xrt concept? Do you think they would fit? Rub? Hyundai should offer a ford bronco type Sasquatch option. The look is so much better in the concept.

[@colechapman6976]

They really Command C and Command V designs and elements from the Defender and Bronco

[@zachc1297]

The 2021 Sorento with the 2.5 T-GDI gets better than EPA estimated MPG in my experience, and has a lot of pep. Substantially more fun to drive. However, DO NOT get the Turbo with FWD only unless you like to do one wheel burn outs on wet ground or every turn. Car is gorgeous and love the design.

[@chazzcombs]

The mouth breathers in every Hyundai video comment section bashing Kia/Hyundai quality never cease to disappoint.

[@user-do9ir8lv2m]

What quality lmao

[@whyallthefuss201]

It’s usually around 10 am when all the mouth breathers begin to comment, which is when they usually get up and crawl out of the basement😅😂

[@user-tg8do2kr4v]

@@whyallthefuss201Your the fool that supports junk like this smh

[@chazzcombs]

@user-do9ir8lv2m What's your proof? Easy to parrot some BS you heard on the interwebs.

[@chazzcombs]

@@user-do9ir8lv2m Thanks for proving my point. 🤣

[@vesawuoristo4162]

We are now on our fifth Huanday vehicle , they have worked nearly flawlessly.

[@zijousa]

Man! I love this color

[@ClarkBR549]

The tail lights remind me of one of those old Geo Metros from the early 90s.

[@dannym1369]

Did u update the transmission issues?

[@PixelPeterpan]

I like it ,big ups to the designer especially the brown

[@angieantonacci2287]

Those 2 flat rectangles on the front bumper open when you start it! My daughter pointed that out to me lol

[@redpillforreal3053]

Looks good!

[@DM-fv7hw]

We love our 22 Santa Fe, even over our 22 Outback. The 2.5T engine with the dual clutch transmission is great. And I agree about the hybrid drivetrain. A mechanical AWD system is better.

[@tombleier1357]

Wait till the clutch wears out in stop and go traffic and you find it is not included in the 10 yr power train warranty. Experienced transmission shops don’t want to touch DCTs. Ask around. Too many issues. A new transmission is $8k from the dealer.

[@estelja]

Looks good in that matte bronze, not so much in white.

[@christianacosta3776]

Absolutely love the body styling and the modern interior, but that transmission... They have a perfectly adequate 8 Speed Automatic. Hyundai, if you are reading this, use that one!! The dual clutch has no business being in an SUV. This isn't a sports car. Switch out that transmission then we can talk. Plus there is already another KZbin channel (Car Confec.) that purchased one of these and immediately suffered a transmission failure.

[@swissmrkc]

Yeah luckily I wanted the hybrid and the hybrid only comes with the standard they honestly should completely recall this entire transmission there is no way anyone should buy it the hybrid is from the previous Jen Santa Fe which is fine but the buy for this one is getting the Hybrid engine which comes out in a couple months just because of the traditional tranny

[@scottroberts5529]

They definitely nailed the design on the upper trims

[@deranged731]

Sweet! A Bourbon bar location built in the center console! HAA

[@jasenhenry]

digital key requires you to touch the door with the phone or an apple watch, doesnt work passively or with android watch (at least not yet). i thought it worked passively as well so i even opened a ticket with hyundai who could not find any supporting docs for that feature. funny thing is i received a placard advertising passive unlocks, engine starts and locks with all the other vehicle literature and the backside of the placard is in korean. hopefully that feature makes it to the states.

[@xyksnk2390]

Video on the HHDA?

[@ericcutler5463]

I love the crossover with you guys and Alex. Awesome work!

[@user-zx8de8op9l]

My mom has a 2022 Telluride SX Prestige, It is a great vehicle best part is it was paid off day one.

[@AHungryHunky]

You know, I had honestly forgotten about the new Sante Fe. I think I'll put it on my list, though. Its got the space I want and the styling i want, but it lacks the offroad capability. That said the only vehicle that checks all my boxes is the R2 and it starts at 45 for a 2wd so... yeah. Hmm, 50k for the hybrid. Maybe I will just budget for the Rivian and go full EV

[@monayforest1811]

lol I ❤😂😂😂this video I watch the entire video. I have NEVER! You guys are great and so "Gangster " 😂😂

[@wildbill6366]

I think it's a very compelling design and the interior is nice but the rear of the vehicle and the low blinkers I don't like.. if the designers would raise the tail lights and incorporate a blinker in them it would be good..

[@scottintexas]

The bronze color will be popular. Not shipping enough early on. Also, no electronic mirror on the XRT? Seriously? How about the Bose as an option on the XRT?

[@macbookpro57]

I saw a couple of these on a recent trip to Arizona and was like “what the hell is that thing”. Should’ve watched the videos first 😂

[@ankurmasih7366]

i didn't like it earlier but it has grown on me.

[@arichiez3420]

I can see the handle for the roof rack to be a major rust problem. hopefully, they place a drain hose and waterproof.

[@iqmalik]

Nice blue iPhone case where can I get that ?

[@Bdub1952]

Speaking as a Honda Element owner, I approve of this message.

[@Miked1332]

I love it the new design. Good on Hyundai for making a big change and making a good looking car. I applaud them for not being so "safe" and making a drastic change. Makes it exciting instead of just tiny little changes.

[@spamcatcher6486]

Exterior feels very "we have LR Defender at home." Or like, a new version of a Flex.

