I recently purchased a 2019 Santa Fe in the limited trim and I have to say, I am extremely impressed so far. Yes there are small things I wish were a little better, but compared to everything in this class, this vehicle is near fully loaded for an unbeatable price. Every other maker is easily $8-10K more for the features you are receiving from this new Santa Fe. Honestly! Compare the features to ford, Toyota, Chevrolet, GMC, and even makers such as BMW, Lexus, and Land Rover. I paid appx. 31K for my 2019 limited Santa Fe, and no dealership could even come close on a 2019 model in this segment. Great job Hyundai.
Had my Ultimate a month now! LOVE it went back home for Thanksgiving and surprised everyone My Mom sat in the front seat and was shocked how roomy it was!!! The safety features alone are worth the price. Your life is worth it! He forgot to mention rear seat protectors with door and when exiting vehicle and if you FORGET a live object the car will send you a text and honk horn for 24 hours! You never know! Kids die every year from that happening!
The strength of this vehicle is the safety, size and visibility. The car received great safety ratings and is larger than most of its competition and you can see the amount of light coming into the vehicle in this review
I don't mind the face and headlight treatment of this new Santa Fe. In fact, I think it's rather stylish and design-forward. Without auto reviewers telling you that the actual headlights are part of the lower clusters, you would automatically assume that the daytime running lights, that are always on, are sleek modern, even slightly aggressive, headlights. Your brain will automatically "accept" this look as the conventional order of lights. This gives the Santa Fe's face a more balanced look compared to the previous light treatment of the Cherokee. It's only because we were informed that the light clusters are actually reversed that some of us will now process this in our heads and think of it as "polarizing".
Excellent analogy! I wish someone who drives a new Santa Fe would comment on how well those lower headlamps work on lighting the way. The lower trims (I am considering) don't come with LED headlights, just halogen projectors (which are normally OK) but being lower, I just wonder how well the lights/brights perform when lower down.
I test drove the 2019 Santa Fe SEL 2.4. I liked it a lot and I had no complaints whatsoever. However, the Mazda CX-5 had more of the "Wow" factor; interior and driving refinement were clearly superior, so it was higher on my list even though I didn't like the cumbersome infotainment system and the BSM was too sensitive. I eventually ended up getting the Honda CR-V because it's more efficient and great all around. If you're comparing it to the best compact SUV's, I think it falls short unless you need the extra passenger room.
This is probably the exact color combination I'd get for this Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T. I love that blue, & I like the interior color combination, but I also like the black & beige two-tone option this version was available with
First new vehicle bought and the wife and i are loving it def more than enough room for us two and a dog but i imagine those with a kid or two would be pleased as well.
That's what my wife and I are thinking about as well. We have a couple kiddos that need baby seats plus an older youngster - and even though the Rogue looks to be the largest in it's segment, I'm glad Hyundai makes a tweener like this. Because I certainly don't want to have to pay 50k to have all the bells and whistles with an official Mid-Size just to seat 3 kids comfortably. I see the 2021 Santa Fe is coming this fall but unless the fuel economy actually makes a jump, especially if they do indeed bring along a hybrid trim (rumored for the U.S. - Confirmed for Europe models) - We will probably just wait for the release and then go with a 19' or 20' and save some dough
About 6 weeks prior to the on sale date of this SUV, I showed my wife a video and pics of it from an auto show, then we looked at the 2018 version on the Hyundai website. She despised the front end of the new 2019, did not like the interior as much as the 2018 either. (styling is so subjective) Our Hyundai dealer was clearing out the 2018's with a $5007 discount ( combined Hyundai incentive $3500, remainder dealer discount). We picked up a loaded 2018, black exterior, tan interior, loaded like this one for a little over $30k. I was happy with the relatively low cost, and she calls it her "limo" because of the features and how it drives.
I have got the new santa fe.. 2,4 basic version about 60 days ago.. My impressions so far: This car delivers at the same time: Space, Style and efficiency that really surprime me so far.. With 3000 miles driven, in Orlando, FL with regular gas it makes 25/26 miles per gallon and 30/31the road... and with mid grade gas it goes up to 28 city and 32/33 in the road with the right tire pressure... compared to aspirated competitors, Hyunday did an excellent job .. very efficient, quiet... If your focus is fuel efficiency, space and style this car is the benchmark in its class...
Thanks for posting Gilmar. THIS is the type of REAL WORLD review I was looking for from an actual owner who's run the thing around a bit. Always leery about window sticker MPG claims. Good to hear it's legit...and then some on a good day. As you say, efficient w/space that the compacts can't match. Admittedly, style is subjective as this front end will take some getting used to. Jeep invented the look on the Cherokee a couple years back and pulled back with the latest refresh. Will be interesting to see how Hyundai does on the sales #'s with this latest version of the Santa Fe considering they're definitely pushing the envelope with that different look up front. Btw, Mr. Goose over at savagegeese really was impressed with the "comfort" of the thing. Your review Milmar is further confirmation this one might be worth a serious look. Again, much appreciate your post.
I am always amazed by how you are able to cover a great deal of material in a relatively short period of time. I appreciate that you always give your positive impressions as well as your impressions of details not so impressive. Great review as usual.
