This looks like the Ford Flex. I always knew the Flex was ahead of its time

@neooverby3750

Ай бұрын

The flex should have never gone away it was a great little suv

@ChristianC-gy1ym

Ай бұрын

looks nothing like a flex. see it in person first you'll know

@makatron

Ай бұрын

Flex was such great vehicle.

@jeffreyjones3616

Ай бұрын

Flex/MKT wera ahead... the Santa Fe has a few similarities in passing but I dont get flex vibes

@doctorjango1

Ай бұрын

First thing I thought of as well.

I hope the helmet bit in the intro never goes away

@papel_pe

Ай бұрын

Everytime I get into a car I remember it and chuckle a little bit, I too hope it never goes away

@dcarts5616

Ай бұрын

Me too!

@thewarzone1252

Ай бұрын

I hope they bring back the punching bit

@TheLegoPerson

Ай бұрын

Long live the helmet smack 🫡

@clifftaylor3295

Ай бұрын

It has to stay.

Wife and I picked up a Bronze Matte Limited AWD this past week. I'll never not call it a bisectional center console after this video.

@ScottOrd

Ай бұрын

...and I'm over here with a car that's...unisectional 😂

@scott5429

Ай бұрын

@@ScottOrdand I’m over here with a center console that is hetrosectional

@TJSaw

Ай бұрын

So when you open it and put your hand in it, is that sectional intercourse?

please don't ever remove the i8 helmet clip from the intro... it gets me every single time... i love this so much!

" It's bisectional" lost it 😅😅😂 thanks guys

@mrjohnbruton

Ай бұрын

This is a 2024 car, after all.

@georgekappland2935

Ай бұрын

😂 I said the same thing.

@ChrisParayno

Ай бұрын

It is 2024😂😂

@Konszky

Ай бұрын

I snorted coffee out of my nose. fyi

@notjustanydad

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

04:10 Finally a car not running on 22-24" wheels, give those chunky tyres with normal sized wheels some love people, they ride _NICE_

@Jadawin-kk3fz

Ай бұрын

Yeah, totally agree, people forget that every car has air-suspension. 18" is a MUCH nicer ride than 20 or 21.

@volvo09

Ай бұрын

Yep, a tire with proper sidewalks rides nice.

@phattiger1506

Ай бұрын

​@@volvo09In my personal opinion more sidewall looks better too. Too many modern vehicles look like they are wearing clown shoes.

@flurpoid

Ай бұрын

More durable against potholes too, real easy to de-bead a tire or crack a wheel with those unnecessary large wheels. Don't understand why manufacturers are so desperate to put rubber band tires on everything.

@Padlyko

Ай бұрын

@@phattiger1506 Meaty tires club need to be founded. God forbid the anorexic tires.

My wife got one in early February and its been a great vehicle. I let a couple of Mercedes engineers crawl over it (I live near their Alabama plant) and they were quite impressed with what Hyundai has done.

@alexsmith6271

Ай бұрын

Like what exactly? Copy everything and cheap crap on inside?

@joshb2448

Ай бұрын

@@alexsmith6271 no, the fit, finish, and design. It's well built.

@alexsmith6271

Ай бұрын

And inside? Constant engine issues, tranny and etc. They look nice on the outside and complete garbage in the inside

@TrentonThomas627

Ай бұрын

​@@alexsmith6271go drive one.. their fit and finish is pretty great

@zizey1745

Ай бұрын

@@alexsmith6271 haters gonna hate

I think it looks nicer in real life than photos. Saw it in white in calligraphy and think it looks fresh.

@Scypher0th

2 күн бұрын

hahah looks fresh....have u never seen a land rover? Plus the land rover wont need a tranny in 5000kms like the hyundai

As a dad with small children I fully endorse the consistent bad dad joke level humor

@sumerakhan252

Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

Thomas being goofy has to be my favourite thing

@chris-qo1nt

Ай бұрын

That was a good joke

@dfsdh432v9

Ай бұрын

i was expecting KIABOIZ joke.

It's hilarious that all your SoCal videos take place around where I grew up and hung out forever. Warms my heart to see the old stomping grounds.

