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This is the new Hyundai Santa Fe, and... we weren’t expecting it to look like this
Fifth generation Santa Fe arrives with very dramatic new styling
We’re not exactly sure what we expected the new Hyundai Santa Fe to look like, but it certainly wasn’t this. “Robust yet delicately detailed,” is how Hyundai describes it. “A lot like a modernised Land Rover Discovery 4,” is how TopGear.com describes it.
Still, at least it’s interesting. Hyundai hasn’t confirmed any powertrain details for this fifth-gen Santa Fe just yet, but the previous iteration relied mostly on petrol and diesel four-cylinders, with hybrids and plug-in hybrids the order of the day. Expect this one to be largely similar.
So, back to those looks. We’re told that there are “unique H-shaped design cues” all over the Santa Fe, and we can certainly see that in the front and rear lights. It’s commendably blocky isn’t it? And we’re not just talking about the overall shape – just get a look at those half-octagonal wheel arches.
Those are 21-inch wheels under there too, while the square rear is to maximise boot space and headroom. Makes sense – at least Hyundai hasn’t gone the way of the pointless coupe-SUV.
Fifth generation Santa Fe arrives with very dramatic new styling
We’re not exactly sure what we expected the new Hyundai Santa Fe to look like, but it certainly wasn’t this. “Robust yet delicately detailed,” is how Hyundai describes it. “A lot like a modernised Land Rover Discovery 4,” is how TopGear.com describes it.
Still, at least it’s interesting. Hyundai hasn’t confirmed any powertrain details for this fifth-gen Santa Fe just yet, but the previous iteration relied mostly on petrol and diesel four-cylinders, with hybrids and plug-in hybrids the order of the day. Expect this one to be largely similar.
So, back to those looks. We’re told that there are “unique H-shaped design cues” all over the Santa Fe, and we can certainly see that in the front and rear lights. It’s commendably blocky isn’t it? And we’re not just talking about the overall shape – just get a look at those half-octagonal wheel arches.
Those are 21-inch wheels under there too, while the square rear is to maximise boot space and headroom. Makes sense – at least Hyundai hasn’t gone the way of the pointless coupe-SUV.
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: This Is It
Do you like boxy designs? Because the new Santa Fe is all box.
The current Hyundai Santa Fe is a solid midsize family crossover that gets good gas mileage but also looks a little weird with its split headlights. It’s got curves and creases and feels like it’s trying a little too hard to look like it’s from the future. So for the 2024 redesign, Hyundai did the only thing you could imagine and turned it into a box on wheels. Meet the new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Sure, there are things you might want to know about a new crossover, such as what kinds of engines it has, what features come standard and how much it will cost, but Hyundai’s keeping all of that information to itself for now. But we’re sure plenty of people will be more than happy to argue in the comments about whether this redesign is good or not. Which we suspect is what Hyundai wants.
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Do you like boxy designs? Because the new Santa Fe is all box.
The current Hyundai Santa Fe is a solid midsize family crossover that gets good gas mileage but also looks a little weird with its split headlights. It’s got curves and creases and feels like it’s trying a little too hard to look like it’s from the future. So for the 2024 redesign, Hyundai did the only thing you could imagine and turned it into a box on wheels. Meet the new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Sure, there are things you might want to know about a new crossover, such as what kinds of engines it has, what features come standard and how much it will cost, but Hyundai’s keeping all of that information to itself for now. But we’re sure plenty of people will be more than happy to argue in the comments about whether this redesign is good or not. Which we suspect is what Hyundai wants.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: This Is It - Jalopnik
The current Hyundai Santa Fe is a solid midsize family crossover that gets good gas mileage but also looks a little weird with its split headlights. It’s got curves and creases and feels like it’s trying a little too hard to look like it’s from the future. So for the 2024 redesign, Hyundai did...
jalopnik.com
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Actually looks good, except for the rear end.2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: This Is It
Do you like boxy designs? Because the new Santa Fe is all box.
The current Hyundai Santa Fe is a solid midsize family crossover that gets good gas mileage but also looks a little weird with its split headlights. It’s got curves and creases and feels like it’s trying a little too hard to look like it’s from the future. So for the 2024 redesign, Hyundai did the only thing you could imagine and turned it into a box on wheels. Meet the new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Sure, there are things you might want to know about a new crossover, such as what kinds of engines it has, what features come standard and how much it will cost, but Hyundai’s keeping all of that information to itself for now. But we’re sure plenty of people will be more than happy to argue in the comments about whether this redesign is good or not. Which we suspect is what Hyundai wants.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: This Is It - Jalopnik
The current Hyundai Santa Fe is a solid midsize family crossover that gets good gas mileage but also looks a little weird with its split headlights. It’s got curves and creases and feels like it’s trying a little too hard to look like it’s from the future. So for the 2024 redesign, Hyundai did...
