Hyundai Santa Fe

On the interior side, the Hyundai Santa Fe carries the most dramatic design language, with an intricately designed cabin. As you get inside the car, you see a four-spoke steering wheel with brown and silver garnishing which perfectly complements the dual-tone brown and beige interior layout of the car. The dashboard design has a lovely Y-shaped flowy design which is very distinctive to spot on the interior cabin space. However, what looks much old-school is the absence of a touchscreen infotainment system and the presence of a 2-DIN music system that is obsolete in design with basic Bluetooth and connectivity features. The simple-looking design of the automatic climate control buttons too look a bit antiquated. 

Other features and design layout have a smooth black and brown leather upholstery with smooth plastic finishing. The most prominent element is the suede-like headliner which enhances the premium appeal of the cabin. Additional features that add to the comfort and convenience of the occupants and also justify the price tag are the cruise control, push-button start with keyless entry, and dual-zone automatic climate control with AC vents for all the three rows. There is ample cabin space for all the three rows, offering utmost comfort to the occupants. The cargo space expands greatly when the backrests are folded flat to the floor. 

The exterior aesthetics of the Hyundai Santa Fe are appealing and notable in all aspects. The Santa Fe is equipped with LED projector headlights with a dynamic design. Also adding to the beauty of the front fascia are the new cascading grille design which gives a new character to the Santa Fe. The front fascia also comes with a large and wide slanted hexagonal chrome grille with three thick chrome slats to make it look bold and subtle at the same time. Angular headlamps are placed at the upper corners with are housed with projector bulbs and Daytime Running Lights. The overall front bumper design also looks appealing with silver hues on the fog lamps.

Coming to the side profile of the SUV the Santa Fe has a flowy and fluidic design language. You will also notice nice contouring with curves and lines all over the body of the car, which also forms a nice aerodynamic design. The door handles also have chrome finishing which makes the side profile look dynamic and elegant. The Santa Fe rides on huge 18-inch alloy wheels which gives it a bulky stance. The rear section of the SUV has sleek LED tail lamps with silver skid plates and bumper cladding.

The Santa Fe is a huge vehicle in terms of appearance as well as its weight, which means that it might be as agile as it appears. But the designers have done an excellent job on that front. The aerodynamic profile of the Santa Fe allows it to roll at high speed along with stability and better control. The suspension set-up is handled by MacPherson struts with stabilizer at the front and multi-link suspension with stabilizer at the rear, which has been tuned on a softer side for a comfortable ride even on jolts and bumps.

Under the bonnet, the Santa Fe has a 2.2-litre diesel engine which sparks a maximum power output of 200 PS and a maximum torque output of 450 Nm. The engine here is coupled to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The engine delivers powerful performance along with class-leading refinement levels and a nice surge of torque down.

Even while the SUV comes from the House of Hyundai, it lacks some of the basic and standard safety features that a modern-day SUV should possess. The Santa Fe covers up only the basics such as dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, seat belt pre-tensioners with force limiters, and reverse parking sensors.

This midsized car can be ideally specified as a family car. You will enjoy a premium kind of ride that will only exude comfort and luxury. The interior of the car looks awesome and promising. The car can also score high in terms of fuel economy. Santa Fe still is one head-turner thanks to its fluidic design and feels comfortable on the inside for the passengers for all the three rows.