2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited - POV Review

[@TheTopher]

Correction - engine is a 1.6 turbo! Not a 1.4. My brain defaulted to "tiny engine with a turbo." Appreciate all who pointed it out!

[@unrealisticgoals]

how would you compare this engine and overall ride refinement to something like the palisade? Thanks for the POV like always

[@Amazoninspiration]

why not make it 2.0L?

[@bernaridho]

Is it wet DCT?

[@Sklounst_Actual]

​@@bernaridho No, 6 speed torque converted automatic

[@mouseclicksforu9724]

@@Amazoninspirationto make it very fuel efficient!

[@boazstrong]

Just bought a 2022 hyundai santa fe limited hybrid. Seriously best car ever. We test drove and researched over 10+ cars. Hyundai is in a league of its own. Plus a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty to throw in the mix.

[@wiredawg2005]

Any problems since it's 2 years? I own the 2021 version, the one being reviewed.

[@williamlong2682]

This may seem like a minute, trivial detail, but I really appreciate how you use terminology like “Hyundai’s models” or “products” or “their lineup” as opposed to “the Hyundai brand.” Reinforces that you’re focused on the cars themselves and not image issues, public perception or stereotypes. A small thing that makes a big difference to me.

[@moonsapling]

Im with you on that one, hes a really smart person doing his job with a great lot of passion!

[@mushfiqulislamabir3811]

I have the exact same car. Bought it on May. Very very high tech car and excellent ride quality.

[@sabotagemanni8054]

Road/wind noise?

[@elvan12581]

Sound system quality

[@dagboh3958]

This is an intelligent buy.

[@Alex_i_08]

Thetopher is the most entertaining person to watch I could watch him for HOURS AND HOURS

[@paularmstrong3395]

The reviewer notes that the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV doesn't "quite get the mpg" of its rivals. While true, no one ever mentions the reason for this The reason the Toyotas consistently exceed in mpg is because their hybrid engines are all mated to CVT transmissions ... everything from the Prius, through the Highlander. The Sante Fe HEV mates its 1.6T to a conventional six-speed automatic transmission. That six speed is THE reason why the Santa Fe produces all that wonderful, smooth torque, while a similarly-powered Toyota (e.g. the RAV4 or Venza) give you that under-powered acceleration sound of a baby wanting its bottle. The trade offs: Hyundai - lower mpg but much better quiet acceleration and torque; a conventional, smooth feeling of automatic shifting. Toyota - Better mpg, but more sluggish "moaning" acceleration; less torque; comparatively lower-maintenance CVT (Note: Hyundai has never had notable problems with its conventional transmissions).

[@naughtysauce4323]

He doesn't really have to explain, they don't get the mpg's its competitors get, end of story.

[@MJT-DA]

@@naughtysauce4323 rather have a 6 speed and less mpg than a sloppy cvt and a less luxury feeling interior.

[@naughtysauce4323]

@@MJT-DA You obviously haven't been in a modern CVT. True some manufacturers are still making sub par CVT's but the majority of them provide a better feel and mpg than a traditional transmission. It doesn't really matter anyway, with EV's bound to taking over the world in the next 15-20 years and traditional transmissions only being relegated to luxury vehicles, you won't have a choice soon.

[@MJT-DA]

@@naughtysauce4323 most of genesis line up uses regular planetary gearsets and are selling better than the Infiniti CVT suvs because of refinement. Not saying all cvts are bad Honda and Hyundai in my opinion did a good job but Toyota and Nissan I still find their CVTs jerky. Before I get a car with a CVT i rather get a full electric car just because cvt transmission suck for me in general and like all of them they are prone to failure. I worked at a garage I've seen so many cvt vs regular automatics issues

[@theburgermeister7214]

You wrote all that to forget the main reason toyotas get better gas mileage is the awd system. Toyota doesn't use a mechanical link. Ford Honda and Hyundai do. Only the battery in the pack powers toyota rear wheels, other manufacturers use a traditional mechanical system. It effects mpg more than the transmission setup mr know it all.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Thanks for another pleasant, entertaining, and informative review. I too am impressed at how Hyundai continues upping its game with each new vehicle. That interior looks like Genesis, and the infotainment functionality and displays look like their best yet. Surprising to see them continually outdoing themselves.