A car I would have never have had a second thought about without a Throttle House video of it. I'll be honest, as a dad with the potential to have more than 1 child in the future this seems like a super reasonably priced 3 row seating SUV. It might not necessarily be the greatest looking vehicle ever but in my opinion it looks way nicer and more expensive than the previous Santa Fe models. Looking at it I'd have had no idea it was a Hyundai having never seen it before. Love the channel, definitely gives off OG Top Gear vibes, and love what ya'll are doing. Came for the Lotus content, stayed for the humor, entertainment, and excellent car content!

Y’all really are the benchmark for car reviews. I could care less about a Hyundai SUV but I just watched the whole video because you guys made it. Doing something right

@andresmattos7541

Ай бұрын

U speak like a sheep

@fffwe3876

Ай бұрын

hyundai /KIA spends $Billion on social marketing.

@ytj22

Ай бұрын

​@@fffwe3876 Still don't like the Santa Fe, but I like Throttle House even more.

@mempto

Ай бұрын

Eh not really

@Jericho642

Ай бұрын

Could “not” care less. Could not.

I picked up a Calligraphy in green this weekend. I quite like how it looks. But I'm coming from a Ford Flex, so boxy is the name of the game.

@eun_chan111

Ай бұрын

Santa Fe isn't that bad. You made a good choice

@ttbeezy

Ай бұрын

Got my wife a black calligraphy. We like the look as well. I'm not a suv guy but I like boxy models.

@user-el2nl5qv7q

Ай бұрын

Boxy is the future.

@TheGryf0xxx

Ай бұрын

@@eun_chan111 Sure in the hell doesn't feel bad.

@TheGryf0xxx

Ай бұрын

@@ttbeezy It was the only new car on the market my wife enjoyed the look of.

every video is so solid from you guys. always excited to see new content, making anyand every car feel intriguing

I can't believe it took me so long to subscribe to you guys. Great content. Great videos. Great reviews. Keep it up!

don't have the bell icon turned on for anyone else but these dudes. reminiscent of top gear. watching their videos not for the car, but for the camaraderie of these two.

@NVIDIAGeekify

Ай бұрын

exactly

@danmayberry1185

Ай бұрын

I watch episodes on cars I know I won't like - they're that good.

@shade4042

Ай бұрын

​@@danmayberry1185Fully agree they can make any car interesting

@upshifter5316

Ай бұрын

@@danmayberry1185 Exactly. Like the Santa Fe here. Haven’t watched anyone else’s video on this.

@travelmemoir

Ай бұрын

@@danmayberry1185 I know right, like I will never ever ever buy a Santa Fe. But this video, and the introduction, especially watching Thomas & James play their intro skit, is like a breath of fresh air lol.

You both have the best and most accurate pronunciation of Hyundai of all reviewers. Way to goooooo!!!!

The soundtrack in this video is really nice. Kudos to whoever makes the selection 👌🏻👌🏻

I love these guys. They work so perfect together

New throttle house video makes my day

Other than the tail light placement, design looks nice as does the overall package. Agree with Thomas, i could see my mother in one of these

The improvement that Hyundai and Kia have made to their brand and quality of their vehicles in the past 20 years is mind blowing.

@tocreatee3585

Ай бұрын

LETS GO KIABOIZ!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Rattus-Norvegicus

Ай бұрын

​@@tocreatee3585I'd rather ride a bike than be a "Kiaboiz".

@On2wheels94

Ай бұрын

So is their prices

@CabbageBloke

Ай бұрын

@@On2wheels94 So has every manufacturer. Inflation has hit everything.

You guys are the best! Love youse! Great review, per the usual.

Much love for throttle house, always a good day when yall drop

Really tempted to buy one of these thanks for the awesome review as always

My wife got the Kia Sorrento, this one’s brother/sister/cousin and it’s very very nice. Got the X line with the baseball glove interior and it looks great. It has what I can only describe as Lamborghini wheels which also look great. Hyundai and Kia really are killing it in the suburban grocery getter upscale yet affordable market.

Good timing - I had one of these tailgating me all the way across town this weekend, and so I couldn't help but realize it was the first one I've seen on the street. They do look pretty good in person - boxy works for SUVs.

