*NOTE* The vehicles seen in this video are 2024MY however Hyundai did not make any changes for 2025. Pricing increased $250 from the vehicles seen in this video.
@vdlabs3 ай бұрын
drove a hybrid and found it refreshingly nice. Was driving in the city, was as quiet as a tesla. The EV mode is nice. The one concerning thing i found was the lack of a real bumper on the rear, the trunk door is the bumper. A rear hit will require the entire liftgate to be replaced.
@andrewsbbqАй бұрын
That’s the case with any crossover unless the hit is like 2mph
@anthonywarryАй бұрын
That's for the insurance company and smash repairer to worry about if and when that ever happens.
@jace888au25 күн бұрын
@@anthonywarry Problem is that it'll hit the premium if a particular car model costs more to repair :(
@brekdown293 ай бұрын
Great side by side review! I agree with you and went with a Hybrid Calligraphy FWD myself. There is nothing comparable at $50k.
@gibreezy2 ай бұрын
Same here
@bfish970013 күн бұрын
I wanted an AWD limited or FWD Hybrid but ended up getting a Calligraphy AWD gas for less than invoice on a limited gas.
@beautifulchocolate83212 ай бұрын
Bought the limited about 3 weeks ago. Love it but was not aware there was a hybrid version unfortunately. Still love the vehicle and I have had no issues at all.
@MrCarpediem6Ай бұрын
Sales didn't get you to buy it? Same here . For some reason they avoid seeking u the hybrid version.😅
@applebobb13 ай бұрын
We bought a Tucson Hybrid and found the hybrid performance was night and day over the ICE version. No DCT or CVT transmission for us either. Many problems with other brands as well with DCT trans.
@bfish97003 ай бұрын
I can't unsee Ford flex with these. That said, still want one. Hybrid for an extra $500 is a no brainer if that's what it truly costs at dealer
@conradscheepers3 ай бұрын
If it was towed back 3 weeks ago I assumed the problem was resolved. Why don't you tell us what it was .
@SingletonD2 ай бұрын
One of these limited hybrid trims sell for 48.5K in my area. A SEL for 43K. LOL don't bother. For that kind of money get a smaller luxury.
@user-cn4ih4ro2u10 күн бұрын
Multiple people have had either engine failure or transmission issues that Hyundai just can’t seem to fix
@OhTheNormanity2 ай бұрын
We've had our Hybrid Calligraphy for a few weeks now. Certainly not a perfect car as we find some minor usability worts living with it, but not bad.
@ptg012 ай бұрын
How's the acceleration ?
@OhTheNormanity2 ай бұрын
@@ptg01 no complaints. I’m not expecting sports car performance though. It has plenty to pickup coming out of intersections and the usual type of city driving we experience. So far we’ve left it in eco. Haven’t felt the need to try sports mode.
@gibreezy2 ай бұрын
@@OhTheNormanityI don’t feel the need to either, specially the first 1000 miles I don’t wanna push it too hard
@RuthlessReyhan20063 ай бұрын
Kind of bummer sel premium hybrid has nice features in last gen
@sdsrfr8318 күн бұрын
Why is the video titled as a 2025 Santa Fe review when the window sticker clearly states that they are both 2024s?
@CarsMadeSimple7 күн бұрын
2025's are identical to 2024 models. I will add a note in the comments. It just doesn't make sense to film the entire video again.
@markb38662 ай бұрын
I was going 74mph in hybrid. On 5 mile trip - 62 mpg, average 35mpg fully loaded with 5 people and full trunk. Btw, you can switch to 3 levels of Regen with paddles.
@CarsMadeSimple2 ай бұрын
I believe it! I did notice that you can switch the regen levels after I filmed this video. Great feature.
@numbernine45322 ай бұрын
Got the gas one and i love it
@JeremyGeduldt23 күн бұрын
All Trim levels available in America .
@JeremyGeduldt23 күн бұрын
Hyundai Elantra was Avante in America in 2009 & earlier now it is Elantra you also new Sonata all that models in America .
@jace888au25 күн бұрын
Even with regen mode on the highest setting, how far off is it from say a Tesla Model 3 with one pedal driving? Just wondering how much of a difference I should expect (and how much brake pedal use I should be expecting!).
@CarsMadeSimple25 күн бұрын
Great question. Let me get back to you tomorrow on how it compares to an EV.
@bonbon27Ай бұрын
You should’ve shown a limited trim or calligraphy. SEL trim is too stripped down. Missing a lot of features that upper trims have.
@CarsMadeSimpleАй бұрын
I have comparisons on the channel of those vehicles. This was the best I could do at the time that were equal.
@GodLoveYa2 ай бұрын
You can retrofit a spare. I've seen it done.
@CarsMadeSimple2 ай бұрын
Great to know!
@brooklynforge45912 ай бұрын
2.5T for life, dual clutches are so nice.
@babykoda4752Ай бұрын
自分たちを守る為には、備えあれば憂いなし。
@chrisb9843 ай бұрын
My father purchased a '24 Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy 3 weeks ago. Already had to have it towed back to dealership due to engine failure. Car had no electrical power, all sorts of error messages, and wouldn't exceed 12mph. Anyone else experience this yet?
@-kt6dq3 ай бұрын
That's crazy.
@rrr89453 ай бұрын
Yes the young brothers on car confection bought one and there transmission lasted 20 minutes ,then got a replacement and went on a family trip and it failed again...for me remove all theses bells and whistle and install a heavy duty transmission and motor with good valves. period
@zwifty71483 ай бұрын
@@rrr8945 Car Confections did not have the Hybrid model. It's a different transmission.
@brekdown293 ай бұрын
No and that’s unfortunate. I haven’t heard of any issues really with the hybrid power train. Sounds like it might just be a faulty battery.
@m3nnoc3 ай бұрын
I hope it turns out as a quick fix and a one time failure
@johnoberle97502 ай бұрын
I will not buy anything with a dual clutch transmission. Ford motor company literally ruined their passenger car line with this piece of shit transmission. The CVT is even better.
@omarsalazar62542 ай бұрын
What transmission is on this vehicle???
@krisrowe65982 ай бұрын
The Hybrid has a normal 6 speed Auto transmission
@TheMinot6021 күн бұрын
I've had a tucson hybrid 3 years and LOVE it. Eyeballing this hard!!