New Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid 7 seater SUV 2024 review

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This is HUGE! The new Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid 7 seater SUV is here! Subscribe here: / @therightcar
At launch, the new-generation (fifth gen, or MX5 - yes, seriously!) Santa Fe is petrol-electric HEV hybrid only. But later this year there will be a cheaper turbo-petrol model, which might suit your budget a bit better.
Not that this new-gen model is expensive -- it undercuts its main hybrid 7 seater SUV rival, the Toyota Kluger (Highlander) and there are several grades available, unlike in the Kia Sorento range (GT-Line only!).
Its design may be a bit divisive, but if you like the look of this new Santa Fe model, you're going to be really into its interior!
The fuel economy? You bet it's good! But you'll have to watch to see what I achieved in this test.
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ALTERNATIVES:
Kia Sorento HEV hybrid - • 2024 Kia Sorento Hybri...
Toyota Kluger - • Toyota Kluger 2024 rev...
GWM Tank 500 - • GWM Tank 500 hybrid 7 ...
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00:00 All New Hyundai Santa Fe
00:29 Is it the right price?
02:22 What are the best alternatives?
04:02 Is it the right size?
06:42 Interior
14:41 Under the bonnet
15:25 Driving
20:34 Efficiency
21:44 Is it safe?
22:39 Ownership
23:26 Verdict
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@sydryan9589 20 күн бұрын

The Kluger looks like it’s 20 years behind.

@PiriakaTrackwrecker 21 күн бұрын

One of the best interiors going. Nice functionality and storage, yet still lush.

@jamasa84 23 күн бұрын

It's a van. It's an MPV. We've come full circle.

@terrymichaels306 23 күн бұрын

Thanks for the review Matt. Can’t wait for the petrol turbo review plus your thoughts on both engines vs Sorento and new generation Kodiaq. Current Kodiaq Sportline is super fun to drive with a huge boot.

@therightcar 21 күн бұрын

Thanks mate. I am really looking forward to new-gen Kodiaq. Existing one is a peach!

@tezza8717 23 күн бұрын

great honest review mate, great lookin car

@therightcar 21 күн бұрын

Thanks mate!

@craigjay769 11 күн бұрын

Absolutely love it. Saw it in person the other and wow. If I didn’t need a Ute I would definitely buy one.

@TheCaesarChris 23 күн бұрын

The POV of the interior is killer, good work!

@rubyred8845 23 күн бұрын

I can't wait for the petrol versions review. I like it. The H design features are clever.

@therightcar 23 күн бұрын

Thanks - yep, the petrol one is going to be a powerhouse!

@islandcoma 23 күн бұрын

There is some hope when it comes to the dumb speed warning. Saw a video recently of the Kia EV3 from Autogeful. It allows users to long press a button on the steering wheel to disable the warning sounds. Wasn't clear to me if it was permanent but heaps better than multiple clicks. I'm hoping Hyundai follows suit.

@slawaxima4396 23 күн бұрын

good work， good car！

@nchia 20 күн бұрын

My kids would love the “Captain’s Chairs” on interstate trips, and we only really need 6 seats so it could work. The third row looks practical too. It’s a tad longer than I’d like however, living in inner city Sydney. But I really like the interior.

@think_plz 23 күн бұрын

How do you find this vs Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 7 seat ? I know the 3rd row in outlander is really bad but solves my situation...how about the driving, handling etc.

@aussiereds1042 23 күн бұрын

Our dealership is letting us take their demo this weekend to see if we love it. I already do but have to wait for going back to work to buy one. But I think they're hoping we bite the bullet early haha

@leobattiato4487 24 күн бұрын

This will be interesting.

@user-je7ih1wo9c 23 күн бұрын

Looks nice.

@krzysztofcwik5347 23 күн бұрын

It is nice, it should have 2nd row bench from Ev9 - 1/3 of it has childseat tilt for easy access to 3rd row with childseat installed.

@therightcar 21 күн бұрын

Would be good.

@klausschroiff4405 24 күн бұрын

Is the XRT coming to Oz? And does it still have the sort-of centre-lock feature they they had in the older gens? Also - is there at least a quick-access button to these damn assistance system settings?

