2013 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe

HYUNDAI GRAND SANTA FE

Hyundai shows at the Geneva Motor Show for the first time the Grand Santa Fe. 22cm long, the new Santa Fe with seven seats.

Developed as a seven-seater rookie completes the model range of 2012 introduced in the market sports utility vehicles from the top and also builds a bridge from the SUV to the higher middle class settled E segment. One to ten centimeters to 2.80 meters provide the extended wheelbase and grown by 22.5 inches and is now just 4.92 meters measured body for generous space.
Compared to the short variant of the foot takes the Grand Santa Fe in the second row of seats to five centimeters, and the head space is growing thanks to the longer roof line by one centimeter. The two seats in the third row disappear when not in use in the ground, so that a flat surface is created. The load capacity is up to 604 liters.
 

When viewed from the side, the new variant is also available with the longer rear doors to detect. These allow easy boarding in the third row of seats. Also, the lower window edge to the D-pillar runs less steady than the shorter five-seater - and the third side window falls out naturally much larger.

At the front of the second Santa Fe variant also feature a modified radiator grille, larger fog lights and a redesigned front bumper. At the rear are LED taillights and two external, rectangular tailpipes of the characteristics.
Is offered in Europe, the Grand Santa Fe to the plans of Hyundai with the most powerful diesel engine that is available for the SUV. The 2.2 CRDi 145 kW / 197 PS and accelerates in Ulsan, Korea produced from April 2013-long Santa Fe up to 200 km / h The aggregate is generally combined with a six-speed automatic.
 

Hyundai ix35 has refined in detail and represents the model year 2014 on the other end of the SUV range before. In addition to optical modifications include, in particular, a new gasoline engine for the ix35 2.0 to significant changes. 122 kW / 166 hp, the two-liter engine with direct fuel injection, which is also much more torquey with a maximum torque of 205 Newton meters than the previous unit.

In addition, the series receives the variable in the three stages Normal, Comfort and Sport support the electric power steering with the name Flex Steer in the facelift. The standard electronic stability control ESC will be added to the trailer stabilization TSA. In addition, the new ix35 is the first time equipped with bi-xenon headlights and has henceforth in all model variants with LED daytime running lights.
Inside, there are not only higher quality seat cover materials and surfaces, chrome air vents and illuminated cup holders, but also a new audio and navigation system, the screen has been significantly enlarged. For more comfort, parking sensors front and provide a heated steering wheel - both for the first time in the ix35 range.