[@bobhirst1340]

The spare tire is underneath the vehicle. It's a temporary spare, which still beats a tire repair kit, IMHO.

[@accordwhip3467]

probably the best looking hyundai in a while imo

[@CapELarry]

1.6 turbo, actually.

[@josiahstearns9615]

Thanks, Chris. Been waiting for this review. Sofyan and Alex should have theirs posted here within a week or two. Love your Review!

[@brandonswan4600]

Another great review. Hyundai and Kia are just killing it these days. I really like a lot of their recent products. I'm hoping you'll be able to do one of your great reviews on the new Hyundai Tucson hybrid. It uses the same powertrain as this Santa Fe and makes the same horsepower. I think fuel economy is better in the Tucson because it's a smaller vehicle, and they really nailed the styling of the Tucson.

[@gene978]

We love our New Santa Fe’ and you’re right the Driver assists Lane keep is amazing.

[@Gladiator1972]

I appreciate your reviews over some of the other channels that try to be too funny or clever. Buying a car is a serious decision and I don't need to hear how many Twinkies fit in the center console.

[@2004cyrus]

Ouch you take things too seriously. These guys don’t tell you what to buy they are basically providing you with free entertainment. Every reviewer has a schtick. Even your local car commercials are full of jokes and you make your own decision after watching it. Even funeral directors make jokes about death. Joe Raitis channel has exploded in a short time, so you are the 1% and that’s fine. You don’t have to laugh or smile but, have you ever considered not taking yourself too seriously? Because dear God you don’t sound like you’d be any fun at a party.

[@vedder10]

Nice Speedmaster and nice review. As someone who has been a loyal Subaru Outback owner for the last six years(Two Outbacks), I am unhappy with the reliability of the CVT and seriously considering the SANTA FE Hybrid as a next vehicle.

[@2W3X4YZ5]

Topher, thanks for another great test drive. Hyundai, please make those front 1/4 windows able to open and close. Imagine how many e-gallons (or whatever) an owner might save if they could just have those open, and the compressor off. Front 1/4 ventilation is a product of design that many people liked for a long time.

[@Scott-vr3kf]

Just found this used with 22,000 mile on it in near perfect condition. Needed to upgrade from my '17 Fit for bambina on the way. All i can say is full Keanu "Whoa...", lol! Great video, Topher of the past! Helped figure out the weird rear seat.

[@dylanw890]

Hyundai and Kia are really making it difficult to justify buying a Mercedes, Audi, or BMW. Granted, the German vehicles are more refined but in terms of quality and fit/finish, this Santa Fe can hold its own, especially in the limited trim.

[@bigbufobufo]

And more reliable too

[@jzhng250]

There's always the rich people who makes $200k a year and need to spend the wealth on that German badge I guess

[@Faben202]

Great review! Hyundai is truly a Premier product nowadays. I do think it’s a 1.6T though, not a 1.4T.

[@bobhirst1340]

Correct on the 1.6T

[@mjdedge3440]

Actually it's a 1.59T - They rounded up

[@rajarafe8736]

Hey topher, you should try to get a grand cherokee or grand cherokee L on the channel if possible. Keep up the good work!

[@payrocoin]

One thing I really wish Hyundai would STOP doing is bumper level rear turn signals. This new Santa Fe and the new Tucson has them. IMO, those type of turn signals should be banned in the U.S. I can't wait to see how their plug-in hybrids perform. I hope Toyota is planning to refine their hybrids with this type of value coming from Hyundai.