@otockian 23 күн бұрын

I really really really like the front and side view but the back, the back needs to be squared off. If they squared off the back (chefs kiss)

@kennethprocak5176 22 күн бұрын

The back is flat! The side panels and side panels sheet metal that will get a small dint and look like a major accident. Have even seen these things out in the flesh ? Unless you were making a joke here.

@Richard-sl8we 10 күн бұрын

Hi Matt, I've read that the new Sante Fe hybrid has some type of 'frequency damping' shock absorbers. What exactly is this? Likewise, is this damping also fitted to the new Tucson hybrid?

@mohitshahi1985 23 күн бұрын

Really nice review covering all the aspects!! I have placed the order for Calligraphy.. Earthy Brass Matt with Black interior! Looking forward to it! 😊 White interior looks really good too.. but with kids wasn't sure if it would have been lots of maintenance!!

@joannaclarke7848 22 күн бұрын

Hi Mohit where are you getting your vehicle from? Are you based in Sydney.

@mohitshahi1985 21 күн бұрын

Hi Joanna, yeah based in Sydney!

@joannaclarke7848 21 күн бұрын

Please can you let me know where you are getting your vehicle from? Can you pls email me. Is that possible.

@therightcar 21 күн бұрын

Thanks mate. I'm sure you'll love it!

@mohitshahi1985 21 күн бұрын

@@therightcar any advice around the matte paint maintenance please!

@maz1980s 8 күн бұрын

It seems like a seasoned design engineer designed the front section, and the rear was designed by a graduate when the senior engineer was on leave.

@andrechanthery7197 23 күн бұрын

wow that rear....striking

@therightcar 21 күн бұрын

It's not to all tastes.

@greatsidders 23 күн бұрын

I would love to have the diesel in the new shape which is what I have in my current Santa Fe

@therightcar 21 күн бұрын

Yep, same. A diesel would be good.

@harmansaroa8055 23 күн бұрын

I must say, hyundai nailed it in terms of storage, use of space, family features and looks. The rear design also looks better in person than pics, but those rear indicators are located dangerously low. If ANCAP are serious about safety, then they should also focus on correct placement of lights and indicators rather than going gaga over the super-intrusive beeping stuff , that most of the drivers just want to turn off .

@kennethprocak5176 22 күн бұрын

Most vehicles have the rear turn and brake lights half that distance above the road. Most vehicles on the road are small medium sedan and hatchbacks. Not an overpriced delivery vans or hatchbacks with oversized wheels, that’s a SUV if you people haven’t noticed.

@therightcar 21 күн бұрын

Agree, the images don't do it justice.

@rimloch3919 23 күн бұрын

It's good enough for three rows, if the tall Matt Campbell can fit the third row, because most people aren't as tall as Matt❤🎉

@ryanngalea 20 күн бұрын

Do all the annoying systems just auto turn back on when you restart?

@Richard-sl8we 14 күн бұрын

Yes, unfortunately.

@pastorofmuppets8834 23 күн бұрын

Do the headlights have active shadowing?

@therightcar 21 күн бұрын

Nope.

@pastorofmuppets8834 21 күн бұрын

@@therightcar shame I believe the new Sorrento does

@chucknorris8704 23 күн бұрын

So what's the range when using the EV only mode?

@dnajournal4321 23 күн бұрын

It's not a PHEV. The "range" and the regular fuel use is all mixed together like in Toyota and Lexus to give a ~7L/100km fuel economy.

@jasonschofield37 23 күн бұрын

personally i think the safety warnings are a good thing.

@romeoguitar 23 күн бұрын

you are saving a bit Fuel but what happen when you need to change those battery ,wouldn't Hybrid more expensive to services?, no matter what drive train I reckon would be the same when comparing long term

@therightcar 23 күн бұрын

There is a HUGE misconception around battery life. Hybrid batteries have a warranty, like an EV battery. If you service with Hyundai they will keep an eye on the battery. Servicing shouldn’t be more than a conventional engine.

@RodneyW 23 күн бұрын

@@therightcar The big question is: how long do hybrid batteries last? I've read that you can expect 10 years... however there seems to be a wide range of costs being quoted for a replacement after warranty. A Toyota hybrid battery is typically quoted at around $3k. Honda quotes $10k. Hyundai's warranty document is not clear as to what the minimum capacity of the battery is to trigger a replacement. By comparison, Tesla nominate 70% of original capacity as the minimum during the warranty period.

