My local dealer here in the DFW area, is already charging $4k over MSRP, for this hybrid!! These pesky dealers are a real problem.

@HawkeyeRides

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that I haven’t seen this around Florida yet and if they start let them seat a few weeks to months they will drop it.

@RobertAOlsenII

29 күн бұрын

@@HawkeyeRides true. Sarasota is pretty legit we just got one at Hyun of Vnc at cost!

Great review. Great points on the SF vs. CRV no 3rd row.

@HawkeyeRides

29 күн бұрын

Thanks you

I know that it doesn't come with a spare tire. However, is there room for one or the setup for one below the vehicle like in the non hybrids?

@HawkeyeRides

2 ай бұрын

You can fit a donut tire but as of now Hyundai doesn’t have any kit. I did read on a form (Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid) that you can use a Kia kit. I don’t have the link. The battery is located in the rear just like the last generation. It does come with 5 years unlimited miles for roadside assistance and you can add wheel protection too.

Tough choice I would probably go with the hybrid but would really like to have a spare tire also the transmission on the hybrid seems like a safer bet...

@HawkeyeRides

2 ай бұрын

I would go hybrid 👍

What is the real world MPG? Did you check after full tank used? (estimated). I'm guessing around 30 Combined out the door.

@HawkeyeRides

29 күн бұрын

We got 29 combined and 31/28

Obviously it’s slower than the IC version, but how does the low end torque compare?

@HawkeyeRides

2 ай бұрын

I said it can be fun. You will feel the torque and it’s pretty quick for what it’s worth 👍

With all those cup holders, youll be pulling over to take a piss every 5 minutes

@HawkeyeRides

2 ай бұрын

Good point 😁

What was the problem solved?

@HawkeyeRides

2 ай бұрын

I said in the beginning no dual wet clutch transmission it’s a standard automatic transmission.

Spare tire?

@HawkeyeRides

Ай бұрын

Yes I say it on the review 👍

Wonder how real world MPGs are.

@HawkeyeRides

Ай бұрын

Depends on how you push the pedal, everyone will have a different number that’s why it helps with these estimates the companies give

@rohitnijhawan5281

Ай бұрын

@@HawkeyeRides The pedal alone doesn't matter. I think Hyundai / Kia have to think a little bit more outside of the box slapping that 1.6T and 1.5kw battery in everything under the sun. Car after car, they can't think of anything else The kia sportage hybrid is 3732 pounds. This is 4575 pounds. Same gas and electric motor. 850 pounds of extra heft... there is no way it will get the mileage if you go 70mph on the highway.

@mattmershon3542

23 күн бұрын

I just purchased a 2024 Santa Fe SEL hybrid. I got 36 mpg mixed driving using primarily the ECO mode on my first tank.

@rohitnijhawan5281

22 күн бұрын

@@mattmershon3542 Very impressive. BUT WTF ... why is the 2023, a full 400 pounds lighter getting same or worse mileage? I am am sure the 2024 / 2025 Tucson hybrid which is 700 pounds lighter than 24 Santa Fe should easily beat 40mpg mixed.

Its disappointing the rear looks like that. Also the fact there are no upgrade packages available like the last two generations of santa fe

@HawkeyeRides

Ай бұрын

That is a good point

What? There is no spare tire on the hybrid ? The non hybrid has a spare tire

@HawkeyeRides

2 ай бұрын

Battery takes it place

@gosman949

Ай бұрын

this quite common. Same with the Honda CRV hybrid and even the Lexus NX-350. But at least the NX has run-flat tires!

@HAK_5

Ай бұрын

@@gosman949 thanks for the info! I am old school internal combustion engine , I guess this is the norm with hybrid and electric cars

Obviously the vehicle design department is separate from the key fob department. 😂 GDI - need to be aware of carbon!

@HawkeyeRides

Ай бұрын

It’s a standard key 🔑 😁

@philliplee9737

Ай бұрын

@@HawkeyeRides Yea. Was being a bit sarcastic. The New Santa Fe got a totally new / radical design, square and boxy and all. Yet the key is still that silly old thang, oblong and not square at all.

@HawkeyeRides

Ай бұрын

@@philliplee9737 from a little distance it’s a Hyundai badge but I know what you mean 👍

Rear is quite ugly. Like the front side and interior. Hope they do better with an updated palisade

@HawkeyeRides

2 ай бұрын

I agree that rear isn’t my fav either

FWD? Isn't AWD the whole point in buying an SUV?

@HawkeyeRides

19 сағат бұрын

Some want to save more gas

@n8n8n8n

15 сағат бұрын

@@HawkeyeRides They they should consider a small car with a tiny engine :D

Does it have acoustic windows?

@HawkeyeRides

2 ай бұрын

Yes Hyundai spec sheet: www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/santa-fe-hybrid/compare-specs

@James.Bond_RPG

2 ай бұрын

@@HawkeyeRidesawesome. Thank you for the info. 😊

@gosman949

Ай бұрын

just the sun roof according to the specs.

Like the rest of the Hyundai hybrids, there is no heat when the drive train is in EV mode!

@HawkeyeRides

Ай бұрын

It has a great warranty 👍

@gosman949

Ай бұрын

but does it have air conditioning in EV mode? That is the main thing!