[@payrocoin]

The electric motor filling in until the turbo spools up is brilliant engineering. However, having an electric motor kinda makes having a turbo pointless in this application. I'd rather have a smaller N/A engine with a stronger electric motor instead of a turbo for better engine longevity & reliability but, kudos to whomever at Hyundai implemented that function into this powertrain.

[@NeilBWood]

Terrific and honesty review. Thank you @TheTopher

[@david_chung]

that car at 15:19 tho 👀

[@alexramonth4608]

Is that from toyota?bcs the grill is so familiar with toyota family

[@david_chung]

@@alexramonth4608 no idea. i think it’s either a chevy or acura for some reason 😂

[@josiahstearns9615]

@@alexramonth4608 I was thinking it might have been Toyota as well. Seems like GM or the Two big Japanese are on the guess list.

[@banstaman]

@@david_chung Yes, I was thinking a Buick of sorts, but the daytime running lights say Acura.

[@A_guan]

Now this is a hybrid I'd actually buy since I do not like cvts one bit

[@bobhirst1340]

The 6-speed tranny on this vehicle is outstanding.

[@user-os7pw3ns5j]

Is the hybrid version worth it over the standard version

[@travisking544]

The Omega Speedmaster was the best part of this video

[@wwjj64]

How tall are you? Would be a nice reference when test driving.

[@박동석-u7u]

wow hyundai have come long way

[@andreykovachev7002]

why does the car sounds louder than the Tuscon from the inside. i mean i am picking up more enviroment noice than when you drove the Tuscon?

[@100jason]

I rented one of these and loved it!

[@gibsonlr1]

Nice review. Do you remember how loud the backup (VESS)sound was on the Santa Fe Hybrid?

[@murkuniverse]

Ooh I like that 🌞 🔥 thanks bro

[@bstevens9831]

Thanks for the review. I like your style. Would be interested in its comfort and quietness.

[@stevewall1882]

@TheTopher curious of your impressions and comparisons between the Santa Fe Hybrid or Sonata Hybrid? which has the better driving experience, ride quality and feel? Thanks!

[@1991RubenV]

Which one has the quieter cabin in your experience? The cx5 turbo or the Santa Fe turbo?

[@HuyNguyen-ek6qw]

I have the gas engine option and that is the most worthy vehicle i ever bought

[@mjdedge3440]

"Let's go honey, It's time to take the car for a walk!"

[@xiaoyuanyuan9706]

I wonder what the performance would be when climbing mountains.

[@ryanhong2581]

Wait. So from all Hyundai products. Santa Fe has the best Harman Kardon system from all Hyundai products?

[@Tuff_09]

NICE VIDEO

[@Hushh27]

Although it’s expensive I think this might be the car to get

[@BERNIEO4]

Will you be doing the Plug In version ?

[@jasonchen451]

Wondering if the left hand side mirror was cracked?

[@gunkim702]

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited - POV Review GOOD~~

[@rafars2246]

So still dual clutch on these things?

[@forresg500]

Far more value tech than audi bmw merc land rover etc I really like!!!

[@bigbufobufo]

What an impressive car!

[@MrPandagator]

How come no heads up display or is it disabled?

[@Matt-hr5uc]

I would stay away from any Hyundai product like the plague.. In my experience the only thing worse than the reliability of Hyundai is the way Hyundai treats their customers. I own a 2017 Hyundai Sonata PHEV, which experienced hybrid system failure on i95 (nearly causing an accident) on Aug 31, 2021. Two months later, during which time the Hyundai dealer made two unsuccessful repair attempts, I picked up my car only to have Hybrid system failure occur for the third time before I even made it to the first traffic light. The service center then told me the car (under warranty) needs a new battery pack, which I have been waiting for over the past FIVE months. The car has been out of service for SEVEN months and Hyundai has refused all buyback attempts. I bought a new Rav4 Prime in Feb…..If I ever get my Hyundai back it will be sold.

[@BelieveInTheLordJesus777]

What paint color was this Santa Fe on, Typhoon Silver Metallic?

