New angular Hyundai Santa Fe enters the market

The first country where the crossover turned into a «brutal» appeared was native Korea, where the model was offered with a gasoline turbo four and in the form «simple» hybrid.

The fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe celebrated its world premiere last week, then simultaneously showed versions for Europe and South Korea, and at the same time the model was announced to enter the global market — the first quarter of 2024 . But the Koreans were more fortunate: in the homeland of the brand, sales of new items started today, August 16.

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The new-generation Santa Fe has been radically redesigned in appearance, with an angular body, massive bumpers and H-shaped headlights and taillights, and push-pull handles in the pillars behind the rear doors for easier access to the roof (you can hold on to them). In addition, the SUV has grown: the length has been increased by 45 mm to 4830 mm, and the wheelbase has been stretched by 50 mm to 2815 mm. In the cabin there is already a familiar scoreboard, a climate sensor unit, which, nevertheless, retained the physical buttons and washers, and a steering column lever responsible for controlling the transmission.

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In Korea, the new Hyundai Santa Fe is offered with a 2.5 T-GDI Smartstream petrol turbo four that produces 281 hp. and 422 Nm, the engine is combined with an eight-speed robotic gearbox with two clutches. Also available is a “simple” hybrid HEV (that is, without the possibility of charging from the mains) with a 1.6 T-GDI turbo engine (180 hp), an electric motor and a six-speed automatic, the total return of such a Santa is 235 hp. Diesels are no more. The petrol cross in both modifications can be both with front-wheel drive and with all-wheel drive.

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Three configurations are available to choose from (regardless of the power plant) — Exclusive, Prestige and Calligraphy. The cheapest crossover has LED optics, 18-inch wheels, the same scoreboard, faux leather upholstery, steering wheel heating, heated all seats, front seat ventilation, dual-zone climate control, one wireless smartphone charger, ten airbags, adaptive cruise control. control, auto-brake and lane-tracking systems.

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The next older version introduces projector-type LED headlights, roof rails and two wireless charging pads. And the top Santa Fe Calligraphy is the original grille, 21-inch wheels, nappa leather, front passenger seat with folding footrest, head-up display, UV disinfection area for personal items (hidden in the upper glove box), collision avoidance system when reverse parking. Also for the “luxurious” cross there is a Black Ink design package: as you might guess, this is an extended black decor.

Santa Fe is five-seater by default, for a surcharge you can order a seven- or six-seater salon. Other options include two sunroofs, 20-inch wheels and plenty of extras for outdoor activities (such as a rooftop tent).

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“Traditional” new The Hyundai Santa Fe Exclusive starts at $26,600, the Prestige version starts at $28,500, and the top-of-the-line Calligraphy starts at $32,800. The hybrid starts at $30,300.