I'm surprised that reviewers haven't mentioned (or perhaps haven't noticed) that the Santa Fe is essentially a two row, turbo 4 cylinder version of the Kia Sorento. Same platform. Only 1.2 inches shorter in overall length, and about an inch shorter wheelbase, and almost exactly the same weight. (The Santa Fe, in fact, is a few pounds heavier with AWD.) About one cubic feet less cargo space. Same 8 speed transmission. Same AWD systems. Interior switch gear and infotainment display are literally identical. So is passenger room in the first two rows. Anyone familiar with the Sorento will feel completely at home in the Santa Fe and vice versa. The differences, of course, include the Santa Fe's turbo 4 that Kia dropped this year and the Sorento has a V6 that's not available in the Santa Fe. And the Sorento dropped the two row option in 2018 while the Santa Fe is a dedicated two row SUV with additional under floor storage where the Sorento's third row is stowed. KIA will be adding a diesel option later in 2019 while there's some talk of adding the V6 in the Sorento to the Santa Fe lineup. Comparing top trims, the SX-L Sorento has more luxury touches (e.g. Napa leather) and soft touch materials than the Ultimate Santa Fe along with a higher MSRP. All in all, the Santa Fe and the Sorento are variations on the same "Goldilocks" theme. Want a V6 and three row seating? Take the Sorento. Don't need or want passenger accommodation for more than five and like the feel of a turbo engine, go for the Santa Fe. Amusingly, though, reviewers are prone to compare the Santa Fe to "small" or "compact" SUV's while comparing the Sorento to "midsize" vehicles. In fact, these category lines are blurry at best. Neither the Santa Fe nor the Sorento fit neatly in those categories but the Hyundai/Kia partnership doesn't care. They have the bases covered for those looking for a crossover that's not too big and not too small.
@@iCodyonline Actually, it's a bit more complicated than that. Hyundai owns about 35% of KIA and the two companies share many components and engineering resources. But the relationship is not as close as, say, Chevrolet and Buick or Ford and Mercury where the differentiation between the brands is mainly in terms of badging and trim levels.
@@tommihelich2613 I don't think that's the case. I believe the Santa Fe is built in Hyundai's Montgomery, Alabama plant. www.motortrend.com/news/2019-hyundai-santa-fe-enters-production/
Thank you for being so thorough with your reviews I've always enjoyed watching you since the beginning and have bought three of my cars off of your suggestions and showing of vehicles
I helped my co-worker purchase a new car, and she ended up getting the 2.0T limited ultimate. She test drove the MX5, Tuscon, Sportage, the Cherokee, and then I believe the CRV (I told her to avoid anything "American"). She absolutely loves the car - I got to drive in it when we went to lunch one day, and I was very impressed with the quality, features and comfort. I do have my bias, as I own a 2014 Elantra gt, but I encouraged her to drive as many cars as possible. it's amazing how drastically the quality of these Korean cars have improve, even in the past 5 years.
Hyundai has done well with this interior & exterior design. would be nice if Hyundai 3.3ltr v6 option with dual exhaust tips to round-up the Model line-up.
This 2.4 basic tream is great... very efficient.. 26 in the city 34 in the road... Amazing!! It kills the competition below, sportage and Tucson, and above Honda C-RV and others..
The Palisade will be sooooo good for the price! I especially like its rugged body on frame SUV look and its luxurious interior, worthy of a 50k+ SUV/CUV but for a fraction of the price
Never have I wanted or felt the need to have an SUV. But at this price point with all the tech this vehicle offers, I'd drive one! Love the pano roof, that sold me!
Nice review... rented the base model and was impressed with the room. At 6'4" plenty of space up front and can fit behind myself in driving position. Knowing the upper trim has adjustable rear seats is a major win, have tall kids. Gonna have to test drive the top turbo model. Me likey for under 40k.
You changed your tune since liking the front end... Re: your review at the New York auto show. I purchased a 2019 SEL 2.4 three weeks ago and think it's great for $26,000It has great standard safety features that I never had before. I'm achieving 31 / 32 mpg on hwy. 99.5 % of my driving time I'm not passing vehicles but can when needed just fine. It does just what I want on a daily basis. By the way, it weighs 3,600 pounds with FWD. Another plus is the x-lent Hyundai driveline warranty,10 years 100,000 miles. No regrets here, got more than I expected $$ .
I just test drove a 2019 SEL Plus 2.4 awd last Friday and it drove amazing and was was pretty peppy and I kept asking the salesman if this was the turbo model because I was shocked by how peppy it felt. I had no issues passing anyone on the highway or anything, so I’m kinda shocked that he said the turbo was on the slow side but I guess he does drive a Porsche and a Tesla for his personal vehicles
Thanks for your review, Bexar636 and Michael. So does the 2.4 L engine growl, a little noisy on acceleration? The SEL 2.4L, the wife and I test drove did. Our 2009 Toyota Matrix 1.8L doesn't, is very quiet. 32 mpg is better then I thought. We are average 35 on the Matrix. 90% hwy driving. Still undecided on that front grill and where the headlights are located at.
I have the 2017 SF and that 290 HP engine is NICE. I think a 2 liter in an AWD Utility vehicle is too small. I like the new interior updates, but not so much for that front fascia. My lease is up in 6 months so I’ll be in a dilemma whether to purchase mine or turn it in. It looks like they may have fixed the rear ride height. The 2017 sits low on the tires and doesn’t have much travel over the Indiana crappy road surfaces. Nice review as usual.
Unlike the reviewer, I really like the new front end and overall look of the new Santa Fe. Interior seems great as well. The size and adjustability of the backseat is great as is the cavernous cargo area. Where this vehicle falls short is fuel economy. It's woeful .. worse than the new Ford ranger pickup with a much bigger and more powerful engine. The new Rav4 Hybrid really shines in this area. Hyundai needs a mild hybrid and real hybrid option to compete. They really need to lose few hundred lbs as well.
