2024 Hyundai Santa Fe review - is this the coolest new family car?

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe review - is this the coolest new family car?

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The family-friendly seven-seater Hyundai Santa Fe has been completely revamped for 2024 and we've been to South Korea to try it. Deputy Editor Richard Ingram finds out whether the funky new family wagon is as good as we hope it is!
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@jraheemjefcoat429 8 ай бұрын

I’ll buy it! You can’t please anybody. I get why the lights are lower (to expand maximum cargo space, duh). G-Wagon has lower lights like that’s and it’s a sought out vehicle for the elites with cash. Some people are just so cookie-cutter. Want everything to look the same and not different and daring. I applaud the Koreans for doing something radical and out the box, literally! 😂 But, I love this new Santa Fe. Old was great, but too curvy and borderline feminine. This new Santa Fe is boxy and macho. It has that Land Rover presence, which I love Land Rovers, but hate the reliability on them. I ready to order mine in white Calligraphy trim with all black tinted windows

@MrKamalsaran 8 ай бұрын

Exactly the same opinion. Love JLR but hate reliability and maintenance costs. This will be a super hit in 2024.

@akiranaski2280 7 ай бұрын

Exactly, love the style, I seen some people complaining about rear tail lights been too low that driver in the car behind you will not see it, LOL. If you are driving behind other car and you can’t see the tail lights, You are too close genius. I can’t wait till I order one, Land Rover without their unreliability. And Hyundai’s 10 years warranty. Awesome !

@uludak8468 8 ай бұрын

i love the clean, minimalistic look. the predecessor was complete oppsite, wild and messy

@sh4ne01 7 ай бұрын

if those tail lights are at the same height as the front lights this would have looked so much better, they almost nailed it.

@diamondd2778 6 ай бұрын

The rear end sux

@markdean3217 8 ай бұрын

Car looks absolutely stunning, and then I saw the rear view - oh !

@otockian 7 ай бұрын

The back isn't terrible.

@himanshgarg9194 7 ай бұрын

it is@@otockian

@diamondd2778 6 ай бұрын

It's looks fn terrible

@jakes5530 8 ай бұрын

I'm happy that the rear is polarizing, maybe it means people will be hesitant to buy one, and I can get one easier without insane markups like its old cousin the Telluride had when it was first released...

@DoubleBullet 7 ай бұрын

Well thats one way to look at it :) I am looking forward to use “hm umm yea the car is good alright but that back… idk man it doesn’t look like it deserves a “market adjustment” “

@jakes5530 7 ай бұрын

@@DoubleBullet “ it looks really polarizing but I’d be happy to take one off the lot for you guys, just gimmie like $1500 off MSRP and I’ll help you move your current inventory…”

@mempto 8 ай бұрын

This car looks super interesting. Polarizing probably. But definitely interesting. Also, Korea looks so beautiful.

@obk1404 8 ай бұрын

From the front three quarters it reminds me of the land rover from a few generations ago. Then you go round the back and it start to look more like a Ssangyong from the 90's

@Goji_gaming_loves_god 8 ай бұрын

My exact thoughts. Not keen on the back

@jamesdaley0581 8 ай бұрын

Toyota Emina too.

@alicebailey4353 8 ай бұрын

I reckon that's great..but whoever was responsible for the back end might end up in front of a firing squad! 😂

@dioralcide8490 8 ай бұрын

Your reviews are spot on. Great job 👏

@ScotsWhaHae 8 ай бұрын

Ah! So the guy who designed the 1980’s Chevy Suburban DID move to South Korea!

@menifo4334 8 ай бұрын

All that enthusiasm(?). This popped up accidentally as I don't consider Auto Express reviews to bear any actual validity anymore.

@user-hj8ey1kt5v 8 ай бұрын

Back light position seriously need redesign

@allwheeldrive 8 ай бұрын

Gotta give the Hyundai group serious props for the relentless design march. This looks great, and I'm sure it's a better car. Re: rear light placement. If this is claimed to be a deal-breaker, it's a lie. 1) they certainly are NOT that polarizing, 2) on a darker colored car, it would be less of a (perceived) design contradiction, 3) all new different designs take a moment to absorb for most people, but always normalize. Always. If a taillight placement is the "reason" for not buying, it simply becomes the easiest target to use as an excuse for something else. Deal-killer my behind!

@arq.fabiol5433 4 ай бұрын

When first i saw it on pictures online, i hated it. But then i see it on the streets, and i am in love with it. This is a cool vehicle. Might be my next one.