@ytj22

Ай бұрын

If they're actual trucks it works. This is no truck and so it seems more like "faux rugged" to me.

@aprtur

Ай бұрын

@@ytj22 fake off-roader or not, I do think it's fairly tasteful, by way of keeping the design elements very simple. Compared to the melted jellybean generation Pilot, for example, this is far more pleasing to look at.

I bought one of these about two weeks ago. It’s a limited, FWD, and white with tan interior. Super practical with great tech and ride. So far I really like it. I also like the boxy styling personally. There are going to be a million of these on the road for what you get for the money.

@kevinwest1607

Ай бұрын

Also a million of them in the shop for repairs lol.

@pauldevassy2379

Ай бұрын

@@kevinwest1607 it’s a Range Rover lookalike, not an actual Range Rover.

@tocreatee3585

Ай бұрын

Had a Hyundai for 10 years and my mechanic thanked me personally he said thanks to my car he managed to build a a second level on his house 😅

@codyman1022

Ай бұрын

Weird, just got out of a Santa Fe I had for 11 years. No problems at all other than a wheel sensor and cosmetic stuff starting to fail from the Florida sun. Regular maintenance otherwise.

@kevinwest1607

Ай бұрын

@@codyman1022 Wow I guess the many thousands of people with blown up engines/transmissions, electrical problems are just crazy unlucky.

Love the intro! The "enjoy the show!" at the end makes it feel like an actual TV series. You guys do amazing work!

I like your reviews SO MUCH that I made it halfway through a review of a Whatever Santa Fe. Well done gents!

Yall. Great content. Thank you. Keep going. PLEASE

@TOASTMEDIA

Ай бұрын

The intro.. I mean, keep doing it all though

Introducing the Hyundai Flex 💪🏼

@No_Comment87

Ай бұрын

Santa Sport 🐂

“Bisectional”…..😂😂😂😂you guys rock.

I live right where you filmed this and the last video. It’s so cool knowing every street you are testing cars on. If you guys are in town still you should go to Supercar Sunday this weekend. Tons of car enthusiasts meet every Sunday with every type of ICE car you can imagine.

Hyundai as has stepped so much in recent years. never seen such a glow up from a car company

Thomas only focusing on how James' says "Innovative".. instead of listening to what he has to say, and then interrupting him 15 seconds later... i think that speaks for all of us in that moment.

@edombre4637

Ай бұрын

I know James is English, but I really don’t think the English say innovative the way James says it; they say it the same way Canadians say it. I think! Maybe some Brit’s can weigh in.

@pickpops498

Ай бұрын

​@@edombre4637I'm not British (English is not even my first language), but I'm pretty sure they pronounce it the same way as James.

@Joseph-zm6sy

Ай бұрын

I was literally focusing on it and repeating it until Thomas said something 😂

@Afraz_9n3

Ай бұрын

​@@edombre4637 I am british and it depends on where your from. Most places say it the way James does but up north some people say it the Canadian way but most people say it James' way

@edombre4637

Ай бұрын

@@Afraz_9n3 thanks for clarifying

Beautiful scenery out there on those mountain roads guys, nice job.

i love recognizing the roads when you guys are in socal

Thanks for entertaining us guys

They seem to have taken design cues from various manufacturers. As pointed out it screams Ford Flex. The front end has a definite Land Rover vibe and the boxy protruding wheel arches scream GM/GMC

@ytj22

Ай бұрын

Land Rover looks and reliability.

@andrewduong2740

Ай бұрын

@@ytj22 with Hyundai/Kia street cred

@ytj22

Ай бұрын

@@andrewduong2740 Lol! 👍

@calebwany8422

Ай бұрын

No wonder its fugly

While there are not many defenders here in austria, my neighbor got one of these a week ago. Of course he is single. While I personally think its a cry for help, it has not stopped my other neighbors from starting a riot against said new Santa Fe driver. People here are not that used to 2m high boxes, which are also freed from all emission taxes because we only get the hybrid ones. 🤣 Love the smoking exhaust in every back shot 😋

Lovely new intro, and I'm so glad that you kept the helmet ding.

always enjoy a more "normal" vehicle reviews, keep up the great work!