It is hilarious to read some of the complaints out there now a days. Honestly, let’s start with the headlights/daytime running lamps/turn signals. Overall, they look pretty wicked in person and on the road. Placement? Not an issue at all. There are plenty of low riding sports cars with very low profiles. Never heard anyone complain about the headlights being too “low” to the ground. The engine? Again, completely adequate for the type of vehicle this is. Especially the turbo model. Issue with gas milage? Modify your driving a bit. Made a world of difference for me. Interior design? Let’s be honest, you can’t expect premium materials at a modest price point. The interior is amazing for the 32K I spent on my 2.0T limited trim. Exterior design? The eye of the beholder...enough said. Find me a vehicle in this class that can offer you all of these features for the price? I’ll wait. I never thought I would be a Hyundai fan, but I was pleasantly surprised by the new SF. That’s even with my other vehicle being a 2018 Yukon XL SLT. Absurd loss of resale value??? I doubt it! If you’re thinking about looking at a Santa Fe, do yourself a favor and test drive it. You will be pleasantly surprised!
I drove 2019 Santa Fe SE with 2.4 liters. Everything was very good but air vents were too low. You can’t get air to places that you want. I love the seats that so nice,so soft and roomy inside. Tons of new technologies and safety to enjoy and protect you.
Impressed by your in depth review and will say it’s all relevant and verry informative in a way that makes me feel like we’re experiencing this together and I feel engaged and like a normal conversation. Thanks and keep doing what you do you are good at it.
A little note im from the middle east and we get the v6 engine 3.5 with 8 speed automatic and we have 7 seat standard push button start is standard too
Looks aside, separating the lights do help with visibility. When cars have their headlights on, especially if they're halogen, it can be difficult to see the orange halogen turn signals.
Well if you knew how to drive....then you would never be in a fender bender, that goes for everyone else too. Why should car manufacturers dull their designs simply because people do not know how to drive?
Interesting. In New Zealand, the brand new Santa Fe has a third row of seats. Also, we didn't get the larger Santa Fe for the previous generation, but the Santa Fe Sport with a third row (called the Santa Fe, they dropped the Sport name in the absence of the larger model). I hope we get the Palisade when it is released in a few months.
I like the Look Very Much. Everything seems the same these days. Codo’s to Hyundai for thinking outside the box especially in the interior. And a side note good Job!
The Santa Fe is an appealing vehicle. But Hyundai didn't have look too far "outside the box" to offer an interior that's almost identical to the KIA Sorento.
Actually, Hyundai didn't bring the 3 row to the US as Americans are taller and people here in Asia so Americans can't fit in the Santa Fe or CRV 3rd row (Yes the CRV has a thrid row in Asia)
Usually the editing is impeccable but this time around, that tune was WAYYY to loud compared to the narration that starts after the 1:30 mark... like, 3 times louder than the voice or something.. I literally had to turn the volume down, and when the narration starts, I couldn't hear much and had to turn the volume up again! Please don't bombard us with LOUD music, the content is awesome enough on its own...
I really don't understand people and car designs sometimes. Everyone moans that cars all look the same & blah blah blah so they try something different when it first comes out & oh it's too ugly etc. So they try and rectify that with the facelift & oh now it's too bland. People are just never happy with anything.
Waiting for you to do the Palisade once it's out. I checked it out at the LA Autoshow and I was hell of impressed with how premium and spacious the interior was, specially the heating and cooling rear captains seats! But I question the 291HP for such a big SUV, they should have given it a turbo V6. Who knows maybe they will make a Genesis Version of it with a Turbo V6.
Personally I find the 2018 "sport" looks a lot more attractive and aged very very well, the front end of this one looks like a science experiment gone wrong!!
I just purchased the 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.0t AWD and I love it. The 2013-2016 are all identical. 264hp and 269 torque. Driving to Solvang on hwy 5, I was getting 28mpg which is 2 miles per gallon better than advertised. Why did Hyundai put a weaker power train in the 2019? Even the regular 2.4l had 195hp and 2019 is only 185hp. Seems like a step backwards.
Another great review from Redline - you sure put a lot of concise, useful information in a short period of time! I've been looking at the new Santa Fe for a while, and I'm in agreement with your comments. Ironically, the wife & I just stopped by an Enterprise car rental location yesterday afternoon, and checked out one of these SUVs (El Strippo level of trim). We both had the same immediate impression of the interior - open, excellent forward visibility, roomy, and even the cloth seats weren't bad. BTW, regarding your comment on the Santa Fe's leather seats, Hyundai has used a pretty poor grade of "leather" (pleather?) in everything but their most expensive vehicles for years, so, no surprise. Exterior? Ummm….. for me, there is room for improvement, but that's my opinion. The rear storage area was surprising - huge, a butt load of cubic feet. What's unfortunate is that while Hyundai has made good progress on sound suppression and suspensions, they are way behind the times in the power-to-weight & MPG departments. I don't need an CUV that can dust off a Ford GT, but I do need a vehicle that can accelerate briskly for those times that you need to do so, has the power reserve to handle heavier loads in hilly areas, and gives me at least reasonable MPG. A Toyota Highlander can beat this pup in 0-60 runs AND gets better gas mileage. Ford Edge? Same thing (I've driven four of them for thousands of miles over the past three years), and there's other CUVs that can accomplish all of these needs. I dunno - maybe Hyundai is trying to nudge upscale buyers towards Kia and the overpriced Sorento (which is a bit smaller to me). Get to work, Hyundai - you've got a potentially great CUV here with the right changes!
I love that color blue looks really good on that model not liking the bottom of the vehicle the way the black wraps around the tire rim would prefer to be the same color and maybe rounded out a tiny little bit more
I drove an ultimate trim with the base 4 cylinder. While it wasnt a power house that's for sure. For most day to day use it would be more than adequate! I went with a Durango though because I wanted the third row! Love the way these look and drive though!
Charles Dan ➡️ because he’s a gay man that’s why his voice so soothe ., therefore if he was straight you would of heard a normal man voice . Im a straight guy and I too agree his voice is relaxing compare to other TH-camrs doing car reviews .
