Why I liked my 2022 Sante Fe better
I have owned Hyundai's since my 42 year old daughter was 19. We bought her one and we have purchased at least 10 since so this is not a bash Hyundai review. I saw the new design in the mate finish with blacked rims and wanted it more than anything. Loved all the hype and about 2-3 weeks before the new cars arrived at our dealership our salesperson said the matte finish could not be run through the car wash. So I settled for a white limited with tan interior. Drove it and decided to buy. Ok, then the differences. Took a bit to get used to the gear selection whatever you call it. The auto pilot comes on when all I want is the cruise control. For some reason the cruise control does not like my sunglasses as it will turn off and say something about not seeing my face? Ask my wife it is true. There is so much to know about the information screen and how you get the Sirius to show up like the last Sante Fe. So many things going on. The seat belt clasp in the front seats is too short. Seriously, you have to work sometimes to find it to attach. I am 6' tall and still have not gotten the seat back far enough for my personal comfort. Lastly the transmission will allow the car to move a bit after it has been places in park. So much for the I don't like. It is quiet with a great ride but I think our prior Sante Fe was quieter and tighter. The interior has a great look and again is comfortable. The first month we had our prior SF we drove from central Illinois to Santa Rosa beach in Florida and it was a great trip do to the ride, comfort, and engine and room plus rooftop. We have only gone about 200 miles one way in this one so not sure. Anyway, now you know. We are 70 years old and still getting around so this may not be the last larger SUV we buy. My overall favorite though was our 2011 Sonata Limited with, I think, a 2.0 turbo. Best car I ever owned. She made me trade it to. That is why I gave it a 4