[@Suction_]

Next gen the tail lights that burn out extremely frequently will be on the bumper itself. Helpful when the engine blows up

[@kabisayago]

Is this reliable suv or brand?

[@BenjaminWSong]

the rear from the new Santa Fe reminds me of its from an old Geo Metro....

[@ricatiman]

It's only true competition is the Palisade, and this Santa Fe looks better in most every way. The actual spare tire and all the space, and cubbies make it very interesting indeed. I want one...

[@anim8ted923]

Hybrid is only $500 extra for the SEL, Limited & Calligraphy trims. Not available in the base trim.

[@moneytalkwithoz]

same engine in santa cruz as well

[@forgingluck]

That's actually somewhat impressive. I like it. Especially that color.

[@tonytypes]

Gotta admit I like the new design. Looks good and the interior seems nice too. Not a fan of the low rear lights tho. Needs to be higher up, but i guess thats the trade off for having a flat vertical rear hatch. Throw some beefy offroad tires and a lift kit and this baby will be 🔥 🔥

[@GriffXJ]

The styling is gorgeous, but I don't trust the mechanical bits to be reliable

[@damilolaakanni]

Car Comfections (another KZbin channel) had their transmission act up at only 27 miles. Hyundai has since replaced the transmission though.

[@topsecretmx5142]

I’d say this if it’s not Hyundai will stand behind it. The engine troubles they were having were warrantied for 150k plus miles if you had the free tsb done they would warranty no questions asked. I have a 2013 sante fe that the engine went out on I bought it with the bad engine got the engine replaced at Hyundai out of warranty as the tsb had not been done on my vehicle the engine now has a lifetime warranty through Hyundai.

[@markuswong]

I agree. I need to buy a small 3-row before September. I love the styling and tech in the Santa Fe. But it's not in my list of serious considerations because of the reliability and owner satisfaction data from Consumer Reports. The Car Confections incident just reinforced my decision to stay away. I'm a software engineer and I love tech. But tech never ages gracefully... However practicality, reliability and usability does. So my shortlist is really down to a Highlander or Pilot.

[@brokeboy87]

​@@damilolaakanni Driving Sport Tv and the TFL Team both had issues with light off-roading with the DCT overheating.

[@MrRaitzi]

As bad they have been. Nothing new under the skin.

[@kabisayago]

When is the hybrid coming?

[@Bobstone2131]

The biggest miss on the entire redesign, should not have a 3rd row. Its too small/tight and if you do use it, you lose all the storage you need... I'll gladly take the cargo space, but get rid if the 3rd row. Its heavy, complex and eats cargo space. Could have saved 2-300lbs off the curb weight.

[@dougn2350]

What's coefficient of drag? 2.99 or higher

[@brokeboy87]

This would be a fun roadtrip car, plenty of room for snacks.

[@clairemoore9012]

So I gought one today! I've had a 13, then a 16, and a 21. It was time for a change and they changed it too and it went for the 24. We'll see what happens in 27 LOL

[@StevenScarborough]

I saw one of these on the road today. FORD FLEX seems accurate.

[@krane15]

And where is that car today?

[@kaileysweeney4240]

This redesign leaves me wondering what is going to happen with the Palisade. It seems like they both are going after the same buyer. Will the Palisade get even larger to compete against full-size SUV’s? I guess we’ll see. I love this Santa Fe. It would look great sitting beside my Dad’s white Defender 110.

[@swissmrkc]

Yeah I'm afraid they're going to make the Palisade more expensive next year which is why I really just want to get a 2024 Palisade with an end of the year deal because currently if you got a top-spec Santa Fe with the hybrid calligraphy traditional transmission you're talking 51000 and it's only 5 4 4 difference in 3 to $4,000 difference of the incentives of the Telluride are all over my city so you're paying the same thing for a Telluride I'll take a Telluride all day

[@kenhiett5266]

Best built in "illicit" stash I've ever seen. lol

[@radientproductions9799]

yes , its looks amazing on the outside and the inside. Looks way better than the Palisade which already looks outdated now.

[@matthewbranham-mdh-2870]

Looks great but needs 2 exhaust ports.

[@Silverback_GMT410]

There is nothing rugged about those big ass rims on that Korean Ford Flex

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Wrong trim model! XRT has smaller rims. That's the off-road version .

[@Silverback_GMT410]

@@jraheemjefcoat429 but my guy was calling it rugged when talking about a non xrt

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

@Silverback_GMT410 Just the looks, but XRT is the rugged option. Calligraphy is for the luxurious bougie crowd, like myself.

[@cultofmodernism8477]

The problem is the powertrain.

[@MusicBeSweetYo]

I've been very happy with my 22 Santa Fe. I'd buy this without thought if i were buying a new car now

[@scott8238]

Sorry did a I miss out on hype for this thing?

[@egarayua]

The SUV I want but Puerto Rico 34% tax on cars will rise the price to almost $70,000. Will buy an used Tucson instead

[@wojciechrothbard9168]

I wonder if the Hyundai company officials can be asked for comments on one matter: Why on the cars assembled in Korea they install amber/orange rear turn signals (I have seen this on various Korean videos), but for Alabama plant cars they chose to use the red turn signals?? I know that orange is not obligatory in 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇦, but I think that orange turn signals are better for safety.

[@SquawkCode]

The title of this video makes no sense

[@PhantomPhysics1]

Opinions

[@shanelee4094]

The design of the rear is absolutely atrocious. Love the front.

[@Tony-lu4jb]

Worth with?