Hybrid is finally here! 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid review and test drive.
Hybrid is finally here! 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid review and test drive.
In today’s video I am exploring this brand new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid .Huge thanks to Gettel Hyundai of Lakewood for making this video possible. You can shop their new and pre-owned inventory at www.gettelhyundaioflakewood.com or call 941-241-3627
My tester had a starting MSRP of $36,950.00
Cargo Cover $190.00
Wheel locks $70.00
Destination Charge $1395
Total Price $38,605.00
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Thanks, finally a US based hybrid review. I think the hybrid is a more proven drivetrain. Also the idea of getting 600 miles per a tank no matter the conditions is pretty appealing.
Thanks for watching. Yes, it definitely a gas sipping SUV. And its not sluggish.
No matter what the conditions???Where did you get this idea from?
@@robertduklus6555 The highway and city figures are very similar. I thought the tank was 19 gallons, but it's slightly under 18 so maybe mid 500s is probably the minimum to expect.
@@robertduklus6555 600 ÷ 18 = 33.33 Since avg mpg combined is greater than 33.33 …. Bingo 💡
and regular unleaded too!
Great review good memory to recall all the stats!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
How many models do they have of the hybrid in the US? In Canada they have one model; preferred and you can add the trend package
There are 3 here, SEL, Limited and Caligraphy.
I think, SE, SEL, Limited, and Calligraphy.
Glad to see they have a bench seat available.
Yes!
but not on the top-of-the-line Calligraphy!
Did you notice if the AC is any more powerful in the hybrid than the ICE version? In some other makes, I'm told that the electric motor gives the AC system more punch, which would be very welcome where I live. Thanks.
Unfortunately i did not have it for long enough to compare it, buy was adequate. It gets hot here in Florida and it did not struggle to cool the car down.
Great video 👍 nice and thorough with all the features 😁 I think for me , it would boil down to the test drive , and see which one feels and handles better 😃 I am leaning , a little bit , towards the hybrid version 🤔🤗🤔
Thanks for watching. Both are fine so yes, personal preference would be the key.
Does this trim has camera when the indicators were on for checking blindspot ? No moonroof and captain chairs are major drawbacks compare to other trims
It does not have the blindspot camera. You'd have to upgrade to higher trim. Thats why its priced 6k under the next trim.
I was fan of last gen's santa fe sel premium hybrid
Test drove the 2.5T version of the 2024 Santa Fe today. I felt like the engine noise was a little bit harsh. Have you had a chance to drive that? If so, did you the think the hybrid 1.6T is quieter?
Yes. I drove the 2.5T as well. Few videos on my channel. I thought the engine noise was acceptable but i agree, the hybrid seems quiter.
Got last week no complains so far but something I do notice and I’m wondering what it is (first hybrid car) if I’m in the car it’s on after just sitting in it for some time on the car goes from being dead silent (while on). The rpm’s out of no where start escalating almost feels like I’m revving the engine . Any answers on why that is please ?
Is that the engine turning on to charge the battery?
I just seen it here on the video thanks! Is that the only way the battery charges or is there other ways?
I would get the hybrid.. it has a traditional transmission instead of the regular one with the dual clutch transmission which has had many problems.
Both are nice. I actually prefer the dual clutch but everyone likes different things.
How is the speaker quality and the volume?
It was decent.
I wish it was more powerful like 280 hp and 300+ torque with q hybrid. For the size it can use the power to go
That would be very powerful. Most people dont need it and it would drive the price up. But maybe an "N" model?
You are spot on the money Henry. I drove a Limited Hybrid and it felt dangerously under powered to me on the highway.
It’s the only thing that gives me pause. At this price point for the Limited, I need my car to go when I get on the highway…
@@queencityspeaksclt7768 you should test drive a Limited Hybrid and see what you think. My two 2022 Tucson's which are 900 pounds lighter have the exact same engine and trans. They're hardly what I'd call fast. That said, they have just enough power to make me comfortable should I need to merge into fast oncoming traffic or pass a slower car on the highway. Good luck to you.
So hybrid is not like Tesla or Volvo where you charge the battery through a electric outlet, correct?
No, this is regular Hybrid where the battery charhes while driving. Plug in hybrids are the ones you can charge. Teslas are not hybrids but all electric.
@@MattTheCarguy Yes, we have a tesla model s and it indeed is all electric. However, because of the family of 5 traveling routinely to provincial and national parks, we are planning to buy either a PHEV or a traditional hybrid. We think that the range of PHEVs is very low for going to distant parks. Hence, a hybrid like Santa Fe suites us. It is beautiful looking with lots of space.
@@HusbandnWifeDuodefinitely!
My Hybrid Calligraphy is due in this week. The only thing I'm concerned about is that the wheel trim design is uglier on the Hybrid vs the ICE unless that is a SEL vs Calligraphy deal?
