LONDON: Hyundai Motor Company revealed on Monday its radically transformed all-new Santa Fe.
The fifth-generation midsize SUV carries forward its signature nature-meets-city appeal while implementing major updates shaped by big data around the latest outdoor lifestyle trends.
For Santa Fe’s first full model change since 2018, Hyundai took an unconventional approach with a lifestyle-based design typology to maximise rear cargo capacity and better accommodate outdoor and urban activities.
As a result, the new model boasts a robust yet delicately detailed exterior design and spacious, versatile interior that flows from the openness of its enlarged tailgate, providing users with a terrace-like space.
“With its longer wheelbase, roomy interior and terrace-like tailgate space, the new Santa Fe leans into its SUV strengths to offer more versatility than ever before as well as a premium customer experience,” said SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center.
The all-new Santa Fe’s boxy shape and distinctive silhouette are derived from its long wheelbase and wide tailgate area.
The front of the vehicle creates a sense of grandeur with its high hood, H-shaped headlamps and bold, sharp fenders. The H-shaped headlamps harmonise with the H-motif lower front design to enhance visual completeness. The H-shaped design elements reinterpret Hyundai’s “H” emblem.
Seen from the side, the lengthened wheelbase accommodates a bold roofline, powerful volume around the fenders, sharply defined wheel arches, shortened front overhang and 21-inch wheels.
Defined by its larger tailgate, the rear end is simpler. The H-shaped taillights are unified with the front H lights and provide a distinctive Santa Fe presence on the road, day or night.
With ample room for adventurers and their gear, the all-new Santa Fe’s interior offers generous living space for an outdoor lifestyle. The more accommodating tailgate creates a spacious interior with a terrace-like feel at the rear when open.
The fully foldable second- and third-row seats provide class-leading interior space.
The interior is a picture of contrast to the exterior.
The interior design emphasises horizontal and vertical lines, with an H-motif design applied to the dashboard and air vents.
The all-new Santa Fe’s interior refinement is exemplified by a variety of high-tech features, including a Panoramic Curved Display and dual wireless charging.
The curved display connects the 12.3-inch digital cluster and infotainment system and enhances driver visibility while delivering a sense of luxury.
In addition, the brightly coloured seats and headliner create a sense of spaciousness, while the soft-touch wood-patterned garnish and Nappa leather seats with delicate embroidery add sophisticated style.
The new SUV also incorporates a number of sustainable materials. The suede headliner, car mats, and second- and third-row seatbacks are made from recycled plastic, while the crash pad and door trim covers are made from eco-friendly leatherette.
The interior and exterior colors, inspired by natural light, highlight the unique style of the all-new Santa Fe, bringing inspiration and vitality to everyday life and adventure in the city and great outdoors.
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