Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Better Than a Land Rover?

Published 2024-03-20
The 2024 Santa Fe 3-row SUV features a wider, aggressive front grille, digital cluster, available HTRAC AWD and up to 271 hp. and so so much more. Under the hood of every Hyundai Santa Fe is a turbocharged 277-hp 2.5-liter inline-four engine. Front-wheel drive and an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic are standard, and all-wheel drive is optional.

The first thing I saw was the resemblance of a Land Rover, not just the profile but also on some of the interior features. The XRT trim level is not as capable as any Land Rover, but it does offer all terrain tires; higher ride height of 1.3”; comes AWD and gas engine only; 18” wheels on 30” tires and
black side mirrors which changes the look and its ability for over landing.

The interior will impress most luxury buyers as well. Take a ride with me as we test drive the all new Santa Fe. Co-driver  @AlVazquez 

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00:00 2024 #hyundai #SantaFe is a #landrover
01:04 What is new
07:55 interior details
11:01 Safety and technology
12:15 engine specs
12:59 test drive
20:49 Cargo space
22:00 Pros and cons
22:15 Price
23:34 Competitors

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All Comments (21)
  • @VSV659
    A slight faux pas - you said Palisade early on instead of Santa Fe.
  • @georgiaobserver
    It aint hard to build a better vehicle than Land Rover, except Land Rover must be safer. It is difficult to get hurt driving your vehicle if your vehicle is in the shop.
  • @jrs9264
    bought Hyundai for last 22 years...no complaints. saw back in 1980 that the little 3 put out junk. plenty of room for a huge order of buffalo chicken wings from wegmans, right lauren? 💯💥
  • @tonydacosta2273
    Very different and cool SUV. It's going to sell like crazy. You rock Miss Fix. You are one of the very best out there. Thank you for the great work you do.
  • @coreymfauconier
    I love it. I drive a 2008 Santa Fe with 215,000 miles. I may need to purchase
  • @mremansam
    It is completely inaccurate that this car tracks the occupants and listens to conversations. 100% fiction and irresponsible to share such with your viewers. The eye tracking uses 100% on board AI to detect a distracted driver. No data is recorded or shared out of the car. You should research this before sharing false information.
  • @user-xh2ex7bx4b
    Great review, interesting vehicle with fantastic styling. You lost me when you introduced the big brother feature. It did reinforce my purchase of a 2024 4 Runner TRD pro...the terra color is growing on me.
  • @chuckwalla2967
    Test drove one, and I was kinda surprised by its low height in the cargo area. Although it's squared off, the hatch opening is actually not that big. The low mounted tail lamps actually makes it look tall, but the roof line overall slopes down. It was well appointed, comfortable and quick. But I don't trust the DCT for the long haul.
  • @herczeus9341
    A friend of mine bought one and it looks sexy. Plus it’s really nice inside too.
  • @beccab2522
    Great informative video!👍 Any idea when the hybrid will be available?
  • Any idea of when the hybrid calligraphy will be available in U.S. and how the acceleration will compare to the gas model?
  • @JoeVittorio
    She called it a “Palisade” it’s a Santa Fe. Might want to remake this video
  • @marciaquinn3863
    Bought the hybrid SEL a couple of weeks ago. Like it so far. Lots of inside space and big upgrade from the Nissan Rogue I traded. Turns a lot of heads...not too many on the road where I live.
  • @ooochakalaka
    At the dealership when I was looking at the Santa fe, I was thinking that it would have been nice if the second row captains chair had a feature where it slid to the side. I'm waiting for the Hybrid to hit the dealers before buying one.
  • @dcjohnson2490
    I’d get the XRT AWD in either Earthy Brass Matte or Rockwood Green