2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID TEST RESULTS; 2022 TOYOTA TUNDRA PREVIEW | TALKING CARS #326

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The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is presented as a highly impressive vehicle, earning a unanimous thumbs up from the Consumer Reports team. Reviewers found it to be quicker, quieter, and substantially more fuel-efficient than its non-hybrid counterpart. The ride quality and emergency handling were also highlighted as strengths, making it arguably the best version of the Santa Fe. The hybrid powertrain is praised for its smooth power delivery and quiet operation, with one reviewer stating Hyundai should consider offering only the hybrid variant. The vehicle also retains the ample cargo space and roomy back seat of the standard model, along with desirable safety features like rear occupant alert and standard blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, and safe exit assist on all trims starting in 2022. The only minor drawback mentioned is the optional nature of the ultrasonic sensors for detecting motion in the back seat after exiting.