Korean automakers decided to upgrade Santa Fe this year. Strange, but they could release a new car under a different name. They would update his interior, change some of the exterior details, and he could very well pass for a novice. The thing is that technically the car took a huge step forward. What is the 197-horsepower turbodiesel engine, which is located under the hood of the Hyundai Santa Fe! Reviews about its engine are found only the most positive.
Manufacturers of Santa Fe decided to abandon the LEDs on the headlights, and, according to many motorists, they did very reasonably. Changed car optics are not influenced by trends. The lower part of the headlights is now adorned with an overall edging, and the inside of the body is decorated with blue lights. In addition to headlights, changes affected other elements. The concentration of chromium at the top of the false radiator grill increased, the design of the rear bumper and fog lamps changed . As for the rear lights, they now have acquired an additional silver reflector. In general, it is not difficult to imagine this car called Santa Fe. Reviews about the previous model with reviews about this one are very different.
As a result of all these innovations - a completely harmonious appearance of the car, which will easily give odds to other cars of the Hyundai line. The car is ideal for people whose age is over 26, but not yet 40. Previously, the car was significantly inferior to other cars of the same class in such technical components as the engine and gearbox. This was one of the main negative features of the previous Hyundai Santa Fe. Feedback from the owners of the current generation of "Korean" suggests that now everything is different.
Competitors for this car are not so scary. 4-speed automatic and 5-speed mechanics are a thing of the past. In addition to the updated transmission, the driver can also be pleased with the turbodiesel engine, whose power is 197 horses. And this despite the fact that the volume of the block remained the same -2.2 liters. This suggests that automakers have been able to significantly increase engine returns. Along with the power indicator, the torque of the Hyundai Santa Fe has also increased. Reviews about the new engine are the same - all are positive.
Firstly, the fact that manufacturers added the 5th and 6th gears had a very good effect on fuel consumption. Secondly, its capacity has increased, which cannot but rejoice.
The electronic assistant, which was supplied with the new version of the car, significantly improved the quality of its cross-country ability. Plus, a sensor has appeared that monitors situations in which the car may tip over. If the computer considers that this could happen, it immediately opens the side airbags and curtain airbags, and also activates the pyrotechnic belt tensioner. Everything else remains as before. This is a multi-plate clutch actuation when the front wheels slip and connecting the rear wheels, if necessary. All of these items are needed by Hyundai Santa Fe. Reviews emphasize the importance of safety features, which helps this manufacturer maintain its image.
The cost of a car with a tube-diesel unit is low. It is equipped with 6 airbags, active head restraints, USB and AUX connectors, dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors, a rear view camera, a button to start the engine, access without a key, an optitron dashboard, a tire pressure sensor, 18-inch alloy wheels. For about the same amount you can buy KIA Soreno with an engine capacity of 190 horsepower. It is worth recalling that KIA and Hyundai are part of the same concern.
In general, it is very difficult to find worthy competitors for the Hyundai Santa Fe. Reviews say that in this class he is a clear leader, and many motorists will agree to this 100% with this.