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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Love your detailed and informative reviews. Thank you!

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.

Thanks, Ryan and for all your off road tests. Your videos are top notch and your insight is very helpful.

Great video as always Ryan! Love your work and always look forward to your next video!!!

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

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

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

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.

This was the best review I have found! Big like for the off-road part 👍

I always enjoy watching your video. Great job!

Man this video is crisp. Well done.

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.

One of the best reviews out here. Liked the way you elaborated the verdict of truth :-) As per the torque I do always prefer the Diesel version which fortunately is available in Europe and I do own. Keep on going. Greetings from good old Germany.

Another great review. Love you videos 👍🏻

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.

Great video. Just the right mix of information.

Thanx for the in depth review 👏🏼

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.

Love your reviews.... Very detailed

The shot with the leaves..... well done 👌🏼

Another good video from you Ryan. The only thing I would have liked to see , after you did the middle of the hill in smart mode, was to run that same attempt with the center "lock" , just for the purpose of seeing if it did make any difference or if it reacted any differently.

Great video, thanks 💪

Ooh. Thanks for doing the Santa Fe. I like the santa fe.

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

Nice edit where you went from driving the car at yourself with the remote to the "launch". This channel is really up there with Savagegeese in terms of production and actual details. Top notch. I only found you because of your off road reviews but have been enjoying all your stuff and just bought an '18 GX460 last month.

Great reviews!

Good camera job Good review 👍🏼

A good honest review. I do think that Hyundai and Kia have really stepped up their game over the last six years with this all wheel drive system from a Canadian company. I do think with a little more aggressive tires that these vehicles are very capable for moderate off roading and of course every day use.

Subscribed. Good review:)

Nice review 👍🏼

Great video guys .

I have been waiting for you to test this exact car as I am awaiting delivery on one. Your comment about the rock trail being roughly equivalent to other slippery conditions is perhaps a bit strong. Tires suspended in air are true zero traction vs all wheels down in snow/ice/mud means that your test course is even more challenging. Having a large rock pressing against a tire is another, tougher aspect of your test. This is why I find your test drives so valuable, they are a real challenge for any vehicle. Thanks for being one of the smartest and most candid of all the car review sites.

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

Very good video, though I'm a little disappointed that more off-roading footage wasn't shown.

Ryan, excellent, spot on review that others do Not do with slippery conditions to exemplify the HTRAC system. The Calligraphy is the model I would select. Can't believe that with all the Bells and whistles in this car, Hyundai elected to NOT include power steering adjustment that would synch with the memory button!!!! I've had the feature in all my cars (4 Infinitis and now a 2019 Acura MDX Advance). I'm retired now, don't really need 3rd rows (4 grand kids , one more on the way, but not all local), but I do like having that power and giddyup. And of course, there is the value here at $43,500. You usually like Subbies with AWD systems . But even the new models have CVTs ..... Now, with my 2019 Acura with a 9 speed AT, can't go back to CVTs. One pro to them, is the better mpgs. I look forward to seeing the Sante Fe Hybrid model. Being retired, albeit due to physical disabilities from spinal issues, allows for No More Commuting. The new vehicle (current Acura is leased until June 2022), is going to be a local usage. Oh, as an aside to all your viewers, if you are now limiting your driving miles bc of COVID changes, contact your insurance company. I did, dropped the mileages on both our cars ( y wife retired in 2019), saved $1000+ on my Geico policy annually. Should have done last March , but just learned of this...... !!

I up graded into the Hyundai Santa Fe sel turbo AWD back in 2020 of late December. And I really the luv the performance and many features it offers. The htrac AWD is excellent through rain and snow. Out of all the snow we’ve gotten here in Missouri I was able to drive a lot faster through snow without any problems. Around curves when snow is unplowed on roadways I was able to safely travel 55 and 60mph around curves without any problems in a 45 zone. 👍🏽👍🏽😁 And Yes it is a highway which most cars on average do travel 55 and 60mph anyways🤷🏽‍♂️. But I use a radar detector always and never without which keeps down tickets and prevents getting pulled over when knowing they’re around 😁

Great video. I just bought a 2022 santa fe sel with htrac awd and I ❤ it. I ❤ all of the features.

