Έκθεση Φρανκφούρτης 2015: Hyundai Santa Fe facelift

Εκτός από το i20 Active, στο περίπτερο της στην έκθεση της Φρανκφούρτης η κορεάτικη εταιρία έχει φέρει το Santa Fe facelift. Η ευρωπαϊκή έκδοση του μεγάλου SUV της Hyundai είχε κάνει το ντεμπούτο της σε ένα event στη Νότιο Κορέα, τον περασμένο Ιούνιο.

Το ανανεωμένο SUV έχει αποκτήσει νέους προφυλακτήρες, νέα

φωτιστικά σώματα μπροστά-πίσω, νέα γρίλια, νέας σχεδίασης ζάντες αλλά και τρία νέα εξωτερικά χρώματα. Στο εσωτερικό η Hyundai τοποθετεί μεγάλη οθόνη για το σύστημα ενημέρωσης και ψυχαγωγίας και νέους διακόπτες.

Σύμφωνα με την Hyundai, το ανανεωμένο Santa Fe κάνει χρήση χάλυβα υψηλής αντοχής που θα βελτιώσει τις επιδόσεις στις δοκιμές πρόσκρουσης, εξοπλίζοντας το παράλληλα και με αρκετά συστήματα ασφαλείας, όπως Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Autonomous Highway Safety Driving, Around View Monitor, Dynamic Banding Light και Advanced Parking Steering Support.

Μηχανικά, θα εξοπλίζεται με δύο κινητήρες diesel που πληρούν τα πρότυπα εκπομπών Euro 6. Έναν 2,0-λιτρο απόδοσης 186 ίππων στις 4.000 σ.α.λ και έναν 2,2-λίτρων απόδοσης 202 ίππων στις 3.800 σ.α.λ., ενώ μελλοντικά ίσως προστεθούν και άλλοι.

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NEW HYUNDAI SANTA FE

1. New Santa Fe: A refined and innovative SUV package

Introduction of new advanced active safety technologies including Autonomous Emergency Braking and Blind Spot DetectionNew comfort and convenience features enhance practicality and further upgrade New Santa Fe’s packageExterior design refinements sharpen SUV profile and reflect the latest Hyundai family look

Hyundai Motor’s SUV pioneer Santa Fe premieres with new design refinements and an advanced range of new active safety, comfort and convenience features at the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2015.

The popular SUV is Hyundai’s longest-running model in Europe and has become one of its most iconic nameplates, having built a reputation for sophistication and premium quality.

Since its initial launch in 2001, Hyundai has sold over 48,000 units of Santa Fe in the UK. Additionally, Hyundai’s flagship SUV has been a key contributor to its 1.2 million SUV sales in Europe. In fact, the D-segment vehicle accounts for one third of Hyundai’s SUV sales in the region during that period, with the three generations of the car closely associated with the brand’s growth in the market.

Full SUV and crossover line-up new or enhanced in 2015Joining All-New Tucson and New i20 Active, the full SUV and crossover line-up is either all new or enhanced in 2015, with each model contributing to changing perceptions of the Hyundai brand in Europe. New Santa Fe adopts the most recent Hyundai design features, with the signature hexagonal front grille and sharper profile visually uniting the range.

Advanced safety and comfort features, including Autonomous Emergency Braking, Smart Cruise Control, Around View Monitor, Dynamic Bending Lights and Blind Spot Detection (from December 2015) further enhance the Santa Fe’s appeal to SUV customers looking for assured quality with the latest technology. Subtle interior design touches and new materials emphasise its status as the brand’s flagship SUV.

2. Design

Design refinements bring New Santa Fe in line with latest SUV family lookFront and rear design refresh enhances athletic, modern presenceInterior further refined with addition of new high class materials and colours

The latest Santa Fe retains key elements of the Hyundai ‘family look’, featuring the brand’s hexagonal front grille, finished in chrome. Road presence is enhanced by new front and rear bumpers with redesigned fog and LED daytime running lights, framed with new silver trim. At the front, a new layout for the xenon projector headlamps has been applied, while the rear lamps feature a fresh LED graphic.

The modern and bold exterior appearance benefits from newly designed 17”, 18” and 19” alloy wheels that accentuate the model’s refined lines while reinforcing the car’s status at the top of Hyundai Motor’s SUV line-up.

“The New Santa Fe features a number of important upgrades that emphasise its visual stance and athletic character,” says Raf Van Nuffel, Head of Product Management at Hyundai Motor Europe. “The car’s popularity in Europe highlights how SUV customers see the model as a visually-appealing, sophisticated vehicle.”

