2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Review - Better Than a Honda or Toyota?

We go for a drive in the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

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[projectill]

Remember 10yrs ago when everyone used to laugh at Hyundai crappy cars ? Look at them now. What an amazing improvement!

[BeesonsCars]

Honestly Hyundai have stepped up their game so much in the past two decades that they’re becoming one of my favorite “normal” car brands with KIA being about the same. They pack so many features for a great price and their warranty is really great. I drove my friends Sonata 2.4 2012 (no idea what trim, seemed like middle) and it drove very well. The transmission was very responsive and had more than enough power for daily use. The interior and exterior styling were also really really nice compared to others in its class at that time. I’d honestly probably get a Hyundai or Kia if I was just going to get a normal family sedan or crossover. (The palisade or telluride are actually so cool. I would totally drive one.)

[wthutch]

Hyundai and Kia has been killing it lately and this looks like no exception

[dancedwards]

I’m a newer fan and wanted to let you guys know how great I think your vids are. You’ve done such a fantastic job of finding a unique and entertaining voice. Well done guys.

[wh]

I just bought this car in Black last week, but in my Country ( Indonesia ), we have the Grand Santa Fe ( highest specced 7 seater ) and it's using 2.2 Liter Diesel. overall, im so happy and so satisfied with the looks, feature, and the overall quality of the Interior, and im telling you this as a guy who owns a German car previously ( VW Tiguan ), never been more proud to have such a nice looking 7 Seater SUV

[TheStraightPipes]

What do you think of the Hyundai Santa Fe? Better than a Rav4 / CRV / etc?

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[oxouk]

Great review. Some key points though. If you are in smart mode, it adapts automatically to your driving style. Drive sensibly, and "eco" will illuminate, floor it and it automatically will shift to "sport". You also do not have to walk straight at the hatch for it to open, and it also has two speeds, fast and normal. Rear occupant alert is also a fantastic feature, although unfortunate that we need a car to remind us that our kids or animals are left in there. The Santa Fe can also apply the brakes automatically in reverse using the rear collision avoidance assist sensors in the rear bumper. Also you can customize the HUD. Change the color, size, height, pitch, content, and all are saved into the memory seat settings for both drivers. If you haven't checked the new Santa Fe out, you really need to. It's that good.

[M_]

Rented an XL to go to Chicago. It was super smooth, the stereo was great, and this was before I had driven an E63S so it felt pretty fast too. Great car, so impressed with Hyundai/Kia considering what they were 15 years ago.

[a.r.walker]

I've had my 2020 Santa Fe Limited with 2.0T and AWD for 4 months now and love it!

Had to come back to this video. This is the first video I saw of the Santa Fe while looking at another one of your car review videos. This video sparked my interest in the Santa Fe.

[andras.]

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The editing: TOP.

[jaysoul]

My wife and I basically purchase the 2020 version because of this video. Thanks guys!

[omarmayar]

That panoramic sunroof looks stunning! "So it's FREAKING PERFECT!!"

[stephenhendricks]

Good review and an excellent entry in the "Goldilocks" (i.e. tweener) sized crossover category. However, along with every other review I've seen there's no mention that the Santa Fe is a two row, four cylinder turbo version of a Kia Sorento. Same size. (The Santa Fe is one inch shorter.) Same weight. (Oddly, the Santa Fe is a few pounds heavier.) Same passenger space in the first and second rows. Almost identical overall cargo space. Same transmission. Same suspension. Same AWD systems with the same center locking differential. Same ground clearance.

Kia dropped the turbo4 from the Sorento lineup in 2018. Hyudai picked it up for the Santa Fe. Likewise, Kia dropped the two row option in 2018. The Santa Fe picks up exactly the same configuration with identical under-floor storage in the space the Kia devotes to storing the third seat row. Worth noting that the under floor storage in the Santa Fe is a nice feature but access depends on the cargo floor being empty. So it's a good place to store smaller items you don't need often but not for large items or stuff you need to access when the regular cargo space is being used.

Slightly different interior materials in the Ultimate Santa Fe trim versus the KIA SX-L (The SX-L has somewhat more upscale interior materials) but the overall look and feel are nearly identical with the same infotainment screens, (though the Sorento has its screen integrated into the center stack). Same switch gear in the same places. Identical safety and driver convenience systems. (e.g. BLIS, ACC, Lane keeping, etc.)

Don't need or want third row seating? Want a turbo4 engine? Take the Santa Fe. Want the same vehicle with a reasonably sized third row of seats for occasional use and think a V6 is better suited to this class of vehicle? That's the KIA Sorento. There is a price difference at the top trim levels. Not surprising since the Santa Fe is being pitched as a competitor to the CR-V and Rav4 (though it's somewhat larger than either one) while the Sorento competes against three row midsize crossovers like the CX-9, Highlander, etc. But given the typical discounts from MSRP for Kia's and Hyundai's it's unclear just how much the difference actually amounts to.

All in all, each vehicle is a strong contender in the growing category of "tweener" crossovers positioned between "compact SUV's" and much larger "midsize" vehicles. Depending on one's priorities each deserves a serious look.

[Darksyne]

What a great way to wake up on this freezing cold Friday morning! :D

[johnamick]

We own a 2019 SEL+ and love it. Enough power for normal driving even in the mountains of WV. We took it on a 1500 mile trip with lots of mountains, road work, stop and go and some interstate and got mileage in the 26-27mpg range. This car is bigger than the CRV and the like. I could not get comfortable in the compact suv's since I am a big guy, 300lbs. Lots of storage room. We replaced a Honda Element after a wreck. Wife has claimed the car as hers and has put 10000 in 9 months. Has not missed a beat or had a problem. We are both retired and all the safety and convenience items on this car is fantastic. We learn something new every day. All the safety features are standard on all levels of this vehicle! Not so on the competitors. I drove all the competitors including Subaru and choose the Santa Fe. It is a solid, safe and secure vehicle. I did not want to have moon roof but liked the many of the upgrades in this level of trim, and the better mileage of the standard engine. Oh the best thing about this car is that is so quiet, near luxury level! The sound system is very good if you need noise!

[reinaldonascimento]

Nowadays, Hyundai means quality in materials, beautiful interior design and good to drive cars!

[martinlortie]

Well I bought one, hope you’re happy! Ultimate!

[alliejr]

CRV and RAV4 are compact, half size down from this Hyundai. The new Honda Passport is the competitor to this Sante Fe.

[jaymontange]

Bought one to back-up Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE. That’s waiting for repair parts following a rear crash. Love the Santa Fe ultimate.

[sphong]

The new SanteFe looks fine AF in that metallic blue color. I wish they add 3.3T as a engine option. It could be they sportiest SUV in the class.