Another thorough and honest review - nicely done! But I bet when you started reviewing vehicles that you never thought you’d hear yourself say, “Rainy days, if I wanna pee in 10 minutes.” Funny line!

I whatch you from iraq thank you for this video and information you present

great review thank you. Would be great if you could review the PHEW version of 2023 SantaFe (plug in hybrid)

Nice video. Nice vehicle. Subaru, take note for the inside and the tech and the horse power for the ascent. Hunday is kicking butt this year.

Great looking Vehicle I am going to consider it when I need to get another one

Had my 2022 Calligraphy (cooler rims on the ‘22 is about the only difference from the ‘21) for a month now and I love it. Traded in my 2020 Durango Anodized Platinum Edition, this might not be as comfortable but it’s close enough and it gets twice the mpg (and it looks good)

Great video Ryan, I’m curious about your comments regarding the duel clutch trans over heating ? Is this a problem with this type of trans ? What about towing ? I’m a huge Subaru fan, but sold my 2017 3.6r limited because it can’t tow much with the CVT.

I have always enjoy your off road test reviews videos , i was not expecting Santa Fe to do this good.... so when should we expect a new 2024 Santa Fe off road test video?

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

@Driving sports tv The lock button is to engage the center differential to send power to the rear axle(like a transfer case but power sent to rear), not locking the front or rear axles. Im sure it uses the brakes to act as a brake actuated limited slip. Thats why you can do circles with the lock button on. Center diff is locked, not axle diffs. Also, I believe I read the center diff engages under full throttle which would explain the rear wheel spin during the launches. A slow climb mode comparison is needed.

This car is a real surprise. A turbo 2.5 I4 with direct and port injection and 280hp, Napa leather, and AWD, what a package. I don't really like the looks of it but you don't have to look at it when your driving it eh.

Those "19 inch variation... only available with All Wheel Drive" are actually the Limited model's standard wheels (for both FWD and AWD). They are there as placeholders due to production delays of the 20-inch wheels. So they're *not* only available with All Wheel Drive, but currently they *are* "the only wheels available." ;-)

Oh wow, could not have picked a better vehicle to test drive on your channel.

Thank you so much for doing these review videos. May I ask if you could please do a review on the 2022 Tucson Hybrid?

Great video! I would love to see you testing the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. 😁

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.

I would love to see how the new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander and Eclipse Cross would do.

Just keep it simple. Review everything to the same standards. Be ultra detailed. Suspension design, engine configuration, construction method... I.e. body on frame, unibody, aluminum, ect... You're channel will be #1 and people won't complain so much about stupid things like not having turned on traction control.

Are you sure you can't toggle more data into the digital display? I can on my 2020 Kia and from what I've seen the dash logic and interface are identical? I'll Check the ownersn manual and get back to verify. I'm guessing there is a button on the steering wheel that toggle thru all sorts of data and settings.

Nice job! Mehran from San Deigo

You can change the cluster display in settings to give you more of a digital readout.

FINALLY!

This vehicle will probably be my next car

is all the wheel drive on all the time. does it help when you are on a curvy road.

Not bad! Hyundai and Kia offerings are looking really attractive now. Starting to look at them for when I'm ready to move from my 2010 Forester.

Great review, quick question about that turbo engine, does it need premium gas? Or would it run fine with regular gas without problems?

Kirkland Hyundai didn’t know about this trim on this vehicle. I probably would have bought one from them. Too bad cause it’s right down the street from me. Nice review! Ever need help on a Wednesday?

Just when I thought I had a winner, the 2024 Santa Fe is introduced. I guess I'll wait.

I thought you were timing the lane centering feature ?. Why were you quick to replace your hand on the steering wheel?.

Nice video. How would rate the DCT ?

