Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Medium SUV
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020
Introduced in the summer of 2018, the Korean vehicle had the difficult job of continuing the Santa Fe's nameplate on top of Hyundai's best-selling SUV.
The fourth generation of Santa Fe was traditionally launched in Korea, and it reached other markets only after that. Europeans got their version in March 2018 at the Geneva Motor Show, while U.S. customers had to wait for it until the summer of that year.
One of the most striking news for the car was the introduction of a completely new design concept for the front fascia. Its new cascade grille was flanked by the main headlights, while above them were the DRLs. On the sides, the design team added sculptured door panels that created the image of a longer vehicle. This short wheelbase version of the Santa Fe also lost the "Sport" moniker used on the previous model. Finally, at the back, the V-shaped taillights crossed emerged on the tailgate from the quarter panels.
But the real improvement for the SUV was noticed on the inside. The dashboard featured a clean design, with a standard 7" infotainment touchscreen placed above the center stack. The driver had access to an instrument cluster that was available as a TFT display. In addition, a head-up display was on the options list. Most versions came fitted with heated front seats. Apart from the standard cloth upholstery, Hyundai also offered a leather-wrapped interior. The split-folding (60/40) rear bench at the back could also recline for better comfort on long travels.
Under the hood, Hyundai offered a choice of turbocharged gasoline or diesel engines. They were all paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and sent the torque in all corners.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 8AT AWD (235 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 172.8 KW @ 6000 RPM 235 HP @ 6000 RPM 232 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 1450-3500 RPM 353 Nm @ 1450-3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | NaN/NaN in (0 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.9 in (2766 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4063 lbs (1843 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4828 lbs (2190 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 8AT AWD (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 136.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 185 HP @ 6000 RPM 183 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 241 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | NaN/NaN in (0 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.9 in (2766 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3735 lbs (1694 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4729 lbs (2145 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L CRDi 8AT AWD (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Power: | 139.7 KW @ 3800 RPM 190 HP @ 3800 RPM 187 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 322 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 437 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharge Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187.8 in (4770 mm) |
Width: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Height: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | NaN/NaN in (0 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.9 in (2766 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11.6 cuFT (328 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4228 lbs (1918 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5490 lbs (2490 kg) |