Friday, June 5, 2015

Third-generation Hyundai Santa Fe DM (2016 Facelift)

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

The current-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has been with us since its launch three years ago while facing a much steeper competition from its opposition. To keep the Santa Fe as fresh as the day is wide, a minor change has been implemented for the 2016 model year so...what's new with the latest minor change of the third-generation Santa Fe?

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe

First and foremost, the exterior has some minor updates to differentiate it from its pre-facelifted model. First, you will see some improved HID headlamps, revised grille, slightly revised rear lamps, and a new front bumper that looks like it came from its little brother, the latest-generation Tucson.

The interior's slightly revised with a new instrumental panel, and for high-spec models, JBL Premium Surround System with 10 speakers. It's still available in either a 5-seater or a 7-seater, just to let you know.

Safety wise, the 2016MY Santa Fe comes with numerous safety features, be it same, updated, or new, such as Smart High Beam Assist, Dynamic Bending Light, Lane Departure Warning System, Smart Blind Spot Detection, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Around View Monitor, and Advanced Smart Parking Assist System.

It still comes with the same e-VGT R2.0 and e-VGT R2.2 diesel engines as usual. The 2.0l model produces 186PS of power, 41kg-m of torque, and 13.8km/L of combined fuel economy while the 2.2l model, on the other hand, produces a more powerful 202PS of power, 54kg-m of torque, and 13.4km/L of combined fuel economy, They're all EURO 6 compliant.

Prices start from 28,170,000 to 34,230,000 Korean Won.

Available colors: White Crystal, Creamy White, Mystic Beige, Chalk Beige, Sleek Sliver, Titanium Silver, Mineral Blue, Ocean Blue, Red Merlot, Tan Brown, and Phantom Black.

Photo: Hyundai Motor Company

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