Ok, I knew it looked like a Defender, but reality never hit me as hard as this video at 8:10 when you guys put the Defender and the Santa Fe pictures next to each other!!!! They are identical!!

@eleanormassaro5195

Ай бұрын

I’ve been wanting to see a side-by-side picture of this car and the Ford flex too

@eleanormassaro5195

Ай бұрын

You guys are cracking me up trying to say nice things about this vehicle!😂😂

I saw one of these for the first time the other day. Its a good looking vehicle. Really reminds me of a Ford Flex. Similar proportions, boxy, roomy, etc.

You are driving two blocks away from my house! I started watching you guys 2 years ago when you were in Canada, then saw you get to SoCal, now you are on Lynn road and Potrero, my house is on the old part of Potrero directly in front of the mountain you are using as a background! If you keep going like this, you’ll be filming on my front lawn by next week…😊

Love the content❤❤❤❤

I love that Hyundai brought back the ford flex. That was nice of them.

I love your guises channel. It makes me think of Top Gear with a fun and funny twist❤❤❤❤

Favorite channel, I wouldn’t own a Santa Fe, but as soon as I saw this video I wanted to watch it. Please review a Yukon/Sierra Denali Ultimate at least on extra throttle house they are my dream vehicles

I love it, trying to hold out for the PHEV in 2025 though. Supposedly will have 60ish miles electric with their new system.

Love that you guys are doing more economy cars, like from Hyundai & Kia. It would be awesome to get your views on the Kia Forte GT!

@soulsage1984

Ай бұрын

Economy car? These are not lol.

@bonk2417

Ай бұрын

@@soulsage1984Have you seen car prices? Anything under 40K is considered "economy" right now.

Hey! I love that road. I live about 3 hours away and I own a Hyundai (My first new car) and I got it from Victorville Hyundai which is 45 min away( my sales guy was great) ...But I Drive to Oxnard Hyundai every time I need dealer service cause of how terrible Victorville service/warranty has been. Oxnard guys are great. Plus that drive is great!

Music game was super on point this episode 👌

Alright guys, it's been said a few times but I am going to say it again : you picked up where the Clarkson era Top Gear left off. Keep up the excellent work.

The intro is so actually 😂👍

@newchannel1220

Ай бұрын

Had a Hyundai for 10 years and my mechanic thanked me personally he said thanks to my car he managed to build a a second level on his house 😅

You guys hit the nail on the head. It's fine. If it's to your taste and you're not a big car performance enthusiast, this is an affordable, functional option.

I love the Santa Fe, I’ve got the 2007 Santa Fe and it drives like a dream and is still super comfy despite its age! And I’ve ridden in some of the newer ones really upped the game. Solid and fun cars all around

I wanna see you guys review the Kia Forte GT. Manual or DCT. I'm no car enthusiast but I really love my Forte. It's fun, practical, and didn't break the bank. It's cool seeing Hyundai and Kia picking up the pace too.

The Ford Flex lives!

Nice to hear your Discovery 4 is continuing to live up to it's reputation lads. As someone who lives a few miles from the Solihull factory it makes me proud. 😂 👍🏻

I'm a big fan of how this looks (aside from what feels like oddly low tail lights) and when I sat in one at a car show, I was amazed at how spacious it was! I think this is gonna be a big success for Hyundai!

New mics? Your in car voices sound great!

I don't know a single JLR owner who has ever even had a thought flash through their head about taking it anywhere wetter than the swimming pool carpark so I'd say this is definitely a defender rival. Love the lights on it!

@SuzukiKid400

Ай бұрын

What does that have to do with it. You pay for the capability, not the adventure.

@ruk2023--

Ай бұрын

If you're paying for something you have no intention of using then more fool you@@SuzukiKid400

@SavoyPrimeable

Ай бұрын

Regardless of where the vehicle is taken, if you truly think this has the off road capability of the new defender, you should probably research the defender a bit more. This in no way rivals the defender. This is basically a modernized ford flex.