Your reviews are fantastic. Do you have a review of a Santa Fe that isn't the top of the line version? I'm coming from a 2019 outback (have had subies for a couple of decades) need something with space for tall, hefty offspring, and decent cargo room. I like the murano but can't find one in my area. I need to do an even trade price wise. I'm so confused!
Great review. Hyundai does it again! It’s a shame American car makers still haven’t figured out how to build small cars and small SUVs. I own a Santa Fe 2015 2.0t sport and the car has been flawless. This one is leaps and bounds ahead of many models in its class. A lot of value content for the money. I do believe however they could have skipped the turbo for this model and put in the V6 found in the Sorrento as an option. I’ve already seen these on the road so I know Hyundai won’t have any problem selling them.
@@Missblonderose We did, the new Sante fe is 4 cylinder. very comfortable and excellent ride its not as peppy as the older 6 cylinder model, but very well appointed.
Man you don't play around when it comes to the reviews. You stay uploading new content. You give one of the best car reviews on TH-cam man.
He said he wants to reitire before 40.
@@gene978 he has one of the coolest jobs. I would do this forever
He does his homework and talk like he knows it all haha.
Him, and Matt Moran are my favorites
what a dork
I recently purchased a 2019 Santa Fe in the limited trim and I have to say, I am extremely impressed so far. Yes there are small things I wish were a little better, but compared to everything in this class, this vehicle is near fully loaded for an unbeatable price. Every other maker is easily $8-10K more for the features you are receiving from this new Santa Fe. Honestly! Compare the features to ford, Toyota, Chevrolet, GMC, and even makers such as BMW, Lexus, and Land Rover. I paid appx. 31K for my 2019 limited Santa Fe, and no dealership could even come close on a 2019 model in this segment. Great job Hyundai.
Which dealership did you purchase your car from?
I just got 2019 SEL Fwd Santa Fe for $ 22650 ...I like it
Has it had any issues
Had my Ultimate a month now! LOVE it went back home for Thanksgiving and surprised everyone My Mom sat in the front seat and was shocked how roomy it was!!! The safety features alone are worth the price. Your life is worth it! He forgot to mention rear seat protectors with door and when exiting vehicle and if you FORGET a live object the car will send you a text and honk horn for 24 hours! You never know! Kids die every year from that happening!
Eddie Novak hey can you buy me one
Nice bro I’m buying the Santa Fe xl this weekend.
The strength of this vehicle is the safety, size and visibility. The car received great safety ratings and is larger than most of its competition and you can see the amount of light coming into the vehicle in this review
"The rear end is a much more pleasing view than the front, at least in my eyes."
It's ok santa fe, I get that a lot too.
The front looks better than the back because of the grill. Beautiful looking car all around
From palisade to this unveiling. They really doing great. I would not mind spending money. Especially on the palisade
I wish reviewers would show the base model or at least the SEL, most people aren’t buying the $40k Santa Fe.
Reviewers don't choose which trim they drive. Manufacturers do, and obviously they want to showcase everything they can offer.
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People that have money buy the $40k, model. You need more money
Its funny how car. websites would show prices dealerships will never match on your favor
I don't mind the face and headlight treatment of this new Santa Fe. In fact, I think it's rather stylish and design-forward. Without auto reviewers telling you that the actual headlights are part of the lower clusters, you would automatically assume that the daytime running lights, that are always on, are sleek modern, even slightly aggressive, headlights. Your brain will automatically "accept" this look as the conventional order of lights. This gives the Santa Fe's face a more balanced look compared to the previous light treatment of the Cherokee. It's only because we were informed that the light clusters are actually reversed that some of us will now process this in our heads and think of it as "polarizing".
Excellent analogy! I wish someone who drives a new Santa Fe would comment on how well those lower headlamps work on lighting the way. The lower trims (I am considering) don't come with LED headlights, just halogen projectors (which are normally OK) but being lower, I just wonder how well the lights/brights perform when lower down.
Hyundai is killing it lately.
This new Santa Fe is great, and the new Palisade looks even better 😎👍🏼
I absolutely hate the way the Palisade looks. It's hideous.
iBJanky Palisade is really ugly
The Palisade is gorgeous ! Grabbing it as soon as it comes out .
Redline.
@@mccarkid Hideous? Have you seen Toyota designs?
I test drove the 2019 Santa Fe SEL 2.4. I liked it a lot and I had no complaints whatsoever. However, the Mazda CX-5 had more of the "Wow" factor; interior and driving refinement were clearly superior, so it was higher on my list even though I didn't like the cumbersome infotainment system and the BSM was too sensitive. I eventually ended up getting the Honda CR-V because it's more efficient and great all around. If you're comparing it to the best compact SUV's, I think it falls short unless you need the extra passenger room.
I love that Hyundai/Kia still use a conventional transmission vs CVT.
with a reliable cvt such that toyota uses.....it only gets you better mileage without compromise.
I'll take a conventional transmission all day. You can keep that 1 mpg
Cvt is unreliable
Cvt is brutal if you plan to go anywhere off-road
CVT sucks to drive. Just like a 2,000 lb golf cart.
This is probably the exact color combination I'd get for this Santa Fe Ultimate 2.0T. I love that blue, & I like the interior color combination, but I also like the black & beige two-tone option this version was available with
First new vehicle bought and the wife and i are loving it def more than enough room for us two and a dog but i imagine those with a kid or two would be pleased as well.
EvoX 1493 can you buy me one?
Nice I’m getting the XL version this weekend.
That's what my wife and I are thinking about as well. We have a couple kiddos that need baby seats plus an older youngster - and even though the Rogue looks to be the largest in it's segment, I'm glad Hyundai makes a tweener like this. Because I certainly don't want to have to pay 50k to have all the bells and whistles with an official Mid-Size just to seat 3 kids comfortably.