[@rakhsiprayogo82]

Looks Like a Honda CRV or Toyota RAV4

[@edwardzdankiewicz9068]

So what happens if you do not put your hands on the wheel and steer a bit? Does the Highway assist system pull over safely to the side of the road and stop? Several years ago I had a wave of sleepiness wash over me out of nowhere, in the morning, not long into an all day drive. The rumble strips on the side of the road woke me back up. I thought any system that can detect that and pull over safely would be worth big $$$. The last time I went car shopping, in 2015, I was not convinced anything on the market at the time was an answer, maybe Subaru?

[@Alan-wc9vo]

No it doesn’t pull you over. First it alerts you with a sound and by displaying a sign to keep your hand on the steering wheel on the gauge cluster. If you do not put your hand on the steering wheel, after a few moments it will start alerting you with a more urgent sound/beeping. And if you still don’t do it, the car will automatically start to slow down and come to a stop.

[@edwardzdankiewicz9068]

@@Alan-wc9vo Thank you sir, Interesting times in the car buying world. That the car is smart enough to tell the driver is unresponsive and smart enough to come to a complete stop is amazing. But to do it in a traffic lane seems like not quite doing enough. It should head to the right shoulder and then stop. If it has blind spot monitoring it seems doable.

[@robertduklus6555]

no tach in the sport mode?

[@TheRage0180]

This or the tucson hybrid limited?

[@josiah200]

Hyundai came a long way.

[@user-os7pw3ns5j]

Is there 2022 version

[@boris.c1786]

Toyota is scratching theirs heads

[@BERNIEO4]

That music will give you Road Rage !

[@mrsj1417]

How come we never see TheTopher except for his reflection in the windows?

[@2004cyrus]

I’ve wondered the same and I think it’s because he wants the channel to be all about the cars, not his face. Maybe?

[@saylsalcan2610]

What is the engine rpm at 100 km

[@zero2sixty244]

Interesting you say that in the beginning, I’m not interested in hybrids with CVT, don’t even really entertain it

[@saicharans13]

Fan from india 🙏 Chennai ❤️❤️

[@mohammadhuzaifa3409]

Bro middel east is very beautifull i love india ❤️

[@laoher4406]

happy santa fe

[@mohammadhuzaifa3409]

Lexus ct200 h review please

[@alh06]

No longer produced new in America.

[@1992vinod]

Bro,ur sound on youtube is very mild.Could u turn up by 2 notch .??

[@Fasokuzy]

Still waiting for your Tucson 2022 review

[@canadianaviator]

Don’t get a Tucson. Get a X5 or a Q5

[@shanenelson8793]

@@canadianaviator Both of those are larger and $20,000+ more than a Tuscan

[@canadianaviator]

@@shanenelson8793 Okay then maybe the X3… it’s not that expensive considering you can easily finance or lease a car these days

[@abep.3110]

In you’re opinion are these new Hyundai’s reliable?

[@111danish111]

Speedmaster 42 ?!

[@lifeofchaeyun]

I'm still waiting for Mini Cooper S Countryman...😢

[@xTooDope99x]

Whats the 0-60time on this?

[@dexter9919]

24 hours

[@gs8259]

5.9 seconds, tested today

[@dirkdaddy2]

A bit of a "fan boy" review of Hyundai about how "keep improving, refining.. " (ad nauseum) " . Sure you're not on the payroll? LOL Like the overview of the features esp the driver assist, so that was helpful. The driving on interstate with your choice of music going I could have done w/o TBH. Would have been nice to get more info on mechanicals (is sport mode a shock adjustment system? Standard coil spring / strut? is it the same AWD system they licensed a few years back? Luggage area? Roof rack and options for loading camping racks/boat racks/gear? Trailer towing? spare tire included? I had to stop at the music/highway part sorry.