@ruk2023--

Ай бұрын

Have another go at reading what I said.@@SavoyPrimeable

@tocreatee3585

Ай бұрын

if you think Land Rovers are unreliable , stay away from hyundai KIA they are the worst.

I have so far seen it only in video and photos, but I love it, it is beautiful and it looks perfect. Boxy as a car should be. It comes to our market in the middle of the year. I think I want the XRT one.

Dont tell the guys over at Donut, but you guys are definitely my favorite automotive channel. I have no interest whatsoever in a Hyundai Sante Fe, yet here I am, enjoying every minute of your video. Thank you. #bisectional

The laugh got me

Throttle house, are best car reviewers ever. Even with folks like top gear paving the way, I would argue their charm and attitude make them the best in the last 20 years of car reviews. They make every review worth watching. Even when it's not a car I'm interested in. When there is a car I'm interested in, no matter who reviews it previously I anxiously wait to see if Thomas and James will give their view as I hold their opinion above all others. I excitedly wait to see what jokes and critical analysis they put together to both entertain and inform me. Thank you for everything you guys do. I hope you have many years of success and fortune ahead.

Been waiting for you to cover this

You guys are the best! Funny and really good content. “Bisectional” “It is 2024 after all! “ 😂😂

I had 2010 SantaFe. Drove for 250k miles without major issues. It's actually very good, reliable car. I think Hyundai is better than all Japanese brands except may be for Toyota.

I love when Thomas is the fall guy or punchline guy in the intro gag

I’m so glad the get in helmet is still in the intro. That little *dink* sound really puts me in the right mood for some TH

I was behind one of these in traffic the other day and couldn’t figure out if it was brand new or 10 years old. It just has that….look

@pakmandan

21 күн бұрын

Timeless

Well it looks like a defender but at least we can get it insured.

Off-Road Surprise As noted, select crossovers are showing some unexpected off-road prowess. My 2019 Santa Fe, for example, holds its own against friends Subarus in terms of ground clearance, Clarence and suspension. The AWD lock function even feels like it makes a difference. Throw on some good tires, and this thing could handle light off-roading like basic BLM (the Land Mgmt) camping or exploring backroads. I'm really digging the look of the rumored XRT version - fingers crossed it becomes a solid reality with options. On-Road Champion Of course, these SUVs truly shine on pavement. The current "Smart Sense" suite, with its adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, is arguably up there with the very best in the industry. The technology simply works flawlessly on mine. These comfortable cruisers are also surprisingly rugged.

I always thought it was pronounced like "Sunday" like that commercial from a while back. But I'll start saying "heeeundai" like you guys do because I trust you with my life and my happiness and eventually my firstborn.

Santa Fe is actually really well-made car. I know there are some complains about Rand rover’s identity and weird shape of rear tail gate. If you want to get the most compliance space and tech in that price range, I would recommend Santa Fe.

@dfsdh432v9

Ай бұрын

The engine blew on my 2016 Kia Sorrento I got it back a week ago

@LLG47

Ай бұрын

It's been out for like no time, how do you knwo to have an opinion? Are you a salesman?

@recoverymail269

Ай бұрын

@@LLG47it’s been out for quite long in Korea, and I’ve seen heard some issues about it but overall people think it’s realiable enough. Also it actually has bigger cabin then Palliasade.

@trap_autostudio

Ай бұрын

@@dfsdh432v9 Recently car industry is going crazy in terms of quality, (Addition of electronic equipment = More issues). I have 2022 etron GT, and i got Low arm prob, Climate system broke (4times), charging system errors (twice) during a year. Hope you don’t get more issues.😢

@trap_autostudio

Ай бұрын

@@LLG47 Last month i visited Korea and test drive for 4 days. If we think about the price, it is a great car.

I've heard that the engine and transmission were carried over from the pretty good looking 4th generation (the outgoing model). That means that any engine and transmission issues that weren't fixed in 2023 were probably carried over to this "all-new" model.

@jasonomer346

Ай бұрын

What issues are those?

@claytonlarson1574

Ай бұрын

​@jasonomer346 the DCT is garbage. The 2.5t is known for oil consumption issues, though I never experienced that.

