New Hyundai Santa Fe Review: BEST Car of 2025?

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has gone to town on the , upgrading the looks from a routine, relatively ordinary-looking SUV to among the most enforcing 7-seaters on the roadway today! So, is it more design over compound, or should you consider the over competitors like Skoda Kodiaq or Nissan X-Trail? Let's take a closer look.

So of course, we require to begin with the style, and it's fair to state we're seeing a little bit of timeless Land Rover style language from the exterior … However that's no bad thing! The blocky shape really assists the Santa Fe stand apart on the roadway, as do the smart and special H-shaped daytime running lights. The front end is minimalistic and impressive, while the rear end is tidy however actually stresses the boxy style.

Step within and the Santa Fe is a truly nice place to be. There's a big curved screen that integrates both the digital dials and infotainment screen, and thankfully there are different dials for the climate controls. The seats are extremely comfortable, and the majority of the cabin is fitting with soft touch materials. There are definitely tonnes of cupholders, so practicality isn't an issue, and even adults can fit into the third row of seats if requirements be!

When it pertains to efficiency, there's just one engine available – a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder. This is readily available as either a self-charging hybrid with 215hp, or a plug-in hybrid with 253hp.

The variety starts from around ₤ 46,000, rising up to around ₤ 50,000 once you've added a number of options. But should you actually pick it over some of its class-leading rivals? You'll need to stick to Mat to see on your own!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Engine
00:48 0-60mph
01:51 Rate
02:16 Style
03:10 Interior
04:08 Town Driving
06:14 Back Seats
07:24 Interior Tech & Infotainment
09:42 Motorway Driving
11:24 Third-row seats
12:29 Storage & Usefulness
14:12 Boot
14:49 Annoying Things
16:30 Excellent Features
18:38 Country Road Driving
20:20 Decision

Comments

51 responses to “New Hyundai Santa Fe Review: BEST Car of 2025?”

  1. @kgl.paw. Avatar
    @kgl.paw.

    I have arrived due to a carwow notification. Must watch.

  2. @MattysCars Avatar
    @MattysCars

    What the hell is that

  3. @Achillias Avatar
    @Achillias

    That thing looks beautiful, except the rear of the car. What was the design team of Hyundai thinking 😂.

    1. @mihaicostel5883 Avatar
      @mihaicostel5883

      The engines are great 🙂

    2. @JstPJ Avatar
      @JstPJ

      ​@@mihaicostel5883 no they are not. (except of the N models)

    3. @clutchmatic Avatar
      @clutchmatic

      I don’t mind the rear. That’s for people behind me 😅

    4. @L8KY Avatar
      @L8KY

      Make it so bloody blunt and memorable?

    5. @KarsonAnderson-o3k Avatar
      @KarsonAnderson-o3k

      According to the engineer interview, Hyundai sacrificed rear design for fully-opening trunk

  4. @carwow Avatar
    @carwow

    Change your car with Carwow: https://bit.ly/-Change-Your-Car-1010

    1. @Benjyfishy-9 Avatar
      @Benjyfishy-9

      Hmm??

    2. @rodrigofazendeiro8914 Avatar
      @rodrigofazendeiro8914

      Carwow, I’m from Portugal and the most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe for sale in Portugal is the Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid 1.6 T-GDI PHEV Calligraphy Pack which costs 72 950€

  5. @edmund8 Avatar
    @edmund8

    Mat is the kinda guy who puts the milk in first when making cereal

  6. @thediffguy Avatar
    @thediffguy

    0:47 bruh I thought this was a van or something 💀

    1. @jorisgeerts6550 Avatar
      @jorisgeerts6550

      Fr at first I thought it was the new Dacia Jogger lmao.

    2. @ohgodwhy Avatar
      @ohgodwhy

      The back looks like something from the 70s and not in a good way

  7. @windowsxpdude Avatar
    @windowsxpdude

    what happened to the rear 😭

  8. @JohnDoe-lg8zt Avatar
    @JohnDoe-lg8zt

    I can’t believe how ugly the back of this car is. It’s like they smashed together every bad design choice possible. How did anyone think that was a good idea?

    1. @pirmaiscalispagalma1479 Avatar
      @pirmaiscalispagalma1479

      I think it’s interesting, wouldn’t be a deal-breaker for me

    2. @encoreartz1028 Avatar
      @encoreartz1028

      nah mate , i think this suits this car . i love the rear of it .

    3. @coon2973 Avatar
      @coon2973

      True, really ugly😅

    4. @graemejones5968 Avatar
      @graemejones5968

      I think the whole thing’s ugly. And way too many switches inside. And 4 cylinders?? No thanks.

    5. @theburnoutshot2669 Avatar
      @theburnoutshot2669

      @@graemejones5968 in the us we have an option for a V6.

