The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT Is A More Adventurous & Capable 3-Row Family SUV

[@theredline]

Happy Friday guys! Big thanks to Keeps for sponsoring this video. Be sure to go to www.keeps.com/redline for your special offer. We also want to remind you that we will be posting a part two for this review on the Calligraphy trims and that video will include impressions! It will post on 3/19 at 9am EST so stay tuned for that!

[@sansin6250]

XRT has HDA1, not HDA2. Only Calligraphy gets HDA2.

[@dk861002]

I’ve seen a bunch of them in Korea last month and honestly, it looks so much better in person than pictures/videos and definitely stands out.

[@codydrapela8818]

Saw someone driving an XRT trim in my hometown and I will say, it’s sharp looking

[@djloopz]

We leased a Limited AWD in white pearl and we’re really happy with it!

[@richardcyr1346]

I have this exact model. Smooth, quiet, solid, great ride. Waaay more refined than I imagined. The key fob is my only complaint. It’s cheap feeling and bigger than it needs to be. Still my favorite car of all time!

[@dnajournal4321]

Same colour combo? 7 seats?

[@richardcyr1346]

@@dnajournal4321 Yes. I never thought I'd like black wheels, but these look great

[@dnajournal4321]

@@richardcyr1346 My dealer has a titanium silver with black ink wheels etc. (It's Australian). It's a bit lighter than the "Typhoon silver" in North America I think. I'm not sure if I should take what's available. Other option is a Bronze Matte or Pebble Blue. Or wait 4 to 6 months for other colours!

[@richardcyr1346]

@@dnajournal4321 Nice! I think if I were to do it over again, Id go for the hybrid. Not a big fan of the DCT transmission. It's going in the shop tomorrow because it shudders between upshifts.

[@richardcyr1346]

@@dnajournal4321 That sounds like a great color. It gets pretty damn hot down there (I have relatives in the Adelaide area), so lighter would be better. Not sure if you get the XRT trim which has 18 inch wheels. I saw the Pebble Blue on the Australian site and it looks beautiful.

[@IDIGOASIS]

Any comments regarding the transmission issue reported by Hyundai customers? I had seen Hyundai has offered buy-backs from those affected.

[@jeffjones4071]

I like the look of it !!! Does look like the defender.

[@matthewsuzuki2520]

Key hole in door openings to unlock grab handle

[@Joeweee]

I feel like I’m in the minority with liking the design of the rear taillights. It’s cool, different, and interesting which are all things Honda and Toyota could desperately use

[@sandiealger5684]

My feelings exactly! Honda and Toyota are known to be reliable and well built but they are so boring and don't do anything about it. The Highlander never seems to change

[@JRPGGUY]

Seen a couple on the road already

[@NeNeLK85]

The c- pillar handle is accessed and opened by unlocking it via a keyhole in the inside door panel

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Dang I think Hyundai really is killing it ~~ this Santa Fe is so different from the prior generations from the family friendly SUV it has always been to a more boldly designed offroad vehicle that it hasn’t been before.

[@tahran5782]

If you have a chance, can you do a review on a calligraphy Hyundai Santa Fe?

[@beccab2522]

Ty for the informative video as always 👍. Any idea when the hybrid will be avail?

[@theredline]

Hybrid begins production this month and should be in dealers next month or in May.

[@jihooncha-vs4om]

nice@@theredline

[@jacky1973ful]

And because of Hyundai relative inexperience of making hybrids, you 'll see them in mechanics shops by the end of the year.😂

[@kwes9]

It leans more toward Ford Flex than Defender to my eyes. At least in the videos.

[@kizo172]

Its unbelievable that this advanced beauty and the Toy Rav4 coexist in the same class 😂

[@naveenthemachine]

And the Hyundai is better than the rav4 to literally nobody’s surprise

[@joshuak6417]

They aren't the same class. The RAV4 is a compact like the Tucson. This is in the class of the Highlander.

[@kizo172]

@@joshuak6417 but the price of a Rav4. And powertrain and material of a Lexus.

[@usmantariq7997]

This is mid size. Rav4 is compact.

[@Stardust51]

The taillights still look pretty weird but it's growing on me

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

The G Wagon has even lower lights. Some complained at the beginning when launched but literally no one cares and likes it. In person the rear taillights look fine because the vehicle is somewhat tall. Don’t understand why people criticize Hyundai more than Benz lol. I guess it’s a good thing because it probably means they couldn’t find anything else significantly wrong with the car…

[@chuckwalla2967]

Looks like a giant Geo Metro from back in the day.

