The Hyundai Santa Fe SUV has recently been re-launched with a face-lifted version to appeal to the local market. The new version of Hyundai Santa Fe imbibes a Fluidic-derived Storm edge design philosophy. The Santa Fe has been a popular pick in the upmarket SUV segment.
The company has announced a recall of about 2,437 units of Santa Fe to replace a faulty stop lamp switch. The faulty ones are for the older version that was manufactured between June 26, 2011 and September 26, 2013. The switch is located near the brake pedal mechanism that activates the tail lamps even when the brake pedal is released. A press statement released by the Indian manufacturing unit states, “Hyundai Motor India will voluntarily recall 2,437 number of Santa Fe vehicles of the 2011 model year in India for the manufacturing period June 26, 2011, to September 26, 2013.”
The new Hyundai Santa Fe is powered by the same 2.2 liter diesel engine that produces an impressive 194 bhp with a torque output of 436 Nm. Two-wheel drive/Four-wheel drive pattern shall be available with an option to choose from Automatic transmission or Manual Transmission. Six air bags and all-wheel drive come as standard on the top variant.
Design for the new variant is worth a watch. The SUV has undergone quite some changes, on the exterior front, the Santa Fe features a bolder-looking grill and the headlights are mated to flow through its sides. The sides also feature a smooth contour bringing out the Fluidic design at its best. The SUV's teardrop-shaped fog lamps are integrated into the front bumpers. Single-sided quad shaped exhaust at the rear has been retained along with a large bash plate. The car now features a smaller glass pane between the C and D pillar. The interior in the Santa Fe is stated to be based on Fluidic design. It features a GPS device, leather seats, sunroof and a convenient start-stop system for the engine. Legroom for the rear seats have also been worked upon and can seat up to three people with ease. The interiors look elegant with generous use of beige.
