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 !

[@CharlesBarone-d7p]

Got the xrt model. I walked in planning to buy the Santa Cruz. Saw the Santa Fe XRT and it said "here i am. Buy me." Same color as the one in the video. I was leery of the turbo and that transmission, but couldn't resist. So far, in just a few thousand miles, no complaints. It's been on moderately rough roads to old abandoned homesteads and a couple of "way out there" ghost towns, and zero problems. I'm both impressed and satisfied.

[@Triwjhd]

I have an xrt also, the mpg sucks

[@CharlesBarone-d7p]

I'm averaging 27mpg. I live in a rural area so no clue about city driving.

[@johncaruana6406]

I like this “Station Wagon” so much more than a SUV because of the lower step-over to get into or out of the vehicle. When you’ve had knee surgery or just bad knees, the lower step-over is really appreciated. Also, the interior has everything. Very nice.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

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

[@jacobhamm_co]

Well, the back sucks…

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

@@jacobhamm_co 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.

[@TotallyRandomPlaythroughs]

Bought a 2024 Santa Fe Calligraphy over the weekend, I got to say I have not never loved any of my other vehicles like I love this one.

[@artofgarduno]

What cost

[@TotallyRandomPlaythroughs]

@@artofgarduno I paid around $2500 under msrp.

[@artofgarduno]

@@TotallyRandomPlaythroughs what was msrp

[@TotallyRandomPlaythroughs]

@@artofgarduno learn to google

[@BaezLife]

How would you compare it to a x5 or x3m40i. That's what I'm coming from..knowing this thing doesn't have near the same performance still feel it'll do more than enough

[@chazzcombs]

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

[@DaleWilly]

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😅😂

[@Georgewashington-o7m]

@@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]

@@DaleWilly Thanks for proving my point. 🤣

[@vesawuoristo4162]

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

[@chahal_s]

Nice perhaps the 6th you'll realise it's a Hyundai 1:50

[@eddiec1897]

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

[@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.

[@ThirdCoastGems]

Yup! South Korea is like Oregon or Washington and rains ALOT.

[@ILLUMINATIVON]

@@ThirdCoastGemsespecially during monsoon season

[@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.

[@jamescoverdale5643]

15:27 my wife said she would store her knee warming blanket in that large area beneath the phone chargers.

[@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.

[@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.

[@carloscastelo861]

Good looking car?

[@stevefu1737]

Wow, good to see Alex on TFL😂, always enjoyed reviews from both of you guys. Nice work again as usual for this one 😊

[@KColonelSanders405]

Test drove one about a month ago, and I thought I would hate that the calligraphy came with damn 4 cylinder turbo, but it gets up there pretty quick on the acceleration, it does sit lower than the Palisade Limited we have but my wife is deeply in love with the interior

[@briancrawford69]

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

[@craigzz123]

I was undecided on the looks until I saw one in person in a parking lot and it looks a LOT better in person. Very cool looking. As luck would have it the owner was walking up to it and I asked her about it and she loves it. Traded in a Durango for it.

[@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.

[@InspirationLabs-ff8vf]

Yes! That copper color looks sick! The interior alone is insane!

[@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.

[@jesseochoa3214]

Please stop test driving if you're not serious about buying. Don't test if you're just "thinking" You're just putting Miles on others cars

[@thejohnnerparty]

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

[@Nathdood]

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

[@darianecardoso8999]

I got mine Santa Fe xrt today. I loved the new design and the third row is a plus.

[@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.

[@TheOutdoorBeerReview]

LOL

[@jasenhenry]

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

[@SRaf-gb4mr]

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

[@short5stick]

But I think this is the first one with the DCT transmission. So time will tell if it's reliable

[@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.

[@krane15]

Just one thing, remember when you're demonstrating features or showing cubbies in the car pause for a second, remover your hand and any items, to give viewers time to clearly see down inside unobstructed and to hit playback pause. Viewers look for things such as latches, USB, lights, padding, etc. For example, the more bins the better. But sometimes its so dark you can't tell if the bins are lined or not. An unlined bin means constant rattling of anything you put in them. Like the glove box wasn't lined. @18:05 the light are definitely too low. Especially signal light which need to be the highest lights. One more thing, don't say Alex so much.

[@marcinkwasniewski8092]

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

[@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

[@Bdub1952]

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

[@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

[@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

[@garyclark6747]

Putting the 1.6 L in the hybrid is absolutely stupid. It wasn’t good enough for the smaller two row Santa Fe. They should put it on the 2.5 turbo to smooth out the DCT and tune it specifically for 40 all electric miles with the heat pump working at 25 degrees. Second mission would be higher MPG. 22:01

[@dannym1369]

Did u update the transmission issues?

[@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.

[@krashnpa]

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

[@Georgewashington-o7m]

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.

[@LeesChannel]

1:40 "Yeah, what you're seeing here is a pretty drastic departure from last generation, and we feel that this is something that our customers definitely wanted." So you're saying that your customers were very unhappy with the previous iteration of the vehicle?