[@dmack7265]

I just saw one in person. It looks good until you get to the rear. 🤔 Hopefully, when they do a refresh they address that back end.

[@ChubbyMickey]

I saw one in person and the back definitely looks kind of funny. Overall, it is still a decent looking vehicle.

[@Darkknite45]

Yea, I saw one on the road for the first time as it was coming up behind me, I was like oh cool one of those and then as it passes me I see the back end and I just couldn’t stop laughing 😂😂😂, it just looks so weird that I didn’t expect to see it. Look like that in person compared to when it was first announce. I actually thought it sat a little bit higher like a Cherokee or Wagoneer but in person it sits really low.

[@cecilezimmer8773]

Why no road test review? I would like to know how it handles, and overall feel out on the road.

[@NunyaBeezwaxChina]

They removed the skid plate "bash plate" on the XRT. I just got one and that feature is unavailable for some reason.

[@angelmatos5987]

Excellent video, I love this model of the Santa fe XRT and I would also like to see the Chevy Traverse Z71

[@SuperFitness12]

Seen both. The Santa Fe is the one to get!!

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

It’s a Chevy. That’s review right there.

[@jgriffin411]

No test drive, at least on the road? I would be curious how noisy it would be.

[@sandiealger5684]

I purchased this in black a few days ago. Drove it on the interstate to get home and it's very quiet. Noticeably improved since the 2021 that I traded in. It's beautiful, bigger and luxurious. I really wanted that earth brown Limited(or Calligraphy) but when I found out it is detrimental to take it through the car wash it was a deal breaker for me. I love it but was bummed that it doesn't have cooled seats or memory seats. Why????? It's not even an option on the xrt. But I'll get over it.

[@veloxszn9080]

@@sandiealger5684and the passenger seat is not electrical either didnt notice till i got home😂just got 1 yesterday

[@colorcodedcody]

I love the caligraphy acutally

[@Triwjhd]

I just bought the XrT, I’m a little annoyed about the sound system not being Bose. My maxima has Bose and it’s great

[@bobd1103]

which one has the highest ground clearance

[@rzero21]

So we could swap the suspension from the XRT and put it on the Limited Trim for increased ground clearance?

[@DaYIntHeFraNk]

Instead of offering upgrades to xrt like vent seat, H should just offer a wheel, tire, lift option to all models.

[@gregorysullivan7913]

Glad to see all the 2024’s have the 2.4T and DCT. I have a 22 Calligraphy and am hoping the more they make, the more understanding Hyundai will have on addressing future problems.

[@1976axerhand]

That dct is garbage. Car confections channel bought a 24 sante Fe and it broke after 30 miles. I had one in a 23 night edition Santa Cruz and it lasted 1500 miles. Got rid of it after that.

[@gregorysullivan7913]

@@1976axerhand Have had mine for over almost 2 1/2 years so far. Only drive about 4500 miles a year. It’s been great so far, keeping fingers crossed.

[@1976axerhand]

@@gregorysullivan7913 keep the oil as clean as possible... The so called 7500 oil change is a big reason the engines fail...

[@leviyoung6528]

You can lock the grab handles, so that's why it didnt work the first time!

[@mikejones762]

def see people walking by putting trash in there

[@keithrodes1591]

Lego-looking vehicles are in! Jokes aside.. I like it!

[@drivewithRV]

😂😂😂😂😊

[@ASD-DAD]

Love the new Santa Fe, but I wonder who'll get this over the Palisade since the price difference is insignificant?

[@brianfulda]

No memory or ventilated seats in a $42k car that's the 3rd trim up is extremely disappointing. I think that just killed my interest in this car. Sadly this is the only trim I'm interested in too as it's the only one with 8.3" of ground clearance vs 7.0" on all other trims, including the hybrid. Come on, Hyundai! Make it an option at least!

[@tylersheppard5450]

Interesting vehicle, and for the cost. It’ll be interesting to see what the cost of this is on lot.

[@sandiealger5684]

In Florida it was about $45k. I just leased one

[@bennychan723able]

Handle is locked not stuck

[@germanjimenez5968]

Does the XRT come in two row seats?

