Hyundai India has some very amazing cars in its portfolio.

The company knows how to keep its consumers and fans happy and that is why it has introduced cars in almost every segment. For hatchback lovers, Hyundai offers Hyundai i10 while for the compact car lovers; you could go for Hyundai Santro and Hyundai Eon. If you love sedans, Hyundai Verna Fluidic and Hyundai Accent are present in the market. On the other hand, for luxury and plush SUV lovers, Hyundai Santa Fe is the best choice. Hyundai Santa Fe is one of the safest and most premium SUVs that is available in the market today. The company has put in a lot of efforts to make this SUV top notch in every section. The major competitors of the car comprise of Chevrolet Captiva, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota Fortuner. This luxurious SUV has been introduced in two trims i.e. 2-wheel drive and 4wheel drive.

Hyundai Santa Fe is undoubtedly a mean machine that has been loaded with superior and top-notch style, which is successful in alluring one and all. The Santa Fe SUV is very irresistible and this head turner will take your breath away at a single glance. The Hyundai Santa Fe is designed with imposing exteriors and interiors offering both, style and comfort. From the outside, the mid sized SUV is fitted with new bumpers and body mouldings, sporty wheels and a new grille which offers a very aggressive look to the car; a pair of fog lights to give Santa Fe a dynamic and taut stance according to the new car builder. The front body coloured grille, along with some chrome inserts offers trust and faith and a tint of glamour. The interiors are also very impressive with overall leather wrapping along with few dignified touches of wood and chrome.

The Hyundai Santa Fe slots in many comfort and safety features for both, the pleasure and safety of the passengers. Safety is obviously the strong point of the car with the company making sure that it not only protects the occupants but also keeps the car safe and sound in case of a collision or accident. Some of the highlighting safety features here include in 6 airbags, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD, and Brake Assists, active headrest, ESP, rollover sensor, cruise control, parking sensor, immobiliser, central door locking, child seat anchor, etc. On the other hand, the car maker hasnt compromised on the comfort level and has blessed the car with numerous impressive comfort features. The comfort features available in the Hyundai Santa Fe comprise of iPod/USB auxiliary inputs for MP3 players, audio controls on the steering wheel standard in both variants, dual zone automatic temperature control with all side AC vents, front and rear power windows, cluster ionizer, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, trip computer, etc.

Finally, talking about the core and heart of the SUV, Santa Fe is fitted with strong and very dynamic engine. The Hyundai Santa Fe comes equipped with a diesel engine only. The Santa Fe's 2.2-litre CRDI diesel engine is known to be one of the best performers in the city and while off-roading. This engine has the displacement of 2199cc and the CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) fuel supply system delivers amazingly good engine performance and fuel efficiency. The car is mated with a 6speed manual gearbox that is transaxle type and pushes the car performance up on the graph substantially. The Euro V engine of Hyundai Santa Fe has also been endowed with 4 cylinders and 16 valves with DOHC (Double Over Head Camshaft) that offer clear emission and better torque figures.

Hyundai Santa Fe Mileage

The Hyundai Santa Fe is available with a 2.2-litre, 2199cc, CRDi diesel engine that offers energetic engine performance with a smooth supply of fuel and better fuel efficiency. The Euro V engine of Hyundai Santa Fe is packed with 4 cylinders and 16 valves with DOHC (Double Over Head Camshaft) that offer clear emission and better torque outputs. The proven CRDi engine produces a top power of 191bhp at the rate of 3800 rpm and lays out a peak torque of 420Nm at the rate of 1800-2500 rpm. This engine is further mated with a 6-speed manual transmission. The engine offers better mileage both in city and on the highways. The ARAI claimed mileage of the vehicle is 14.66 kmpl on the highways, while on the city roads, the car manages to give out 11.33 kmpl of fuel economy. The cruise control and shift indicator are also useful things that help the driver to get maximum fuel efficiency. Power of Hyundai Santa Fe

The lavish SUV from Hyundai, Hyundai Santa Fe is available with a diesel engine only. The 2.2-litre, 2199cc, 4-cylinder, DOHC, CRDi diesel mill is regarded as a powerful performer while being fuel

efficient as well. The Euro V engine in Hyundai Santa Fe develops a maximum power of 191bhp at the rate of 3800 rpm and lays out peak torque of 420Nm at the rate of 1800-2500 rpm that is transmitted to the cars drive via means of a 6-speed manual gearbox. In the four-wheel drive variant, you can also choose on demand the 4 wheel drive option which is there to be used when off-roading; the options can be activated below the speed of 40 kmph. Hyundai Santa Fe Colours These colors are available with all variants of Hyundai Santa Fe Carbon Grey Crystal White Sleek Silver Phantom Black Ice Silver

