Great review thank you.. I have been a Lexus snob for the past 14 years.. was thinking about ordering a new RX.. This Santa Fe has turned my head.. I have a test drive booked for this Saturday… I really want this car to turn me on Saturday.. I will order one if it does that… There is nothing I don’t like at this stage. Let’s hope the drive doesn’t let me down!🤞🏻 I appreciate the time it takes to put this review together. Thank you.
@belumbeli
6 күн бұрын
This is the kind of review I'd like to watch, very practical.
@houseofcars1973
6 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and supporting the channel. And thank you for sending such a lovely comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the review.
@hedydd2
19 күн бұрын
It’s a pity that it lacks a diesel engine matched to the hybrid system because, for a handful of people like me, we have home bunkered fuel stations to run our diesel fleet. So diesel, besides being even more economical, would be way more convenient for me, especially if an 80 litre fuel tank could be fitted to give potentially a thousand mile range before refilling the tank. Perhaps the Kia or Kodiak would be a better match for me? I had a 2.2 diesel Kia Sorento with their eight speed DCT up until November 2023, and it was brilliant. I think that even with the amount of thought that went into the Hyundai, the diesel with eight speed might swing it for me.
@krzysztofcwik5347
14 күн бұрын
The thing they should do better is the bench. It should have 40 / 20 / 40 split and as in KIA EV 9 - so called childseat tilt for 1/3 of the bench - it allows to have childseat installed with isofix and still move the chair for 3rd row access. VW does it for whole bench in ID Buzz and for all seats in Touran - in my opinon - mthe most usefiull thing for families with small kids.
@NickLambden
7 күн бұрын
Great review, the best I have seen on the Santa Fe, I love all the tech and I love the rear end. I have been looking for something suitable to replace my Vito 204 Van which I have had from new since September 2010. It has served me very well all these years. I don't need another van but love the space. Hyundai Santa Fe is now top of my list and I have booked a test drive for this week. If it drives as well as you then I will place an order there and then. Thanks keep up the great work Nick
@houseofcars1973
6 күн бұрын
Thanks Nick, appreciate the support and comment. Let me know if you end up ordering one, and what spec you get! Bryan.
@NickLambden
6 күн бұрын
@@houseofcars1973 Will do
@Gogo-i7s
7 күн бұрын
I love your videos, detailed, straight talking and tell you what you need to know. I hope and think you will be very successful on here. I have seen your Kodiaq and Santa Fe videos and am leaning towards the latter, although it’s a fair bit more expensive. I therefore have to ask how much better is the Santa Fe than the Kodiaq? We will use the car mainly for driving around town but like to do so in comfort / a spacious cabin. We won’t be towing anything. Thanks!
@houseofcars1973
7 күн бұрын
First of all, thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I really do appreciate every view I get on here. If you can manage with the physical size of it, I'd go for the Santa Fe. I love the Kodiaq, but the Hyundai is on another level in terms of how it feels. It feels like it should be another £20k worth. Lovely materials, refined to drive, so well equipped, and of course, a much better warranty. And you get the 7 seats as standard irrespective of model. The Kodiaq is a really good car, but the Santa Fe is the better one in my opinion.
@Gogo-i7s
6 күн бұрын
Thank you so much.
@Professor-Jack
10 күн бұрын
iv landed thank you so much take it easy. Have a nice day I've subscribed and hit the thumbs up 👍 that looks like a cool bat Mobile sleeping in the back you no what just what I was thinking however I wait for the price Ev9 equivalent
@Professor-Jack
10 күн бұрын
what a car yes I should not have compared this with the EV9 been a EV as it don't fit on this channel as you no im hear for the first time I really like this car also added to the shopping list 👍
@terrymichaels306
19 күн бұрын
Thank you for the great review. I love my 2.0 petrol Sportline Kodiaq but it’s time to replace. Not caring about fuel consumption, which is the best driver’s SUV that puts a smile on your face? Sante Fe, Sorento, new Kodiaq, CX-60, Tiguan……
@houseofcars1973
19 күн бұрын
I'm driving the new Sorrento in a couple of weeks, and I am currently driving the new Honda CRV e:PHEV. So far, the Santa Fe would still be the one for me.
@2901gagandeep
5 күн бұрын
Great review, Louis ck! 😅
@houseofcars1973
5 күн бұрын
Thanks. Saw him live once in New York. He’s much funnier than I am…..