I think its just SEL.
The wheels on your Calligraphy are gorgeous bro, way better looking than all the other trims IMHO. The power train though, good luck with that. I walked away from Limited Hybrid this past weekend. They're total dogs on the highway, IMHO
@@user-fv5yo5fi5c why so on the highway.? All hybrids do good on the highway.
@@gosman949 the pick up to me just wasn't there. I would be scared to pass someone without more power. It's a nice riding unit, very quiet. Pretty smooth too. Just under powered for my area. I feel like all that extra weight, 900 pounds is too much for the little 1.6T. You should go drive one and see for yourself. Maybe you'll think it's fine. Remember I have two 22 Tucson Hybrids with the exact same engine and trans. It's a suitable power train for the much lighter and smaller Tucson. If I put it into sport mode, it feels real peppy. This is just one opinion.
@@gosman949 gos, you've got it mixed up sir. Hybrids get their lowest MPG on the highway (HEV) due to the fact that the driver isn't braking or coasting much. Your HEV will do much better on city street than the highway as far as MPG.
I was told hybrid doesn’t come in rockwood green 😭 canada
Too bad, such a nice color.
No spare tire is a deal breaker for me. Is there room for one on the bottom like the non hybrids?
So 75 percent of SUVs are Deal breakers for you - correct??
@@reserva120more than 25% of SUVs have spares are you crazy? Prolly 80%+
I think because of the hybrid battery location there is no room. Ill try to confirm next time im there.
It’s also done for weight savings and mpg - every lb counts.
@@davewilson7602 Not in hybrids , are you insane?? Think again
Got a Limited hybrid on order expected delivery mid-May. My wife could care less about the extra acceleration in the non-hybrid. In fact, less trips to the gas station and a quieter experience are bigger priorities for her. Not to mention all the time she spends idling in the car for one thing or another - not burning gas for that alone is a big plus.
Definitely! Congratulations!
Can’t agree more. Congrats in advance.
I ordered a Limited Hybrid in White with Gray interior. It showed up last week. I went to the dealer thinking I was going to pick it up and drive it home. I went and took it out for a solid hour test drive. City street and highway, about 50% each. The Limited Hybrid has the exact same powertrain as our two 2022 Tucson Hybrids. We have a Limited and an SEL Convenience. The Limited was just under 39K with a 500 rebate and the SEL Convenience was just under 33K with that same rebate. They're great cars and I thought a very good value. The SF is so much more box like in person, it was not appealing to me at all. The ride is nicer than the Tuscon. Quieter, a bit smoother, and very nice on the highway. My main issue was the SF Limited Hybrid is a complete dog and way under powered given the size of it compared to the 22 Tucson Hybrid. I was also less than impressed with the interior of the new SF Hybrid Limited. It looks super cheapo and frankly for 47K and change, I expected better. I walked away from the deal and will happily keep the Tucson (mine is the SEL Convenience) which cost me just about 15K less. I have a feeling the new Santa Fe is going to be a very slow seller for Hyundai. It's vastly over priced for what you get and so under powered it felt dangerous. I can't even imagine driving it on the highway with 6 people onboard, no chance. Just a guess her on my part, but I expect to see 4 to 5K rebates and discounts by the end of summer as well as very nice low interest rate deals. Unless I'm 100% wrong, Hyundai missed the mark hugely on this new SF Hybrid Limited. The Calligraphy is 51K ish. For that money, I'm going Toyota 100%. Hyundai has raised their prices 50% or so over the last 5 years. The huge attraction to Hyundai was the value proposition, that's now gone. If they want to compete with Toyota they have a long way to go. This all comes from someone who's purchased 7 new Hyundai's since 2007. If the car I ordered was 39K, I'd still balk. They need to up the power by at least 100 horsepower to get this thing up to speed. I was so excited to buy it, and now I'm totally bummed. I think it's the first total #fail by Hyundai in a very long time. I've yet to see one on the street here. That's odd because Hyundai's dominate the roads where we live. I see hundreds of them every week, but not a single 24 SF. That's very telling, IMHO.
@@user-fv5yo5fi5c Well the test drive will definitely be the deciding factor on whether we keep it or not. But we've already been inside a Limited ICE version and we loved it - thought it punched way above its weight for features and overall fit and finish. You're the first person I've heard complain about the dogged nature of the hybrid powertrain. Sources are reporting mid-7 second 0-60 times and good torque off the line, which seems more than adequate for a family SUV. If my wife doesn't like the way it drives, we'll probably just swap over to the 2.5T and deal with the MPG hit.
