Hyundai doesn’t stop to delight the crowded SUV market and wanted to defy convention by introducing not one but two all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe models.
All-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is the very first non-luxury CUV Torque Vectoring Cornering Control (TVCC) combines with Driver Selectable Steering Mode (DSSM) for outstanding CUV driving dynamics.
Hyundai uttered that the all-new Santa Fe will go on-sale late this summer and on the other hand the larger Santa Fe will be introduced to dealers in early January 2013.
The all-new Santa Fe family showcases the “Fluidic Sculpture” design which proves the brand’s cutting-edge capabilities, impressive fuel economy and offers a delightful features to the drivers and passengers with high expectations for functionality and comfort.
They revealed the third-generation Santa Fe crossover family namely:
2013 Santa Fe Sport
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- Two-row
- Accommodate Five Passenger
- All-new crossover architecture developed for families
- Theta II 2.4-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine
- 190 horsepower (estimated) with improved fuel economy and acceleration
- Highest highway fuel economy (33 mpg estimated) of any CUV/SUV equipped with an automatic transmission
- High-output Theta II 2.0-liter turbocharged GDI engine
- 264 horsepower (estimated) with excellent fuel economy and best-in-class power-to-weight ratio
- Highway fuel economy estimated at 31 mpg (FWD A/T)
- In-house six-speed automatic transmission
- Seven standard airbags
- Panoramic sunroof
- Heated rear seats and heated steering wheel
- Power driver and front passenger seats
- Sliding second row seating with 40:20:40 folding seat back and cargo area release
- Standard Blue Link – safety, service and infotainment telematics system
- Third generation navigation and audio multimedia systems with an available eight-inch display
- Intelligent Active All-Wheel Drive
2013 LWB Santa Fe
- Long wheelbase (LWB)
- Three-row
- Accommodate seven passengers
- Lambda II 3.3-liter GDI V6 engine with 290 horsepower powers LWB Santa Fe
- LWB Santa Fe is the only midsize CUV with a standard direct injection V6 engine
- Blind spot detection
- 264 horsepower (estimated) with excellent fuel economy and best-in-class power-to-weight ratio
- Highway fuel economy estimated at 31 mpg (FWD A/T)
- In-house six-speed automatic transmission
- Seven standard airbags
- Panoramic sunroof
- Heated rear seats and heated steering wheel
- Power driver and front passenger seats
- Sliding second row seating with 40:20:40 folding seat back and cargo area release
- Standard Blue Link – safety, service and infotainment telematics system
- Third generation navigation and audio multimedia systems with an available eight-inch display
- Intelligent Active All-Wheel Drive
Santa Fe Sport and LWB Santa Fe include a number of convenient, standard stowage and storage features, including an overhead console sunglass holder, two front and two rear seat cup holders, door bottle holders, enlarged central storage console, front storage bin, front seat- back pockets and generous under-floor cargo storage.
Dual-zone climate controls ensure a comfortable environment for all occupants during long journeys. The dual-zone climate controls also incorporate an automatic defogging system, which detects humidity levels using a sensor and removes it from the windshield. Another premium feature is a CleanAir Ionizer that automatically cleans the air when the heater or air conditioner is running.
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Santa Fe Sport and LWB Santa Fe package also features a state-of-the-art braking. Included in the package are four-wheel disc brakes (12.6 inch front and 11.9-inch rear), an anti-lock braking system (ABS) including Brake Assist provides maximum braking force when a panic stop is, and Electronic force Distribution (EBD) to automatically adjust the braking force to front and rear axles based on the vehicle loading conditions. In addition, the LWB Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport offers wonderful passive safety features include Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for child seats and seat belts three points for all positions.
