This tech-filled seven-seater delivers on comfort if not quite on driving fun
Hyundai Santa Fe 2024: The lap of luxury and well-priced, but in need of a powertrain that packs a greater punch.Hyundai may still be contemplating the stalled rollout of its Genesis sub-brand as a new premium entrant in Ireland, but it already has a player in the mix against the Germans: its Santa Fe.
Now it has the metal to match the moniker. If these suburban SUV motorists all secretly aspired to drive Land Rovers, then the Koreans are now doing their damnedest to give them just that. On the road, the Santa Fe PHEV feels steady, if a little off the pace. Hyundai will offer the Santa Fe in all engine formats, from diesel to petrol, fully-electric to regular hybrid.
The suspension set-up is clearly tuned for comfort, so the Santa Fe does tend to lean into bends. It’s not a barge by any means, but the trade-off for delivering a more supple ride for those three rows of occupants is that it’s not that sharp to drive. Hyundai is also encouraging owners to consider greater use of roof storage options and has added a smart little grab handle hidden in the C-pillar that helps you get up there to load a bike or stowage box.
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