2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Convenience Package Review...Watch Before Buying

Aside from the changes made to the 2021 Santa Fe SUVs, I will also cover the features included with the Convenience Package and some of the major features found in the Premium package. I personally think the model shown in the video, a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL with the Convenience Package is the best bang for the buck. From here I would perhaps pay up for the AWD option, but that would be dependent on your location.

Special thanks to Capital Mazda of Crossroads Cary NC for making the review possible.

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Video Chapters:

00:00 - Intro & 2020 Santa Fe Comparisons
02:42 - Drive & Specs
07:54 - Interior, Features, & Space
13:47 - Conclusion

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[bragg]

bought a 2022 w/ SEL and Premium upgrade and I LOVE IT. Ride is comfortable and quiet with enough space to take whatever I need.

[santafeidaho]

Have a 2022 SF SEL FWD w/convenience pkg in Shimmering Silver. Undeniably the best $31K semi luxury car you can get. I’m a retired professional detailer and see a lot of poorly put together vehicles. Yes this ride is bone crushing quiet. My dads 350 Benz isn’t even close to this in cabin noise and seat comfort. For the people who say no comparison, noise is noise people. Most cars purchased have the buy this feature but omit the useful ones. Fit and finish kills the 2018 CRV and 2018 Subaru Outback Premium which family members own. Did my research, thought ALOT about car needs, fit and finish and price. Put a sexy set of Tuxmats in this car, have PPF (Paint Protection Film) added and stash the 20K money you saved from the over priced GMC Terrain Denali, Fords Explorer, Subaru Ascent in the under rear cargo mat storage bins. Excellent use of space and usability.

[spxvfx]

My school has 3 of these 2020 ones for our driving school and I drove one and it was really good and I loved the turbo on it

[tomfoolery]

It sounds pretty good the naturally asperated engine. I almost mistook one of these as a Lexus RX 350 seems all the vehicles are looking so much alike

[iheartgs]

Congrats Kevin 40K, the Koreans have come a long way there not to be messed around with in auto industry now.

Btw, I can’t wait for your perspectives on the new Lexus NX and the Land Cruiser.

[richesofthepoor]

We got the 22 XRT Trim of the Sante Fe, which is basically the SEL Convenience package with some off-road looking bits and black out (a real head turner in red). You are 100% right, what a smooth, comfortable, and luxurious-ish ride for this price-point! Yes i wish I had more grunt but Ill take the NA 4cylinder and regular trans over the turbo DCT version. Keep up the great work my man!

[kawaomarAGHA]

Awesome video and one amazing SUV!! We just bought this model New 2022 Hyundai
Santa Fe SEL I have never had anything so soundproof and powerful for 2.5L. Love it!!!

[Tsond]

Kevin, Congrats on 40k Subcribers!

The all new Lexus NX is coming out this weekend 💪

[dawnkwolfe]

Great video! I bought one of these in April and I LOVE this car.

[tomtalker]

I don't care for the DCT transmission. The turbo lag is another issue for me. I currently own a 2015 Lincoln MKC 2.0 AWD mated too a 6 speed auto and i don't have these issues. No turbo lag nothing but seamless performance. That all said, i like this SUV a lot and it's got a VERY competent AWD system with the Htrac. However, i am thinking back too when Kia put a DCT auto in there Sportage and it was nothing but trouble. And i see that happening with this Santa Fe model down the line. So i'd MUCH rather go with the 2.5 standard 8 speed auto with 190hp. Getting the SEL with Premium and Convenience packages will get you 90% of what the Limited and Calligraphy trims have. And in terms of HP the 190 isn't that bad at all and you won't have too deal with both the mechanical issues of the DCT and turbo lag. Otherwise, a VERY VERY nice SUV that easily gives Subaru Outback a run for it's money in terms of "off road" capability.

[mickeybrumfield]

Like the interior and looks of this car was considering getting this instead of a Subaru Outback. Was wondering if I got this with the Hyundai AWD system if it would hold up anything like a Subaru. Has Hyundai proven themselves as someone that can make a durable SUV capable of going off road from time to time and not falling apart. Would be interested in your thoughts like this car more than an Outback in most respects.

[coreyepperson]

Just bought my 2022 today... Amazing SUV!

[libradragn]

Great review. The vehicle looks great. The rear turn signals being separate on the bottom is weird. The front headlights are odd, but passable. No shifter is kind of a disappointment, but passable as well. The infotainment lag... ugh..frustrating to watch. Overall, the thing seems to be an excellent value.

[SpaceZeee]

Congrats on the big 40k!
50 will be here soon!

[barbecuetechtips]

Nice video! I'm actually going to look at one this weekend. The 2.5T AWD calligraphy trim.

I like how it was made for quietness, ride quality, and low NVH. Lexus and Lincoln/Cadillac doesn't stand a chance

I was thinking Lincoln corsair or Genesis GV70/ GV80. But this thing looks like a much better buy for around $40k for actual Napa leather, a great Harmon kardon sound system, and all physical buttons with no piano gloss plastic! Plus you get more room than the GV70 and Corsair.

Can't forget painted exterior trim! Doesn't look like a damn rental car like the new NX!

[mpfunzenimapholi]

Congratulations on 40k subscribers, the road to 100k started.👏👏👊👊👊.

[moeanthony]

Great review Kevin. Thanks from your OG follower.

[alengreen]

congrat. to 40k subsc. Kevin, god work and thanks for the video.

[CarswithNash]

Nice! I’m actually planning on test driving one tomorrow... I’m driving a 2011 Santa Fe currently, have you ever driven one of the older ones like that to compare? (yes I got rid of my Benz...)

[pepperj]

The SEL doesn't have that panoramic sunroof?