@neilsmith8700 23 күн бұрын

Any plans for a diesel?

@Richard-sl8we 10 күн бұрын

No, diesel is dead with the Sante Fe and new Tucson in Australia.

@yslee1401 23 күн бұрын

This Santa Fe will canibalise the sales of its cousin Palisade

@therightcar 21 күн бұрын

Expect a new-gen Palisade with its own distinct design in the next 18 months...

@fale892 12 күн бұрын

If you need 7 seats, you need a Van

@radissimo1 24 күн бұрын

how much is Calligraphy ver.?

@adamjleung 23 күн бұрын

We bought ours for $81.6k on road

@wsy987 23 күн бұрын

I test drove this car a couple of weeks ago. I found that during rapid acceleration, the hybrid transmission had a strong jerk sensation. Definitely not as mature as Toyota hybrids.

@therightcar 23 күн бұрын

Drive more smoothly…? 🧐

@wsy987 23 күн бұрын

@@therightcar Yeah, that's an easy solution. But the jerkiness makes me doubt its reliability.

@asranvinsky8704 23 күн бұрын

Rear design is a fail in my opinion, also not sure why Kia and Hyundais have the blinkers at the lowest level possible ! It's just plain stupidity

@romeolopez757 23 күн бұрын

If you don’t like it just closed your eyes bitter!..I’m sure you can’t afford it and those design don’t have any legal issues in it…it’s your stupidity that go agints it!…

@Barra.The.World. 23 күн бұрын

Lol it looks very Modern Retro and definitely isn't attractive...😂

@cybertroy2 19 күн бұрын

The rear looks so ugly I can't imagine someone got paid to design that and got away with it.

@asranvinsky8704 17 күн бұрын

@@cybertroy2 😂

@Miichaellangelo 24 күн бұрын

A very nice car, I still might wait for the 2025 RAV4

@karlfarrugia1204 23 күн бұрын

I'm trying to like it but I don't think it's going to happen.

@MuxTube 20 күн бұрын

We follow all of your reviews. Which colour is in most demand, we are buying Senta Fe, but we are confused between creamy white, typhoon silver, and pebble blue?😊 will you help us to chhose one?

@kennethprocak5176 22 күн бұрын

You say something about the rear light cluster, and people go stupid! Most of them don’t use their indicators or fix the brake lights if they fail. Majority of collisions are rear enders, no one looks anyway!

@therightcar 21 күн бұрын

Fair enough.

@bobyu9494 23 күн бұрын

Reminds me of defender130 but……

@therightcar 23 күн бұрын

But…. Far more affordable?

@fragu123 22 күн бұрын

@@therightcar…how would you compare the onroad driving experience, aside from engines?

@HenryDeligero-ku2yj 24 күн бұрын

Nice rev, but poor camera angles mate? You need a camera man..😏

@patshelton7942 7 күн бұрын

I love everything about this car except the rear look which is hideous unfortunately.

@aartmeijer4855 23 күн бұрын

Don't like the back off the car,the front is nice.

@richiesworld1 23 күн бұрын

I think the back is super sexy. Horses for courses

@barron204 23 күн бұрын

I prefer the Canada and USA market spec levels.

@therightcar 23 күн бұрын

Better pack up and move I guess

@twinrotors 24 күн бұрын

Why that stupid beeping! Why can’t they just let you switch it off all the time

@Richard-sl8we 10 күн бұрын

To ensure the car achieves a 5 star ANCAP rating in Australia; blame them.

@Aryan-re2tl 22 күн бұрын

Toyota's interior is out dated

@therightcar 22 күн бұрын

Definitely is.

@user-qj3yo5pm2k 19 күн бұрын

Hyundai Kia are the new Toyota Honda. Hyundai Kia are light years ahead of BMW BENZ and AUDI

@localguy123 12 күн бұрын

Except for the ugly backend, the car is great. Its a good rival to the european counterparts.

@therightcar 12 күн бұрын

I like the back end more and more. But I can see why people don’t like it.

@bradleyhill8293 23 күн бұрын

It's a minivan, buy a Kia Carnival. It's way way more practical vehicle.

@therightcar 21 күн бұрын

It's not a minivan. It's an SUV. A Carnival is a more practical thing, no doubt. But it's not what many people want.

