Recently, it was learned from overseas media reports that the South Korean car brand Hyundai Motor officially announced the launch of a new generation of Hyundai Santa Fe models in the British market. It is reported that the new car will be launched in 9 model grades, equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol-electric hybrid system and a PHEV plug-in hybrid system, with prices starting from 46,775 pounds ~ 57,635 pounds, about 419,100 yuan ~ 516,400 yuan.
In terms of appearance, the new generation of Hyundai Santa Fe adopts a new design language to create, its biggest feature is equipped with a new H-shaped daytime running lights, the chrome trim under the bumper is also integrated with the H design elements of the modern LOGO, the overall look is square, and in the rear, the overall shape is quite flat, and the tailgate size is larger, the taillights also adopt a more retro square design, the line design of the side wheel arches is also quite full, and with 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, to create a good momentum, in addition, the new car is also equipped with 18-inch and 20-inch wheels according to different model levels to meet the needs of consumers。 It is worth mentioning that the new car will be available in 10 exterior colours, with an additional £700 for metallic and pearl finishes, £900 for all pearl finishes and £1,200 for matte paint.
In terms of body size, the new generation of Hyundai Santa Fe model has a length, width and height of 4830x1900x1720mm and a wheelbase of 2815mm, which is 46mm longer than the current model, 10mm higher in height and 48mm longer than the current model. In terms of interior space, the legroom in the second row of the gasoline version has been increased by 35 mm, while the legroom in the second row of the hybrid model has been increased by 20 mm, further improving the comfort of the car.
Walking into the car, the overall shape of the interior of the new generation of Hyundai Santa Fe models echoes the appearance, basically using a flat straight line design, the center console is equipped with two 12.3-inch through-type screens, equipped with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, through-type air conditioning vents and a 6.6-inch touch panel under the center control screen, the central armrest is also equipped with dual mobile phone wireless fast charging, and also increases the vent design, which can reduce the phenomenon of charging mobile phone heating. In addition, the interior of the car is also covered with a large amount of leather material, and the use of two-tone matching, while the air conditioning vents and door panels are also embellished with wood grain trim, combined with ambient lighting, to create an atmospheric and comfortable atmosphere.
In terms of power, the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe is available in nine variants, with three power configurations, among which the hybrid model is composed of a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and an electric motor, and adopts two power forms, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, respectively, with a maximum horsepower of 215 hp and a peak torque of 367 Nm, while the PHEV plug-in hybrid system is also composed of a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine and electric motor, with a maximum horsepower of 253 hp and a peak torque of 367 Nm.