[@atlasfan2079]

3 row standard across all trims. At least in the USA

[@angelmatos5987]

It is an attractive model and more so, thank you for your videos. I would also like to ask when I could make the 2024 Chevy Traverse Z71

[@dafightdoc8836]

Outback? Ascent maybe or that class. It's as big as a pathfinder, pilot, highlander, durango.

[@beyondhometown]

This taillight reminds me Sagging pant trend 😂 👖

[@hbm_54]

Looking awesome! No amber/yellow rear turn/hazzard lights is a deal breaker for me. The US needs to get back in the bandwago and make it mandatory for all car manufacturers to have amber/yellow REAR turn/hazzard lights on all vehicles. FYI: the side access handle is most likely locked. There's a key hole for it accessible when you open the door.

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

What is up with people and their fixations on rear turn signals? Too low, too dim, wrong color. It’s a flashing light and we are lucky if 50% of people on the road even use them. And the main reason other people won’t see them regardless is because they are too involved with their smartphone. No offense personally. I am just stating a point.

[@hbm_54]

@@Ricky-mo6mv -- your point is moot.

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

@@hbm_54 If someone following the Santa Fe isn’t paying attention to the road, it’s not going to matter if it’s an amber blinker or a red blinker. Amber has been determined to catch the eye more, but when someone is taking a selfie and taking to someone about taking the selfie, it’s not going to avoid an accident. I mean if you don’t want it, then you don’t want it. To each their own. I suppose we all have our own things that are a “make it or break it” in terms of vehicles.

[@hbm_54]

@@Ricky-mo6mv -- dude, the same moot point? 🤦🏽

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

@@hbm_54 You’re right. Amber is going to save your life. Don’t get anything else.

[@samsonchan1488]

Should’ve made the key fob blocky too.

[@danporges]

I like the look, but for not much more money you can get into a Telluride X-Pro and cover all the items that are missing. Even the Sorento has more features for the money.

[@Almighty_cornholio]

Love the car but already reports of issues with the dual clutch automatic

[@sflscott11]

The green doesn't show on Hyundai's build site....

[@8VD80Y]

This looks so nice.

[@MegaRetr]

No way Lego-looking vehicles are in

[@BrandonG8Man]

The green must be late availability. It’s not showing as a choice on any trim currently on the configurator.

[@theredline]

Correct, Hyundai said the green color starts production this month.

[@diabolox1272]

The hair sponsor is killing me.... 😂😂😂😂 Can't wait the Viagra sponsor !

[@R56Cooper]

Does the XRT trim really get HDA 2.0? I thought only HDA1.... fingers 🤞 crossed you are right sofyan!🎉

[@braalo07]

The best SUV after the Lexus GX550

[@josesixx8197]

I'd never heard of it so I looked it up and damn it is niceeee

[@ricatiman]

It looks terrific, but needs a hybrid model as well...

[@hanliu9417]

This reminds me soooo much of the ford flex. I like front but the rear, hmmmmm

[@d.akhtar9080]

Looks like crap and that engine is going to be high strung and probably won’t last

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

nice but does every cross over / wagon/ s.u.v. on the market have to have a 3rd row ? as a off roader I have no need ,want or will ever ,have a use for a 3rd row , I need cargo space and payload for camping and where the 3 rd row was would be, a secret under floor locker to stash drones ,cameras and other goodies out of sight

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Put the 3rd row down if you don't need it, genius. Or buy a Tuscon or CR-V.

[@magnoliap5824]

Honda Passport doesn’t have a third row, if they upgrade the tech in 2025 it’s on my list.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

@@jraheemjefcoat429 like the mid size size I can sleep and camp out of the back

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

@@magnoliap5824 might have to ck that one

[@gregorysullivan7913]

@@magnoliap5824My neighbor has a new Passport, and we found out you can’t adjust the height opening of the rear hatch. He can’t open it in his garage or it will hit an overhead. I thought all newer SUV’s had that option? My Santa Fe does.

[@digitaldoc100]

Need the 2.5T in the Tucson, not only the bigger Santa Fe. Won't go along with the boxy Santa Fe to get this engine.

[@kungfulender8733]

I like it.

[@ikim28]

Anyone going to talk about how bad the key fob is?

[@sandiealger5684]

I wish it was smaller. It's always in the bottom of my purse since i don't need any buttons but it takes up space!