@josie_the_valkyrie

9 күн бұрын

The Hybrid and PHEV versions are the way to go.

The ending was hilarious! 😂 thnx forthe laugh

Great vid. Now i want one 🎉

The glow-up from last gen's Santa Fe is rather impressive, and I may actually give this thing a go in the future. Gonna wait until at least 2027 or so to try it, since I'm not one to buy the first year of a new generation, but it's hard to find a bad angle for this SUV. Well, aside from the rear. Not sold on that aspect.

Bisectional gag legit made me giggle

@volvo09

Ай бұрын

"it's a 2024 car after all" 😂

That laugh from Thomas at his own joke at the start was killer

It should be priced much higher It's amazing !!! The design is amazingly modern beautiful and strong !!! So nice !!!

If there was an 8 legged insect on it you could call it a “boxer spyder”

Hyundais constant evolution is amazing

Love the new intro. Have you thought about combining a few of your reviews and releasing a weekly or bi weekly long format show that includes the banter, news, etc (thinking modern top gear) and then releasing edited review segments as needed for the algorithm? I think you two are the replacement for the displacement of the OG TG.

It’s so wild to see y’all filming so close to my home turf. I know that road well.

seeing the steering wheel is so funny. like you said it is so defender

It looks like a Ford Flex up front. And like a SsangYong Turismo in the rear.

@Bradimus1

Ай бұрын

I always liked the flex. My wife and I call them the man van. 😂

@Stressless2023

Ай бұрын

@@Bradimus1 Love the Ford Flex - 365 horsepower twin turbo speed machine in a sleeper bread box shape 😂 Can't beat it.

Ive owned 3 of the original Santa Fe (01-06), they were very reliable and went past 400k. Awesome beater everyday vehicle. Theres a reason I kept buying another one when the previous one wore out

I got a ride in a Hyundai SUV a few years ago, infact its quite a few years ago now... it surprised me, pretty sure it had proper 4wd and lockers, atleast rear and central... and 220 hp diesel, it was pretty cool, it was just a short go around the neighborhood, it was pretty much brand new, looked amazing too, quite the opposite to this design, swooping looking thing, I liked it! And I as surprised by the power, I maybe had expected 150 - 170 hp, and being diesel it had the torque wave, very nice! And it was big!

Do one with the BYD Seal guys!

Hyundai is coming out with some of the greatest designs in the world right now, genuinely. Boxy or not

@TheBeastlyBurrito

Ай бұрын

I agree! I swoon every time I see an Ioniq5

love the videos! but bring back more of the track comparisons and reviews

Ah, finally. Been waiting for this

I respect Kia and Hyundai trying to move up market, but they have a dark history of reliability and build quality issues to overcome before I'll be willing to trust that they're "killing it". The ignition column/key issues that were bad enough to become a viral trend are just the tip of the iceberg. I wish them the best but I think many consumers aren't ready to trust them

@benjaminstiglitz1315

Ай бұрын

I think it's also important to realize how much the two companies have changed in the past decade. It takes a while to turn around product design, but I think they're on the right track. Just need more time to make sure of it, though. Kia / Hyundai EVs are probably my favorite on the market right now, and my parents own two Hyundais that they love, but they've also had to replace an engine in a Tuscon at 45K miles (they no longer have that vehicle that drank oil). It's very hit or miss, but it helps we aren't in a big enough community for the Kia Boyz too...

@nottimhortons

Ай бұрын

It has to start somewhere. It just can’t start with people’s stubbornness. Some overlook every South Korean cars as horrible. Because they view the people owning it as cheap. I don’t care for those people who so love cars but be toxic to those who try to enter with their own fantastic little cars.

@RB-kc3jx

Ай бұрын

Ever heard of the kia boys? They like hyundais too

@FreePalestine-qj6zn

Ай бұрын

@@nottimhortons I don't care for those people who ignore Kia and Hyundai's MAJOR reliability problems over the last five years like engines completely failing due to carbon buildup from poor design and construction and who encourage others to throw away their money on these awful little cars.

@connormckay9429

Ай бұрын

Not to mention that they're notorious for not honoring their warranties.

those taillights are the worst