2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Turbo AWD Review and Off-Road Test

The new 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe packs fresh looks and an updated powertrain. Can this top-shelf Calligraphy edition with all-wheel drive get through our off-road trail challenge? Also, how about 0-60 and on-road manners?

#hyundai #offroad #crossover

CONTENTS
00:00 - Introduction
01:12 - Features
07:36 - Drive Modes
09:18 - Driving Impressions and 0-60 Test
15:30 - Forest Trail (Off-Road)

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[novtag]

This channel is my gold standard for car reviews, detailed, entertaining and useful.

[Packerm]

I really like how in depth you go with how things work and you COMPARE to other systems, (not bash other systems) and you explain the intent for the design. Thank you!

[lowlanz]

When others went for CVT for MPGs, Hyundai stuck to DCT, which is more sporty and still gets a decent MPG. Now they have overcome the overheating and smoothness with wet DCT. We can see that they work really hard to overcome problems thus moving forward in the industry.

[dywbnxc]

I really enjoy every single video from this channel. So relaxing! Keep up the good work!

[WolfWagon]

i have a crosstrek sport i got recently and i took it on this trail. It handled it no problem but i have at tires on it and i couldn't be happier with how it preformed. I have watched your off road review of the vehicle and it help with how i tackled the terrain. your videos are always fun to watch and look forward to watching more in the future.

[markgrotto]

I’ve had the Calligraphy for 2 mos now and really like it. Love the 277 hp and the power it brings. The cornering is good too. I took it in deep sand on the beach and it took it like a champ! The AWD I really nice too.

I chose this over a Mercedes C300. While the Mercedes had even better cornering, this had better infotainment and more options for the money. The Mercedes has a prettier inside but also has more expensive maintenance.

[DaddyBear]

The Santa Fe did better than I expected. I also think the interior space, materials, and trim level are impressive. Much like the Telluride /Pallisade were when compared to other Asian and domestic vehicles.

[BusterKitten]

one of the best evaluations on the Santa Fe on youtube... really, I'm not kidding

[kino]

This video brought Santafe straight up to the top on my SUV shopping list. Well done Hyundai. Sorry CRV

[legambaz]

Cool center console, cool interior, cool exterior styling. I'll take this any day over the Rav4.

[colm]

these videos are so relaxing idk what it is unjust can’t stop watching

[i_mixr]

YES HYUNDAI SANTA FE! I’ve been waiting for the 4th Gen facelift review!

[Kiss__Kiss]

Well Done, Ryan. I truly like the overall lines of the Santa Fe. Dare I say, it is no longer, "boring" looking. I also like the ever evolving HTRAC.

[denism]

just found this channel... very good expose of the capabilities. I live in Australia have the 2019 8sp diesel version, and often take it off road. My son has a CVT Subaru Forester. You are correct that the Subaru power distribution system, by comparison, is slightly more "aggressive" in braking spinning wheels. This was explained to me by a Hyundai tech specialist...the reality is that Hyundai system is just as effective, but the more gradual "transition" is to reduce sudden shock loading on the axles when transferring power to the wheel with traction. My "off road" is normally dozens of kilometres of heavily corrugated gravel roads which can shake the fillings from your teeth! The Santa Fe handles it very well.

[JoeldelaCruz]

Your videos are getting better and better, Driving Sports TV.
Keep up the wonderful technical content, entertainment with your humour and the driver's perspective.
Your fan and subscriber from Sydney, Australia.

[terrencesoltz]

For people concerned about the lack of a spare tire, I believe some trims come with one. Moreover, there is space for an undercarriage mounted spare, but you have to purchase and install the lifter hardware on your own.

[make]

Very promising first pass for the wet dual-clutch. I hope the behavior translates to the Hyundai Santa-Cruz (Same power and transmission option).

[laurengreen]

Just bought mine last week and it is so much fun to drive!

[phineashenshaw]

I have a 2021 Santa Fe Hybrid. Had it in the woods for several hours. Mud, sand rocks and steep hill climbs. No problem!!! Shopping for AT tires!!! Great video!!! I also own a Jeep.

[AM_SDG]

Excellent review as always. Love your presentation and the photography. The beige interior looks very good and shows much better than a black one on videos. Keep making these outstanding reviews