FiestaST
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Pretty much every comment I read online has the same view lol
The rear just throws it heavily off balance, other than that tons of presence.
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Hyundai Santa Fe changes direction with boxy new look for SA-bound fifth generation
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe goes for 'Ugliest SUV' gold! | Auto Expert John Cadogan
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What Car? walkaround of the new 2024 Santa Fe
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The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Feels Bigger And Boxier
Hyundai's latest rendition of the midsize crossover wants to be your "everything" vehicle and if it happens to look like a Land Rover, it's just a coincidence.
jalopnik.com
Hyundai's latest rendition of the midsize crossover wants to be your "everything" vehicle and if it happens to look like a Land Rover, it's just a coincidence.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Feels Bigger And Boxier
Hyundai's latest rendition of the midsize crossover wants to be your "everything" vehicle and if it happens to look like a Land Rover, it's just a coincidence.
jalopnik.com
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New Hyundai Santa Fe: Full Details Revealed
Hyundai has released fresh information about its boldly styled new Santa Fe. Here’s a look at the 5th-generation SUV’s engine details, dimensions and more…
Hyundai released a few images of its boldly styled new Santa Fe in July 2023. Now the South Korean firm has revealed further information on the 5th-generation SUV, including engine details and dimensions.
Having undergone what the automaker describes as a “radical transformation”, the new Santa Fe looks nothing like its predecessor. Interestingly, Hyundai says the newcomer’s identity is closely linked to its tailgate area, which is no longer merely a “storage space” but has now become “an open terrace that can be used to effortlessly enjoy the outdoors”. Indeed, the foldable 2nd- and 3rd-row seats create what Hyundai dubs a “terrace-like” space at the rear with the wider tailgate open.
From bow to stern, the fresh-faced Santa Fe is 45 mm longer than the model it will replace, now measuring 4 830 mm long and 1 900 mm wide, while standing 1 720 mm tall. There’s an extra 50 mm between the axles, too, taking the wheelbase to 2 815 mm and allowing the new model to offer what Hyundai calls “enhanced” 3rd-row seating.
The tailgate opening is a considerable 145 mm wider than before at 1 275 mm, while the luggage compartment has gained 91 litres of space (now set at a “class-leading” 725 litres; we’re guessing this is with the 3rd row folded flat). Legroom in the 2nd row has increased by 35 mm to 1 075 mm, with occupants of the 3rd row furthermore gaining an extra 15 mm in this area (and an additional 69 mm of headroom), according to Hyundai.
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Hyundai has released fresh information about its boldly styled new Santa Fe. Here’s a look at the 5th-generation SUV’s engine details, dimensions and more…
Hyundai released a few images of its boldly styled new Santa Fe in July 2023. Now the South Korean firm has revealed further information on the 5th-generation SUV, including engine details and dimensions.
Having undergone what the automaker describes as a “radical transformation”, the new Santa Fe looks nothing like its predecessor. Interestingly, Hyundai says the newcomer’s identity is closely linked to its tailgate area, which is no longer merely a “storage space” but has now become “an open terrace that can be used to effortlessly enjoy the outdoors”. Indeed, the foldable 2nd- and 3rd-row seats create what Hyundai dubs a “terrace-like” space at the rear with the wider tailgate open.
From bow to stern, the fresh-faced Santa Fe is 45 mm longer than the model it will replace, now measuring 4 830 mm long and 1 900 mm wide, while standing 1 720 mm tall. There’s an extra 50 mm between the axles, too, taking the wheelbase to 2 815 mm and allowing the new model to offer what Hyundai calls “enhanced” 3rd-row seating.
The tailgate opening is a considerable 145 mm wider than before at 1 275 mm, while the luggage compartment has gained 91 litres of space (now set at a “class-leading” 725 litres; we’re guessing this is with the 3rd row folded flat). Legroom in the 2nd row has increased by 35 mm to 1 075 mm, with occupants of the 3rd row furthermore gaining an extra 15 mm in this area (and an additional 69 mm of headroom), according to Hyundai.
New Hyundai Santa Fe: Full Details Revealed
The next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe is due for a full reveal in August 2023. Hyundai has previewed some images of the newcomer.
