Hyundai Santa Fe goes all boxy and futuristic for new 5th generation
Hyundai seems to be up to something here, giving its midsize SUV entry quite the redesign for its all-new fifth generation which has just been revealed. One of the Korean automaker’s longest running nameplates, the Santa Fe receives a radical transformation inside, and most especially on its exterior.
“The all-new Santa Fe is an SUV that finds a perfect balance between city life and the great outdoors, handling everything from busy family itineraries to car camping adventures,” said SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center. “With its longer wheelbase, roomy interior and terrace-like tailgate space, the new Santa Fe leans into its SUV strengths to offer more versatility than ever before as well as a premium customer experience.”
Looking at its exterior, the all-new Santa Fe is certainly distinct, wearing a whole new design concept. The boxy shape exudes a more rugged aura, and on a practicality standpoint, provides more interior space. The front fascia is highlighted by its H-shaped lighting signature and overall grille design. The bumper also receives the H motif with its shape. The side shows off its clean and flat look, accented by large 21-inch alloy wheels. The rear on the other hand features low-positioned taillights.
As for its interior, Hyundai has given the Santa Fe a similar treatment as with their other latest products, offering more space and more storage areas. The horizontal and boxy theme follows here together with dual large screens housed in a curved display. Recycled materials also make up much of the interior’s finishes.
No details have been announced yet as to what powertrain can be found under the hood of the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe. If you do look closely, photos of the rear show a “2.5T” badge which is an indication that it will get a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine. Other possible options include a hybrid powertrain and if demand is still enough, perhaps the tried-and-tested 2.2-liter turbodiesel.
Hyundai says that they will fully be unveiling the all-new Santa Fe next month through a livestream on their official YouTube channel.
