Hyundai was one of the first to view the growing aptitude of the SUV segment and popularized. SUV is one term which not many will partner the Korean giant – Hyundai with. It is that articulation of the auto industry which is like with big, powerful, impressive looking machines to which the word ‘car’ will not really be able to do fairness. Hyundai Santa Fe has been in the market since 2006 and completed the past three years it has sold greatly well.
Although it’s marginal designs still being different and attractive, the Korean largest car company decided to improve its mid-sized SUV with a few mid-cycle tweaks. The 2010 Santa Fe will deliver us an upgraded front fascia with refresh grille and headlamps, although at rear, the SF will be getting minutely different looking tail-lights and bumper with integrated dual chrome tail-pipes.
Interior, the cabin will be hardly revised with an increased attention on material quality while under the bonnet the 2010 Santa Fe will be getting an all-fresh R-diesel engine with expected rating of 200 horsepower. Though, the R-diesel engine is awaited to be available in European and South Korean market only. The rebuild Santa Fe is also reported to be equipped with Hyundais new six-speed automatic transmission, meaning the vehicle will betterment from improved fuel economy! The 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe is prepared to bang the US Hyundai dealers by the end of this year.
Specs (speculate) Car Segment: SUV
Engine: 2.7L Petrol/ 2.2L Turbo Charged Diesel
Max Power/Torque: Petrol – 188Ps/284Nm, Diesel – 150Ps/335Nm
Dimensions in mm (LxWxH): 4676 x 1890 x 1725