I see the 2021 Santa Fe is coming this fall but unless the fuel economy actually makes a jump, especially if they do indeed bring along a hybrid trim (rumored for the U.S. - Confirmed for Europe models) -
We will probably just wait for the release and then go with a 19' or 20' and save some dough
About 6 weeks prior to the on sale date of this SUV, I showed my wife a video and pics of it from an auto show, then we looked at the 2018 version on the Hyundai website. She despised the front end of the new 2019, did not like the interior as much as the 2018 either. (styling is so subjective) Our Hyundai dealer was clearing out the 2018's with a $5007 discount ( combined Hyundai incentive $3500, remainder dealer discount). We picked up a loaded 2018, black exterior, tan interior, loaded like this one for a little over $30k. I was happy with the relatively low cost, and she calls it her "limo" because of the features and how it drives.
Loved the review, you were so poised and well composed. GREAT JOB!
I have got the new santa fe.. 2,4 basic version about 60 days ago..
My impressions so far:
This car delivers at the same time:
Space, Style and efficiency that really surprime me so far..
With 3000 miles driven, in Orlando, FL with regular gas it makes 25/26 miles per gallon and 30/31the road... and with mid grade gas it goes up to 28 city and 32/33 in the road with the right tire pressure...
compared to aspirated competitors, Hyunday did an excellent job .. very efficient, quiet...
If your focus is fuel efficiency, space and style this car is the benchmark in its class...
Thanks for posting Gilmar. THIS is the type of REAL WORLD review I was looking for from an actual owner who's run the thing around a bit. Always leery about window sticker MPG claims. Good to hear it's legit...and then some on a good day. As you say, efficient w/space that the compacts can't match. Admittedly, style is subjective as this front end will take some getting used to. Jeep invented the look on the Cherokee a couple years back and pulled back with the latest refresh. Will be interesting to see how Hyundai does on the sales #'s with this latest version of the Santa Fe considering they're definitely pushing the envelope with that different look up front. Btw, Mr. Goose over at savagegeese really was impressed with the "comfort" of the thing. Your review Milmar is further confirmation this one might be worth a serious look. Again, much appreciate your post.
I am always amazed by how you are able to cover a great deal of material in a relatively short period of time. I appreciate that you always give your positive impressions as well as your impressions of details not so impressive. Great review as usual.
Amazing interior, Hyundai is klling it!
@@_baller says the white 😂
Riceman comepared to the new blazer and Honda passport it’s meh
@@_baller You suck.
Yup and that's it; exterior is horrendous
go to a Hyundai dealer, interior feels totally cheap
I'm surprised that reviewers haven't mentioned (or perhaps haven't noticed) that the Santa Fe is essentially a two row, turbo 4 cylinder version of the Kia Sorento. Same platform. Only 1.2 inches shorter in overall length, and about an inch shorter wheelbase, and almost exactly the same weight. (The Santa Fe, in fact, is a few pounds heavier with AWD.) About one cubic feet less cargo space. Same 8 speed transmission. Same AWD systems. Interior switch gear and infotainment display are literally identical. So is passenger room in the first two rows. Anyone familiar with the Sorento will feel completely at home in the Santa Fe and vice versa.
The differences, of course, include the Santa Fe's turbo 4 that Kia dropped this year and the Sorento has a V6 that's not available in the Santa Fe. And the Sorento dropped the two row option in 2018 while the Santa Fe is a dedicated two row SUV with additional under floor storage where the Sorento's third row is stowed. KIA will be adding a diesel option later in 2019 while there's some talk of adding the V6 in the Sorento to the Santa Fe lineup. Comparing top trims, the SX-L Sorento has more luxury touches (e.g. Napa leather) and soft touch materials than the Ultimate Santa Fe along with a higher MSRP.
All in all, the Santa Fe and the Sorento are variations on the same "Goldilocks" theme. Want a V6 and three row seating? Take the Sorento. Don't need or want passenger accommodation for more than five and like the feel of a turbo engine, go for the Santa Fe. Amusingly, though, reviewers are prone to compare the Santa Fe to "small" or "compact" SUV's while comparing the Sorento to "midsize" vehicles. In fact, these category lines are blurry at best. Neither the Santa Fe nor the Sorento fit neatly in those categories but the Hyundai/Kia partnership doesn't care. They have the bases covered for those looking for a crossover that's not too big and not too small.
Stephen Hendricks that’s be because Hyundai owns Kia.
@@iCodyonline Actually, it's a bit more complicated than that. Hyundai owns about 35% of KIA and the two companies share many components and engineering resources. But the relationship is not as close as, say, Chevrolet and Buick or Ford and Mercury where the differentiation between the brands is mainly in terms of badging and trim levels.
The Sante Fe is built in Georgia in the Kia factory.
@@tommihelich2613 I don't think that's the case. I believe the Santa Fe is built in Hyundai's Montgomery, Alabama plant.
www.motortrend.com/news/2019-hyundai-santa-fe-enters-production/
Stephen Hendricks I got my information from the Hyundai website.
Thank you for being so thorough with your reviews I've always enjoyed watching you since the beginning and have bought three of my cars off of your suggestions and showing of vehicles
I helped my co-worker purchase a new car, and she ended up getting the 2.0T limited ultimate. She test drove the MX5, Tuscon, Sportage, the Cherokee, and then I believe the CRV (I told her to avoid anything "American"). She absolutely loves the car - I got to drive in it when we went to lunch one day, and I was very impressed with the quality, features and comfort. I do have my bias, as I own a 2014 Elantra gt, but I encouraged her to drive as many cars as possible. it's amazing how drastically the quality of these Korean cars have improve, even in the past 5 years.
