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I purchased my 2023 Santa Fe on January 2, 2024 because I really dislike the revised styling of the 2024/2025 model and it was also the last day to qualify for 0% financing. My prior vehicle was a 2017 Lincoln MKX and thus far this Santa Fe Hybrid is better than the Lincoln in most areas. While I like the overall styling of the Lincoln more, the Santa Fe makes up for that in mileage that is twice what I was experiencing with the Lincoln. Although I have been driving the Santa Fe for twenty months now and have had no issues I am still getting used to a few things so I am still a bit cautious. I had what I consider to be significant problems with the Lincoln and while MOST were taken care of by the dealer including three left front axels and a transmission rebuild after years of complaining several were not. Those include a complete failure of the steering electronics shortly after the warranty that required replacement steering wheel and associated electronics at a cost of almost $5000. Based on my past experience and from what I read online in various forums my concern is that should I require service beyond normal maintenance that both Hyundai and the Dealer network would not handle it very well and it would be difficult to get things resolved. I am impressed with the warranty and it is one of the main reasons I purchased the Santa Fe. However, if Hyundai and/or the Dealers do not stand behind it, it is basically useless. Understand, I have not had any problems at this point let's hope that continues for as long as I own the vehicle which I hope is a long long time. My Granddaughters have a Kia Sportage Hybrid 2023 and a Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 2024 and both have the same engine and transmission as my Santa Fe.