Acceleration & Pick-Up

The Hyundai Santa Fe comes equipped with a 2.2-litre, 2199cc, 4-cylinder, DOHC, CRDi diesel engine that is capable of churning out the highest power output of 191bhp at the rate of 3800 rpm and lays out a peak torque of 420Nm at the rate of 1800-2500 rpm. The vehicle has got a 6-speed manual gearbox that is transaxle type; the 4 WD variant has been endowed with on demand torque distribution with lock function. The 6-speed manual gearbox offers impressive acceleration and crosses the barrier of 60 kmph in just 9.8 seconds and gives a top speed of 190 kmph. Added to this, Hyundai Santa Fe easily crosses the 130 kmph mark in only 3rd gear. With these impressive pickup and acceleration figures, Hyundai Santa Fe charms the driver and occupants with its impressive performance on road and off road. Hyundai Santa Fe Exteriors

The skilled engineers of Hyundai have blessed Santa Fe with a very tidy, elegant and aerodynamic structure, which doesnt look boxy, unlike traditional SUVs, but give you a feel of sportiness combined with luxury. The exteriors of the car are refreshing and have been designed keeping in mind the requirements and needs of any aspiring SUV consumer. The front profile of the car has been finished with a lot of subtlety without compromising the aesthetic appeal. The front grille is sophisticated, along with the chrome finished H of Hyundai positioned right in the centre. The projection headlamps proffer a very modish and chic appearance that adds on more style to the frontage. The fog lamps come with clear lens that enhance the visibility of the road for the driver during misty and foggy weather. The side profile of the car isnt disappointing. The car has been blessed with heat operated ORVMs dipped in body colour. The body coloured door handles and wheel arches enhance the side view of the car. The 18-inch alloy wheels fitted here provide the car with a fabulous appearance and a sporty stance. The roof mounted compact antenna and roof rails add to the glory to the car. The rear section of Hyundai Santa Fe is also very refined that has been blessed with a combination light cluster and high mounted brake lights on the rear spoiler, that makes the SUV look striking. These lights offer optimum visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe is endowed with sporty chrome tipped twin exhausts outlets. The aerodynamic design of the car goes well with the rear bumpers and the roof rails available in the premium trim offer practicality as well as style. The tail gate handle is quite big and is placed perfectly, which provides you with easy access to the cargo area. The dual exhaust finished in chrome completes the overall appearance of the car.

Exterior Measurements

Hyundai Santa Fe is a stylish SUV model with a seating capacity of 7 members. Its compact dimensions guarantee comfortable handling and manoeuvrability while driving in the city. The exterior dimensions of Hyundai Santa Fe are as follows: Length- 4,660 mm, Width - 1,890 mm and Height - 1,760 mm. It has a wide wheelbase of 2700 mm and a minimum turning radius of 5.4 meter.

Hyundai Santa Fe Interior

The Hyundai Santa Fe comes with very elegant and stunning interiors, which attracts more than just a look by passersbys. The ingenious interiors complement its modish and sporty exterior. The interior of Santa Fe are very graceful and exclusive, combining dual tone stylish interiors with highly advanced luxuries and more versatility than ever before. The spacious interior here makes you feel at home even on the busiest traffic snarls. The leather upholstery is extremely luxurious that gives you a feel, which is stunning and blends well with the ambience of the car. The interior of this sporty SUV carries a royal touch with it that would make you feel very special. The leather-wrapped steering wheel and leather plus metal finish gear knob add style to the car. The wood finish interior insert, metal finish inside door handles, metal finish inserts on the doors and dashboard give it classic cum modern appearance.

The cool blue setting that includes the blue LED instrument lighting on the dashboard and on the central console, develops the visibility and will eventually reduce the strain in eyes, thus adding another level of comfort and ease to your journey. The urbane carbon black trim on the dashboard offers a very stylish and authentic look to the second generation Hyundai Santa Fe. The car is available in 7 seat configurations across the range to add versatility. The Hyundai Santa Fe is blessed with a 4-spoke, multi-functional steering wheel that looks characteristic; just behind the steering, funky instrument panel is placed that comprises of a tachometer, speedometer, and trip meter.