@nawafa4307 4 ай бұрын

The rear end design is shocking but quickly grows on you. I like it and I think people will too. I can’t understand the love people have for the G-class Benz (same rear end proportions) but it’s become a classic across the world.

@MsBigmuscler 7 ай бұрын

I like rear shape and stunning beautiful korea rural landscape, too!

@megapangolin1093 8 ай бұрын

Love child of a Kei car and a Freelander. Console looks exactly like a stereogram from the 1980s. (Before you were born). That car must have been difficult to design...

@drunkensessions 8 ай бұрын

Why would they mess the back up like that?!?

@MartinHannett_ 8 ай бұрын

I think it looks brilliant. Totally different and refreshing in this bland AF segment.

@chriskeo392 7 ай бұрын

Agreed it looks dope. Eye of the beholder.

@AlbertaFreeThinker 7 ай бұрын

Functionality

@MelvinDlaCruz 7 ай бұрын

I am 100% with you the back of this car look so bad I don't like

@orz919-i9g 7 ай бұрын

Totally agree!!! The front is gorgeous, but the back is horrific!

@dudi6566 7 ай бұрын

They'v got problem in the rear, looks like mistake with the lights are not down enougth

@Sto79Be 8 ай бұрын

Those low placed lights on the back are going to cost them a lot of sales. I can’t see them being as safe as mid-height lights either.

@Sp33dyStallion 8 ай бұрын

There's a brake light up at the top, which pretty much every car has.

@edwardbaker1331 8 ай бұрын

Actually with their unusual location, they are more eye catching. It's similar to earlier models.

@jraheemjefcoat429 8 ай бұрын

G-Wagon has lower taillights. If you’re following too close to someone, then you don’t need to be driving!

@KootBear 7 ай бұрын

exactly @@jraheemjefcoat429

@krzysztofcwik5347 8 ай бұрын

If only we could switch piano black for mat black details around wheels and in all other places

@silasteacher 7 ай бұрын

I really like how it looks like a Land Rover. And I like how the hood isn't too high, like those new GMC and Fords. I call them kid kiIIers. Call me old-fashioned, but I kinda miss bench seats in the front though. The cockpit seems kinda tight with that massive armrest/cupholder area

@fktygglbtchbtch1384 7 ай бұрын

not old fashion, it's called safety to have those kind of seats

@silasteacher 7 ай бұрын

@@fktygglbtchbtch1384Yeah, I know. I'm just very nostalgic

@Art-is-craft 7 ай бұрын

@@silasteacher Kid killer what sort of silly description is that

@khalidlatif6200 8 ай бұрын

I think the back where the rear lights are placed, makes the car look too ugly, great shame could have been a good looking car.

@michaelkilbride2927 8 ай бұрын

The back looks like.its from a different car

@forevered4270 8 ай бұрын

The back end looks horrendous . Reminds me of a sang yong 🤮

@JasonK.-cy2tl 3 ай бұрын

It looks amazing. I wish Hyundai would keep the good looking designs longer. They've already changed the Elantra which should have been kept longer. I think they change too much.

@sabarinathan6554 3 ай бұрын

In India we have model named exter. Which slightly took the front look from this extra special beauty

@asashahni9090 8 ай бұрын

Love the new look but it needs solid color mags. Black would be perfect.

@chronomatt6990 7 ай бұрын

The back looks like a 1990s GM minivan. Otherwise, well done.

@VintageRKO 6 ай бұрын

The car looks massive in pictures

@yosoet77 6 ай бұрын

why is the backlight so low? it would look much better if it was in the middle!

@nothingsurprisesmeanymore 2 ай бұрын

Looks like the nissan cube but less stylish.

@huss1205 4 ай бұрын

Has a trip to the airport 3 weeks ago, my Lynk&Co 01 disappointed me in terms of boot capacity, we need to upgrade. Need to test this car when it reaches the dealers in Sweden...

@duplicitouskendoll9402 3 ай бұрын

The back is admittedly very marmite, but the rest of the car looks great inside and out. And compared to the carbuncle that was the previous model, it's a total step change for the better! Definitely in the running for my next car, along with the new Sorento and Kodiak versions.