Hyundai has done well with this interior & exterior design. would be nice if Hyundai 3.3ltr v6 option with dual exhaust tips to round-up the Model line-up.
This 2.4 basic tream is great... very efficient..
26 in the city 34 in the road...
Amazing!!
It kills the competition below, sportage and Tucson, and above Honda C-RV and others..
The Palisade will be sooooo good for the price! I especially like its rugged body on frame SUV look and its luxurious interior, worthy of a 50k+ SUV/CUV but for a fraction of the price
Might want to balance the audio more carefully. Voices and music are WAY different. Music was blaring compared to the speaking portion.
I agree fully, music was crazy loud. 😣
Went over to comments to write the exact thing...
I know I had to skip through the music it was so loud and annoying..... I thought it was just me.
Volume control on side of your phone
bouth fully loaded and has 113000 km never had a problem love it
Never have I wanted or felt the need to have an SUV. But at this price point with all the tech this vehicle offers, I'd drive one! Love the pano roof, that sold me!
Nice review... rented the base model and was impressed with the room. At 6'4" plenty of space up front and can fit behind myself in driving position. Knowing the upper trim has adjustable rear seats is a major win, have tall kids. Gonna have to test drive the top turbo model. Me likey for under 40k.
my 2015 crv lease ends in oct. Im gonna buy my first hyundai. I love this thing. fully loaded. blue or red I dunno?
the red one is gorgeous
Neither of those awful colors
Go for white or charcoal silver
Did you end up buying this one after all?
@@josiahstearns9615 same question
7:05 first time I’ve ever heard you actually say that the door shut is actually solid.
“Volumptuous” cargo space. Don’t think that’s exactly the word you’re looking for.
Some people find ample cargo space a pleasure to the senses. 😁 different strokes for different folks
I heard "volumtious" 😅
Do you mean voluminous?
One might think this is a malapropism of voluptuous, but I prefer to think it's a portmanteau of voluminous and voluptuous, hence volumptuous.
Not going to lie, I really dislike turn signals below the tailgate.
Double JJ it looks cheap and dated
You changed your tune since liking the front end... Re: your review at the New York auto show. I purchased a 2019 SEL 2.4 three weeks ago and think it's great for $26,000It has great standard safety features that I never had before. I'm achieving 31 / 32 mpg on hwy. 99.5 % of my driving time I'm not passing vehicles but can when needed just fine. It does just what I want on a daily basis. By the way, it weighs 3,600 pounds with FWD. Another plus is the x-lent Hyundai driveline warranty,10 years 100,000 miles. No regrets here, got more than I expected $$ .
I just test drove a 2019 SEL Plus 2.4 awd last Friday and it drove amazing and was was pretty peppy and I kept asking the salesman if this was the turbo model because I was shocked by how peppy it felt. I had no issues passing anyone on the highway or anything, so I’m kinda shocked that he said the turbo was on the slow side but I guess he does drive a Porsche and a Tesla for his personal vehicles
Thanks for your review, Bexar636 and Michael. So does the 2.4 L engine growl, a little noisy on acceleration? The SEL 2.4L, the wife and I test drove did. Our 2009 Toyota Matrix 1.8L doesn't, is very quiet. 32 mpg is better then I thought. We are average 35 on the Matrix. 90% hwy driving. Still undecided on that front grill and where the headlights are located at.
Nolan B I have a 2018 Kia Optima 2.4L your right it is very peppy I was impressed how strong it is... it helps that the car is light weight too.
Nolan, Sounds like you should stick with Toyota ! I'm happy with my Santa Fe......
That is the plan, the Santa Fe is out. Still looking at other SUVs when we have the time.
I have the 2017 SF and that 290 HP engine is NICE. I think a 2 liter in an AWD Utility vehicle is too small. I like the new interior updates, but not so much for that front fascia. My lease is up in 6 months so I’ll be in a dilemma whether to purchase mine or turn it in. It looks like they may have fixed the rear ride height. The 2017 sits low on the tires and doesn’t have much travel over the Indiana crappy road surfaces. Nice review as usual.
I still believe that Mazda has the most elegant and mature business like interior 💪🏼
Unlike the reviewer, I really like the new front end and overall look of the new Santa Fe. Interior seems great as well. The size and adjustability of the backseat is great as is the cavernous cargo area. Where this vehicle falls short is fuel economy. It's woeful .. worse than the new Ford ranger pickup with a much bigger and more powerful engine. The new Rav4 Hybrid really shines in this area. Hyundai needs a mild hybrid and real hybrid option to compete. They really need to lose few hundred lbs as well.
Another fact is Hyundai makes their own steel!
I agree, he started out whining too much about the exterior. This vehicle is nice except for gas mileage like you said!
It is hilarious to read some of the complaints out there now a days. Honestly, let’s start with the headlights/daytime running lamps/turn signals. Overall, they look pretty wicked in person and on the road. Placement? Not an issue at all. There are plenty of low riding sports cars with very low profiles. Never heard anyone complain about the headlights being too “low” to the ground. The engine? Again, completely adequate for the type of vehicle this is. Especially the turbo model. Issue with gas milage? Modify your driving a bit. Made a world of difference for me. Interior design? Let’s be honest, you can’t expect premium materials at a modest price point. The interior is amazing for the 32K I spent on my 2.0T limited trim. Exterior design? The eye of the beholder...enough said. Find me a vehicle in this class that can offer you all of these features for the price? I’ll wait. I never thought I would be a Hyundai fan, but I was pleasantly surprised by the new SF. That’s even with my other vehicle being a 2018 Yukon XL SLT. Absurd loss of resale value??? I doubt it! If you’re thinking about looking at a Santa Fe, do yourself a favor and test drive it. You will be pleasantly surprised!