Interior Comfort

The Hyundai Santa Fe surely offers a huge array of comfort features to all the car lovers as this luxurious SUV (sports Utility Vehicle) comes packed with a string of advanced comfort features and

luxuries. The Hyundai Santa Fe offers a comfortable drive with direct controls of audio system mounted at tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Additionally, the cruise controls available on the steering wheel guarantee easy use of this constant speed limiter. An important feature that draws your attention here is the dual zone climate control that offers the passengers a choice of their individual preferred temperatures. AC vents are also available for the second and third seat row occupants and the third seat row is blessed with AC controls as well.

The Hyundai Santa Fe has been equipped with three seat rows in which 7 passengers including the driver can be accommodated; the driver seat is 8-way adjustable accompanied by lumber support. The co-driver seat can also be adjusted in 4 different ways, according to the best comfort level. The second seat row is 60:40 split folding while the third seat row is 50:50 split folding with flat bed perform. The front seat head rest can be tilted and moved up and down while all the head rests can be adjusted up and down. The Sporty SUV sports power windows for both, front and rear. There are other comfort features in the car including electric adjustable and retractable heated ORVMs, cool box in central console armrest along with storage, cluster ionizer, MT shift indicator, driver window with pinch guard-auto down & up, rear centre armrest with cup holders, sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and extensions, dual sun glass holder, intermittent wiper and washer, trip computer with distance to empty, luggage net and hooks, etc.

Interior Measurement

Hyundai Santa Fe is an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) model and on the inside it offers huge passenger room in terms of space along with a seating capacity of 7 passengers. Hyundai Santa Fe offers generous headroom, ample legroom, shoulder room and hip-room. Hyundai Santa Fe Engine and Performance

The stylish and sporty Hyundai Santa Fe is offered in diesel engine option only. The 2.2-litre, CRDi diesel engine has a displacement of 2199cc. The Euro V engine of Hyundai Santa Fe is fitted with 4 cylinders and 16 valves with DOHC (Double Over Head Camshafts) that proffer clearer emissions and better fuel efficiency. The CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) fuel supply system works for smooth and swift supply of fuel without any interruption and thus aiding the car to deliver better performance. This powerful diesel engine delivers a top power of 191bhp at the rate of 3800 rpm and lays out peak torque of 420Nm at the rate of 1800-2500 rpm. This engine has been coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission. The Hyundai Santa Fe is available in two trims that are a two-wheel drive and a 4 wheel drive variant. The engine also incorporates Electro - Variable Geometry Turbo Charger (EVGT) that propels the vehicle in a linear order across any tarmac. Loaded with all these innovative mechanisms, the CRDi engine performs excellently. The engine behaves gently and remains cool whether its high acceleration or off-roading.

Wheels

The Hyundai Santa Fe is fitted with very chic and stylish alloy wheels. The 5-spoke alloy wheels present here are 18 inches. These wheels offer a very sporty and sleek look to the car. The tyre size of these alloy wheels is 235/60 R18 standard for both the variants. The tubeless radial tyres offer tension free and puncture resistant drive. These big sized tyres are of great help in controlling the Santa Fe from off-roading and also diminish the skidding rate in case of slippery and watery roads. The Santa Fe tyres have a silica-based rubber compound that promises excellent grip on wet surfaces, reducing rolling resistance for improved mileage. Braking & Handling

The Hyundai Santa Fe has been endowed with an outstanding braking system. The braking system comprises of dual diagonal split circuit power assisted with ABS and EBD. The front wheels of Hyundai Santa Fe have ventilated disc brakes while the rear wheels have solid discs brakes. The other advanced features that make the handling of Hyundai Santa Fe more convenient are ABS (Antilock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), which make sure the wheel locking is averted in case of sudden braking ensuring that the vehicle never skids in case of hard braking on a wet or slippery road. The suspension system of this amazing SUV is very sound that proffers greater stability and control over the car. The front suspension is a McPherson strut type with coil spring and the rear suspension is a multi link type.

