Posted by Australia's caradvice.com.au via Korean online platform Daum, the images mirror the sketches and sees the exterior adopting the same front facia design as the Kona and even the Nexo concept shown in Detroit, with the chrome strip above the cascading grille taking after the Tucson.
Claimed by Hyundai to reflect a new design philosophy known as Calm-Tech, derived from calming and technology, the interior takes cues from the i30 and is topped by a new freestanding touchscreen infotainment system, what appears to be a full digital instrument cluster, rounded air vents and a digital climate control panel.
The article also claims that the Santa Fe will debut with a complete range of driver assistance systems, the most noteworthy being a new Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system that automatically applies the brakes when danger during reversing is detected.
In terms of power, the Santa Fe will come powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 2.0-litre turbodiesel, as well as a bigger 2.2-litre oil burner. Trim levels in Korea will consist of Premium, Exclusive and Prestige. Other markets meanwhile could potentially continue with an updated version of normally aspirated 2.4-litre four-pot, as well as the 3.3-litre V6 offered in certain Genesis models. No outputs of either engines were revealed.
A new eight-speed automatic gearbox is likely to replace the current six-speed 'box, while no word on whether a manual would be made available as yet been made. Expect the Santa Fe to once again offer a choice of five or seven seats, as well as front-and-all-wheel drive.
IMAGES from caradvice.com.au via daum.net