[@JordanMcKnightContortion]

A spare tire isn’t made to look stylish it’s made to do a job god damn it

[@fale892]

Great vehicle

[@vaby100]

I wish KEEPS will keep the hair on your head. Doesn’t look like it’s working. Great video by the way!

[@SSS-mp8th]

Looks great but until Hyundai can fix it's engine issues I'll be going with something else.

[@billyjean2905]

The rear, taillights look weird in the videos or photos but surprisingly, it looks quite good and reasonable when I looked it in personal... yeah, that's true.

[@night5091]

It does look better in person. Less awkward. Lights don’t look as low vs seeing online. Numerous people have said that.

[@motownmann]

Looks like aFord Flex in the front

[@brianb7844]

Not sure who thinks up the option packaging on the cars. XRT, outdoor, oh wait let's remove the heated steering wheel. Also, why can't you get a bench in the Calligraphy???

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

yes ...car camping , overland ,why does this need a 3rd row ?,lot of us have no need, want or use for a 3rd row ,I want cargo space and payload

[@8VD80Y]

Nice solid SUV. Hyundai always gives more bang for your buck vs competitors.

[@cw02ramstein]

Hyundai needs to offer the 2nd row CPT seats in the XRT. Also doesn't seem to offer power passenger seat. Not a lot of choices for the consumers, everyone doesn't want a Calligraphy.

[@sandiealger5684]

Passenger seat is powered

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

The XRT is the one to get. The blacked out exterior details really compliment this vehicle much more than other vehicles. The brushed aluminum look doesn’t really work on the Santa Fe. Including the Santa Fe blacked out badging on the back end which makes that area look much better. The DCT is the downfall at this time.

[@derek17005]

The front is classy looking and a homerun. The rear OTOH... Also, in a slight rear end accident, there's going to be some expensive damage to fix with the liftgate being integrated with the bumper and nothing sticking out to protect it like a traditional bumper cover.

[@SketchyLotus]

finally they put the turbo on xrt..

[@naveenthemachine]

I’ve seen some on the road. Tbh i like its looks

[@Ricky-mo6mv]

I mean, no matter how someone feels about the back end, you would have to be a nincompoop to not appreciate the design of this vehicle inside and out.

[@jtomtl]

Does it come with a broken transmission too? 😂😂😂

[@kylebelcina]

Need atleast 2inch lift and 33s

[@mikevaquero3766]

I'm on the last year of my 2022 Santa Fe Calligraphy lease. Can't wait to turn it in. The dual clutch transmission is GARBAGE. Have a strange knock in the steering column at low speeds, which the dealer "fixed" under a factory TSB. Yeah, it's not fixed. It's worse than it was before I took it back in to the dealer. I'm not going to bother taking it back again, will just ride it out and turn this pile back into them. If the GARBAGE transmission makes it another year without shuddering itself apart.

[@MrGrandure]

Interesting suv

[@ogdumplings8196]

why put blind rails of "H" on the steering wheel anyways

[@theMLBfan]

Whoa! Those taillights being down at the bumper look so strange. I'm not buying their excuse at all. They could've put them in the tailgate and had the redundancy down below it like Audi and others have done.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Then don't buy it no need to complain

[@lokerola]

Pretty good looking SUV.

[@md8744]

Hey Hyundai if you don't know how to make dual exhaustors you might put two fake ones on both sides that would look cooler ok. Crazy

[@phillyspitta8147]

Could pass for a rover until a rover pulls up

[@fhblake04]

The Ford Santa Flex?

[@phillyspitta8147]

@@fhblake04 like a temu defender

[@VG22.]

saw it in person ... It honestly does not look attractive in person. It looks ODD.. like the proportions aren't attractive.... A fully loaded Limited or platinum Ford Flex looks more attractive than the santa fe.... and im assuming its because of the proportions.

[@PC-ut9rt]

Do not understand the obsession with the letter “H” incorporated every where in the design . We get it….Its a Hyundai

[@KevLEXodus]

Hmmm. Its definitely unique looking. The price for this particular version is a turn off for me. Only a few grand more would get me something like the telluride or a base Genesis g70. Those cars would be a bit more justifiable for that price. Hope it does well though. I love brands thinking out of thr box in terms of exterior design.

[@TheSiGuy]

They need to move the taillights up

[@magnoliap5824]

Brand new model, not gonna happen!!