Handling & Safety

Safety is certainly the best feature of Hyundai Santa Fe. This exclusive SUV is a very safe car, which has been equipped with both active and passive safety features. The advanced safeguards in Hyundai Santa Fe comprise of a tension free drive with greater peace of mind. The SUV is packed with six standard airbags i.e. dual front airbags and side curtain airbags. The presence of a rollover sensor to the side curtain airbags make sure to provide more safety to the passengers. The top end Hyundai Santa Fe variant has been blessed with Electronic Stability Program (ESP). The NHTSA survey proves that SUVs equipped with ESP experience 63 percent fewer fatalities in single-vehicle crashes. Furthermore, Hyundais Santa Fe has a very sound and dynamic braking system with front and rear disc brake as standard fitments as mentioned before as well. Apart from this, to ensure more safety, the car comes with a four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist. The ABS prevents wheel locking in case of abrupt braking. Brake Assist is a technology that provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected.

The Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) is also present in Santa Fe, which automatically equalises the braking force to the front and rear axles, based on the vehicle loading conditions. The active head restraints helps to prevent whiplash by automatically reducing the space between a front occupants head and the head restraint during a rear collision. besides these, miscellaneous safety features such as door ajar warning, anti-theft alarm system, seat belts for all, lumbar support, electronically operated ORVMs, day and night rear view mirror, central locking system, seat belt warning, front and side impact beams, keyless entry, engine check warning, crash sensor and engine immobiliser comes as standard features.

For smooth and better handling purposes, Hyundai Santa Fe isnt a disappointment at all. This SUV has been loaded with much-needed SUV technologies; it has got tilt and telescopic power steering that enables the driver to handle the vehicle comfortably. The higher end variant is offered with the cruise control option that helps to maintain a constant speed.

Stereo & Accessories in Hyundai Santa Fe

Pros & Cons Hyundai Santa Fe Pros : Compact size, stylish looks along with varied safety features. Hyundai Santa Fe Cons : High cost of maintainable and expensive price tag.

Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications Hyundai Santa Fe Variants Variants Transmission Central Locking City Highway Manual 2199cc 11.33 14.66 194.3bhp @ 3800rpm Standard Standard Engine Description MileagePower AC Power Steering

4X2 (Diesel)

4 Cylinder 16 Valve Standard 4X4 (Diesel)

Manual 2199cc 11.33 14.66 194.3bhp @ 3800rpm Standard Standard

4 Cylinder 16 Valve Standard

4x4 AT (Diesel) Automatic

2199cc Standard

4 Cylinder 16 Valve 8.35 11.72 194.3bhp @ 3800rpm Standard StandardHyundai Santa Fe Price Hyundai Santa Fe Variants Price Hyundai Santa Fe prices were updated on 08 Apr 2013 Variants New Delhi Kolkata Bangalore Mumbai Chennai

Pune

Hyderabad

4X2 (Diesel) 23,39,451 23,80,505 24,54,232 23,21,781 24,03,902 Get On Road Price New (Diesel) Launched 25,00,000 -

23,79,991

24,30,097

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4X4 (Diesel) 25,52,943 25,97,793 26,78,231 25,33,984 26,23,301 Get On Road Price 4x4 AT (Diesel) 26,48,778 26,95,331 27,78,789 26,29,243 27,21,789 Get On Road Price

25,97,277

26,51,895

26,94,817

27,51,459

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On the Move the gear ratios feel well placed and there is no false shifts observed. The engine felt super silent, I am a big fan of the CRDI Diesel engines from Hyundai and according to me they make the best Diesels out there. Refinement level is super high and noise damping in the cabin is top notch. This SUV loves driven hard, power is very impressive and the Santa Fe keeps in straight line with no signs of swaying or shuttering. The steering feedback is just right with the steering feeling amply weighted at all speeds.

On our way back we had a flight to catch and that ensured some hard driving on the Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4. Well It was a sure blessing in disguise and I got a chance to explore the limits of this SUV. Easily cruising at speeds of 160-180 kmph this SUV sure knows how to remain in a straight line. The drive is re-assuring and never did we feel that we were doing speeds this high. The view from the drivers seat is close to a bird eyes view thanks to the height adjusts on it. The rush to the airport also ensured that the Santa Fe be driven on off roads ie the rough patches off the main road to overtake others and the Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 came shining through in this department too. Not to mention the bad patches of roads that the Santa Fe enjoyed so much to glide over and thanks to its soft suspension set up and XXL sized tyres the passengers didnt feel a bit. The all 4 disc brake set up aided with ABS and EBD does bring the Santa Fe to halt from high speeds in a very even and safe manner. The Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 has 6 air bags in it, 2 in the front and 4 on the sides to protect the occupants, there also is an roll over sensor and Nick-Pro which come into action in an event of a crash. The Santa Fe takes on sharp corners and bends with a smile and in an able handler as well. In gear acceleration is also note worth with the 130kmph mark being crossed in the 3nd gear itself.

