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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe receives TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS award by the IIHS

Hyundai’s 2022 Santa Fe model has been awarded a TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The model has been recognized for passing all six IIHS crashworthiness exams with excellent grades and this achievement makes Santa Fe the 15^th Hyundai machine to earn the prestigious award.

Safety is paramount at Hyundai, as evidenced by every vehicle in our SUV lineup earning an IIHS Top Safety or Top Safety Pick+ designation, said Brian Latouf, chief safety officer, Hyundai Motor North America, Through R&D and HMMA collaborative hard work we were able to improve the Santa Fe’s LED-headlamp performance to meet the stringent testing demands by IIHS. We are extremely proud of the 2022 Santa Fe’s recent TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating and continuing Hyundai’s industry leadership in IIHS awards.

To qualify for IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+, a vehicle must earn good ratings in all six IIHS crash-worthiness evaluations, including the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side roof strength, and head restraint tests. Also, vehicles must be available with a front crash prevention system that earns advanced or superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations and good or acceptable headlights must be standard across all trim levels.

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The 2022 Santa Fe models built after July 2021 come exclusively with good or acceptable headlights, said Joe Young, public affairs, IIHS, The Santa Fe also comes with a standard front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.

September 2, 2021
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is the winner of SUV Challenge from Cars.com!

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Ultimatehas been named the winner of the SUV Mid-Size Challenge by Cars.com. The event includes 6 of the most popular SUVs that are pitted against each other in series of expert testing in order to determine which model is the best in the segment. The all-new Santa Fe is the fourth generation vehicle and offers family-oriented interior, practical technologies and cutting-edge engineering solutions.

There are numerous SUV models that were requested by Cars.com for the Mid-Size SUV Challenge. The selection criteria is based on 17 separate categories including ride quality, handling, front and back seat comfort and amenities as touchscreen, connectivity and multimedia.

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Furthermore, new Santa Fe model has also received five additional awards, including the 2019 Kelley Blue Book Long-Term Ownership Value Award, 2019 Wards Best Interior, Most Dependable Midsize SUV by J.D. Power, Redesign of the Year by ALG® and a 2018 GOOD DESIGN® Award from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Additionally, new Santa Fe model has earned IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus award and was recently recognized as a top 5-Star Safety Rating vehicle by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Source: Hyundai

August 27, 2019
Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson and Accent earn prestigious recognition!

2019 Hyundai Accent and 2019 Santa Fe models have been included on the US News & World Report’s “Best New Cars for Teens” list. At the same time 2016 Hyundai Tucson earned a place among the “Best Used Cars for Teens”.

US News & World Report ranks vehicles based on reliability ratings, crash worthiness tests, driver-assistance features and critics recommendation. The vehicles included in the exclusive list have the best combination of all those features. Furthermore, a vehicle must be from 2014 through 2016 model years and have the best blend of dependability and safety ratings, ownership costs, positive reviews and available technology.

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

The vehicle includes Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist system as standard. There’s also a Blind Spot Detection system, which warns driver if vehicles approach from the rear side. Additionally, Santa Fe comes with Hyundai’s first standard Safe Exit Assist system. It uses radar to help detect vehicles approaching from the rear and cautions passengers to exit the vehicle. Also, 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe was named a TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS by IIHS.

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2019 Hyundai Accent

The new family member offers a wide array of advanced safety features and technologies that provide another layer of protection for passengers. New Accent comes with Forward Collision-avoidance Assist that utilizes a front forward facing radar. 2019 Accent has also been named TOP SAFETY PICK by the IIHS.

2016 Hyundai Tucson

The model is offered with optional advanced safety technologies as Automatic Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection, Lane Departure Warning System, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Backup Warning Sensors and a standard rearview camera. The vehicle was the only machine in the small SUV segment to receive good ratings for both driver and passenger in the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety small-overlap crash test ratings.

Source: Hyundai

August 21, 2019
Hyundai incorporates fingerprint technologies in future models!

Hyundai Motor Company announced the world’s first smart fingerprint technology that would allow drivers to unlock doors and start the vehicle with a single touch. How cool is that! The prestigious brand plans to implement the technology initially in new Santa Fe SUV models and some more in the near future.

In order to unlock the vehicle, the driver needs to place a finger on the sensor located on the door handle. Then the encrypted fingerprint data is proceeded and identified to the fingerprint controller inside the vehicle. Driver can also start the engine with this very same technology by touching the ignition button. Taking the idea to the next level, Hyundai engineers have also thought of a neat and handy feature – by touching the scanner, the whole interior adjusts to driver’s own pre-defined specifications. This include seat, mirrors and steering wheel adjustment.

