Hyundai has unveiled the new generation of Santa Fe in the global market. The new Santa Fe gets a new design language with a boxy shape and sleek lines. With this update, the new Santa Fe looks more upmarket and premium in its segment. Here are the details about the Santa Fe:
History of Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe is the first mid-size SUV from the house of the Korean carmaker. It was launched globally in the 2000s and named after the city in the USA. The SUV became popular due to its design, practicality, comfort, and features. This results in one of the longest-running models of the carmaker’s line-up.
In India, Hyundai launched the Santa Fe in 2011 and it gained a good response from the market. The 2011 model was the second generation of the Santa Fe globally. This SUV was pitched against its rivals such as Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero, Ford Endeavour, and Chevrolet Captiva.
In 2014, The carmaker launched the third generation of Santa Fe which was based on the fluidic design. This model was more attractive in looks and it was loaded with plenty of features. Later in 2017, Hyundai discontinued the Santa Fe due to the poor demand in the market.
Why is Hyundai Santa Fe popular worldwide?
Hyundai Santa Fe is one of the most popular mid-size SUVs in the global market. Below are the reasons for the popularity of the Hyundai Santa Fe:
Design: The design of the Hyundai Santa Fe is modern and stylish which appeals to the buyers. The Santa Fe had an array of attractive design elements such as the headlights, grille, and road presence.
Interior: The interior design of the Santa Fe looks premium and modern which catches the attention of buyers. It also offers ample space and practicality along with the features. The Santa Fe had spacious legroom, headroom, and boot space which makes it an ideal SUV for buyers.
Features: Hyundai cars are known for being loaded with a ton of features. And the Santa Fe is no different. The Santa Fe was loaded with plenty of modern features such as a premium audio system, Apple Carplay, Android Auto connectivity, etc. Moreover, Santa Fe offers safety features like blind spot detection, ESP, brake assist, rear parking camera with sensors, etc.
Fuel Efficiency and Reliability: One of the positives of the Hyundai Santa Fe is its fuel efficiency. It delivers good fuel efficiency which reduces running costs. Moreover, the Hyundai Santa Fe is one of the most reliable SUVs in the market. The SUV offers good build quality, best balance of performance, warranty, and mileage.
About the new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
In terms of design, Santa Fe gets the boxy design language with an aggressive stance. The SUV gets H-shaped LED headlights with DRLs and a grille with a light bar. The bonnet of Santa Fe is upright and has some creases. Meanwhile, the side profile has a completely boxy look with the large wheel arches.
The SUV gets attractive 21-inch wheels and square-shaped bumpers that look flat. Moreover, the carmaker has increased the length for accommodating the roofline of the SUV. The SUV also gets a flat and large tailgate with horizontal taillights and Santa Fe badges. Meanwhile, the rear bumper is painted black and gets reflectors and square exhausts.
Interior, Features, and World Premiere
The new Hyundai Santa Fe gets a black and white theme interior with ambient lighting. The interior gets a sleek layout with square-shaped elements such as AC vents, a center console, and display panels. It is expected that the new Santa Fe will get the soft touch material on the dashboard and door trims. But the carmaker hasn’t revealed the list of the features in the new Santa Fe.
Hyundai will reveal more details of the Santa Fe in the world premiere event. This event is likely to happen in August of 2023 on Hyundai’s YouTube Channel.
How will it fare in India?
In the last decade, Hyundai launched its Santa Fe SUV in India. But the overall response from the market was poor which led to the low sales numbers. With the competition from capable rivals such as Toyota Fortuner, the presence of Santa Fe felt short.
But now, Hyundai has unveiled the new generation Santa Fe with a bigger road presence and larger dimensions. The Indian buyers have only the Toyota Fortuner and the MG Gloster to choose from in the SUV segment. The bigger and bolder Santa Fe with its rich set of features and backed by Hyundai’s sales and service network can definitely make a dent in this segment. Pricing will be the key factor though.
Official Statement
“The all-new Santa Fe is an SUV that finds a perfect balance between city life and the great outdoors, handling everything from busy family itineraries to car camping adventures,” said SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center. “With its longer wheelbase, roomy interior, and terrace-like tailgate space, the new Santa Fe leans into its SUV strengths to offer more versatility than ever before as well as a premium customer experience.”