2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PHEV REVIEW

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The Motormouth couple review the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV, praising its comfortable and quiet cabin, smooth ride, and luxurious interior materials, which they found superior to a much more expensive BMW X3 M40i. They highlight the abundance of standard features on the base model and the appealing traditional styling with a bold chrome grille. While the reviewer prefers the tactile buttons over large touchscreens, they note the Canadian market's limitation to an 8-inch screen, which surprisingly offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, unlike the larger optional US screen. The vehicle's performance in hybrid mode is described as adequate, though the reviewer found the sport mode provided a needed extra push on hills. A significant drawback mentioned is the gas engine engaging abruptly under hard acceleration. The reviewer also points out that the Santa Fe PHEV narrowly misses the larger federal rebate due to its battery size. Despite these points, the overall verdict is positive, calling it 'another hit from Hyundai' for its spaciousness, comfort, and value.