@albertobenelli 8 ай бұрын

You really think that rear end looks nice ? It looks super old already . And only hybrid ? Good for town driving but what will the mileage on highway as opposed to bmw x3 for example ? I think I would rather have a cheaper and better looking Skoda Kodiak and if I am not wrong they come in 7 seats as well

@isaiahsalazar7762 7 ай бұрын

Looks like a ford flex and a mini van from behind

@DonaldBP 6 ай бұрын

TRULY IMPRESSIVE

@pavendax 7 ай бұрын

It looks good untill i see it from the rear

@augenmaugen 6 ай бұрын

I love it overall, but that rear screams Geo Metro, Diahatsu Charade, or several other crappy hatchbacks and minivans from the 1990’s.

@ys177 6 ай бұрын

Bro. did you fly to south korea to film this? incredible

@konliner9286 Ай бұрын

The front looks majestic. The rear looks goofy.

@doubleclutchonline5811 7 ай бұрын

Looking forward to the Lego version. Should be a simple build.

@ridingdriving 8 ай бұрын

rear end...ends it for me...nice interior

@ebruli5605 8 ай бұрын

Are we going to have paint issue with this model as well?? My 2018 model Santa Fe’s paint was peeling off

@davidwosick7128 6 ай бұрын

Love it! Always liked the more square body vehicles.

@EngineerLewis 8 ай бұрын

This looks so similar to the Ford Flex sold in the US. I wonder how it compares in size and wheelbase? The Ford was a lot cheaper though and probably not as well finished off. 😂

@Kcgames-yh9vn 6 ай бұрын

It's class ,luv it.when is it hitting market

@otockian 7 ай бұрын

It looks SOOO good, omg...

@woonpark9494 7 ай бұрын

I live in Chicago and can’t wait to get one .

@haanjamiis 7 ай бұрын

No 4wd? Could be cool replacement for Disco 3 or 4, since from the side they are pretty similar. Even the seats fold down flat like in Disco's. If some offroad prowess could be add, it would be cool rival for LR's and Toyotas LC's.

@hongsikyoon8034 6 ай бұрын

SANTAFE LOOKS GOOD THOUGH

@WayApp 7 ай бұрын

Discovering the cool factor in family cars!

@LegSpinna 8 ай бұрын

Can't see this being a seller in Europe. Looks like a big frumpy North American thing.

@jraheemjefcoat429 8 ай бұрын

As an American, I’m very insulted by your comment. Yes, we like big cars. We have the infrastructure for having large vehicles. We like our space. Who wants to drive in a tight sardine can?

@OlegKuznetsov31337 3 ай бұрын

I wish there was 2 row option with extra underfloor storage....

@SabrinaSepulveda-iz1gx Күн бұрын

Would not recommend , we bought the 2024 Calligraphy edition . The transmission cracked about 4 weeks later ( 3000 miles) . The Tire blew out from the side wall and damaged the rim after 5 weeks. It was a dangerous and scary situation Also there are issues with the front and rear cameras not working properly, which cause warning sensor light to appear. And the GPS does not always work.

@rrhgaming7070 7 ай бұрын

I loved it 🤩

@butnskala81 8 ай бұрын

Back end is horrendous. Like some budget car from 80's.

@badruddozaraafie5979 4 ай бұрын

True

@futurepaver2039 7 ай бұрын

Months later and I'm still suprised of how many people approve of this, the old one looks way better to me. I'd be more likely to purchase the outgoing model I think.

@mehdinzk1601 3 ай бұрын

Nice looking taxi car

@brandonbarrett8928 6 ай бұрын

That’s gonna be my next vehicle

@talbotttalbott1619 7 ай бұрын

Does the tailgate glass open up or roll down ? I want to be able to hang things out the back window if needed.

@Richard-sl8we 2 ай бұрын

No.

@user-ht1ws9wh3h 7 ай бұрын

fantastic

@frasermount8338 7 ай бұрын

Sweet a Ford Flex

@watto7728 8 ай бұрын

and the UK spec will get a wheezing 1.6 ltr petrol hybrid with an awful DCT box. What it should have is a conventional auto box with at least the 2.2 R series diesel engine, a combination that worked well upto 2019

@JustinMintz01 8 ай бұрын

Eh idk. I have a 2023 santa fe and honestly I love the dct. Paddles are a tad slow but otherwise it's one of the smoothest shifting transmissions I've owned

@vynasdyzelis 6 ай бұрын

Someone at Hyundai really said "What if we just rebranded the Ford Flex" and got a promotion

@kylemagee9999 8 ай бұрын

Shot your cams from a normal viewing angle so you can see the suv normally, I hate how most vids show low shots,

@gorillaplays8926 6 ай бұрын

But in the UK you guys have the steering wheel in the right side

@sagiluswitchy6792 5 ай бұрын

They really messed up the bag, I mean it’s for sure a very huge and nice SUV , but why the put the light so down in the back??