[@jstrig]

I have questions. What kind of fuel economy were you getting around 75mph? Was the passing power decent at highway speeds? My next vehicle will need to go over some mountain passes regularly and I worry about that engines ability to pull a car up the mountains at 75mph around 5k rpm. My last question is whether you think the fuel economy being on the low side for an SUV that size should dissuade you from choosing the hybrid version? It seems kind of weird to purchase a hybrid that gets similar fuel economy to an old Ford Escape hybrid

[@phantasmagoric3934]

Dude I have a 2019 equinox with like 70 less HP and I have gone through the Rockies in it no prob and passing power is adequate as well though. Oddly enough I get around 31 MPGs and it’s not a hybrid. Still it’s better than my 16 MPG wrangler

[@jstrig]

@@phantasmagoric3934 Yeah, I don't know. 178hp isn't much to power that thing through the mountains

[@SlaughterHausD]

I'm still driving my 2019. Did they fix the issue with the chrome "laminate" door handles peeling? Two of mine are being replaced in a couple of days. I'm just glad they failed before my warranty ran out.

[@diegoalejandro8981]

Lucky I don’t think those are as expensive to fix if you go out of warranty

[@johnhoye4535]

I’ve never heard of a 1.4 liter, what happened to the 1.6 ?

[@bobhirst1340]

It is a 1.6 liter turbo. I own one.

[@joneslukas]

How does 1.6 perform on highway for such big car and when electric is not working

[@bobhirst1340]

@@joneslukas Based on viewing the hybrid graphic during aggressive/hard acceleration, I've noticed that the 1.6 L turbo and electric motor seem to work together to generate the 226 combined HP. The 4 wheel monitor also shows all 4 wheels driving about equally during a hard acceleration. Acceleration is very good for a vehicle that weighs as much as the Santa Fe. Far better than the 2019 Tiguan I just traded for the Santa Fe Hybrid. So far after about 1000 miles, I'm getting ~34 mpg for both highway and around town. I've seen as much as 36 mpg on a 210 mile highway trip. I've also noticed that the vehicle will run on electric only at 60-70 mph for ~2 minutes before an engine powered battery recharge. I'm driving it from Virginia to Arizona in August. Can't wait to see the numbers for that trip.

[@joneslukas]

@@bobhirst1340 is it a plug-in hybrid?

[@bobhirst1340]

@@joneslukas No.

[@luisurbieta8924]

Hi my name is Luis Urbieta and I love this video. What if cars were perfect from their beginning?

[@basimrazzo]

Why is your filming of the cars make them look deformed?

[@Andysensei2009]

Good job Hyundai ....South korean companies are giving the big boys a run for their money ....They make really cheap luxury cars ...just look at the Genesis

[@alh06]

Genesis aren't cheap, just less expensive than most competitors.

[@canadianaviator]

@@alh06 They’re pretty cheap comparing the new M4 is like $100,000cad

[@alh06]

@@canadianaviator The M4 doesn't compete with any Genesis.

[@somergoyt]

how is the under the thigh support in these seat me being 6 feet? I need these for long routes and I strongly desire under the thigh support in those long runs

[@sanjoysinha2681]

So, no spare tire? Bummer.

[@badluckdaniel]

WANT

[@casanova6283]

C class interior hehehehehe.

[@ambushjazz2982]

Palisade>

[@Lu-ql5tj]

make it diesel. hybrid and gasoline is the perfect combination to scrap in 10 years

[@michaelp.3485]

Those rims are so ugly!!

[@josiahstearns9615]

Yup! The Grill is certainly controversial (not my favorite design) - but those rims are just hideous - without question. I have yet to come across someone who actually likes them. Wish they would have just ditched those and gone with the 20” design for, both, the limited and Calig.

[@parker3350]

i totally agree with u

[@jonhorner6629]

Rims ruin the Car! Hyundai you need to figure the wheels out!

[@kaichung8494]

Smot pock 😂

[@outlaw0725]

Sir lamborghini urus

[@winstonwolff]

Really enjoyed the video right up until the end where you put that stupid music on.