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TFLnow first look at the new 2024 Santa Fe
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I like the new Santa
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Redline Reviews first look at the new 2024 Santa Fe
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Boxy new Hyundai Santa Fe fully revealed, and there’s no diesel
With its boxy new design that appears to have taken some inspiration from the Land Rover Defender, the fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe is a radical departure from its curvier predecessor.
After releasing the first official images back in July, Hyundai has now divulged more details about the new midsize SUV, which is expected to make landfall in South Africa during the second quarter of 2024.
With a length of 4,830mm, the new Hyundai Santa Fe is 45mm longer than the current model, while the wheelbase grows by 50mm to 2,815 to procure more legroom for the second and third-row occupants.
But what Hyundai really likes to boast about is the veranda-like flat floor space that is created when the back seating rows are folded down, and the extra-wide tailgate is opened.
With its boxy new design that appears to have taken some inspiration from the Land Rover Defender, the fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe is a radical departure from its curvier predecessor.
After releasing the first official images back in July, Hyundai has now divulged more details about the new midsize SUV, which is expected to make landfall in South Africa during the second quarter of 2024.
With a length of 4,830mm, the new Hyundai Santa Fe is 45mm longer than the current model, while the wheelbase grows by 50mm to 2,815 to procure more legroom for the second and third-row occupants.
But what Hyundai really likes to boast about is the veranda-like flat floor space that is created when the back seating rows are folded down, and the extra-wide tailgate is opened.
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Here's Why The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe’s Taillights Are So Low
Hyundai wanted to make the tailgate as wide as possible, and that necessitated some fairly low taillights.
With Hyundai’s complete redesign of its 2024 Santa Fe midsize crossover, the automaker went for a far more boxy, rugged, and downright old-school SUV look. Overall it’s a really cohesive and fairly simple (three-box) design, but one thing has stuck out to a lot of folks, including me: the oddly low taillightplacement. Well, there’s apparently a very good reason for that choice.
I spoke with the Santa Fe’s lead designer, SangYup Lee, and he explained that the taillights are positioned low down on the crossover in order to make the tailgate as wide as possible, and it’s definitely wide. It almost looks like it covers the entire rear of the car. In order to make the tailgate that wide, you need to make the struts holding up the tailgate as long and skinny as possible. It’s all about making the “gray zone” – the area between the shut line and the sill of the Santa Fe’s trunk – as small as you can.
In fact, those struts are so long that they are actually mounted where taillightswould usually be placed, according to Lee. They’re situated in a much more upright way than struts on other tailgates. That means the taillights gotta move, and lower down on the body is the answer Hyundai designers came up with.
jalopnik.com
Hyundai wanted to make the tailgate as wide as possible, and that necessitated some fairly low taillights.
With Hyundai’s complete redesign of its 2024 Santa Fe midsize crossover, the automaker went for a far more boxy, rugged, and downright old-school SUV look. Overall it’s a really cohesive and fairly simple (three-box) design, but one thing has stuck out to a lot of folks, including me: the oddly low taillightplacement. Well, there’s apparently a very good reason for that choice.
I spoke with the Santa Fe’s lead designer, SangYup Lee, and he explained that the taillights are positioned low down on the crossover in order to make the tailgate as wide as possible, and it’s definitely wide. It almost looks like it covers the entire rear of the car. In order to make the tailgate that wide, you need to make the struts holding up the tailgate as long and skinny as possible. It’s all about making the “gray zone” – the area between the shut line and the sill of the Santa Fe’s trunk – as small as you can.
In fact, those struts are so long that they are actually mounted where taillightswould usually be placed, according to Lee. They’re situated in a much more upright way than struts on other tailgates. That means the taillights gotta move, and lower down on the body is the answer Hyundai designers came up with.
Here's Why The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe’s Taillights Are So Low
Hyundai wanted to make the tailgate as wide as possible, and that necessitated some fairly low taillights.
jalopnik.com
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Exclusive: Why Hyundai Santa Fe takes a design "risk"
Company's design head SangYup Lee guides us around the outside of the new seven-seat SUV
www.autocar.co.uk
Company's design head SangYup Lee guides us around the outside of the new seven-seat SUV
Exclusive: Why Hyundai Santa Fe takes a design "risk" | Autocar
Company's design head SangYup Lee guides us around the outside of the new seven-seat SUV
www.autocar.co.uk
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Alex on Autos first look at the new 2024 Santa Fe