Also, Hyundai team has addressed the security issue on the smart fingerprint technology. By comprehensive examination of the fingertip, the technology can tell, or at least it is believed that it can, the difference between forgeries and faked fingerprints. Although brand members ensure high level of safety and efficient recognition, we are still suspicious about incorporating such idea in the field of automobile security.

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At the moment Hyundai will apply the fingerprint technology in select markets and gradually expand to other places. Hyundai Motor also plans to continue to implement other customizable technologies in order to stay in touch with advanced technologies and ideas.

Source: Hyundai

January 2, 2019
Hyundai – Team Wiggins partnership results with creating a limited run of Santa Fe vehicles

Hyundai Motor launches a limited run of Santa Fe models in order to celebrate the partnership with Sir Bradley’s Wigging’s cycling team! Named Santa Fe Team Wiggins Edition, the limited to 500 units edition will be available for purchase in July.

Hyundai Motor team promises sharp new design, improvement in terms of technology and tons of additional equipment. But we will see about that!

Based on the Premium SE trim level, the Team Wiggins Edition will come with this new thing called Dynamic Bending Lights, a Panoramic Sunroof, Smart Electric Tailgate, Smart Parking Assist, Ventilated Front Seats and Smart High Beam, all part of the standard equipment. Sweet.

In terms of appearance and style, Team Wiggins proudly shows exclusive badges, distinctive 19-inch aluminums in Dark Gunmetal coloring. Buyers can also choose from five different body color finishes that include the all-new White Crystal with pearl-effect, solid Creamy White, metallic Titanium Silver, metallic Ocean View and one more pearl-effected Phantom Black.

SEE ALSO: Safe and beautiful, 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport receives prestigious award from IIHS. Details here!

The power unit is Hyundai’s 200hp (149kW) 2.2-CRDi diesel that can be paired to either a manual or automatic gearbox. Interesting thing is that the price for a vehicle with manual gearbox is cheaper than the Premium SE model. This also means that a Team Wiggins Edition vehicle with automatic transmission system will be approximately the same price as a Premium SE automatic. How cool is that?

Stick with us for further information!

Source: Hyundai

June 29, 2016
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe offers new features

Hyundai has proudly announced that the new 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport offer more standard features, comfort and convenience equipment than ever, including refinements to the steering and suspension systems.

More specifically the improvements to the power steering system include a 32-bit microprocessor that delivers a refined steering feel. The steering system keeps the Hyundai Driver Selectable Steering Mode, which offers a retuned “Sport” setting that makes use of the new processor and offers firmer steering. The front wheel bushes have also been re-tuned for 2015, which enhances the steering feel.

The suspension systems in the 2015 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport increase the wheel bearing stiffness and lower control arm bushing stiffness, which increases the overall lateral stiffness of the front suspension. The revised rear suspension geometry and bushings also increase the lateral stiffness.

The two new models also come with tons of new standard and safety features that include daytime running lights, a driver’s blind spot mirror and an auto up/down front passenger power window. Hyundai’s innovative new power Hands-Free Smart Liftgate with Auto Open is now available on Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport models, which makes it even easier for owners to gain access to the cargo area when their hands are full. The system makes it easy for the driver to keep both feet on the ground, simply waiting for the liftgate to open after standing within a few feet of the rear bumper with the key fob in a purse or pocket. This is also the first time Santa Fe Sport can be equipped with a power liftgate. Furthermore the two new models offer two new colors – Sparkling Silver and Platinum Graphite and there is a two-tone grille for 2015 (Santa Fe Sport only) that emphasizes the car’s sportier personality.

Both vehicles offer new rich safety equipment for 2015 including Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Traction Control System, seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag, four-wheel disc brakes and ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist, Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) with Downhill Brake Control (DBC) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

The 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe is powered by a 3.3-liter Lambda II V6 engine, while the Santa Fe Sport offers a choice between an efficient 2.4-liter four cylinder engine or a powerful 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine. All engines use gasoline and offer direct fuel injection and Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT). A six-speed automatic transmission is standard on all 2015 Santa Fe models; the gearbox transfers engine power to the front wheels or all of them, depending on what you choose.

The vehicles are available now with the 2015 Santa Fe Sport starting at just USD 24,950, excluding a USD 875 freight fee.