@@brekdown29 Hello my friend, I probably come across as too critical on the Limited Hybrid. Our 22 Tucson Hybrids have the same engine and trans. They're peppy in sport mode, but hardly fast. I sincerely hope both of you love it and buy it. My opinion is just one out a million. Do me a favor and report back with your thoughts if you wouldn't mind. I have a hard time with the 47K plus since we paid just under 39 for the 22 Tucson Limited, which I really love. I went in wanting so badly to love the new 24 SF. I'm a Hyundai guy and have been since 07. Maybe a second test drive is needed. I think they sold the one I ordered a few hours after I declined it. The dealer was awesome about it. Good luck, however you decide to go. Cheers from Chicago.
You definitely know it’s a Hyundai. With all the H designs in the lights lower grill etc
Lol, no kidding!
Why do I get the impression that Kia or Hyundai is emulating Mercedes? Do they collaborate, especially now that Mercedes is transitioning to fully electric vehicles?
Mercedes is not transitioning to fully electric vehicles. There were plans for it but they came to their senses. In what way does it remind you of Mercedes?
It;s the other way around bro, Mercedes is copying Hyundai and KIA, as are many other manufacturers,
It’s almost $300 more a year in gas between the two drive trains! Plus brakes will last longer on hybrid. I’d save my money
It all depends how much you drive. And even if its $300 its not much. Less than $1 per day.
@@MattTheCarguy Also 50% more gas burned and pumped into the air. Hybrid is the way to go again in my opinion. The carbon cost of the little battery is tiny and the hybrid engine is smaller too. That combine I'd say you have very clear financial and environmental reason to go hybrid. $300 a year over 8 years is alot. Plus you save ~$1000 on brakes (if you do it yourself $500 and a weekend) over the life of the car. Plus reduced utilization of the catalytic and other exhaust components. Anyways whatever, I'm just a rando internet commenter, people will do what they want and not care. Just seems like there is a clear winner to me. Either way I'm a big fan of the car.
Knocked it out of the park.. but I do worry on reliability. I know people who get 150k miles and others who have major issues with the engines at 50k miles..
Time will tell. But they did get a lot better than before.
looks like a mini van from the back
Yes, a little bit
Hybrid doesn’t have an exhaust tip. It’s tucked behind the bumper. I think both engine options should get a dual exhaust
23:25 no visible exhaust on the Hybrid. I guess it would help the look as long as they did it tastefully.
I got 2024 calligraphy 2.5L. Got alot of.power. and guess what my MPG is 31.5 .
Thats great. I would pick that as well.
You must be hypermiling it - my colleague has the same powertrain in a 2022 Santa Fe and she does 80% highway driving and barely gets 25mpg. She also doesn’t drive it like she’s trying to squeeze every last mpg out of the tank.
@@brekdown29 i maintained 65 to 70mgh + cruise control. Thats it!!. Oh I just drove it earlier in the city, i got 29mpg. Hehe
No it's not. The best you're gonna do is 26MPG on the highway, end of story. 31.5, zero chance
Maybe you need infotainment replacement on your Santa Fe. Showing wrong numbers
Matt, great review on a very mediocre Hyundai. I was sorely disappointed when I went to pick up my new 24 SF Limited Hybrid. It falls short in so many areas for me, I was shocked.
If it falls short in so many areas, why did you. Buy it? Can you elaborate?
Thank you! May I ask what didn"t you like about it?
@@MattTheCarguy Matt, I thought the SF Limited Hybrid was severely under powered for starters. When I took it on the highway I was actually thinking, it I had 6 people in this car and I need to merge at speed, I'm in trouble. I also thought the interior looked very "cheap" with the fake wood and way too much plastic. Lastly,I wasn't prepared for how super boxy it is in person. On YT I fell in love with it, when the one I ordered came in last week, it was the first time I saw one. I thought it looked very awkward. Where we live, Hyundai pretty much dominates the roads. I see hundreds of them per week. I've yet to see a new 24 SF on the street and to me, that was very telling. On the plus side, it rides quieter and smoother than our two 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrids, a Limited and an SEL Convenience. Those two have the same power train as the 900 pound heavier and bigger 24 SF Hybrid. I'm a Hyundai fan who's purchased 7 new ones since 07. So to say I was bummer out when I saw and drove my 24 Limited Hybrid is an understatement. Last point, I think they're vastly overpriced for what they are. Just MHO. Thanks again for your review sir
@@kdbwiz I didn't, I walked away from it. You can see my response to Matt up above. Also remember, this is just my opinion. Yours is just as relevant as mine as we all find various cars we love or don't. Cheers
@@user-fv5yo5fi5c Thank you for your feedback.
Does it have acoustic windows?
Not sure, i will try to find out and update.
Just buy a Ford Brono, it's more versitile, looks more like a Land Rover Defender....and not a Ford Flex.
I like Broncos, planned to order the Everglades trim at one point but dealer mark ups put yhe end to that.
Looks very nice…
It was!