Ive owned an SEL Convenience from new. It has an incredible performance for a Hybrid. It has a quiet, has a fabulous tiptronic transmission (with paddle shifters) with an amazing sport mode. The thing is, that if you use too much right foot, your gas mileage goes down by about 10mpg ... but it does with any car, right ? If you drive smoothly and don't accelerate hard the gas mileage can go to over 40mpg ! At 55-65mph on level pavement, it gives great gas mileage .. but accelerating at traffic lights or going fast up gradients doesn't. Thats what happens with performance vs economy. This car is well built and has great space and grace. Those that criticize the gas mileage must be "pedal to the metal" people! The sound system and Apple/Android access is really good - better than many other car brands. The warranty is amazing and so is the service support network. I'm sad to be selling my SEL Convenience because I going abroad. I'll definitely get another one when i return.

My car has currently been in the shop for 6 days with no end in sight. There has been a vibration at a steady 60 mph, which stops when you let off the gas. This vibration was like running over a rumble strip but with gaps in between - if that makes sense. A second vibration appeared and would vibrate as if the car were a cell phone and was vibration. The car has also been leaking oil from the pan and filter housing. The dealer claims the vibration is from my tires (purchased about 7 months ago new) and an ill-connected fuel injector harness. They still haven't found the reason for the oil leak though, so it remains in the shop. The only thing decent about the experience is that I have the 2024 Santa Fe as a loaner vehicle. My other issue is that if this vibration continues, that they'll expect me to replace the tires (another $800) to prove it isn't the tires. Or, if it IS the tires, is the car's suspension that bad that it has worn out the tires? None of it makes sense, so I may just go back to VW.

If you are looking for great Hybrid mileage, this car will be a disappointment, but if you will settle for better-than-average overall mileage, it is a great car. I love the safety features that come standard with the Blue Hybrid and love that it doesn't stop and start at traffic lights! It runs smoothly and has plenty of power for me. I am happy with it despite the disappointing highway mileage (I'm not on the highway often).