Hyundai Santa Fe 2019 to be more attractive and powerful

Updated Oct 01, 2020 | Same topic: Car Sneak Peeks, Teasers, & Rumors

Hyundai will concentrate its efforts on the Hyundai Santa Fe 2019 design and performance.

Before entering the pipelines, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2019 has been on the road test. Via recent car sneak peeks, it can be seen clearly that the mid-size crossover has been reprofiled not only to look sportier but also to make it more exciting to drive.

Outside, despite the protective camouflage, we can recognize the revised headlights which appear to be directly inspired by those of the Hyundai KONA beside other tweaks on the body.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2019 on the road test

The car has been reprofiled not only to look sportier but also to make it more exciting to drive

Moving inside, in comparison with the current model, the new crossover’s cabin is completely refreshed with new design as well as a wide range of enhancements.

According to latest car news, the new Santa Fe will come equipped with a 3.3-liter Lambda II GDI naturally aspirated V6 engine capable of 290 hp in the US. Meanwhile, the Santa Fe Sport will be powered by a 2.0-liter Theta II T-GDI and a 2.4-liter Theta II GDI powerplants. To a greater extent, the Korean brand will possibly consider a hybrid version but this is just hearsay.

The release date of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2019 has yet to be confirmed. Latest updates on upcoming Hyundai cars can be found in our Complete guide to the Hyundai Philippines' local lineup.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport angular front

The Santa Fe Sport will be powered by a 2.0-liter Theta II T-GDI and a 2.4-liter Theta II GDI powerplants

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Know more about Hyundai Santa Fe 2024

Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a five-door seven-seater mid-size crossover SUV. In the Philippine market, its three available variants are the entry-level GLS 2WD, the GLS AWD, and the top-spec Calligraphy AWD. These are priced at Php 2,410,000, Php 2,540,000, and Php 3,100,000 respectively. 

Propelling the Santa Fe are two powertrains. For the Calligraphy, it gets a 2.5-liter turbocharged Smartstream gasoline engine that can output 277 horsepower and 422 Nm of torque. The GLS trims meanwhile, get a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter Smartstream gasoline mill that puts out 191 hp and 246 Nm of torque.

Both GLS trims use an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the top-spec Calligraphy variant uses an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The GLS is available in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive (AWD), while the Calligraphy is exclusively AWD. 

Size-wise, the GLS trims are 4,830mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,770mm in height. The Calligraphy has the same length and width, but it is slightly taller at 1,780mm. 

Locally, the Hyundai Santa Fe competes against the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Subaru Evoltis, GAC GS8, and Ford Explorer, among others. 
 

₱ 2,410,000 - ₱ 3,100,000

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