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.
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
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.
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.
love the design of the new Santa Fe - in and out (except the rear end - am on the fence with that one). Makes most other 7-seater options feel outdated. Have read a few reviews that the transmission on this model is prone to issues and jerkiness as noted below. I am torn, I do love the diesel motor in the Kia Sorrento, pity this is not an option for this version of the Santa Fe. Wondering how I will live with a hybrid if I buy one. I guess it's the part of the future with diesel motors being phased out over time for most car makers?
Thanks for the great review. In case there are 2 car seats attached to the 2nd row (bench seat) how easy is to get to the 3rd row? Do we need to remove the car seats?
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.
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.
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?
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!!
I heard the same description of the Santa Fe, everything is exactly the same. BUT no one says anything at all about the spare tyre. How do you remove the spare tyre from under? is it hard? is it difficult? ...We already know where it is and all those interior details...
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 .
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.
I'm very keen to see what the turbo charged petrol version will be like. Especially as you said it will be even cheaper! Does anyone know if it's gonna be a 4 or 6 cylinder?
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
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.
@@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.
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!
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?
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.
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!…
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?
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.
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 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.
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
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 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.
@@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.
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.
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.
The Kluger looks like it’s 20 years behind.
One of the best interiors going. Nice functionality and storage, yet still lush.
It's a van. It's an MPV. We've come full circle.
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.
I can't wait for the petrol versions review. I like it. The H design features are clever.
Thanks - yep, the petrol one is going to be a powerhouse!
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
The POV of the interior is killer, good work!
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.
Thanks mate. I am really looking forward to new-gen Kodiaq. Existing one is a peach!
wow that rear....striking
It's not to all tastes.
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)
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.
love the design of the new Santa Fe - in and out (except the rear end - am on the fence with that one). Makes most other 7-seater options feel outdated. Have read a few reviews that the transmission on this model is prone to issues and jerkiness as noted below. I am torn, I do love the diesel motor in the Kia Sorrento, pity this is not an option for this version of the Santa Fe. Wondering how I will live with a hybrid if I buy one. I guess it's the part of the future with diesel motors being phased out over time for most car makers?
Thanks for the great review. In case there are 2 car seats attached to the 2nd row (bench seat) how easy is to get to the 3rd row? Do we need to remove the car seats?
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.
Would be good.
I would love to have the diesel in the new shape which is what I have in my current Santa Fe
Yep, same. A diesel would be good.
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.
This will be interesting.
Absolutely love it. Saw it in person the other and wow. If I didn’t need a Ute I would definitely buy one.
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.
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?
great honest review mate, great lookin car
Thanks mate!
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!!
Hi Mohit where are you getting your vehicle from? Are you based in Sydney.
Hi Joanna, yeah based in Sydney!
Please can you let me know where you are getting your vehicle from? Can you pls email me. Is that possible.
Thanks mate. I'm sure you'll love it!
@@therightcar any advice around the matte paint maintenance please!
good work， good car！
Looks nice.
I heard the same description of the Santa Fe, everything is exactly the same. BUT no one says anything at all about the spare tyre. How do you remove the spare tyre from under? is it hard? is it difficult? ...We already know where it is and all those interior details...
Thanks for the comment. I might be getting into another one of these soon, will update with a short video when I do!
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.
Do all the annoying systems just auto turn back on when you restart?
Yes, unfortunately.
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 .
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.
Agree, the images don't do it justice.
Do the headlights have active shadowing?
Nope.
@@therightcar shame
I believe the new Sorrento does
I'm very keen to see what the turbo charged petrol version will be like. Especially as you said it will be even cheaper! Does anyone know if it's gonna be a 4 or 6 cylinder?
It’s a turbo four-cylinder. Similar engine as is currently in the Sonata. And it should also have the “fix” for the bing-bong tech too!
how much is Calligraphy ver.?
We bought ours for $81.6k on road
This Santa Fe will canibalise the sales of its cousin Palisade
Expect a new-gen Palisade with its own distinct design in the next 18 months...
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❤🎉
Any plans for a diesel?
No, diesel is dead with the Sante Fe and new Tucson in Australia.
A very nice car, I still might wait for the 2025 RAV4
I'm trying to like it but I don't think it's going to happen.
Reminds me of defender130 but……
But…. Far more affordable?
@@therightcar…how would you compare the onroad driving experience, aside from engines?
So what's the range when using the EV only mode?
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.
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
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.
@@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.
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!
Fair enough.
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?
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.
Drive more smoothly…?
🧐
@@therightcar Yeah, that's an easy solution. But the jerkiness makes me doubt its reliability.
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
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!…
Lol it looks very Modern Retro and definitely isn't attractive...😂
The rear looks so ugly I can't imagine someone got paid to design that and got away with it.
@@cybertroy2 😂
If you need 7 seats, you need a Van
Don't like the back off the car,the front is nice.
I think the back is super sexy. Horses for courses
Nice rev, but poor camera angles mate? You need a camera man..😏
personally i think the safety warnings are a good thing.
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?
Why that stupid beeping! Why can’t they just let you switch it off all the time
To ensure the car achieves a 5 star ANCAP rating in Australia; blame them.
I love everything about this car except the rear look which is hideous unfortunately.
Toyota's interior is out dated
Definitely is.
Hyundai Kia are the new Toyota Honda. Hyundai Kia are light years ahead of BMW BENZ and AUDI
I prefer the Canada and USA market spec levels.
Better pack up and move I guess
Except for the ugly backend, the car is great. Its a good rival to the european counterparts.
I like the back end more and more. But I can see why people don’t like it.
It's a minivan, buy a Kia Carnival. It's way way more practical vehicle.
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.
@@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.
Defender's Fake Copy
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.
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.
Wow, so you’d prefer carpet on the boot lining and that’s what you’ll make your choice by?
@@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.
You don’t need so many seats, most don’t have two children even.
But if you have kids, you know that they have friends. Or grandparents.
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
Not for you then.
It just looks stupid!! Failed!!
Spot On.
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.
I totally disagree. But that’s fine. You’re entitled to your opinion.
@@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.
It’s selling plenty good so you are entitled to your opinion…
@@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.
@@dnajournal4321 what did you think of the Tank 500 and how does it compare to the Audi SQ5?
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.
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.
You are full of crap,nothing wrong with it.
Click bait
No it’s not. I think this is a super 7 seater.
Sat in one yesterday - feels so cheap. Just a big plastic box. Cloth seats. They’ve killed it. 😢
You’re kidding right?? Those cloth seats are DELIGHTFUL!!
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.
I might trade my 2 palisades for 2 of these.
….man, what a BS comment… 😂😂😂