Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe is the latest attempt made by Hyundai to scorch the fast-growing SUV market in India. The Santa Fe projects itself as a luxurious SUV with sleek lines in the design and fulsome interiors. Every inch of the Santa Fe spells luxury. Add to that ground-breaking technology, exemplary performance and advanced features, and you will have a car that’s truly well-appointed. Dynamic driving, smooth ride, precise handling, and incredibly quiet interiors make the Santa Fe a much yearned for car in India.

Hyundai claims that the Santa Fe’s craftsmanship is inspired by the heart and completed with technology. True indeed! The Hyundai Santa Fe will be the company’s premium offering in India and is a technology showcase for the car maker.

There are two-variants on offer; a two-wheel drive only (4x2) and a four-wheel-drive (4x4) variant. They come in a choice of four striking colours Phantom Black, Sleek Silver, Vanilla White and Steel Blue that add another streak of sophistication and offer yet another reason why one should buy the Santa Fe.

The Hyundai Santa Fe comes with all-wheel-drive which comes into action if the vehicle is travelling over slippery road surfaces such as now, loose sand or similar such other surfaces that call for better traction. It is predominantly a front-wheel drive and has a user-selectable 4WD option which stays powered on up to a speed of 40 kmph after which it goes back to being a front-wheel-drive SUV. There will be two-variants of Santa Fe on offer - a two-wheel drive only (4x2) and the four-wheel-drive variant (4x4).
The inside of the Santa Fe truly enhances driving pleasure. The attractive silver paint and exquisite overall design impression are a pleasure to behold. The chrome rings in the instrument cluster add streaks of elegance to the interiors. The diverse control buttons are arranged for easy use from behind the wheel. Gear changes are timed just right by the shift indicator allowing the driver to enhance fuel economy.

The audio quality is fantastic and the steering wheel too features an audio remote. A 6-disc in-dash CD changer system makes any genre of music sound extraordinary. The auxiliary, USB and MP3 ports permit plugging in of various external devices into the onboard sound system for unlimited music access.

The dual zone fully automatic air conditioner automatically adjusts the interior temperature to match occupants’ settings, thus ensuring optimal riding comfort. A fan, generating in plasma, cleans the air and suppresses bacterial growth in the cabin. There’s a cooler unit to keep beverages cool for a long time.

The front McPherson strut suspension delivers excellent rigidity and durability for superior handling and collision safety. The multi-link rear suspension improves ride and manoeuvrability and allows a wider interior space for maximum utility.

The car’s massive 18-inch alloy wheels truly display the Santa Fe’s aggressive nature. They feature a silica-based rubber compound that offers excellent grip on wet surfaces and reduced rolling resistance for improved fuel efficiency. Hyundai Motor has made safety the top priority when designing the Santa Fe. Aggressive yet safe, the Santa Fe has been equipped with six airbags and a fairly advanced ESP system that works well with the Traction Control and ABS package the car.