Further refinement on the insideInside, Santa Fe remains a refined and comfortable place to be with updates to the console cluster and audio visual navigation system presenting the car’s sophisticated image. The relationship between design and functionality continues throughout the cockpit where new materials and exterior colours build on the premium quality that has become the hallmark of Hyundai’s flagship model.

3. Safety, comfort and convenience

New advanced active safety technologiesNew comfort features for enhanced premium feelNew audio visual navigation system with DAB digital radio offers added quality and convenience

Building on Santa Fe’s high safety specification, New Santa Fe introduces a raft of new active safety and comfort features. In line with changing customer perceptions of the Hyundai Motor brand, enhancements boost the premium feel and sophisticated appearance of the new model.

Reflecting Hyundai Motor’s global safety philosophy, new Active Safety features have been introduced to maintain Santa Fe’s class-leading levels of equipment and occupant / pedestrian protection.

Autonomous Emergency BrakingThe Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) system alerts drivers to unexpected emergency situations, braking autonomously if required. Using radar and camera sensors, the AEB system operates in three stages, initially warning the driver visually and acoustically, while gradually increasing the braking force. If a potential crash is predicted, the system will apply the brakes automatically, with full braking force, to avoid or mitigate the collision.

Traffic alert systems to highlight potential dangersAdding further driver convenience and enhancing safety, Blind Spot Detection (BSD) technology is introduced to New Santa Fe. Using radar technology, BSD with Lane Change Assist monitors the rear corners and, if another vehicle is detected, a visual alert appears on the exterior mirrors. If the driver then activates the indicators an audible signal is emitted.

Using the BSD sensors the Rear-Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) system reduces the risk of collision with approaching traffic when reversing out of narrow areas with low visibility. Using a radar to scan a 180-degree area behind the vehicle for approaching cross-traffic, RCTA alerts the driver visually and acoustically.

Increased convenience through smart assist systemsA new Smart Cruise Control function delivers a safer and more relaxing experience to the driver by maintaining a set distance from vehicles ahead, automatically decreasing the speed, or accelerating to a pre-set cruise in line with prevailing traffic conditions.

A new, innovative Around View Monitor provides greater assurance for drivers. This system uses a series of strategically-located cameras to present the driver with a complete 360-degree view of the car, useful when negotiating tight gaps or a narrow parking space. For further convenience when parking, the Smart Parking Assist System now supports bay and parallel parking.

Comfortable traveling through advanced audio and navigation systemsInside New Santa Fe, enhancements are focused on presenting a premium feel with high-specification technology. Hyundai Motor’s latest Audio Visual Navigation system combines with DAB digital radio and Infinity Premium sound to provide occupants with a high-quality interface, including the latest in-car audio technology. The high-end Infinity Premium Surround Audio system with 12 speakers, 630 Watts and QuantumLogic Surround (QLS) provides a multi-dimension surround sound experience for all passengers.

Alongside these upgrades, passengers sitting in the new car’s second row of sliding seats will benefit from greater space as an extra 15 mm has been added to the travel, boosting the adjustment to 270 mm.

4. Engines and transmissions

Upgraded refined engine line-up meeting Euro6 emission standardsRange of two diesel and one petrol engine from 150 PS to 200 PS6-speed manual or automatic transmission available for smooth ride

The New Santa Fe continues to benefit from the optimised powertrains and drivetrains developed by Hyundai Motor for the third-generation model. All engines have been re-tuned to meet the strict Euro6 emission regulations.

The entry grade 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine deliversCO2 emissions and fuel consumption as low as 149 g/km and 49 mpg respectively, and comes with a smooth and accurate six-gear manual transmission.

The more powerful 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine has been re-tuned to develop 200 PS and 440 Nm of torque. For drivers choosing petrol power, improvements to the Theta II 2.4-litre engine result in 188 PS and 241 Nm of torque.

Both larger power plants come with a six-gear manual transmission as standard and can also be combined with a six-speed automatic transmission.

All engines are available with front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive variants.

