Sometimes, driving performance and riding comfort tend to be overlooked when we’re on the lookout for a new set of wheels. Because what matters most is that you get to travel from point a to point b.
But if you see driving and riding comfort as an investment in your well-being, you might want to check out Hyundai’s premium mid-size SUV – the Santa Fe.
Style
Minus the noise, the Santa Fe is sure to command attention even from afar. It sports a cascading grille with Hyundai’s signature honeycomb pattern as well as bold character lines complementing its separated headlight design* (high-efficiency LED lights matched with LED Daytime Running Lights). Apart from the 19-inch alloy wheels, the Santa Fe also features a wheel air curtain and a lateral blocking of the rear spoiler for improved aerodynamics.
Agility & Efficiency
When it comes to performance, the Santa Fe’s 2.2L CRDi e-VGT diesel engine effortlessly gives you a maximum power of 200ps of horsepower and 441Nm of torque. This being a Hyundai, fuel efficiency is in its DNA. And when you mate that to an 8-speed automatic transmission, you’re sure to be quicker and more agile on the road without compromising fuel economy.
Notable Comfort
The Santa Fe’s premium driving and riding experience comes from its monocoque or unibody structure. With its chassis and body frame built together, the Santa Fe’s structure offers greater stability, flexibility and ability to withstand stress without the noise and vibrations that may be more pronounced in ladder-frame vehicles. What that means is a calm, composed, and never rattled ride, making the Santa Fe one of the best-sellers in the American and European markets.
Technology
When you’re in the driver seat, you’ll be treated to a cockpit full of tech goodies that can make driving safer and more entertaining such as the 7-inch floating type radio display with Apple Carplay and Android Auto. Aside from serving as your Surround View Monitor, it also has an AUX-in as well as USB & Bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition.
It also features wireless smartphone charging to make connectivity more convenient, Head-up Display that provides added safety and ease by projecting vehicle information on your windshield to minimize eye movement while driving, and Automatic Power Tailgate System with Smart Sensors that detects your Key FOB and opens your tailgate for you. Yes, there’s no need for you to wave your hands or feet.
Accessibility
Step inside the Santa Fe and you’ll be greeted by its generously refined interior. Its 7-seating cabin has comfortable plush leather seats, Automatic Recline & Slide Buttons to easily adjust legroom for the 2nd row seats, as well as armrests, air-conditioning controls and 12V socket charging for the 3rd row. And when it comes to easy accessibility, the Santa Fe’s seats can also quickly respond to the Smart One-Touch Walk-in Button that automatically slides the 2nd row seats for your passengers’ easy access to the 3rd row, as well as Smart One-Touch Folding Switch that can automatically fold the 2nd row seats down to increase your luggage space.
Fierce Durability
Apart from the Santa Fe’s unrattled structure, you can also stay worry-free with its durability, because the Santa Fe’s body is made with Hyundai’s Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) which is known to be 10% lighter, but twice as rigid as conventional steel. If the Santa Fe’s younger brother, the Tucson, remained intact from a fallen boulder thanks to its body made with 50% AHSS, then just imagine how durable the Santa Fe could be with its body composed of 68% AHSS! That’s why it’s not surprising that the Santa Fe has received a 5-star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP).
Enhanced Safety
The Santa Fe may be engineered with a durable structure and a series of smart technology driver features, but its safety doesn’t end there. It also comes with an abundance of safety features that will keep you worry-free, like the 6-airbag system*, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC)*, Downhill Brake Control* and Electronic Parking Brake*. As for the Santa Fe after your purchase? You wouldn’t have to worry for a long while with its 5-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty.
