SUV culture has become strong in Pakistan, especially after introducing the Kia Sportage to the market. Following the footprints, HAVAL, Toyota Cross, and the Hyundai Santa Fe hybrid further deep-rooted this crossover trend. Although the HAVAL 1.6 HEV was the first CKD hybrid SUV, Santa Fe has now become the first of the first 7-seater crossovers CKD hybrid in Pakistan.
Hybrids have been long associated with low picks and average speeding capability. Let’s check out in today’s blog whether this SUV could debunk the myths.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2023 Exterior
This car has a unique modernistic appeal with a brushed aluminum front grille, dual LED projection lamps, air vents, parking sensors, side indicators, and reflectors. The special character is added to the car by a silver lining running throughout the body, where wheel arches further increase bulkiness and give the car a rugged side look.
Attractive brushed aluminum alloys and continental tires add wideness, while the rear view gives an old touch with LAVA LED lamps. However, the badging game is kept strong with the ‘HTRAC Hybrid sticker’ that offers insight into the power split technology between the rear and front axles while the Santa Fe sticker shines bright with the sun.
Technology
This connected car comes with a lot of options like Traction Control, Electronic Parking Brake, Auto Windows, pedal shifters, Blindspot Monitoring, ADAS, Cruise Control, and Tire Pressure Monitoring. A head-up display appears at the right point to aid the driver with the running speed, driving mode, and other useful information.
Furthermore, the cluster panel is thoroughly designed with a dynamic meter. This crossover has 10 options for ambient lighting, Harman Kardon speakers for best sound quality, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Parking Assist, 6 airbags, dynamic sensors, USB connectivity, center console space, 12V charger, 360-degree camera, heated steering, and ventilated seats. Also, it offers driving modes of ECO, Sports, and Smart, along with terrain options for snow, mud, and sand. At the same time, the head unit is efficient and offers all the setting options.
Hyundai Santa Fe interior
Santa Fe gives an instant welcoming look as you sit in with a carbon fiber black and silver combination. The 2nd-row entry is easy with a good head and legroom, while the 3rd-row entry is a bit tricky as the seats must be reclined or slid to accommodate. However, the autoboot has ample space with two foldable seat options. Moreover, the rear section has a side rest, an arm holder, and a USB charging port.
Pilot seats are 8-way powered with a provision of lumbar and thigh support, which is best suited for long journeys. Overall, in comparison with the Toyota Fortuner, Sante Fe gets a clear win.
Performance
This SUV produces an output of 227HP with a 350 N-m Torque and lags under deceleration. Besides, it offers no understeer, oversteer, or body roll. Moreover, it gives an excellent fuel economy of 16 Km/L within the city and 12.5 Km/L on long routes at a top speed of 120 Km/Hr.
Missing Features
Santa Fe misses an important safety feature of passenger seat belt warning and a dome lighting option.
Overall, the Hyundai Santa Fe is a top-quality crossover with optimal pick and strong suspension that provides a smooth driving experience.
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