*UK Santa Fe only available with 2.2-litre CRDi engine and in four-wheel drive only

5. Technical specifications

Engine (petrol)

Theta II 2.4-litre GDITypeTheta II, 4 cylinders in line, DOHC, with dual CVVTCapacity2,359 ccBore x stroke88.0 x 97.0 mmCompression ratio11.3Power188 PS @ 6,000 rpmTorque241 Nm @ 4,000 rpmMaximum speed125 mph*0-to-100 km/h acceleration9.9 seconds*Fuel consumption urban (mpg)22Fuel consumption extra urban (mpg)38Fuel consumption combined (mpg)30CO2 combined (g/km)218

*Depending on trim and tyre specifications.

Engines (diesel)

R2.0 CRDiTypeR2, 4 cylinders in lineCapacity1,995 ccBore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mmCompression ratio16.0Power150 PS @ 4,000 rpm*Torque400 Nm @ 1,750 – 2,500 rpmMaximum speed112 mph*0-to-100 km/h acceleration10.8 seconds*Fuel consumption urban (mpg)41Fuel consumption extra urban (mpg)54Fuel consumption combined (mpg)48CO2 combined (g/km)154R2.2 CRDiTypeR2, 4 cylinders in lineCapacity2,199 ccBore x stroke85.4 x 96.0 mmCompression ratio16.0Power200 PS @ 3,800 rpmTorque440 Nm @ 1,750 – 2,750 rpm6-speed manual6-speed autoMaximum speed126 mph126 mph0-to-100 km/h acceleration9 seconds*9.6 seconds*Fuel consumption urban (mpg)39.835.3Fuel consumption extra urban (mpg)53.346.3Fuel consumption combined (mpg)46.342.2CO2 combined (g/km)161177

*Depending on trim and tyre specifications.

*Depending on trim and tyre specifications.

Drivetrain

Transmissions / Petrol

Engine2.4 GDIManual – speeds6Automatic – speeds6

Transmissions / Diesel

EngineR2.0 CRDiR2.2 CRDiManual – speeds66Automatic – speeds–6

Gear ratios (petrol engine)

2.4 GDI (MT / AT)1st3.769 / 4.6392nd1.931 / 2.8263rd1.696 / 1.8414th1.276 / 1.3865th1.027 / 1.0006th0.897 / 0.772Reverse3.588 / 3.385Final drive5.071 (1ST,2ND,RVS)

3.737 (3RD~6TH) / 3.648

Gear ratios (diesel engines)

R2.0 CRDi (MT)R2.2 CRDi (MT/AT)1st3.5383.538 / 4.6512nd1.9091.909 / 2.8313rd1.1791.179 / 1.8424th0.8140.814 / 1.3865th0.7370.737 / 1.0006th0.6280.628 / 0.772Reverse3.9103.910 / 3.393Final drive4.750 (1ST~4TH)

4.071 (5/6TH,RVS)4.750 (1ST~4TH)

4.071(5/6TH,RVS) / 3.195

Suspension and damping

FrontFully independent by subframe-mounted MacPherson struts, with coil springs and gas-filled shock absorbersRearMulti-link type with gas-filled shock absorbers

Steering

TypeMDPS (motor-driven power steering) electric power-assisted rack and pinionGearing2.95 turns lock-to-lockTurning radius5.45 metres (minimum)

Brakes (all engines)

Front320 mm ventilated discsRear302 mm solid discsAssistanceABS, EBD, ESC and VSM

Wheels and tyres

Wheel typeTyres7.0J x 17-inch alloy wheels235 / 65 R177.5J x 18-inch alloy wheels235 / 60 R187.5J x 19-inch alloy wheels235 / 55 R19

Exterior (mm)

Overall length4,690Overall width1,880Overall height1,680 (1,690 with roof rack)Wheelbase2,700Ground clearance185Front overhang935Rear overhang1,055Wheel tread (front)1,633 (235/65 R17) / 1,628 (235/60 R18) / 1,628 (235/55 R19)Wheel tread (rear)1,644 (235/65 R17) / 1,639 (235/60 R18) / 1,639 (235/55 R19)

Interior (mm)

First row (With / without sunroof)Second row (With / without sunroof)Third row (With / without sunroof)Head room1,006 / 971992 / 951875Leg room1,048 (max. 1,120)1,000765Shoulder room1,5081,4801,349Hip room1,4391,4061,120

Capacities (litres)

Fuel tank64 (All petrol and diesel models)Luggage (VDA)585 / 516 – to window with rear seats in place (5/7 seater)

1,680 / 1,615 – to roof with rear seats folded (5/7 seater)

General off road ability

Approach angle (˚)16.5Departure angle (˚)21.2Ramp brake over angle (˚)16.6Minimum ground clearance (mm)180