Bold Design, crude plastic, and a budget price: The was once in Hyundai. The Korean car brand long ago emerged from the shadow of European brands and build attractive cars with the latest technology. In the case of the alternative drives Hyundai with battery-Streamers, hybrids, and hydrogen-model Nexo is one of the technology drivers.
the Best example of the transformation of the Korean Santa Fe. The big SUV with up to seven Seats, was once the carriage is a typical family – sized, practical, sensible. However, it is Hyundai’s flagship in Europe with properem Design. Two years ago, presented the third edition of the Santa Fe is now refreshed. The three-dimensional radiator grille is heavier; there is also T-shaped daytime running lights of the edge of the Hood to the headlights. Thus, the Santa Fe now looks almost as ornate as the one in Europe not offered by Palisade.
So, the auto industry is ticking
the technology will be completely turned upside down thanks to the new platform. Usually there is the only for a completely new model generation, and not just to freshen up the middle of the model cycle. Very important: From now on, the wiring harnesses can also forward power to the Drive.
Therefore, can now also be electrified, the Santa Fe drives. The existing technical Basis was not designed. Starting in September, the seven-seater with a Mild-Hybrid System and from the beginning of next year as a Plug-in Hybrid available. Here, he shares the technique with the new Sorento from sister brand Kia, the rolls also in the autumn in Switzerland.
The little Hybrid
The mild hybrid consists of a 1.6 litre large turbo gasoline engine and a 44 kW (60 HP) electric motor located in the housing of the six-speed automatic. Thus, the Santa Fe brings it to a system output of 230 HP (169 kW) and 350 Nm of maximum torque. As a source of energy, a 1,49-kWh Lithium-serves-ion battery. As with all mild hybrids, this is not designed to drive purely electrically, but as a Boost to sailing and the operation of the electrical System on Board. If the battery is charged through regenerative braking.
for Details on Plug-in Hybrid is not yet available. He should, however, be also equipped with the turbo petrol engine and an electric Motor on the rear axle have to have 4×4. The performance of the system should be higher than the 230 HP of the mild hybrid and the electric range of at least 50 kilometers, respectively. In addition to the two electrified gasoline engines, it will give the Santa Fe to continue with a 2.2-Liter Turbodiesel with all-wheel drive, which provides two PS and 202 PS and 440 Newton meters of maximum torque. He has as standard an Eight-step, double-clutch machines.
New life
a Lot is going on in the interior. The Touchscreen grows to 12.3 inches, and the knobs and the automatic lever to disappear – the driving pressure levels of the button selected. The centre console is higher and heavier. There driving now modes, and air conditioning set. In addition there is a new all-digital instruments, a Head-up Display and improved assistant including Autonomous driving functions. To the place offering the Koreans did not reveal much, but it is unlikely to be smaller, and, optionally, the Santa Fe continues as a seven-seater is available. The prices are not fixed yet.