[@TheSiGuy]

​@@magnoliap5824 yeah I know. It really throws off the look enough to where I wouldn't consider it.

[@richardwalther6229]

Hyundai thinks they are onto something with that Morse code thing - my 1991 Honda Civic had the 4 ding Morse code when the door was open, so this doesn’t impress me much.

[@asc164]

Upgrade available : H shape steering wheel

[@markb3866]

Automatic Cruise Control doesn't work with sunglasses. Wireless charger is useless [super slow]

[@nateb7793]

$42k is a lot for all the features it’s lacking

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

It has more features than the Subaru, and it's around the same price.

[@vitaminme4203]

8.3 inches of ground clearance is still not great for an off roading version. Should of been at least 9 inches to beat Subaru and actually be usable.

[@FordEnthusiast413]

DCT issues exist.

[@jihooncha-vs4om]

No, it doesn't exist anymore.

[@gerry9306]

Solid ride, and reliable, though not like a Toyota.

[@austing4321]

After their decade of disasters and even newer issues popping up, I would never call this reliable. Hyundai hasn't made a reliable car since the mid 2000s, they just look better now and that's it.

[@gerry9306]

@@austing4321 you right Gus

[@hukmai]

DCT's and "off road" makes me nervous

[@sunburn8640]

Dude S L O W D O W N You speak super fluently but where’s the fire? I had to turn it as the speed of your voice was literally making me nauseous. I mean that in the best way, you could be a first class presenter because you are so fluid man But you gotta slow down! Please

[@brwntwn123]

Nah you just gotta speed your brain up. He ain't even talking that fast

[@sunburn8640]

@@brwntwn123 you’ve obviously never had a public speaking class… Sofyan is a great presenter, he’d be elite if he could dial in his cadence just a tad…

[@Renegade0812]

Looks more like a 2009 Ford Flex if you ask me.

[@shanet7511]

These are one of the few vehicles in existence that look amazing in pictures but terrible on person.

[@thrash123ful]

Buyer beware of transmission problems.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

You can say that about all car manufacturers new models.

[@thrash123ful]

Do some research this is happening with they're non hybrid models in some cases with in the a few weeks of ownership. @@JohnLee-db9zt

[@austing4321]

@@JohnLee-db9zt Hyundai's Smartstream DCTs are becoming quickly known for their issues. The Sorento was plagued with them to the point that Car & Driver actually had to have theirs replaced at under 30,000 miles I think. Now, CarConfections new Santa Fe needs a new tranny at 30 miles... Hyundai might've fixed their engine issues but clearly they can't go a year without some kind of new scandal popping up. Hyundai/Kia will become known as a car to lease, not buy in the coming years unfortunately.

[@Mr.TATurbo]

Tell me a car that I don't have to beware of transmission problems. I don't own a Hyundai but I hate fear mongering. Hyundai has a 100k power train warranty. I own a 2004 4Runner for reference.

[@thrash123ful]

Replacing a transmission is not normal when you get a new car lol.@@Mr.TATurbo

[@jmartyt9810]

Off road.... With a DCT? Hahaha!

[@dorado0359]

Only a Hyundai bot would buy something that looks that atrocious.

[@naveenthemachine]

I think it looks good. It’s bold but in a clever way.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

You're the same who complain about crossovers looking the same now you complain because Hyundai designed something that looks different....make up your mind

[@naveenthemachine]

@@truckercowboyed2638 because Hyundai has better R&D than other brands. They know better than other brands

[@kevonwalker8392]

Don’t like the suv some on got there’s and 25 miles on it transmission takes a crap on them

[@kyleken2049]

This is one ugly car, is the late 90s body boxy style back again. Big ass car with a tiny engine, this will never last pass 100k without major repairs to get there. Small engine should only be in compact sedan and hatchback, not big ass SUV

[@Slim1986]

I have seen 4 on the road already, but styling and the brand is not my type

[@gerry9306]

What do you prefer? We're all so eager to know. 🙄

[@Slim1986]

@@gerry9306 We were all eager to see what response you would give to my opinion!!

[@gerry9306]

@@Slim1986 Hardy har. 🙄 Back to your hovel pal.

[@FreddyGunawan]

Seriously ugly exterior😂

[@richardwalther6229]

The taillights are the only thing keeping Land Rover from taking them to court.