Hyundai’s seven-seater Santa Fe design has been upgraded and new pricing unveiled.
The 2015 Santa Fe, which is available now at dealerships starting at $38 490, brings a darker chrome grille, together with rakish new daytime running lights and cornering lights across the three-level Santa Fe range.
The 2015 Santa Fe, however, retains its predecessor’s drivetrain, braking and driver-adjustable steering systems.
The updated vehicle retains Hyundai’s 17-inch (Active), 18-inch (Elite) and 19-inch (Highlander) alloy wheels. All three equipment levels still come as standard with a full-sized alloy spare wheel.
Both mid-spec Elite and range-flagship Highlander now come standard with Hyundai’s smart tailgate, with hands-free operation. Rather than requiring a foot-sweep under the rear bumper, as used by other such systems in this class, the Santa Fe’s tailgate is operated by the sensor in the vehicle’s proximity key. When a person stands near the back of the car for three seconds the boot opens automatically.
The top-spec 2015 Santa Fe Highlander ups the technology even further with standard lane departure warning and smart parking assist (SPAS), which parks the vehicle automatically. The SPAS uses an ultrasonic wave sensor to measure an available parking space and automatically controls the steering wheel when the vehicle is in reverse gear.
Engine choice is offered in a 2.4L (141kW and 242Nm) GDi petrol or R2.2L CRDi turbo-diesel (145kW and 421Nm in manual form, 436Nm for the automatic). With the 2.2L CRDi-engine, the 2015 Santa Fe offers combined 6.6L/100km (six-speed manual) and 7.3L/100km (six-speed automatic) fuel economy, and the 2.4L GDI’s combined 9L/100km (six-speed manual and auto).
Hyundai’s new lifetime capped price servicing and 10-year roadside assistance apply.
Pricing AWD:
2.4L GDi petrol
- 6-speed manual – $38,490
- 6-speed automatic – $40,990
2.2L CRDi diesel
- 6-speed manual – $41,490
- 6-speed automatic – $43,990
- Elite – $48,490
- Highlander – $53,240
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