I drove 2019 Santa Fe SE with 2.4 liters. Everything was very good but air vents were too low. You can’t get air to places that you want. I love the seats that so nice,so soft and roomy inside. Tons of new technologies and safety to enjoy and protect you.
Idk how I feel about this car. Its nice overall but I'm not blown away. Also, the center screen looks like a toddlers learning tablet from walmart
Hyundai has come a long way in terms of exterior styling, but their interiors are still lacking.
The front is my favorite part. When you drive at night in the country those headlamp options mean life or death.
Lmao 🤣
Impressed by your in depth review and will say it’s all relevant and verry informative in a way that makes me feel like we’re experiencing this together and I feel engaged and like a normal conversation. Thanks and keep doing what you do you are good at it.
That adjustable surround camera that not even Subaru offers...on any trim.
Great review.
Just bought a 2020 Santa fe sel awd 2.0 with premium package.
All in black . Very pleased with it.
The back is beautiful the front looks like an alien
Sooo true.😄
A little note im from the middle east and we get the v6 engine 3.5 with 8 speed automatic and we have 7 seat standard push button start is standard too
There's a "crap ton" of space in the all-new Santa fe. I'm sure that's the word they were going for. 😂
What’s with the lights in the bumper? A little fender bender you lose important functions on your car
Quite a few cars like this now. It's ridiculous. They are putting important, fragile parts exactly right where people hit your car in the parking lot.
Plus they look ugly. I thought everyone agreed on that when Jeep did it.
Looks aside, separating the lights do help with visibility. When cars have their headlights on, especially if they're halogen, it can be difficult to see the orange halogen turn signals.
Mr. Wonderful those LED headlights are a few grand a piece. Nobody wants to be spending that whenever their bumpers get tapped
Well if you knew how to drive....then you would never be in a fender bender, that goes for everyone else too. Why should car manufacturers dull their designs simply because people do not know how to drive?
“There’s a nice little big side mirror here” - Sofyan 2018 17:13
Interesting. In New Zealand, the brand new Santa Fe has a third row of seats. Also, we didn't get the larger Santa Fe for the previous generation, but the Santa Fe Sport with a third row (called the Santa Fe, they dropped the Sport name in the absence of the larger model). I hope we get the Palisade when it is released in a few months.
I like the Look Very Much. Everything seems the same these days. Codo’s to Hyundai for thinking outside the box especially in the interior. And a side note good Job!
The Santa Fe is an appealing vehicle. But Hyundai didn't have look too far "outside the box" to offer an interior that's almost identical to the KIA Sorento.
Stephen Hendricks and an exterior almost identical to the 14-18 Jeep Cherokee
"Kudos"
Putting turn signals and reverse lights that low is stupid.. I can't believe there's no regulation for that.
What does that even mean lol you do know cars exist right
W-_-T I agree the could have at least incorporated the turn Signals with the taillights for the person behind the vehicle to have a clear view
Yeah, that does seem too low.
@@_baller even if you're in a sedan, it's below your eye level. Now imagine sitting in a large SUV in city traffic and tons of lane changes..
That makes sense
I love this blue! It looks amazing!
What is up with these broken up headlights?! and the turn signals in the bumper? Kia is doing blinkers in the bumper of the new Forte too!
Actually, Hyundai didn't bring the 3 row to the US as Americans are taller and people here in Asia so Americans can't fit in the Santa Fe or CRV 3rd row (Yes the CRV has a thrid row in Asia)
5,000lb towing is pretty impressive, as is the locking diff.
I sure hope they have improved those engines, because just a few years ago they had issues with spun rod bearings.
Great vid and props for listening to BPM on XM. Buying an Ultimate in January. Gonna fight the traffic on 66 in style!
Very neat doing your reviews, a pleasure to watch.
Usually the editing is impeccable but this time around, that tune was WAYYY to loud compared to the narration that starts after the 1:30 mark... like, 3 times louder than the voice or something.. I literally had to turn the volume down, and when the narration starts, I couldn't hear much and had to turn the volume up again! Please don't bombard us with LOUD music, the content is awesome enough on its own...
the whole design of thiss car is freaking amazing
haha the grille is ugly tho
Wayyy better than Volkswagen!!
Mohankeneh wish those jarbronies at Hyundai didn’t put the headlights on the bumper... now it’s perfect for bugs and rock chips on the highway!!!!
Interior is cheap and ugly. Korean cars suck.
I think it looks good and the new design on the Cherokee is really bland and boring.
I really don't understand people and car designs sometimes. Everyone moans that cars all look the same & blah blah blah so they try something different when it first comes out & oh it's too ugly etc. So they try and rectify that with the facelift & oh now it's too bland. People are just never happy with anything.
The Cherokee is never bland nor boring..
The 14-18 Cherokee was disgusting looking. The 2019 looks beautiful.
Well its not like theyre for free. Work harder on design, everyone's happy.
The number one car for the money
Actually counted 15 Actuallys.
What about “kind of’s “? Haha
Waiting for you to do the Palisade once it's out. I checked it out at the LA Autoshow and I was hell of impressed with how premium and spacious the interior was, specially the heating and cooling rear captains seats! But I question the 291HP for such a big SUV, they should have given it a turbo V6. Who knows maybe they will make a Genesis Version of it with a Turbo V6.
Looks about as glamorous as school bus painted blue.
I will say lol I love the front end that’s my favorite style view of this car 😌
Personally I find the 2018 "sport" looks a lot more attractive and aged very very well, the front end of this one looks like a science experiment gone wrong!!
I just purchased the 2014 Santa Fe Sport 2.0t AWD and I love it. The 2013-2016 are all identical. 264hp and 269 torque. Driving to Solvang on hwy 5, I was getting 28mpg which is 2 miles per gallon better than advertised. Why did Hyundai put a weaker power train in the 2019? Even the regular 2.4l had 195hp and 2019 is only 185hp. Seems like a step backwards.
