The 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid Is The Santa Fe To Buy
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Date: 2024-08-31
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allanedwards2347
Guys this is a turbo charged engine that's 1. 6 liters. Way too small. Turbos consume oil, eat air filters, are very temperamental about recommended gas and turbos fail. Not to mention the hybrid architecture still uses a traditional belt-driven starter, alternator and AC compressor. All failure points. Toyota standard hybrids are a larger naturally aspirated engine and replace the starter and alternator with lifetime electric motors. Honda does all of the above and goes further with the AC compressor being a lifetime electric motor. Toyota is the bench mark with its e-CVT which is bulletproof. Honda is best-in-class with a larger naturally aspirated engine and direct drive transmission. Also bulletproof and tricked some reviewers into thinking it was a traditional stepped automatic. Kia/Hyundai hybrid architecture is a generation behind. This is a lease only vehicle. Do not own it without extended warranty.
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Guys this is a turbo charged engine that's 1. 6 liters. Way too small. Turbos consume oil, eat air filters, are very temperamental about recommended gas and turbos fail. Not to mention the hybrid architecture still uses a traditional belt-driven starter, alternator and AC compressor. All failure points. Toyota standard hybrids are a larger naturally aspirated engine and replace the starter and alternator with lifetime electric motors. Honda does all of the above and goes further with the AC compressor being a lifetime electric motor. Toyota is the bench mark with its e-CVT which is bulletproof. Honda is best-in-class with a larger naturally aspirated engine and direct drive transmission. Also bulletproof and tricked some reviewers into thinking it was a traditional stepped automatic. Kia/Hyundai hybrid architecture is a generation behind. This is a lease only vehicle. Do not own it without extended warranty.
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rspencer280
Thanks Alex! This is the review I have been waiting for. Had a rental Hybrid AWD Tucson with 33k miles on the clock a couple of months back. I was blown away with how smooth, efficient and quiet it was for such a reasonable price. Now that the Santa Fe has the same drivetrain. I'm sold before even testing it. Love the design (tucked wiper, cargo a/c for the pups, perfect size and great efficiency. For those who say it is a copy of Land Rover products. As the british courts have decided (JLR vs. Ineos, you can't really hold a box a kid would draw as proprietary design. There is plenty that sets this apart from JLR products, namely reliability. Kudos to Hyundai for making something attractive and practical!
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Thanks Alex! This is the review I have been waiting for. Had a rental Hybrid AWD Tucson with 33k miles on the clock a couple of months back. I was blown away with how smooth, efficient and quiet it was for such a reasonable price. Now that the Santa Fe has the same drivetrain. I'm sold before even testing it. Love the design (tucked wiper, cargo a/c for the pups, perfect size and great efficiency. For those who say it is a copy of Land Rover products. As the british courts have decided (JLR vs. Ineos, you can't really hold a box a kid would draw as proprietary design. There is plenty that sets this apart from JLR products, namely reliability. Kudos to Hyundai for making something attractive and practical!
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N1rOx
I hated the look for the hyundai staria when it first released, ended up liking it. I hated the look of the ioniq 6 when it first released, ended up liking it. I now hate the rear end of this car, I'd be a fool to think this won't also grow on me with time. One thing I like where the Koreans are going lately is that they are bold with their designs. I can accept that it's ugly, because It's a breath of fresh air. They are trying to push the boundaries and on that note, I'm all for it. Certainly not boring which is more that can be said for almost all non Chinese manufacturers right now.
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I hated the look for the hyundai staria when it first released, ended up liking it. I hated the look of the ioniq 6 when it first released, ended up liking it. I now hate the rear end of this car, I'd be a fool to think this won't also grow on me with time. One thing I like where the Koreans are going lately is that they are bold with their designs. I can accept that it's ugly, because It's a breath of fresh air. They are trying to push the boundaries and on that note, I'm all for it. Certainly not boring which is more that can be said for almost all non Chinese manufacturers right now.