@quarkkinoanimals5444 7 ай бұрын

No budget for back design? Laid off all of them? What is this joke?

@rendelldelarea642 8 ай бұрын

These comment section doesn't know how a car works) they put the tail lights at the bottom so u can havemore space and more packed features - Hyundai did say that if they moved the tail light up they will either make it lose some of the features and the space or they will make it bigger and make it more expensive, my god people keep criticizing the rear of the santa fe and the Mercedes benz g wagon taillights are literally smaller and low and people are still complaining.

@seanhayes4693 4 ай бұрын

I heard in Ireland it will be in around 65 to 70 thousands

@georgerudinsky489 6 ай бұрын

I buy this over any Overpriced Rovers with even more expensive options. Gorgeous car. Why you comparing this car with X3. If, X5 mate for sure.

@guvenguneren6579 8 ай бұрын

The entry to the video is rather like an advertisement than a review.

@aliciabadger8422 6 ай бұрын

I love it. I think it's beautiful.❤

@S.J7777 5 ай бұрын

Hope the phev has more than 30 ev miles should be circa 100 miles now

@georgecrothers5618 20 күн бұрын

Looks like an ambulance. 3 out of 10 for design.

@SAAN27 8 ай бұрын

Baby Got Back lol

@merajuddin638 5 ай бұрын

Make one video with toyota fortuner and santafe comparison

@VolvoMarkku 3 ай бұрын

Why is that no Hyundai-logo on the steering wheel? otherwise nice and gorgeous car, but I don't like that there's no Hyundai-logo on the steering wheel. I think that It would be a self evident in every car like seat belts etc. Maybe old Toyotas as exception where that was the model name instead of a Toyota-logo.

@user-qj3yo5pm2k 5 ай бұрын

Nice. Hyundai Kia is the new Toyota Honda

@MurshedIslam 8 ай бұрын

Is that cow pat on the road at around 1:22 into the video? Surely they could have found part of the road without any?

@joelhenderson4450 8 ай бұрын

Nice car. Would that the drivers of them had matured as much.

@huss1205 4 ай бұрын

Toyota made boxy cars, Lexus GX550 and the new Land Cruiser Prado. It will look normal once we start seeing it on the roads...

@AndrewR10001 7 ай бұрын

The rear looks like a 1993 Toyota Previa...

@orz919-i9g 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! I was trying to think of the old Toyota it reminded my of but couldn’t recall the name!

@atphoenix2020 8 ай бұрын

No leather for me.

@grant7517 7 ай бұрын

Looks like a Land Rover

@rogerbourne4377 8 ай бұрын

I had a seven seat Corolla verso and most of the time it was just me in it. The family only got together once or twice in the 3 years I had it so I'd ask yourself do you really need a car of this size?

@ErnPrivado 7 ай бұрын

so would they release a beast like palisade?>

@rubendewulf 8 ай бұрын

Love it

@kabisayago 4 ай бұрын

Is there a dashcam?

@PS-ui5zu 8 ай бұрын

The rear takes some time to get used to it

@youtubepremium7583 4 ай бұрын

I kanda loved it, i dobt have money for Range or LANDLORD rover but this woukd work:)

@yammlajatt3608 7 ай бұрын

It’s look like going for poo from back side 🤣

@jackiem4034 7 ай бұрын

The should fire the person who designed the rear of this car

@shawn266 7 ай бұрын

How would you have described this car if you have never heard the word "Presence"

@colonbia56 6 ай бұрын

Which model comes with those rims?

@paulpellico3797 8 ай бұрын

um...ford called and wants their FLEX back

@MarthaMansbridge 8 ай бұрын

It’s just a bit bland isn’t it? The back end is like a van - the sides are flat and shapeless. I really want a proper competitor to the large luxury 4WD cars that are the size of, say, a Range Rover. Nobody does them, except Ssangyong’s Rexton. Suspect most people won’t know what I’m talking about but check it out - if you want a proper, and by that I mean one with a proper 4WD chassis, large, spacious and capable all terrain vehicle that doesn’t cost the earth, you can’t beat them. You’ll pay at least 50% more for anything from a mainstream brand.