The redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe was revealed Monday, exhibiting off a brand new design course for the midsize crossover SUV.
Previous generations of the Santa Fe have had styling in step with their crossover development, however this fifth-generation mannequin, anticipated to achieve U.S. showrooms for the 2024 mannequin yr, adopts a boxy design straight out of Land Rover’s look ebook.
With the primary redesign of the Santa Fe since the 2019 mannequin yr, the brand new mannequin is outlined by angles, from the oblong headlights and grille, to the sharp-edged fender flares enclosing 21-inch wheels and a squared-off rear finish. The headlight and taillight components have an “H” form for model identification.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
The following-generation mannequin will probably be obtainable with three rows of seats, though it is unclear if a 3rd row will probably be obtainable within the U.S., as the present Santa Fe is simply offered as a five-seater. Hyundai claims “class-leading inside area,” and notes that the tailgate space was widened for added utility. That ought to make loading and unloading cargo simpler, and supply a pleasant spot for tailgate events.
The inside design follows the identical angular theme as the outside. In line with present design tendencies, there’s a big touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster positioned side-by-side, and a raised heart console with a storage nook beneath. The Santa Fe is extensive sufficient to accommodate two wi-fi phone-charging pads side-by-side, plus USB ports. A panel above it homes most controls—with analog knobs for temperature and audio quantity—that means customers will not must depend on the touchscreen for all the things.
Hyundai used sustainable supplies equivalent to recycled plastic within the headliner, mats, and second- and third-row seat backs. Artificial leather-based, which automakers now depend as a sustainable materials, is used within the door trim. Actual nappa leather-based and wooden trim will nonetheless be obtainable, nonetheless.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai is not discussing mechanical particulars but, however anticipate loads to hold over. That is as a result of Hyundai switched the Santa Fe to a brand new platform for the 2020 mannequin yr, aligning with a redesigned model of the associated Kia Sorento. An up to date Sorento is predicted to debut alongside the brand new Santa Fe as a 2024 mannequin. Each will seemingly get the identical powertrain lineup, with naturally aspirated and turbocharged 4-cylinder engines and hybrid and plug-in hybrid configurations.
Extra details about the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe will probably be revealed in August.
