2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID REVIEW: THIS OR HYUNDAI TUCSON?

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The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is reviewed as a comfortable and quiet SUV, sharing its powertrain with the Tucson Hybrid. While it offers a smooth driving experience and a spacious interior, particularly for larger individuals, it falls short in a few key areas compared to its smaller sibling and the gasoline model. Notably, the hybrid version lacks the larger 10.25-inch infotainment screen available in the US and on the gas model, instead offering an 8-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. The reviewer also points out the unusual inclusion of a spare tire in the hybrid, which is absent in the gas and Tucson hybrid variants. Fuel economy, while respectable, is not as good as the Tucson Hybrid. Despite these drawbacks, the top Luxury trim is recommended for its value, offering significant features for a modest price increase over lower trims. Ultimately, the reviewers lean towards the Tucson Hybrid due to its better exterior styling and the availability of the larger screen, suggesting the Santa Fe Hybrid missed an opportunity to be a more compelling package.