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abhi4ify
Just don't buy the DCT non hybrid version. suddenly pre owned market is filled with 3 months old 2k miles 2024 santa fe as dealers were unable to complete the repair in a decent time due to unavailability of parts for the new car. the buyers got a brand new santa fe to go through the same problems again while unrepaired cars have been put on auction for next owner to bear the pain. 3 months and already there are 3 open major recalls on the DCT version. Hybrid is the only way forward on this model
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Just don't buy the DCT non hybrid version. suddenly pre owned market is filled with 3 months old 2k miles 2024 santa fe as dealers were unable to complete the repair in a decent time due to unavailability of parts for the new car. the buyers got a brand new santa fe to go through the same problems again while unrepaired cars have been put on auction for next owner to bear the pain. 3 months and already there are 3 open major recalls on the DCT version. Hybrid is the only way forward on this model
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jraheemjefcoat429
This new Santa Fe is awesome! Some people will hate on it, but who cares It reminds me of the Land Rover Defender with a bit of the G-Wagon mixed in. Everyone's complaining about the tailgate, but it opens wider than any other SUV in its class. So, it does what it's supposed to do. I just realized how critical the American market is. This car is a hit overseas.
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This new Santa Fe is awesome! Some people will hate on it, but who cares It reminds me of the Land Rover Defender with a bit of the G-Wagon mixed in. Everyone's complaining about the tailgate, but it opens wider than any other SUV in its class. So, it does what it's supposed to do. I just realized how critical the American market is. This car is a hit overseas.
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acsmoothing2262
Hyundai's informational materials say that the curb weight of this bad boy, with all wheel drive, is over 4, 500 lbs. I wonder how the turbocharged 1. 6 liter engine would handle all that weight going uphill in the Colorado Rockies once the traction battery is depleted. That is my one concern with this vehicle: too heavy. Everything else, I like.
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Hyundai's informational materials say that the curb weight of this bad boy, with all wheel drive, is over 4, 500 lbs. I wonder how the turbocharged 1. 6 liter engine would handle all that weight going uphill in the Colorado Rockies once the traction battery is depleted. That is my one concern with this vehicle: too heavy. Everything else, I like.
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bfish9700
I recently bought a 24 Santa fe and although I wanted the hybrid, they had steep discounts on the 2. 5 turbo and next to nothing on the hybrids. The money I saved made the non hybrid a no brainer. I love it, but I do want different wheels, the calligraphy wheels are a bit excessive and I'd prefer 18 or 19's.
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I recently bought a 24 Santa fe and although I wanted the hybrid, they had steep discounts on the 2. 5 turbo and next to nothing on the hybrids. The money I saved made the non hybrid a no brainer. I love it, but I do want different wheels, the calligraphy wheels are a bit excessive and I'd prefer 18 or 19's.
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portknoxxa
I love Hyundai and I love my have 22 Santa Fe Hybrid Blue. If I were in the market right now. I'd be torn between skip this a Tucson Hybrid. I've tried to love this car, but the rear end is the only problem I have. And as a loyal Hyundai customer, I'd definitely skip the DCT in any Hyundai
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I love Hyundai and I love my have 22 Santa Fe Hybrid Blue. If I were in the market right now. I'd be torn between skip this a Tucson Hybrid. I've tried to love this car, but the rear end is the only problem I have. And as a loyal Hyundai customer, I'd definitely skip the DCT in any Hyundai
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maxh4782
What the Chrysler 300c is to a Rolls Royce is like what the Santa Fe is to the Range Rover. Even the steering wheel is straight out of a Range Rover. Best form of flattery is imitation I guess Ill pass on the discount Range Rover especially with that rear end
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What the Chrysler 300c is to a Rolls Royce is like what the Santa Fe is to the Range Rover. Even the steering wheel is straight out of a Range Rover. Best form of flattery is imitation I guess Ill pass on the discount Range Rover especially with that rear end
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kbhatt3
I like the boxy design and some of the style elements, but am very conflicted on the dog-bone shaped lights. They just aren’t growing on me yet. I suspect the next iteration will be some sort of spider eye, with half on for DRL and all on for actual lights.