Source: Hyundai

October 23, 2014
Hyundai Unveils Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine

A few days ago the first digitally made images of the Hyundai Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine By Anson Kuo were revealed. Now, Hyundai is unveiling the ultimate Zombie Survival Machine for real.

Kuo’s customized Santa Fe was brought to life by Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) and was revealed on New York Comic-Con. More importantly the car was picked as the winner out of more than 82,500 fan submissions on The Walking Dead Chop Shop configurator app.

The Zombie Survival Machine includes knife blades, an automatic crossbow, razor-wired windows, three machine guns, a samurai sword, aluminum armor and a muffler silencer. All these elements make Anson Kuo’s custom Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine the ultimate car for The Walking Dead fans.

What is more, the car is a great addition to the celebration of the 10th Anniversary of The Walking Dead – Robert Kirkman’s Skybound imprint at Image Comics and Kirkman’s groundbreaking comic and best-selling graphic novels.

Source: Hyundai

October 11, 2013
Hyundai Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine BY Anson Kuo

With the upcoming New York Comic-Con, Zombies become a question of interest. For this reason Hyundai has joined forces in battling zombies with Anson Kuo in creating the Hyundai Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine. Aimed at effective undead annihilation, the fan-built vehicle is going to be shown at the event on 10th of October.

With the help of the Walking Dead Chop Shop configurator application, the fans around the world have designed thousands of custom zombie survival machines utilizing as a basis the Hyundai Veloster Turbo, Santa Fe or Elantra.

Out of more than 82,500 fan submissions, one of the designs was picked as winning – and this was Anson Kuo’s Santa Fe. His vehicle was constructed by Galpin Auto Sports (GAS). The urban camouflaged Zombie Survival Machine includes knife blades, an automatic crossbow, razor-wired windows, three machine guns, a samurai sword, aluminum armor and a muffler silencer.

His goal was to create a stealthy vehicle with abundant cargo space for supplies and passengers, but also such machine which optimizes the survivability against the undead. The primary weapons of this special Santa Fe are the knives as they ensure a perfect protection.

Earlier this year in July, again at Comic-Con but this time in San Diego, Hyundai unveiled a customized Veloster Zombie Survival Machine designed by Robert Kirkman and fabricated by GAS. At the event, the attendees will be able to take pictures with the car as well as check out the interior and all of the features.

Source: Hyundai

October 7, 2013
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport – Best Compact CUV by NWAPA

The all-new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is hugely appreciated in Europe, because of its competitive price, high quality materials, and good equipment and nice styling. It appears that the CUV is well received in the US, too.

The Santa Fe Sport was named “Best Compact CUV” during the 2013 Mudfest competition last week in Snoqualmie, Washington. More than 30 NWAPA automotive journalists participated in the event at the 300-plus acre DirtFish Rally School site in Snoqualmie, WA.

The 2013 Best Compact CUV award from NWAPA is one in a list of honors the 2013 Santa Fe Sport has garnered since launching during the fourth quarter of 2012. Santa Fe Sport received the honor of “Best New Crossover” in the Midsize and Large Crossovers category in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, was named to this year’s Ward’s “10 Best Interiors” list for its upscale and highly-functional interior, and was awarded “Crossover of the Year” by the editors of Autobytel.

2013 Santa Fe Sport is priced from $24,450 excluding $825 delivery & handling fee. The standard extras include 6-speed automatic gearbox, 17” alloy wheels, Air Conditioning, 7 airbags, Hill-start Assist Control, Downhill Brake Control, Remote Keyless Entry system with alarm, LED brake and headlight accents, power doors and windows and Bluetooth-enabled 6-speaker audio system.

Source: Hyundai

April 29, 2013
2012 Hyundai Santa Fe – 5 Stars in Euro NCAP Crash Test

Euro NCAP has published a crash test video of the new 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe. The SUV managed to earn full five stars safety rating by independent vehicle assessment organization. Its scores on all four test categories make it one of the safest vehicles ever assessed and a leader in its segment.

2012 Santa Fe is the safest vehicle in its category with class-leading 96% in the “adult occupant”. The judges awarded maximum points in the side barrier test thanks to the good protection afforded to all body regions. In the ‘child occupant’ category, the New Generation Santa Fe received a score of 89%, and features such as electronic stability control contributed to the car’s score of 86% in the ‘safety assist’ category.

