The Hyundai 2021 Santa Fe is reintroduced with a freshened design motif, advanced front and rear lightning signatures, new hybrid powertrain with extensive driver safety and slew of features with all-wheel drive. The hybrid propulsion system is the first application of its kind in the Hyundai SUV line-up. In addition, a new, upscale Calligraphy trim will be offered for the first time. Good looking and practical, the Santa Fe offers a roomy cabin, desirable features and plenty of curb appeal. It benefits from a new front and rear fascia, grille, front and rear skid plates and a new, 20-inch alloy wheel design. The three dimensional grille and a striking T-shaped LED illumination are likely to grab maximum eyeballs.
The new silhouette sports a horizontal cabin profile, scalloped lower door panels and a long, highly defined hood, with character lines extending from front to rear. The new Santa Fe gets a floating control design on the inside. The premium feel comes from the use of Nappa leather and there is also a soft touch padding all around the cabin. A 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system will help out with AV duties. Some of the feature highlights on the inside includes heated and ventilated seats, a 630W 12-speaker, Harman-Kardon premium audio system with an 11-channel amplifier, dual front and rear USB outlets and a sound mode that will allow the passengers to listen to their own music without disturbing others in the car.
The all new 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with engine options, like one being a 2.5 litre turbocharged engine. The other engine options to be made available are a Smartstream 2.5 Litre , direct-injected (DI) and multi-point injected (MPI) four-cylinder engine, which will produce 277hp, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Santa Fe now offers a hybrid propulsion system for eco-focused buyers. It includes standard HTRAC all-wheel drive. The hybrid powertrain features a smartstream , 1.6 Litre, direct-injected, turbocharged four-cylinder engine coupled with a new HEV-tuned six-speed automatic transmission. The turbo engine yields an estimated output of 178hp at 6,000rpm, with an estimated 225hp from the combined engine and motor system, and peak torque estimated at 195lb-ft at 4,000rpm. Ride, comfort, handling and driving confidence are enhanced through key developments in the body structure, breaking system and rigidity of Santa Fe. The breaking system was significantly enhanced with a high-capacity booster, increased rotor size and refinements to the ABS/ESC system for smooth function in wider variety of adverse driving conditions.
In terms of safety highlights, the SUV will get Hyundai’s latest SmartSense advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). This will include forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist and junction-turning detection, blind-spot assist, rear cross traffic assist, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, highway driving assist, blind spot view monitor and much more.