@randombitsofreality
19 күн бұрын
He was inspired by a box. And the rear was inspired by an unholy amalgamation of all of America's 80's SUV's, themselves inspired by the industrial rear light looks of the average American truck at the time, which can be summed up as: "legally, it must have rear lights; position, size and design - up to the creative mind and expertise of the average greasy tank top trucker."
@Sajith050683
4 күн бұрын
looks like the mid spec is much more specced out in the rest of the world than Australia... we don't get a sunroof and a few other bits and bobs... shame
@plugman1963
2 күн бұрын
How do you think this car would perform fully loaded? Four adults and luggage with just a 1.6 turbo engine? Seems like it could be underpowered to me
@houseofcars1973
2 күн бұрын
It might lack a little bit of low down torque, but I think it would be fine at speed and for a long cruise.
@Gogo-i7s
3 күн бұрын
Hello again. Do you think the upgrade from 2wd to 4wd is worthwhile? It’s a while £2000 extra
@houseofcars1973
3 күн бұрын
I only drove the 4WD model, so its entirely up to your needs if you feel it necessary.
@Gogo-i7s
2 күн бұрын
@@houseofcars1973im really struggling with the decision and about to order. I only drive on normal roads and considering 4wd only because I am about to order and the 4wd is in stock? Any pros and cons with the two systems to consider?
@houseofcars1973
2 күн бұрын
No real cons with it other than the additional cost to you I suppose. Better traction, but slightly heavier and therefore less efficient. But then it’s probably a bit more desirable second hand when you come to sell it in the future. I’d go with it.
@SH-pg1wo
19 күн бұрын
I have not had good customer service form Hyundai dealers in general. This family school run, weekend hack is attractive but once out of electric range they are thirsty and the lack of torque at higher speeds is concerning affecting overall fuel economy from the petrol only engines. Was it 36mpg in your video? Its no Land Rover and not quite fair to compare it to Discovery or above. Space is attractive but without a diesel and with poor towing performance Hyundai have missed out. Not sure I enjoyed all the praise on this one. I think you are correct insofar this is an MPV replacement and that is its market in this country.
@houseofcars1973
19 күн бұрын
I agree that the lack of diesel (or at least a more powerful engine for towing) is a oversight, but in all other respects, this is an impressive car for the market that it is aimed at. I'm currently driving the new Honda CRV e:PHEV which is more expensive than this car, has only 5 seats, is less well equipped, and whilst very nice to drive, isn't as competent overall as the Santa Fe. I can't comment on the poor customer service you have experienced though, so I am disappointed to hear that. Its a great family car, very refined and has a quality that really is very impressive against some very good, if a little ordinary, competition. But yes, the towing capability (or lack of) is a flaw, I agree. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.
@glennturp5872
17 күн бұрын
But why do we only get black interiors in the UK, so disappointing. A fabulous car otherwise. Love your work - thank you. 😊
@houseofcars1973
16 күн бұрын
We don’t. The interior was very light grey?
@franciswynn1929
5 күн бұрын
How big is that boot with all the seats up? Will it fit a pram base with space for more bags. It looks like it wouldn’t. And with 2 teenagers, a baby and mother-in-law (I’m not joking or being stereotypical, if going to family stuff on her side we take her) I’d need it to be before I’d consider it
@2901gagandeep
5 күн бұрын
Maybe the Palisade better suits your need.
@franciswynn1929
5 күн бұрын
@@2901gagandeep can’t get that in the uk
@houseofcars1973
5 күн бұрын
I have to be honest and say I don’t know. But then I don’t know of any car in this class that will fit what you need, as the Santa Fe is one of the largest you’ll find for the money. You are probably looking at things like a Land Rover Defender 130 to be bigger.
@franciswynn1929
5 күн бұрын
@@houseofcars1973 the Kia EV9 does and if the Ioniq 9 shares the platform possibly that too however they will both probably be above my price limit
@houseofcars1973
5 күн бұрын
@@franciswynn1929 Yes, but both the EV9 and Ioniq 9 are a class above this car, and therefore priced way above it too. Although perhaps an used EV9 Air model might be the answer?
@BadHorsie1
19 күн бұрын
Sorry, no diesel engine, no bueno
@johnnywires943
19 күн бұрын
Why do you class that car as a medium size suv?That is a Range Rover size car.You have the same attitude as the Americans.What is the Tucson then?
@houseofcars1973
18 күн бұрын
It’s because that is the size of class it competes in, the medium sized SUV class. It’s smaller than an X5/Discovery/Q7 which are the large E-Sector SUVs. It just happens to be well packaged.
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