Hyundai has lifted the veil on its new Santa Fe seven-seater – and there’s much more to this boxy bus than its polarising design.
Right here’s every part it’s worthwhile to know forward of the automotive’s arrival in Australia throughout the first half of 2024.
How large is the brand new Hyundai Santa Fe?
The brand new Santa Fe has grown up in comparison with its predecessor.
At 4830mm lengthy and 1900mm large, it’s 55mm longer than the SUV it replaces – however the identical width. The 2815mm wheelbase is 50mm longer than earlier than, which ought to assist unlock extra legroom for rear passengers.
Weights vary from 2060kg for the bottom 2.5-litre mannequin, to 2295kg for the plug-in hybrid.
Claimed boot area is 725 litres with the second row in place, up 91L on the automotive it replaces.
Inside area has been improved throughout the board courtesy of the larger exterior, longer wheelbase, and boxier design.
Hyundai claims the second and third rows each characteristic extra legroom than earlier than (up 20mm and 15mm respectively), and says there’s now 69mm extra headroom within the rearmost seats. The third row additionally now reclines additional.
What engines can be found within the new Hyundai Santa Fe?
In South Korea and the USA, the Santa Fe will probably be accessible with two engines. The entry-level is a 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder making 207kW and 422Nm.
It’s mated with an eight-speed dual-clutch automated, and claimed gas financial system is 9.0L/100km.
Additionally accessible will probably be a hybrid, which mates a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine with an electrical motor and a six-speed automated transmission.
The utmost engine outputs are 132kW and 265Nm, however Hyundai hasn’t detailed how a lot it makes in tandem with the electrical motor. Claimed gas financial system is 6.5L/100km.
The present Santa Fe hybrid has a really related powertrain, and is nice for 169kW and 350Nm.
A plug-in hybrid will probably be supplied in Europe, and a non-turbocharged petrol will probably be supplied in some corners of the world – however we’re anticipating to see the two.5-litre turbo and the 1.6-litre hybrid in Australia.
Notable is the loss of life of diesel; that is the primary Santa Fe to be bought and not using a diesel engine possibility.
What’s the new Hyundai Santa Fe like inside?
The outside’s boxy theme is carried over into the inside, which mixes straight traces with soft-touch leather-like surfaces.
Hyundai says the cabin has been “impressed by pure gentle”, and the bright-coloured seats characteristic Nappa leather-based, whereas the door and sprint have suede accents and wood-patterned panels.
A big curved rectangular slab homes a 12.3-inch instrumentation show, and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. There’s additionally a 6.6-inch local weather touchscreen show, and a digital rear-view mirror that makes use of a digital camera to challenge a reside feed of what’s behind the automotive.
As with the outside window graphics, the chunky four-spoke steering wheel has a robust Defender affect, with boxy shapes and a central airbag cowl with a easy stripe rather than the Hyundai badge.
The Santa Fe additionally incorporates a column-mounted gear selector.
To go along with the “out of doors way of life” aesthetic, the Santa Fe has dials and enormous buttons on the dashboard. There’s a small secondary touchscreen for the local weather management system.
The centre tunnel options two wi-fi smartphone charging pads, two 27W USB-C ports, two outsized cupholders, and an open-air storage beneath.
Recycled plastic materials is used for the brand new Santa Fe’s fake suede headliner, ground mats, and second- and third-row seat backs. Moreover the crash pad and door trim are coated in an “eco-friendly” leatherette.
What gear will the brand new Hyundai Santa Fe have?
Security
Autonomous emergency braking Lane-keep help and energetic lane-centring Driver-attention monitoring Rear cross-traffic help Encompass-view digital camera Secure exit help
Comfort
Distant Sensible Parking AssistFront and rear parking sensors Encompass-view digital camera Smartphone-based keyless entry In automotive UV-C system to disinfect smartphones
Anticipate full pricing and specs within the lead-up to the automotive’s launch.
What colors will probably be supplied on the brand new Hyundai Santa Fe?
Abyss Black Pearl Creamy White Pearl Creamy White Matte Storm Silver Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Ocado Inexperienced Pearl Terracotta Orange Cyber Sage PearlEarthy Brass Metallic Matte Pebble Blue Pearl
Inside, the next colors will probably be supplied:
Obsidian Black Supersonic GreyPecan Brown Forest GreenBlack Ink
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