It is 4.5 cm longer than the current generation machine both in itself and in wheelbase
First, Hyundai showed two colorful, but not very informative videos about the newest Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 , and only after about half a day did it reveal the characteristics of the new product expected by many.
Already from the video, it was clear that the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 would be very spacious, and the size data confirmed this. The dimensions of the new generation SUV are 4830 x 1900 x 1730 mm, the wheelbase is 2810 mm. That is, both in length and in wheelbase, it exceeds its predecessor by 4.5 cm. This made it possible to provide passengers in the second and third rows with more legroom and headroom, so the third row is now suitable not only for children, but also for adults .
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Features Revealed
For the United States, there are two options for power plants. The first is a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine with 277 hp, paired with an 8-speed “robot” with two clutches. Up to 100 km / h, this option accelerates in 8 seconds.
The second less powerful option is a hybrid with a 1.6-liter engine with 180 hp. The gearbox is a classic 6-speed automatic, it takes 9.5 seconds to accelerate to 100 km / h.
In Europe, only hybrid Santa Fe will be sold, and there will be two power options: 160 and 180 hp. And in other markets, the SUV will be offered with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with 194 hp. and 8-speed “automatic”.
The earliest Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 will appear on the home market in South Korea – before the end of the year. It will go on sale in Europe and the US in the first half of 2024. But the car can reach Russia earlier – by parallel import after the start of sales in South Korea.