I’m in a similar spot, just traded my 2019 Santa Fe for a hybrid. Still getting the hang of the hybrid driving style, but I’m loving it so far. The new model feels smoother, quieter, and the interior has a much more refined look and feel.
@Keir
Definitely a smoother ride! I love the body style. The design and all the features make it feel like luxury, and it’s half the price of other luxury brands with the same look and feel.
Parker said:
@Keir
Definitely a smoother ride! I love the body style. The design and all the features make it feel like luxury, and it’s half the price of other luxury brands with the same look and feel.
I had a BMW X1 a while back and even considered an X5 PHEV for $90k before settling on the SF. BMW has a different driving feel, very sporty and aggressive, but paying almost double and getting fewer features with a worse warranty didn’t make sense to me. Now, I’m eyeing the GV70 and GV80, especially if they come out with a hybrid 3-row version. Looks like that’ll be a few years, so I decided to go with the Santa Fe now.
@Keir
Honestly, I’ve been wanting to get back into an Infiniti QX80. The new model has a lot of the same features and a crazy powerful engine. But let’s be real, the SF engine doesn’t compare, even in sport mode, haha. But with my commute being just 12 miles round trip and driving alone most of the time, this car just makes more sense for me.
@Parker
Yeah, I don’t need speed either. I use it for my 30-mile round trip commute with the kids, and it’s perfect for that. We also take a couple of long trips every year, so it’s just the right fit for us.
Congrats on the new car! Hope you enjoy playing around with all those features!
Aspen said:
Congrats on the new car! Hope you enjoy playing around with all those features!
Thanks! It’s a beauty, and the features are so much fun—some are flashy, and it’s fun showing them off.
There are so many cool colors this comes in—why did you go with black? I think it’s the least interesting option of the bunch.
Reagan said:
There are so many cool colors this comes in—why did you go with black? I think it’s the least interesting option of the bunch.
All my cars have been black. It’s just my thing.
Reagan said:
There are so many cool colors this comes in—why did you go with black? I think it’s the least interesting option of the bunch.
Someone’s not a fan of black cars, lol.
Reagan said:
There are so many cool colors this comes in—why did you go with black? I think it’s the least interesting option of the bunch.
Someone’s not a fan of black cars, lol.
I guess, yeah. I just prefer cars with more color. Black cars just aren’t my style.