  9. @MilesAnastasios87 Avatar
    @MilesAnastasios87

    All brands have become premium nowadays. At least they try

    1. @greathey1234 Avatar
      @greathey1234

      Easy money off uninformed fools

    2. @yuxuanxiao9285 Avatar
      @yuxuanxiao9285

      Except the actual premium brands, too much cost cutting

    3. @MilesAnastasios87 Avatar
      @MilesAnastasios87

      @@yuxuanxiao9285yes the real premium cut costs, the lower brands try to upgrade. Now you can find a Renault or a Hyundai with 50K

    4. @I_Was_Prawn_Ready Avatar
      @I_Was_Prawn_Ready

      ​@@yuxuanxiao9285i agree 💯

  10. @EvilBikerGangOfTheSky Avatar
    @EvilBikerGangOfTheSky

    4:09 did you just reach for the centre gearstick while explaining how the stork is so easy?😅

    1. @Kesc2706 Avatar
      @Kesc2706

      🤦🏼‍♂️

  11. @rodrigofazendeiro8914 Avatar
    @rodrigofazendeiro8914

    Carwow, I’m from Portugal and the most expensive Hyundai Santa Fé for sale in Portugal is the Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid 1.6 T-GDI PHEV Calligraphy Pack which costs 72 950€

    1. @L8KY Avatar
      @L8KY

      R u richer than English or something?

    2. @tchevg1 Avatar
      @tchevg1

      Power?

    3. @sivx17 Avatar
      @sivx17

      Lmao i aint paying 70K for a hyundai. Thats just stupid especially witht he engine reliability issues theyre having.

    4. @aldra744 Avatar
      @aldra744

      Her it cost 76 k

    5. @rodrigofazendeiro8914 Avatar
      @rodrigofazendeiro8914

      @@sivx17 I know that paying 72 thousand euros for a hybrid SUV from Hyundai, even though it is the brand’s best car, is a lot and the hybrid SUV options for 72 thousand euros are much better in terms of engine and construction material, but it is to compete with Volkswagen , BMW, Mercedes and Audi

  12. @slavko321 Avatar
    @slavko321

    Just saw this monster on the road… A tank! Great front lights.

    1. @TheReal_JG Avatar
      @TheReal_JG

      This is rather small for how big it looks. Not really a monster on the road, imo.

  13. @imman7140 Avatar
    @imman7140

    I believe they design that rear end last night before the due date 😅

  14. @twingo50 Avatar
    @twingo50

    Hold mute button on the steereng wheel for three seconds to mute speed warning sound, and also press and hold for three seconds lane keeping assist button on the steereng wheel to turn it off✌️😎

    1. @Cubeforc3 Avatar
      @Cubeforc3

      Going to try this on my Hyundai tomorrow – lifesaver!

      I’d leave the speed warning on if it didn’t just beep at me for going 1 mph over the speed limit, there’s got to be a slight bit of give imo. As it is I disabled it every time.

    2. @twingo50 Avatar
      @twingo50

      ⁠@@Cubeforc3I have it on my new Tucson.. it’s really lifesaver😎

    3. @Chris-hy6jy Avatar
      @Chris-hy6jy

      And then when you start the car, you’ll have to turn it off again, and again, and again, and again… kill me! I hate modern car “tech”!

    4. @Cubeforc3 Avatar
      @Cubeforc3

      @@Chris-hy6jy That’s a safety thing mandated by the EU, so pretty much all new cars come with it.

  15. @mr.nobody9646 Avatar
    @mr.nobody9646

    The interior design is actually impressive.

  16. @A-fy7vt Avatar
    @A-fy7vt

    19:23 You can deactivate Speedlimit Warning by long pressing on the mute switch and deactivate Lane Departure Warning by long pressing on the steering wheel button with the steering wheel on it.

  17. @lindomachi8419 Avatar
    @lindomachi8419

    Wow, This Hyundai must be really good to have a 20:00 minute video.

  18. @SomeBlackGuyKC Avatar
    @SomeBlackGuyKC

    It’s definitely unique in it’s own right, my wife said “I just saw a car with taillights that look like dog bones” and I immediately knew what she was talking about.

    1. @snakeeyes9246 Avatar
      @snakeeyes9246

      🐕 🦴

  19. @ortontom Avatar
    @ortontom

    You can mute all the alerts by pressing and holing the mute button. (part of the Santa Fe training team Tom) its a brilliant car!

    1. @AI-Records24 Avatar
      @AI-Records24

      You would say that😉

  20. @brekdown29 Avatar
    @brekdown29

    I’ve owned the Calligraphy Hybrid FWD for 6 months now and I can attest the car is fantastic. 35mpg+ in town and a luxury, high tech interior. Looks are subjective and I absolutely love the front AND rear!

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