Recommended for large families

The premium SUV from Hyundai Santa Fe, unbeatable in terms of price compared to its most characterized competitors

The latest series of improvements to the hybrid Hyundai Santa Fe SUV make it an even more recommendable option for users who want large interior space and luggage space (in a body of 4.78 meters long), maximum comfort and good performance. Thanks to its 230 hp and state-of-the-art safety measures and driving aids, for traveling with the whole family. At the same time, its full 5-year warranty and significantly lower prices than its rivals from the most renowned German brands in the large SUV segment make it the choice that offers the best value for money. The price of the version with the 230 hp 1.6-liter TGDI hybrid petrol engine of the Santa Fe starts at 40,820 euros, including a promotional discount of 5,400 euros.

The new interior of the Santa Fe now offers more space, comfort and convenience compared to the previous model, with a new lower dash design, a redesigned center console, a 10.25-inch touchscreen and the new center console with buttons for automatic shifting . Everything is within reach from the driver’s seat. The cup holder can be closed when not in use and the tray under the console offers additional storage space. The interior updates are rounded off by a new fully digital instrument panel with a diameter of 12.3 inches.

The Santa Fe has a drive mode selector switch using a control button on the center console to switch between the different drive modes (Eco, Comfort, Sport and Smart). In addition, in the case of the 4WD versions with all-wheel drive, specific driving modes are included to adapt to off-road terrain: snow, mud or sand.

The striking design of the new Santa Fe’s front end is accentuated by the signature wide grille shape, which embraces the headlamps. To complete the frontal presence, the corners are dominated by vertically oriented aerodynamic intakes that improve airflow efficiency. Also visually striking are the prominent wheel arches and new alloy wheels, including a 20-inch diameter option.

Similar in safety equipment and finish to the premium SUVs of the German brands that dominate this market segment, the new Santa Fe is available with three different engines: a revamped turbo diesel with low consumption and reduced CO2 emissions, a petrol hybrid and a plug-in hybrid version that allows you to drive fully electrically at the touch of a button.

Thanks to the combination of a direct injection turbocharged petrol engine, with a displacement of 1.6 liters and 180 hp, and a powerful 44 kW (60 hp) electric motor, powered by 1.5 kWh lithium-ion batteries, the new Santa Fe hybrid achieves a combined power output of 230 hp and 264 newton metres, taking fuel efficiency to new heights by ensuring that, through regenerative braking, the battery is also charged while driving; Depending on driving conditions, the Santa Fe Hybrid seamlessly alternates between electric and conventional motors, sometimes with both at the same time. The DGT awards this engine the environmental label “ECO”.

The Hyundai Santa Fe aims to position the model at the top of the luxury SUV segment and introduces a new and most exclusive function for this purpose, the “Terrain Driving Mode”, which allows you to instantly change the driving mode to optimize the performance at the wheel and the four-wheel drive configuration for the different limit compliance situations. Available on all-wheel drive 4WD versions, this new system allows drivers to drive safely through snow, mud or sand, delivering high performance both on and off road.

The driver can select both the driving mode and the type of terrain on which he will drive. Simply turn the selector to choose the mode that suits you best: Comfort for everyday use, Eco for optimum fuel economy and Sport for faster acceleration. Smart mode automatically adjusts shift intervals based on the latest driving patterns to reduce fuel consumption.

Hyundai strives to put the Santa Fe at the top of the segment and to this end introduces a new and most exclusive feature, Terrain Driving Mode, which allows you to instantly change the driving mode to optimize driving performance and four settings. wheel drive for different terrain and grip situations. This new system, available only in the 4WD 4WD versions, allows you to drive safely in snow, mud or sand.

Among the many active safety features in the Santa Fe are Intelligent Cruise Control, which uses the navigation system to anticipate curves and straights on the highway and automatically adjust speed for safer driving; as well as the front collision avoidance system that warns and automatically applies the brake if it detects sudden braking from the vehicle in front or detects pedestrians or cyclists on the road. The system is also activated if it detects a risk of collision with oncoming vehicles when turning left at an intersection.

If the Santa Fe is equipped with a navigation system, the Bluelink app can be used to find your destination before you get in the car. Bluelink syncs with the vehicle’s navigation system and uploads the route with accurate traffic information, more accurate arrival times and more reliable route calculations to reach your destination. Hyundai’s cloud-based navigation uses real-time and historical data to better predict and calculate routes.

Gasoline fuel

Cylinders: four

Cylinder capacity: 1,598 cm3

Power: 230 hp

0 to 100: 8.9 seconds

Speed: 187 km/h.

Front-wheel drive

Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission

Consumption: From 6.7 liters

Emissions: 153 gr/km

DGT label: «ECO»

Length: 4.78 meters. Width: 1.90m. Height: 1.68m.

Trunk: 782 litres

Price: From 40,820 euros (with promotional discount)

Source: La Verdad

Ida

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