Fourth-Gen Hyundai Santa Fe Surfaces In Korea With Kona Looks


Hyundai’s South Korean arm has released the first official images and details of the new generation Santa Fe.

Coming with a styling inspired by some of the brand’s latest vehicles, including the Kona and Nexo, the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe features a bold front end with a large grille flanked by the slim headlights.

The interior of the SUV looks entirely new as well compared to the current generation. This is where it gets an entirely new dashboard with a redesigned center console and a floating-style infotainment system.

Part of the instrument cluster appears to be digital, although we cannot tell for sure, but looking at some of the equipment reveals the dual-tone leather trim, multi-function steering wheel, rear air vents, electric mirrors, and dual-zone climate control.


Hyundai says the 2019 Santa Fe features smartphone connectivity, smartphone wireless charging, Apple CarPlay, MirrorLink, and voice recognition that can be activated using the special button placed on the steering wheel.

Moreover, the brand’s rival against the likes of the Nissan X-Trail/Rogue also benefits from a host of driver assistance systems such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane departure assistance, driver warning, frontal collision avoidance, and others.

In South Korea, the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe will be available with three different engines: the 2.0-liter gasoline, and 2.0-liter and 2.2-liter diesels, mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

It’s unknown yet whether other transmissions and engines will become available in the future, but the automaker says the SUV “is the first Hyundai to be equipped with an electronic four-wheel drive system (HTRAC] that actively controls the driving force according to the drive mode”.

Pricing will start from 28.9 million yuan, which is equivalent to $26,512 at the current exchange rates, whereas the range-topping model will set its future buyers back from 36.8 million yuan ($33,760). By comparison, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe can be had from $29,350 in the United States.

We expect to see the European version of the SUV in a month from now, at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.

Carscoops

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Limited Edition Ford GT 'Competition Series' Is All About The Track

Image
Ford's new GT Competition Series was built with weight-saving in mind, but also with an improved center of gravity for better road-holding. Among its features, you'll notice the lightweight carbon fiber racing stripes, A-Pillars and side mirrors, as well as the unique race-inspired Perspex acrylic engine hatch with integrated venting. Thanks to the manual latch and the carbon fiber prop rod, weight near the roof has been reduced, though Ford engineers went even further in their quest to make the car lighter, by making the bulkhead Gorilla Glass behind the driver about half as thick (and as light) as on other models. "The Ford GT has racing in its blood," said Ford exec Raj Nair, while adding that the Competition Series "was developed with the most hardcore track enthusiasts in mind, providing a tailored set of lightweight features and unique livery to match." There are also plenty of remaining performance features from the production car, such as
Read more

Alpine A110 Hits Geneva With Pure, Legende And GT4 Versions

Image
Renault’s reborn Alpine brand has been getting rave reviews for its new A110 and now, as promised, it’s revealed new versions of its coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. Following the success of the sold-out Premiere Edition, the A110 will now be offered in Pure and Legende trims. The A110 Pure is targeted at driving enthusiasts. It features one-piece Sabelt sports seats that weigh barely more than 13 kilograms (28.6 pounds) each and, combined with other weight-saving measures, helps keep the curb weight below 1,100 kg ( 2,425 lbs). It’s not entirely stripped out, though, and still comes with features like air-conditioning and satellite navigation. Buyers can also add upgraded Brembo brakes and an adaptive exhaust system and can upgrade to the adjustable comfort seats. Those come standard on the Legende model, which is geared more towards every day driving and grand touring and comes with leather upholstery. Customers can also choose between two Focal sound systems and two wheel
Read more

Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet Is A Crossover For Droptop Lovers

Image
Droptop crossovers have always been rather odd and the T-Roc Cabriolet is no different. It will be the only convertible Volkswagen on sale for the foreseeable future and will celebrate its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Rather than simply removing the roof of the standard T-Roc, Volkswagen has drastically altered the vehicle’s structure and body. In fact, its wheelbase is 37 mm longer than the standard T-Roc while its overall length is up by 34 mm. In addition, the Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet features structural strengthening in the underbody, side panels, cross members, doors, and windscreen frame to make up for the lack of a roof. The folding fabric roof developed by Volkswagen retracts in just nine seconds at speeds of up to 19 mph (30.5 km/h) and is similar in operation to the roof of the outgoing Golf Cabriolet. The presence of the soft top reduces trunk space by 161 liters down from the 284 liters of the run-of-the-mill T-Roc. We don’t think bu
Read more