Vicki Butler-Henderson Drives the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe – Boxy, Brave, and Brilliantly Practical?

Vicki Butler-Henderson takes the all-new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe out for a full test drive to see if this bold, boxy 7-seater SUV lives up to its striking design. Powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged hybrid engine and riding on Kumho Ecsta PS71 tyres, it blends comfort, practicality, and confident handling. Both the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions are available with all-wheel drive and can tow up to 1,100 kg when fitted with the optional tow bar. Inside, there’s space for six or seven passengers, dual screens, recycled materials, and clever storage throughout. Now in its fifth generation, the Santa Fe has been completely reimagined with a tough, squared-off design, distinctive H-shaped lighting, and a confident road presence inspired by classic 4x4s. It’s a bold new direction that mixes retro character with modern family usability. Inside, there are thoughtful touches such as dual wireless chargers, sliding second-row seats, and a flexible, spacious layout that makes everyday life easier. It’s refined, comfortable, and built to handle family adventures with ease. So, has Hyundai built the ultimate 7-seater SUV – one that looks tough, drives smoothly, and fits everyone in comfort? Vicki puts it to the test to find out. With thanks to PX Farms for the location. 🎬 Watch our latest videos and subscribe: @DriverReviews 🔍 Find out more about DriverReviews: https://www.driverreviews.com/ -- About Us – We are here to help save motorists time and effort in the process of researching and selecting new tyres for their vehicles; by providing expert content, help, advice, and thousands of consumer reviews to support finding the right tyres for their vehicle. We are one of the world's largest tyre review platforms, bringing you verified and unbiased customer tyre reviews. Our independent reviews cover over 70 different tyre brands across all price ranges and feature leading brands, including Goodyear, Dunlop, Michelin, Continental, Hankook and many more. So, when you're searching for new tyres, make sure to check out our partner tyre retailers in your country. With renowned names like: UK - Blackcircles (https://www.blackcircles.com) Germany - DriverReviews (https://www.driverreviews.de) Spain - DriverReviews (https://www.driverreviews.es) France - Allopneus (https://www.allopneus.com) Italy - Blackcircles (https://www.blackcircles.it) Canada - Blackcircles (https://www.blackcircles.ca) Egypt - Blackcircles (https://www.blackcircles.com.eg) Australia - Tyroola (https://www.tyroola.com.au) New Zealand - Tyroola (https://www.tyroola.co.nz) You can rest assured that you'll receive genuine, relevant and tailored reviews for tyres suitable for your vehicle. -- Chapters -- 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Exterior Design & Features 02:05 - Rear Design & Boot Space 04:00 - Wheel & Tyre Talk 04:37 - Interior Design & Tech 06:52 - Rear Seat Space & Comfort 08:02 - DriverReviews 08:37 - Self Moving Feature 09:33 - On the Road: Hybrid Drive & Performance 12:44 - Comfort & Handling 13:40 - Vicki’s Verdict #hyundaisantafe #carreview #vickibutlerhenderson #driverreviews #hybridsuv #7seatersuv