SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Hyundai Santa Fe seen testing

SPYSHOTS: Next-gen Hyundai Santa Fe seen testing

The next-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has been spotted undergoing hot-weather testing, and this time some of its camouflage cladding has been removed, revealing the front of the SUV. It appears to draw heavily upon the design used on the Hyundai Kona, the Korean manufacturer’s B-segment SUV.

Here, we can see that the next Santa Fe will adopt the Kona’s narrow headlamp design and a similar grille, albeit with two tiers of front lights to the Kona’s three. It’s poised to be quite a head-turner, from the looks of it.

Details aren’t thick on the ground yet as far as the Santa Fe’s mechanicals are concerned, though it can be expected to adopt the latest available powertrain combinations, possibly including the Elantra’s turbocharged 1.6 litre petrol mill, along with a diesel. A plug-in hybrid powertrain is also possible.

The upcoming model is said to further build upon its multi-passenger capabilities, with a larger variant of the future Santa Fe set to accommodate up to eight persons, according to Automotive News. The current model seats up to seven. Question is, do you like what you see so far?

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Open roads and closed circuits hold great allure for Mick Chan. Driving heaven to him is exercising a playful chassis on twisty paths; prizes ergonomics and involvement over gadgetry. Spent three years at a motoring newspaper and short stint with a magazine prior to joining this website.

 

Comments

  • Albert Yong on Aug 18, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    Wow, looks great! This is why Hyundai can sell 8 million vehicles globally. They are innovative and they work hard. They don’t tido

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  • Meanwhile in Malaysia…. HSDM are pretending the current generation facelifted Santa Fe doesn’t exist.

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    • Richard on Aug 22, 2017 at 10:05 pm

      Ya. Wait until my neck is long. Jumping to another car now. HSDM really sucks seriously.

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  • Marieta on Aug 21, 2017 at 10:27 am

    WTF, please don’t follow that Kona style la…not cantik at all!

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  • Next: Hyundai Tucson will be like Kona

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