Hyundai just celebrated the world premiere of the fourth-generation SantaFe at its Motorstudio Goyang. Going on sale in the U.S. in the summer of 2018, the 2019 model builds on this success using its family-oriented interior, loaded with practical cutting edge technologies and bold exterior looks.
The face of the new SantaFe is highlighted by Hyundai’s signature cascading grille and a composite light design comprising LED Daytime Running Lights positioned on top of the LED headlights. The exterior design is characterized by a powerful wide stance and an athletic, bold look that makes a statement from 100 feet away, featuring refined lines that reinforce the car’s status in Hyundai’s SUV lineup.
In profile the SantaFe’s dynamic character line goes all the way from the headlights to the taillights, while a larger daylight opening (DLO) with a satin surround provides better visibility and a sleek impression. Featured diamond-cut 19-inch wheels illustrate strength, as does the car’s rear appearance, now featuring a muscular high and taut shape.
Its exterior dimensions make the new SantaFe appear even more prominent. With a length of 187 inches, a width of 74 inches and a longer wheelbase, it also provides more comfort for passengers than the outgoing 2018 SantaFe Sport.
Visibility was also emphasized with the next generation SantaFe. To help the driver, the outside mirrors are mounted lower and further rearward and the A-pillars have been reduced in size. For the driver and rear seat passengers alike, the rear quarter glass has been increased by more than 40 percent.
In profile the SantaFe’s dynamic character line goes all the way from the headlights to the taillights, while a larger daylight opening (DLO) with a satin surround provides better visibility and a sleek impression. Featured diamond-cut 19-inch wheels illustrate strength, as does the car’s rear appearance, now featuring a muscular high and taut shape.
Its exterior dimensions make the new SantaFe appear even more prominent. With a length of 187 inches, a width of 74 inches and a longer wheelbase, it also provides more comfort for passengers than the outgoing 2018 SantaFe Sport.
Visibility was also emphasized with the next generation SantaFe. To help the driver, the outside mirrors are mounted lower and further rearward and the A-pillars have been reduced in size. For the driver and rear seat passengers alike, the rear quarter glass has been increased by more than 40 percent.
The SantaFe interior design combines premium quality with a horizontal and roomy layout and enhanced visibility. The instrument panel has a three-dimensional appearance providing a feeling of openness and enhances the natural light created by the larger DLO. Stitching around the IP and color-contrasted seat piping ensures a high level of luxury within the cabin.
The driver will also see several improvements including: the audio/visual/navigation system screen has been tilted and positioned to reduce glare; the window switches and grab handles have been moved forward for more elbow room; the door map pockets have been reduced in size for more legroom; cup holders in the center console have been repositioned for ease of use and the height and length of the center armrest has also been increased.
The driver will also see several improvements including: the audio/visual/navigation system screen has been tilted and positioned to reduce glare; the window switches and grab handles have been moved forward for more elbow room; the door map pockets have been reduced in size for more legroom; cup holders in the center console have been repositioned for ease of use and the height and length of the center armrest has also been increased.
The 2019 SantaFe lineup offers a choice of three proven powertrains. There is a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder GDI engine with an estimated 185 hp or a more powerful, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 232 hp. And the 2.2-liter CRDi turbodiesel engine is the 2019 Santa Fe’s biggest surprise, with around 200 hp at 3,000 rpm and 320 lb. ft. of torque at 1,750 rpm. All engines are mated to a brand new eight-speed automatic transmission and the HTRAC AWD system.
The introduction of the new model brings a few changes to the nomenclature as the five-passenger SantaFe Sport will now be called SantaFe. The current long wheelbase three-row, seven-passenger model called SantaFe will be renamed SantaFe XL for the 2019 model year. In Korea, the 2019 SantaFe is priced from $26,179 and Hyundai says it has already received 14,243 orders.