Verdict Superb handling in addition to a tout dynamics are the benchmark of the Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4. Unheard mileage figures from a 2.2 Litre CRDI monster that of 14.66KMPL according to ARAI tests sway the scale in the Santa Fes favour. Superb build quality and unmatched fit finish help things further. A very able and meaty CRDI engine is the centre of attraction of this giant. Ample head room, leg room and shoulder room with enough support to the vital areas of the human back is easily felt in here. The Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 when launched would be competing with the segment leader the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Outlander, Honda CRV and the Chevrolet Captiva. I am more than impressed with the Santa Fe and the way it tackled the tough terrain petted to it.

The Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 may not have a long linage in history like the Prados and Pejeros but the Santa Fe is finally here and its one hell of an SUV rest assured. I am more than sure its going to give its competitors sleepless nights for some time.

Available in 4 colors and imported from South Korea this SUV is the one to look out for when you are hunting for your next SUV.

Things we liked 1. Very competent and refined CRDI engine 2. Superb power delivery and unmatched handling and efficiency figures. 3. Unmatched handling and drive. 4. Top in class fit finish and build quality. 5. Noiseless cabin. 6. Plush interiors. 7. Largest wheels in the segment. 8. Best steering wheel we seen in this segment. 9. Very good ergonomically designed seats. 10. Over all design factor.

Things we missed or would like to have on the Santa Fe. 1. Sun/moon roof. 2. GPS navigation system. 3. Reverse Camera (parking sensors are there but they are just audible types) 4. Head light washers (they much needed while off roading in slush). 5. Bluetooth system for phones.

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Technical Specifications Cylinders: 4 Valves: 16 CC: 2199 Camshaft: DOHC PS: 197 Torque (Nm): 420 Compression Ratio: 16.0:1 Fuel Type: Diesel

Fuel Capacity (l): 70 Aspiration: COMMON RAIL Transmission Type: MANUAL Transmission Gears: 6 SPEED Manual Length (mm): 4660 Width (mm): 1890 Height (mm): 1760 Kerb Weight (kg): 1920

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Exterior Features Electric front/rear windows One touch facility on driver's window Tinted glass Variable front intermittent wipers Rear Windscreen wiper defogger Body coloured door mirrors Electric folding door mirrors Heated/electric door mirrors with integrated indicators Trim Fascia and door inserts - Carbon black Body coloured bumpers Chrome door handles Mudflaps front and rear Rear spoiler Roof mounted aerial Roof rails Skid plate protection

Twin exhaust pipes Automatic lights on sensor Front fog lamps

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Safety Features 'Childproof' rear door locks 3x3 point rear seatbelts Active front headrests Driver and passenger airbags Front and rear curtain airbags Front side airbags Height adjustable front seatbelts Passenger airbag deactivation system Seatbelt pretensioners with load limiters Seatbelt warning lamp ABS/EBD ESP Traction control

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Driver Convenience Features Body colour reverse parking sensors Cruise control PAS Remote fuel cap release Tailgate open warning light Trip computer

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Entertainment 6 speakers Auxiliary input socket iPod connection RDS stereo radio + CD player/mp3 facility Steering wheel mounted audio controls USB Connection

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Interior Features Dual zone climate control Humidity sensor Ashtray and cigar lighter Front and rear cup holders Front and rear door pockets Front armrest/storage Height/reach adjustable steering column Leather gear knob Leather steering wheel Leather upholstery Lockable glovebox Luggage hooks Luggage net Overhead console with sunglasses holder Rear armrest Retractable load area cover Two 12V accessory power outlets Underfloor storage system in load area

Underfloor tool tray Door courtesy lamps Front map reading lights Map reading lights in row 2 2nd row 60/40 split/fold Driver seat height/lumbar adjust Electric adjust driver's seat Fully adjustable front head restraints Height adjustable rear head restraints Isofix on 2nd row rear seats

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Security Alarm and remote central locking Deadlocks Engine immobiliser Locking wheel nuts

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Wheels 18 alloy wheels Alloy spare wheel VariantsEx-Showrom Price4X2

23,39,451 4X4

25,52,943 4x4 AT 26,48,778