Hyundai Santa Fe has
earned the Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) Top Safety Pick
award. The
Hyundai Santa Fe received the award in the midsize SUV segment
wherein vehicles are recognized for their ability to protect
people in front, side and rear crashes. The vehicle’s overall
evaluation is based on a variety of measures including
injuries to dummies, vehicle’s structural performance and
restraint performance.
Hyundai has more 2008 IIHS Top
Safety Picks
than leading German and Japanese brands. This is a
pretty good indication that Hyundai vehicles offer a great
combination of industry-leading safety with industry-leading
value.
Hyundai Santa Fe is already the customers’ favorite in
Oman . It possesses the unique combination of car like
comfort, rough terrain capability and international style. It
appeals to an all new segment of customers with varied needs
and fulfill each one of those with ease. Be it driving to
work, exploring the outdoors, getting away with friends or
picnic with family.
Santa
Fe
– the new age 4WD packs in quite a punch with its unbeatable
specifications.
Versatility:
The big wheels and high ground clearance are classic design
elements of a SUV. The new age Santa Fe is much more than
that. It represents three Hyundai’s in one, it combines a
reassuring off-road capability with the comfort and
drivability of a large passenger car and the practicality of a
people-carrier for up to 7 people. Truly, this is proving to
be a car for all reasons.
Engine /
Power:
The 2.7 ltr V6 engine delivers 188 hp@6000 rpm. It uses
state-of-the-art Constantly Variable Valve Technology (CVVT)
and delivers improved power and fuel efficiency. The new 3 way
Variable Intake system is electronically controlled to react
to your demands. The new automatic transmission features a
super-flat torque converter with optimized blades resulting in
improved performance of Santa
Fe .
Design: Assertive
and outstanding, the virtues of confidence and refinement have
been expressed with a dramatic new flowing international
style. The result is an exceptionally appealing and handsome
vehicle. The new grille, which emphasizes the superb
proportions of the double hood character lines, also unifies
the upper body with the purposeful lower body protection.
Horizontally aligned pod-type front light clusters feature
projection type headlights, clear glass and black bezels (both
for efficiency and visual appeal). The supple upper hood and
pillar treatment speaks of performance and the wide stance
hints of exceptional control and road holding. All in all, the
frontal style is smooth, welcoming and immediately appealing.
Elegant 18inch wheels, beneath purposeful wheel arches, give
impressive ground clearance and stance. The new roof rack
forms an integral part of the roof treatment, further adding
to the overall harmony. The extra length has allowed a more
sweeping profile. The wrap-around combination rear lights are
faired into the flared waistline, continuing the clean frontal
themes. The LED high mounted stop light is integrated into the
rear spoiler, while the rear fog lamps are recessed into the
rear bumper. The practical, deep opening, rear hatch neatly
rounds off the flowing style. The whole structure shows the
sense of agility which characterizes the purposeful symmetry.
The overall theme is one of functional, neatly presented
elegance.
Interior:
Modern integrated design has lifted the interior comfort of
the new Santa
Fe to prestige levels. The increased
interior space not only offers more roominess, it has also
enabled Hyundai to offer the option of 7 seats. The restrained
and tasteful use of high-luster wood and machined metal,
combined with duo-tone color options, emphasizes the relaxed
ambience. Advanced mesh type upholstery fabrics and high
quality, traditional piped leather give an immediate soothing,
at home, feeling. Modern blue instrument lighting is easy on
the eye and boosts visibility. The new center console has been
redesigned to allow increased ease of use and storage access
for both driver and front passenger. The result is fully
satisfying and refreshing experience for everyone who rides in
the new Santa
Fe .
Space: In the
new Santa Fe more space and better packaging has brought a
major step forward. The luggage space has been lengthened and
widened as well, to offer more cargo room. A dedicated
awareness to ease of creating convenience and a sizeable trunk
volume means the new Santa Fe is both more capacious and
easier to load and unload. The overall result is a new feeling
of spaciousness and luxury.
New
electronic 4WD: The new electronic “torque on demand”
4WD system uses sensors to monitor road and driving
conditions. This allows it to sense when and where more torque
is needed and automatically engage 4WD whenever it is needed.
In adverse weather or marginally slippery conditions the
driver can also engage 4WD whenever he wishes through the 4WD
lock facility.
Drive a Santa Fe and your instincts will tell
you that it is exceptionally safe and secure. Wherever you go
you’re protected by the whole experience and skills of Hyundai
engineers as the cars feature a rigid test proven, unitary
safety structure, with crumple zones and
reinforcements.
Hyundai as a brand has made significant strides on the
back of sophisticated product design, leading-edge quality,
safety technology and exceptional value. The last few years
are of special significance for Hyundai – not only because
Hyundai has become one of the top automotive brands in the
world but also because it has beaten some renowned brands in
quality. One has to test drive and discover what millions of
satisfied Hyundai owners already know – Hyundai stands for
uncompromising quality.