@bradleyhill8293 21 күн бұрын

@@therightcar Yes I did exaggerate my point. Looks are subjective, I just don't like the long boxy rear end. I think the roof line elongates the look.

@GlowingTube 23 күн бұрын

Rear end styling looks off, the price is getting out of reach. I think a Honda CRV is a better deal (petrol). I would not chance buying a non Toyota Hybrid either.

@SDav21 23 күн бұрын

Look at the sides of the inside of the boot around 5:50. All plastic. A Chery Tiggo 8 might be slightly smaller but it's like way way cheaper and the side of the boot is covered in carpet. Hyundais are so cheaply made I don't understand the price. Over time that plastic is going to have scratches and marks that don't come off and it'll look horrible whereas the Chery won't because it's carpet. These legacy brands need to up their game. Charging high prices for cheap quality is no longer acceptable.

@therightcar 23 күн бұрын

Wow, so you’d prefer carpet on the boot lining and that’s what you’ll make your choice by?

@SDav21 23 күн бұрын

@@therightcar It was just one example of the details that make a difference especially long term. There's no excuse for cheap plastics lower down in a car costing this much. Same goes for "premium" brands like Mercedes who use cheap plastics even in the C Class. When a Chinese car half the price can compete on interior material and build quality while also giving more, something is wrong with legacy carmakers and Hyundai is no exception.

@kennethprocak5176 22 күн бұрын

You don’t need so many seats, most don’t have two children even.

@therightcar 22 күн бұрын

But if you have kids, you know that they have friends. Or grandparents.

@harshadmahajan5860 19 күн бұрын

For those who don't need it, Hyundai has other cars.. what sort of comment this is... this car is obviously for those who need 7 seats or those who like big cars...lol

@Richard-sl8we 14 күн бұрын

Not for you then.

@tenglo7194 23 күн бұрын

Sat in one yesterday - feels so cheap. Just a big plastic box. Cloth seats. They’ve killed it. 😢

@therightcar 23 күн бұрын

You’re kidding right?? Those cloth seats are DELIGHTFUL!!

@otockian 23 күн бұрын

Go check out the Lexus GX 550, it's like 40k more expensive and even more plastic and less screen size, and worse software. So yeah, lol.

@user-je7ih1wo9c 23 күн бұрын

I might trade my 2 palisades for 2 of these.

@fragu123 22 күн бұрын

….man, what a BS comment… 😂😂😂

@SDav21 23 күн бұрын

It should be better at this price point. The Kia version is usually better. Hyundais feel cheap. The things he mentions as features are standard in most Chinese cars these days. Nothing special about this car. Hyundai and Kia are no longer value for money.

@therightcar 23 күн бұрын

I totally disagree. But that’s fine. You’re entitled to your opinion.

@SDav21 23 күн бұрын

@@therightcar It's overpriced for what it is considering the price of the brilliant, quality cars coming out of China. Cars like these at these prices start to make less sense and the sales, or lack thereof, will prove it.

@eugenelim888 23 күн бұрын

It’s selling plenty good so you are entitled to your opinion…

@dnajournal4321 23 күн бұрын

@@SDav21 I have test driven the Tank 500. I own an Audi SQ5. But I would buy this Santa Fe calligraphy (after test driving it) over a Kia Sorento or any of the Chinese brands (Haval, GWM, Cherry) any day of the week.

@cooljool1 14 күн бұрын

@@dnajournal4321 what did you think of the Tank 500 and how does it compare to the Audi SQ5?

@tyzon00800 23 күн бұрын

Click bait

@therightcar 23 күн бұрын

No it’s not. I think this is a super 7 seater.

@thehuonpine 24 күн бұрын

It just looks stupid!! Failed!!

@stendecstretcher5678 23 күн бұрын

Spot On.

@doctorboy5892 7 күн бұрын

The average number of children a couple has in Australia is 1.7. It has been under 2 for the last 25 years. This big piece of garbage has room for 5 kids and the parents. To drive the Sante Fe feels like a big heavy box on wheels, which is what it is. The centre of gravity is high. In the moose test it rolls around like a piece of crap.

@therightcar 7 күн бұрын

Most people who are parents have children that either have friends or grandparents. Seven seaters sell in big numbers. Just because you don’t like them, it won’t stop them being popular. I also totally disagree - and I’ve not seen any moose test on this generation. Link it below if I’m wrong.