With a few subtle changes, the new Hyundai Santa Fe is expected to be as attractive as ever for buyers. Some of the hallmarks of previous editions of the Santa Fe were its sleek design, engines that provided great fuel economy and low emissions, an alluring cabin built with high-quality materials, ease of use, and excellent urban mobility. The new version of the SUV offers more of the same specifications with certain added elements.

Cabin and features
The new Santa Fe adopts a radical exterior design to aid its interior’s aesthetics and space. The roomy new interior comes with brand-new 3-row seating capability. The cabin, as ever, is built with soft-touch materials and panels, all of which make it a comfortable place for a long drive. A key highlight of the cabin is its Panoramic Curved Display, a seamless integration of the vehicle’s large infotainment screen with the vehicle’s digitized instrument cluster.

Some of the most eye-catching features of the new Hyundai Santa Fe include a fully power-adjustable steering column, wireless charging pads, seats made of premium Nappa leather, a booming 12-speaker Bose premium sound system, multiple 12.3-inch infotainment screens, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity, Digital Key 2, which enables users to deploy their smartphones as car keys to lock and unlock the Santa Fe, ABS, airbags, and traction control for occupant safety.

In terms of warranty, this vehicle comes with Hyundai’s amazing 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and a complimentary maintenance plan that runs for 3 years/36,000 miles of usage of this vehicle.

Engine variants
The new Santa Fe comes with a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a gas-electric hybrid that makes a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder powertrain. The petrol engine is connected to an 8-speed automatic shifter, while the hybrid variant is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. With more than 200 hp under the hood, the performance does not lag.

Expected pricing
Most automotive analysts and experts predict that the Hyundai Santa Fe will be priced around the $45,000 range (for the top model) when launched across the country. This vehicle’s updates over its predecessor make it a serious contender for buyers in the oversaturated compact SUV segment. As ever, the Santa Fe is a nimble handler around the urban jungle and has decent, if somewhat limited, off-roading credentials that allow its owners to take it on cruises or off-roading adventures every once in a while. The SUV is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2024.