If you go Into the themes menu you have additional speed and tach options

Can you review the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Se/Sel launch edition

Good job Hyundai, the Santa Fe is indeed a keeper in your line of compact SUV’s. Keep the Five Seater set up on this model. Kia should have done that also. Let the Soccer and Hockey moms , and the Weekend Warriors who may want more cargo room and seats upgrade to the next model with six or seven seats. Seniors love the five seaters in the both the Santa Fe Sport and Sorento SX models and seniors that consider these two models have the money to pay 💰 3 for the vehicles. And, should they want to haul around the grandchildren, they can borrow the parents seven seaters for the occasion🤔. Both Hyundai and Kia should definitely consider giving these two aforementioned models a “sportier rear bumper dual exhaust tips, like Kia started with the Sportage SX Turbo 2.0 GDI in 2017. I bought one of these new off the showroom (Storm Blue w/ Two Tone Canyon Interior) and still do have a lot of fun driving it at age 75. These models were selling just fine and they should not have messed with all the new styling, fake exhausts. They are not EV vehicles, we want twin exhaust tips and not small pipes like some compatible models (no name calling). Thanks for allowing me to share my opinion on this matter; after all, it just my opinion unless others feel similarly.

Every trim of Santa Fe comes with paddle shifters and the Led Taillights are on some of the SEL plus trims

Great review as always! Do you know whether the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz have the same AWD system as the Santa Fe?

I think a set of decent trail tires would really make this DCT/ AWD system shine. Some aftermarket skid plates (if and when available) and you've got one hell of a well- rounded, comfortable and capable vehicle. Great review!

Just FYI - If you use the latest Apple Music its better not to have wireless CarPlay because the new lossless high quality music stream does not work with Bluetooth. So if you want great CD quality sound, its better to be actually plugged in for CarPlay rather than wireless.

hello ryan, as always, love your video man, keep ‘em coming! your fan from Vancouver, BC. i have one question, is the all new Genesis GV70 has the same AWD system as this one on hyundai(HTRac)? thank you.

have you done one for 2023 Santa Fe PHEV?

I love how Bring Me The Horizon was on the radio 🤣

It is better looking that the older models. Thank you for a well rounded review.

2021 Sante Fe Hybrid review please!

when will you test drive the new phev version with 6 speed auto and more powerful motor?

Vehicle is pretty good, I'd be interested for long term reliability

Good test and review.. What type of Tyrese on it please?

How come the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is missing LED fog lights

Self driving is pretty good. As person that drove across the country in it many times i can testify that i can drive longer without getting tired , however do not buy it if you expect to keep it past 100k miles. Engine is not going to last and nobody does rebuilds on it. Also there are no aftermarket parts available even that it has been on the market since 2021.

The hyundai tucson 2021 test pleas 🤗

I wish this car had more exterior color options, such as green, brown, orange and burgundy and even beige like the Sorento. 2019 models had a nice selection. 2021-present is drab IMO.

I had to watch that remote vehicle park assist part 3 times just to be sure?! Is that real? How am I just learning about this now? Can you turn the vehicle from outside? Or just forward and reverse? The future is now and I love it! Thanks again Ryan!

Ryan, does the HTRAC perform similarly, to the 2021 Sante Fe Hybrid Limited ? This and the Calligraphy (non Hybrid), models are Winking at me as a desirable Mid Sized SUV to replace my 2019 Acura MDX. The 2022 MDX is really nice, but now retired, local MPGs become more Important to me. Pricing for what Hyundai has produced here is Fabulous!! And a 10 Year / 100K miles Warranty, the best in the Business. And I prefer the 19 inch wheels to the 20 inch ones. My Acura has Advantage package which has 20 inch wheels , BUT they include 45 Ratio tires .......when put into Sport Dynamic Ride, which stiffens the steering and ride dampening, it becomes too harsh. 50 Ratio ties would have been better.

Curious to see this stacked up against the new 2022 Pathfinder Platinum.

Should do a video on the kia Sportage SX.

Hi Ryan great review , I just pre ordered a 2022 Calligraphy white / black interior in BC Canada .I was going to get the beige what do you think of your tester beige color , is it more of a coffee cream. Let me know what you like better. Thanks Randy

Very light offroad capability. Much more focused on city usage.