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I like the boxy design and some of the style elements, but am very conflicted on the dog-bone shaped lights. They just aren’t growing on me yet. I suspect the next iteration will be some sort of spider eye, with half on for DRL and all on for actual lights.
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user-ss3ud7pp7f
Nice cars coming out from Hyundai and Kia these days. This looks like the old Ford flex Kia makes one that looks like that too. Only so many different ways you can style a box. This is what people want, SUVs no more sedans.
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Nice cars coming out from Hyundai and Kia these days. This looks like the old Ford flex Kia makes one that looks like that too. Only so many different ways you can style a box. This is what people want, SUVs no more sedans.
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eskimomonkey2
Unfortunetely, Hyundai/Kia's ongoing oil consumption and engine failure issues has turned me right off the brand. Hopefully they've figured their $t out. Many Hyundai/Kia owners have been stuck with expens8ve paper weights.
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Unfortunetely, Hyundai/Kia's ongoing oil consumption and engine failure issues has turned me right off the brand. Hopefully they've figured their $t out. Many Hyundai/Kia owners have been stuck with expens8ve paper weights.
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tylerc9809
All these comments are saying they don’t like the design but these are selling as fast as they can be delivered. I’m actually a fan of the design personally and the hybrid mileage for the size is impressive.
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All these comments are saying they don’t like the design but these are selling as fast as they can be delivered. I’m actually a fan of the design personally and the hybrid mileage for the size is impressive.
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ctbryant09
Seeing how many people in the comments HATE the design means Hyundai did it right. They made it for ppl less likely to watch a car review, but curiously will wander to a dealership from advertising.
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Seeing how many people in the comments HATE the design means Hyundai did it right. They made it for ppl less likely to watch a car review, but curiously will wander to a dealership from advertising.
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markb3866
Love my 38mpg, 47mpg in town, dual oane glass, tons of storage, smooth and fact that there are not many there. $10k cheaper than highlander for same options. Also, cruising in Hybrid at 74mph.
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Love my 38mpg, 47mpg in town, dual oane glass, tons of storage, smooth and fact that there are not many there. $10k cheaper than highlander for same options. Also, cruising in Hybrid at 74mph.
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kenspurr9605
The hybrid system concerns me. Using a small electric motor connected by belt (with a tensioner) to start the motor is a maintenance concern and not as strong a design as Toyota’s system.
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The hybrid system concerns me. Using a small electric motor connected by belt (with a tensioner) to start the motor is a maintenance concern and not as strong a design as Toyota’s system.
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ChristianBehnke
Oh man, the back end of this new body design is terrible - it's like they were coming to the design deadline and rushed it. It looks ESPECIALLY worse in the copper color.
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Oh man, the back end of this new body design is terrible - it's like they were coming to the design deadline and rushed it. It looks ESPECIALLY worse in the copper color.
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111danish111
Asian manufacturers continue squeezing the Americans next thing you another model will be discontinued seems like ford edge already is from what i hear.
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Asian manufacturers continue squeezing the Americans next thing you another model will be discontinued seems like ford edge already is from what i hear.
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alex_on_autos
Looks awful. A box on wheels with H’s for headlights. Hyundai should be ashamed of themselves for this monstrosity. The older Santa Fe is much better.
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Looks awful. A box on wheels with H’s for headlights. Hyundai should be ashamed of themselves for this monstrosity. The older Santa Fe is much better.
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Nitrobucket
I know it's supposed to be the same size as a highlander, but my eyes tell me different. I just can't comprehend the actual length that I see on paper
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I know it's supposed to be the same size as a highlander, but my eyes tell me different. I just can't comprehend the actual length that I see on paper
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