Finally Getting My 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid… Took Forever!

This car was nearly impossible to get! Took me three months of searching, calling 10 different dealers, and even paying extra just to secure one. Every time a dealer had it, it was gone in minutes.

I’m in Toronto, and this thing is super hot right now. All of them come from Korea, so supply is really tight.

But… it’s finally here! Can’t wait to drive it. :heart_eyes: This is just a dealer photo for now, but soon she’ll be mine!

For those of you who already have yours—how are you enjoying it?

I got the black-on-black and it’s amazing! The biggest surprise for me is how quiet and smooth the ride is. Still in the honeymoon phase, but honestly, this might be the best car I’ve ever owned.

I’m picking up my Plug-in Hybrid Calligraphy on Feb 8 and I’m beyond excited!

I worked my butt off to find a 6-seater, and I might be one of the very few people in the UK with that configuration. Can’t wait!

Hope you enjoy yours too!

@Hart
You’re lucky you got the PHEV. Not easy to find!

Congrats! Loving ours so far!

Nico said:
Congrats! Loving ours so far!

Really? C’mon.

Stormtrooper mode activated! :muscle:

I got the exact same one! Absolutely love it.

Van said:
I got the exact same one! Absolutely love it.

Sorry!

Nice! I feel lucky—I just test-drove one yesterday, and they had several on the lot here in Houston.

I got the same model & color a few weeks ago!

Waited months with one dealership that kept BS’ing me, then finally found a cancellation at another dealer and jumped on it.

Blake said:
I got the same model & color a few weeks ago!

Waited months with one dealership that kept BS’ing me, then finally found a cancellation at another dealer and jumped on it.

I wonder if we dealt with the same dealership giving the runaround. Starts with an S?

Also, white is perfect for Canada—looks amazing in the snow!

@Hadi
Yep, GTA here too. Honestly, I think all dealerships were full of it.

I just got lucky—called one dealer at the perfect time when they had confirmed units incoming. Dropped everything and signed on the spot. No deals, no freebies (other than a couple oil changes), but they had all the leverage and knew it.

Blake said:
I got the same model & color a few weeks ago!

Waited months with one dealership that kept BS’ing me, then finally found a cancellation at another dealer and jumped on it.

So glad you’re supporting Korea. :-1:

@Colby
Lol, are you just trolling the forum, or are you lost?

Picking up my hybrid Santa Fe any minute now… Can’t wait!

Orion said:
Picking up my hybrid Santa Fe any minute now… Can’t wait!

Post pics! :camera_flash:

I got the same car back in October 2024. Originally ordered it in May, but my dealer kept jerking me around. Luckily, I found another one a week later and grabbed it. Now at 3,500 miles, and I’m loving every minute of it.

I’ve been averaging around 31 MPG (mix of city & highway). Also, I even have a stormtrooper figure chilling in the soap dish—welcome to the club!

@Sky
Man, you’re lucky! I first saw one in a parking lot in October, and I knew I had to have it!

Also, I think that ‘soap dish’ might actually be for a cell phone? :thinking:

Hadi said:
@Sky
Man, you’re lucky! I first saw one in a parking lot in October, and I knew I had to have it!

Also, I think that ‘soap dish’ might actually be for a cell phone? :thinking:

Nah, my Limited trim has two phone trays—one with a charger, one without.

I also got 18-inch snow tires & rims instead of paying a fortune for 20s.

It’s awesome for road trips!