Fourth-Generation Hyundai Santa Fe Officially Enters the Automotive Scene

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February 22, 2018

After all the teasers, ketches, and anticipation leading up to its launch, Hyundai Motor Company has officially revealed the fourth-generation Santa Fe. Set to go on sale later this year, the midsize SUV brings more tech and good looks to the hotly-contested segment.

While we may have seen its rather boxy profile in teaser shots before, onlookers still can’t seem to get enough of the hexagonal chrome grille, slim headlights, and stacked foglamps that all combine to give the vehicle a striking fascia. The slimmer A-pillars and larger rear window that Hyundai claim are now part of the mix don’t just look good but are likewise helpful in providing better visibility.

Hyundai will be offering the Santa Fe in two configurations—a five-seat version and a larger, seven-seat XL variant. Thanks to increased length and a longer wheelbase, passengers now have more room within the cabin.

As for the interior, Hyundai has thrown in a 7-inch center display as standard, along with a slew of tech that aid drivers in keeping things safe. One can get stuff like adaptive cruise control, forward collision avoidance, blind spot warning, high beam assist, lane keep assist, rearview monitor, and park distance control. There is even a parent and child-friendly rear seat alert that warn the parents that there is a child in the rear seat when they alight from the vehicle by honking the horn and flashing the headlights.

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe will be powered by either a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 185hp, a turbocharged 2.0-liter mil with 232hp, or a 2.2-liter turbodiesel that puts out 200hp and 434Nm of torque. Either way, power is sent to the drive wheels through a Hyundai-developed 8-speed automatic gearbox that replaces the existing six-speed unit. It is likewise available with Multi-Mode all-wheel drive.

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe will hit dealerships later this year.

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Mr. Gerard Jude Castillo
Gerard has been a self-confessed car nut ever since he was a little boy. As a grown-up, he indulges in his passion by collecting toy cars (which he started since childhood) and reading up on the latest cars out there.  As Associate Editor, he will ensure that you get your fill of the latest cars in the market, as well as a load of automotive features.