[@Freynightwalker]

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

[@OPMDK]

Great Collab 🎉

[@kevinloken7765]

We ve had ours for 6 months and love it get compliments all time :)

[@user-zx8de8op9l]

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

[@Miked1332]

I would've loved it more if Hyundai finally got rid of auto start/stop and the dumb electric e-brake. Just bring back the manual emergency brake! That's the point of an emergency brake is a manual way to apply brakes in case of an... Emergency! Other than that, I love this car. I love the looks, the interior looks great, and Hyundai crushing it with an insane warranty. Plus, Hyundai's and Kia's are VERY easy to work on.

[@elchanclascocina]

Though I agree with both things, it seems that the e-brake does have an emergency brake function. You have to pull it up lets say several quick times and it is programmed to recognize that as emergency breaking need and does it. Saw a couple of articles about it lately, though I haven't tested it.

[@jace888au]

I went into the dealership to buy a Palisade, but left with an order for the Santa Fe Calligraphy. For me it felt nearly as usable/large inside, but significantly more modern and premium/luxury for similar money to the flagship Palisade

[@colechapman6976]

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

[@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.

[@jcollins1305]

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

[@Tbar24]

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 😅

[@thebigguy8306]

Thank you, Tommy, I love Hyundai/Kia designs and wish they'd work on their

[@brooksdoctor]

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

[@ClarkBR549]

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

[@monicatension]

Just bought one today. Of course this is still honeymoon phase, but I love it. Hubs wanted the Hybrid. I wanted bells and whistles but not every possible goodie. The luxury edition, one below the calligraphy, was super nicely appointed.

[@jamesruffner3235]

I have the Limited which is just below the Calligraphy. I like it but wish it had the captain seats in the 2nd row and the HUD.

[@beccab2522]

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

[@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

[@taco1273]

Front ground clearance? Rear looks odd with those low lights

[@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...

[@commentsonthetube14]

You can carry plywood over the cup holders on the wheel well!

[@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.

[@8M0US]

It’s a super nice vehicle. Quiet, smooth, quick with an edgy look.

[@short5stick]

I bought the Santa Fe but there is one thing I wish they would have gave us more of is on the steering wheel controls. There's not enough. They gave you two basically hot keys for minimal selection

[@forgingluck]

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

[@cookie_monztyr4678]

If they could have put the Santa Fe interior in the Sorento exterior design, man! That would be a dream come true 😂

[@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.

[@adreamalways14]

My issue even though it's a hybrid is the reliability on turbo engine we need to do better studies in more what is that going to look like going into the future

[@oliver5403]

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

[@dougn2350]

Good to see Alex on Autos input.

[@wittigrxn]

Do any come without the back pilot seats? They just don't make sense for my family of 5. I need the full space that comes with the rear seats folded.

[@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 🔥 🔥

[@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

[@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.

[@jimmykhokhar9092]

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

[@SuperDB215]

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

[@vulcan4d]

1.6L hybrid, heck no! Jesus stop with the small engines, 2.5L hybrid minimum! 1.6L GDI under all the stress is going to make mechanics rich.

[@angieantonacci2287]

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

[@jamesruffner3235]

I wish they would have put fog lights in the outer rectangles.

[@wadfasfsdfdsfsf]

This is what the Pallisade should be!!

[@WSOJ3]

Next gen

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Check out the rendering of the new 2025 Palisade. You will be shocked. It's giving XL Range Rover vibes!

[@wadfasfsdfdsfsf]

@@jraheemjefcoat429 are u serious? Where can I see it

[@joshcapecod6098]

saw a Santa Fe in white, Limited model. I was gobsmacked. Loved it. And the interior oh nice as well. My wife has a 2023 Tahoe Z71 Lux package. Great vehicle, but its a truck and gets 17-18mpg. I have a truck gets 15mpg. Me, I would go Santa Fe and save the 25K > Tahoe. Not sure about the wife.

[@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?.

[@arichiez3420]

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

[@estelja]

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

[@briancrawford69]

To see where Hyundai is now and even Kia compared to when they first came to America is insane

[@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?

[@Doc.6466]

I love that Hyundai has convinced themselves that this is rugged or outdoorsy in any way 😂

[@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.

[@jamesruffner3235]

Most concepts look better than the finished product.

[@ravingmad765]

14:30 i was really looking forward to an awkward discussion about the bi glovebox. But you got there...

[@anim8ted923]

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

[@Triwjhd]

Why matte paint? Isn’t matte paint bad unless you baby it in a garage?

[@andrewmgoss]

Great video

[@TimN-5]

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

[@motivason]

This is the best looking SUV out right now

[@dougn2350]

LOL

[@cabbagehead8082]

If Lego built a Ford Flex

[@Crockdaddy1074]

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

[@dougn2350]

What's coefficient of drag? 2.99 or higher

[@stephenmitchell7915]

Does this car have a transmission? If so, what is its history?

[@TheDuds33]

Love that at 15:02 you both realized neither of you are cut out for a life of crime.

[@scottroberts5529]

They definitely nailed the design on the upper trims

[@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..

[@matthewrhyne7929]

Just bought the hybrid version Saturday. It is an impressive car...it was for my wife but I'm thinking of trading in my car for one

[@monayforest1811]

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

[@Suction_]

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

[@AnthonyM1]

We bought the new 2024 AWD limited Hybrid and the first 1000 miles have achieved 27.2 mpg. Most all hwy with no speeding a cruise as well. Not to happy at this point.

[@dougn2350]

It's like pushing a piece of plywood down the highway.

[@kabisayago]

Is this reliable suv or brand?