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The next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe was launched at a starting price of Rs 26.3 lakh on the first day of the Auto Expo 2014. The new Santa Fe is bigger than before - it's both longer and wider, but it retains the same wheelbase. And, like every new Hyundai car, the full-size, seven-seat Santa Fe will come fully loaded with more creature comforts than you could have asked for. But, just how well does the new Santa Fe stack up against its rivals – the Ssang Yong Rexton, Chevrolet Captiva and Toyota Fortuner? We’ve compiled a breakdown of the features and prices to make choosing between these full-sized SUVs that much easier.
Let's start with the prices. The Santa Fe is priced at Rs 26.3 lakh for the base 4x2 manual, Rs 27.33 lakh for the 4x2 automatic and Rs 29.25 lakh for the top 4x4 automatic (all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi).
Toyota’s popular Fortuner starts at Rs 22.40 lakh for the 4x2 Manual, Rs 23.68 for the 4x4 manual and Rs 24.03 for the top 4x2 auto TRD variant.
The Chevrolet Captiva starts at Rs 23.65 for the 4x2 version and goes up to Rs 25.83 lakh for the 4x4 variant.
SsangYong offers the Rexton in just two trims, priced at Rs 19.40 lakh for the Manual RX5 variant and Rs 21.69 lakh for the automatic RX7 variant – making the Rexton the most affordable of the four. Continued..
As far as prices are concerned, the Hyundai Santa Fe is significantly more expensive than the other three – especially in its top trim. So, does it have significantly more equipment to justify the extra cost?
The Santa Fe is quite well equipped and offers many contemporary features such as a 12-way adjustable driver’s seat, satellite-navigation, cruise control, push-button start, rear parking sensors with camera and puddle lamps. Additionally, the Santa Fe is equipped with what the company calls 'Flex Steer', which allows the driver to switch between three steering modes – Comfort, Normal and Sport that alter the weight of the steering wheel according to the driver’s preference. In addition to the dual-zone climate control, the air-con system features an ioniser that helps purify the air in the cabin. In terms of entertainment, the new Santa Fe comes with six speakers, and a 4.3-inch touchscreen display that's got USB, MP3, CD, and aux compatible, it gets steering-mounted audio controls as well. As for safety, you get traction control, ABS with EBD and six airbags
The Toyota Fortuner gets a six-way power adjustable driver’s seat, cruise control (on the A/T), rear parking camera, touchscreen audio player with Bluetooth telephony and dual-zone climate control. As for safety, you get ABS and traction control, however, you get just two airbags (driver and passenger). Continued..
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