The Hyundai Santa Fe made its presence on Indian soil around 6 years back but never really kicked off. The SUV was recently showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo event held in Delhi. Its first preview was seen at the 2013 Detroit Auto show.
Power has always been synonymous with the SUV segment. The new version imbibes a Fluidic-derived Storm edge design philosophy. The SUV shall be 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 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.
The locally assembled SUV is launched at an attractive price tag of 26.3 Lakh (Ex-Showrrom Delhi). Hyundai intends on positioning itself in straight line of competition with Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Captiva, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Nissan X-Trail and Ssangyong RX7.
