Hyundai is “setting a new benchmark” in the SUV market with the launch of the all-new fourth-generation Santa Fe, according to a statement yesterday. With this, the company is “offering customers outstanding design, innovative technology and the latest safety features, while maintaining the popular model’s reputation for excellent value,” it was explained.
In Qatar, Hyundai vehicles are available at Skyline Automotive, a Jaidah Group company and official distribution partner of Hyundai Motor Company in the country. Since the launch of its first generation in 2000, the Santa Fe has “firmly established itself as a customer favourite and an icon for the Hyundai brand. The fourth generation builds on that history while keeping a clear focus on the future”, the statement notes.
The design of the fourth-generation Santa Fe connects with Hyundai’s new SUV family look.
The Santa Fe has a refined and ergonomic interior architecture, integrating high-technology components into what almost feels like a dual cockpit layout. Drivers and front passengers will enjoy the support of the electric extendable seat cushions, offering 10 different positions. The all-new Santa Fe also increases comfort for passengers in the second and third rows, even for adults.
The all-new Santa Fe offers advanced connectivity features to enhance seamless integration of the customer’s smartphone, with a choice of three systems. Protecting driver and passengers, the latest Hyundai SmartSense active safety and driving assistance features support safe driving. Features include Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, Safety Exit Assist and Speed Limit Info Function. A total of six airbags are also installed.
The all-new Santa Fe also benefits from superior rigidity through the application of high-strength steel, high-impact energy absorption and minimised distortion, to protect passengers in the event of a collision.  The Africa and Middle East versions of the all-new Santa Fe will receive a choice of 2.4-litre four-cylinder or 3.5-litre V6 petrol engines, and a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, depending on the market. These are matched to either six-speed or eight-speed automatic transmission.