HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID 2024 REVIEW

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The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is presented as a significant step forward, impressing with its practicality, premium interior feel, and surprisingly frugal fuel economy, achieving 6L/100km in urban driving. The reviewer highlights the controversial but functional boxy styling, spacious third row, and a large boot with a full-size spare. While the hybrid system is praised for its refinement and efficiency, especially compared to the outgoing diesel, the reviewer notes a slight increase in fuel consumption on the highway. The interior is lauded for its comfort, quality materials, and thoughtful features like dual wireless chargers and a UV sanitizer. However, criticisms include a slightly choppy ride on 20-inch wheels, a limited towing capacity of 1650kg, and the persistent, though disable-able, speed warning system. The reviewer concludes that despite minor flaws and polarizing styling, the Santa Fe Hybrid, particularly the Elite trim, represents a compelling value proposition and a strong competitor in the large SUV segment, outshining rivals like the Toyota Kluger in refinement and price.