Hyundai Santa Fe First-Drive: The Land Rover Discovery's Biggest Threat!

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe the ultimate family SUV in 2025? With its retro-inspired design, hybrid engine and high-tech interior, it’s taking on big players ranging from the Land Rover Discover and Volvo XC90 to the Skoda Kodiaq. In this video, Sam Sheehan explores the Santa Fe's talents as a family car, examines its hybrid fuel efficiency, and reveals its most unusual tech features - including something taken from a nail salon... 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe UK Specifications (Premium HEV model): Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged Hybrid (HEV) Power: 215hp Transmission: 6-speed automatic Drive: Front-wheel drive (AWD optional) 0–62 mph: 9.6 seconds (FWD) Fuel Economy: ~40–45 mpg (combined) CO₂ Emissions: ~146 g/km Towing Capacity: Up to 1,650 kg (braked) Seating: 7 seats Infotainment: Dual 12.3" screens, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, premium audio Safety: Highway Driving Assist, Blind Spot View Monitor, 360° camera Dimensions: Length: 4,830 mm Width: 1,900 mm Height: 1,770 mm Wheelbase: 2,815 mm Boot Space: 725L (5-seat mode), 571L (7-seat mode), 1,625L (max) Comparison with Rivals: SUV Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm) Boot Space (L) Hyundai Santa Fe 4,830, 1,900, 1,770, 725 Land Rover Discovery 4,956, 2,073, 1,888, 986 Volvo XC90 4,953 1,923, 1,776, 775 Subscribe for more from cinch: https://bit.ly/3ww9YxU Buying a car? cinch it https://www.cinch.co.uk/ Download our app https://www.cinch.co.uk/app Visit a cinch Store https://www.cinch.co.uk/store Read our reviews here https://www.cinch.co.uk/reviews Presenter: @samsheehan55 Videographer: @jamil.jafri Follow us on Instagram:   / cinchuk   Follow us on TikTok:   / cinchuk   Follow us on X: https://x.com/cinchuk Like us on Facebook:   / cinchuk   00:00 Hyundai Santa Fe review 00:35 Design details 00:54 Discovery lookalike? 01:05 Alloys and tyres 01:36 Controversial rear 02:27 Boot space 03:01 Seats in the boot 04:50 Rear seat legroom 05:18 So many cups! 06:49 Driving 07:15 Clever regen paddles 07:39 Ride comfort 08:33 Fuel economy mpg 09:06 Annoying driving assistance 09:36 Blind spot camera tech 10:00 Parking cameras 10:55 Digital mirror tech 12:04 Interior and seats 12:40 Morse code... 13:12 Infotainment screen 13:56 Genius storage 14:38 UV cleaner?! 15:50 SO BIG 16:01 5-year warranty #cinch #carreview #hyundai #santafe #suv #hybrid #familycar #newcar #4x4