“The five-star rating for New Generation Santa Fe shows our commitment to developing cars which provide the highest levels of safety to Hyundai customers. The car’s class-leading safety complements the enhanced efficiency that brings low CO₂ and low running costs, to make New Generation Santa Fe a compelling choice for consumers.”, commented Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and COO of Hyundai Motor Europe.

Every New Generation Santa Fe on sale in Europe comes with Hyundai’s Five Year Triple Care.

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Source: Euro NCAP

November 28, 2012
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport – Price $24450

Hyundai has announced the price list for the 2013 Santa Fe Sport. It is priced from $24,450 excluding $825 delivery & handling fee.

This price is for the entry level coming with a four-cylinder 2.4 liter petrol engine with 192HP (141 kW) driving the front wheels. The fuel economy is very good – 23 mpg in city, 33 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg on combined cycle.

There is also a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine delivering 267HP (196 kW) and 364Nm (269 lb-ft) of torque. The fuel economy measures 22 mpg in city, 31 mpg on the highway and 25 mpg on combined cycle. This engine with FWD has a base price of $27,700 excluding the delivery and handling fee.

The standard extras of 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport include 6-speed automatic gearbox, 17” alloy wheels, Air Conditioning, 7 airbags, Hill-start Assist Control, Downhill Brake Control, Remote Keyless Entry system with alarm, LED brake and headlight accents, power doors and windows and Bluetooth-enabled 6-speaker audio system.

AWD is available as an option for just $1750.

The standard extras for the 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol include 19” alloy wheels, chrome exhaust tips, luminescent gauge with color LCD trip computer and a push button “Start”.

Source: Hyundai

August 8, 2012

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe – Pricing

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is the latest new generation SUV delivered by Hyundai and it is going to be at dealerships in the middle of October this year.

The new Santa Fe is powered by a 2.2-litre CRDi engine which generates 197 hp (145 kW) and 311lb ft (230 Nm) of torque. This engine is mated to a six-speed manual transmission as a standard, and optionally can be coupled with six-speed automatic one.

The 4WD manual Santa Fe has combined fuel consumption figure of 46.3mpg and 159g/km of CO2 emissions. On the other hand the automatic model delivers 41.5mpg and just 178g/km, respectively.

The new Hyundai SUV model is available in three trim levels and a choice of either five- or seven-seat configurations. In addition there is a wide range of standard equipment features which the customers of 2013 Santa Fe will enjoy.

For example the vehicle runs on 18-inch alloy wheels, which are in the standard package. In it are also featured body coloured door handles, body coloured door mirrors with integrated indicator lights, reverse parking sensors, daytime running lights, self-levelling suspension (seven seat only), rear spoiler with high-mounted brake light, air conditioning, Bluetooth® with voice recognition, multi-function steering wheel and Hyundai’s adjustable Flex Steer™ system.

But the list of the standard equipment doesn’t finish here. A number of safety features are also included: ESP, Hill Start Assist, Vehicle Stability Management, Trailer Stability Assist and seven airbags, and Active Bonnet System.

The first trim of the model is called Premium and its function is to add to the standard equipment touchscreen satellite navigation, reverse parking camera with Parking Guidance System, electric folding door mirrors with puddle lamps, dual zone climate control, heated front seats, roof rails, chrome effect door handles and black leather seat trim.

The second trim – Premium SE, consists of vast array of comfort, safety, and luxury features. It adds to the Premium feature the following: 19-inch alloy wheels, electric driver’s seat adjustment, Panoramic sunroof, Xenon headlights, keyless entry with engine start/stop button, front parking sensors, Smart Parking Assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, Supervision Cluster with LCD display.

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Rear

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe prices:

New Generation Santa Fe

	Fuel Type	CO2 Emissions g/km	Recommended On The Road Price £
Style
2.2 CRDi 5 seat 2WD manual	D	155	25,495.00
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 2WD manual	D	155	26,695.00
2.2 CRDi 5 seat 4WD manual	D	159	26,895.00
2.2 CRDi 5 seat 4WD automatic	D	178	28,595.00
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 4WD manual	D	159	28,095.00
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 4WD automatic	D	178	29,795.00
Premium
2.2 CRDi 5 seat 4WD manual	D	159	28,995.00
2.2 CRDi 5 seat 4WD automatic	D	178	30,695.00
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 4WD manual	D	159	30,195.00
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 4WD automatic	D	178	31,895.00
Premium SE
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 4WD manual	D	159	32,695.00
2.2 CRDi 7 seat 4WD automatic	D	178	34,395.00

Source: Hyundai

June 27, 2012

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