Hyundai has revealed the facelifted version of the Santa Fe. Dubbed 'The Santa Fe Prime' in South Korea, the facelifted SUV gets exterior tweaks and minor mechanical changes with added features.
On the outside, the Santa Fe gets new front and rear bumpers with chrome detailing, LED guide lamps in the headlamps and LED daytime-running lights on the front bumper, a restyled grille, an optional panoramic sunroof, new 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels and LED light strips in the tail-lamps.
Inside, the refreshed SUV appears relatively unchanged. The only noticeable changes are revised accents on the dashboard and seats and new fonts on the instrument cluster. In terms of features, the Santa Fe gets the addition of Smart High Beam Assist, Dynamic Bending Lights, Advanced cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, a 360-degree camera and a JBL surround-sound system.
Mechanically, the SUV carries forward the engines from the outgoing model — the 2.0 and 2.2-litre diesel units which now offer improved response and emissions, and reduced vibrations.
The current-generation Santa Fe was launched in India last year. However it remains to be seen as to when Hyundai brings the updated version to our shores.
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