Wow brilliant video Sofyan and his team!
Needs more than only 235 HP for the top engine option. Note that this same basic engine put out 278 HP back in 2013
Another great review from Redline - you sure put a lot of concise, useful information in a short period of time! I've been looking at the new Santa Fe for a while, and I'm in agreement with your comments. Ironically, the wife & I just stopped by an Enterprise car rental location yesterday afternoon, and checked out one of these SUVs (El Strippo level of trim). We both had the same immediate impression of the interior - open, excellent forward visibility, roomy, and even the cloth seats weren't bad. BTW, regarding your comment on the Santa Fe's leather seats, Hyundai has used a pretty poor grade of "leather" (pleather?) in everything but their most expensive vehicles for years, so, no surprise. Exterior? Ummm….. for me, there is room for improvement, but that's my opinion. The rear storage area was surprising - huge, a butt load of cubic feet. What's unfortunate is that while Hyundai has made good progress on sound suppression and suspensions, they are way behind the times in the power-to-weight & MPG departments. I don't need an CUV that can dust off a Ford GT, but I do need a vehicle that can accelerate briskly for those times that you need to do so, has the power reserve to handle heavier loads in hilly areas, and gives me at least reasonable MPG. A Toyota Highlander can beat this pup in 0-60 runs AND gets better gas mileage. Ford Edge? Same thing (I've driven four of them for thousands of miles over the past three years), and there's other CUVs that can accomplish all of these needs. I dunno - maybe Hyundai is trying to nudge upscale buyers towards Kia and the overpriced Sorento (which is a bit smaller to me). Get to work, Hyundai - you've got a potentially great CUV here with the right changes!
Also I rather have the 3.3 engine than turbo because mileage is very close. V6 is smoother.
Emanuele Favuzza V6 also tows more.
Plus turbo wears the engine, just give me the bigger engine.
Where do you find your intro music? 😩😩 i love it. It makes me want to continue watching everytime
Car companies are stepping up their door "thudd" game because of Sofyan's reviews.
I love the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe!!! It's very nice!!! I can't wait your next video!!!
I love that color blue looks really good on that model not liking the bottom of the vehicle the way the black wraps around the tire rim would prefer to be the same color and maybe rounded out a tiny little bit more
It does indeed have a lot of edges. It's more edgey than I was in high school, wearing a hoodie, listening to punk metal.
CRawLiNG IN mY sKIN
@@The11devans lololol
It looks great. I just doubt it lasts as long as a RAV-4, but it looks good enough for sure inside and out
I drove an ultimate trim with the base 4 cylinder. While it wasnt a power house that's for sure. For most day to day use it would be more than adequate! I went with a Durango though because I wanted the third row! Love the way these look and drive though!
I like this guy, his voice soothes me
Charles Dan ➡️ because he’s a gay man that’s why his voice so soothe ., therefore if he was straight you would of heard a normal man voice . Im a straight guy and I too agree his voice is relaxing compare to other TH-camrs doing car reviews .
Hyundai/KIA has been on a roll for the past few years!!!
Finally!! I've been waiting for this vid lol Thanks
Yesssssss!!!!!! Finally. Thanks Redline!!!!! Best Reviews!!!!!!
Hyundai wears the styling well... Hyundai has definitely got the Cherokee beat in styling.
Amazing interior, but I still prefer the exterior design of the previous Santa fe. Specially the sport model
Wish they would have just touched up the previous one... these look ugly now imo.
Garrett Fietz the older Santa Fe had an interesting design, this is dull, ugly, and copycat
Totally agreed the 2016 facelift especially looked really nice and aged very well
Please review the 2019 Mazda CX-5 with the 2.5L turbo..
Anoop Gopalakrishnan he did
pano sunroof! favorite option in any vehicle. great review!
Great review, but no mention of safety rating. Also your recommendation on which trim level to buy would be nice.
The best reviews I have seen, Please do the Sorento
Your reviews are fantastic. Do you have a review of a Santa Fe that isn't the top of the line version? I'm coming from a 2019 outback (have had subies for a couple of decades) need something with space for tall, hefty offspring, and decent cargo room. I like the murano but can't find one in my area. I need to do an even trade price wise. I'm so confused!
Excelente suv. Parabéns pelo canal. Abraços. Brasil!
AutoMoto Reviews is his twin!
Terrible places for turn signals. Why not put them higher up? Other than that it’s a good looking suv.
Great review. Hyundai does it again! It’s a shame American car makers still haven’t figured out how to build small cars and small SUVs. I own a Santa Fe 2015 2.0t sport and the car has been flawless. This one is leaps and bounds ahead of many models in its class. A lot of value content for the money. I do believe however they could have skipped the turbo for this model and put in the V6 found in the Sorrento as an option. I’ve already seen these on the road so I know Hyundai won’t have any problem selling them.
How about the cabin noise compared to Mazda CX-9? Which of the two are quieter? Thanks.
Hands down much better than the previous generation, Great job Hyundai!
Excellent review, replacing our 2010 with standard model, Thanks!
Hi, did you get the 2019 sante fe yet, how do you like it? I’m thinking of getting that year!
@@Missblonderose We did, the new Sante fe is 4 cylinder. very comfortable and excellent ride its not as peppy as the older 6 cylinder model, but very well appointed.
@@kh491 awesome! Thank you for an update! Now I can make my decision 😎
That's a really cute engine cover
i'm really happy with the nice thud too!
There is no such thing as a Limited Ultimate trim. There is the Limited trim model, and there is another Ultimate trim model.
Correct. This was the Ultimate.