The new Hyundai Santa Fe stands out as one of the most striking SUVs on the market right now

The preview of the new Hyundai Santa Fe made it clear that, at the very least, its face would change. Its front end, sharper and more angular, now appears unmistakably more aggressive yet attractive. It is refreshing that, in a world of anonymous SUVs, some brand has the audacity to frown in search of a product that does not follow the usual trend. Well, in this case, thanks to the enlarged grille, only the new BMW models, especially with the arrival of the 7 Series and the X7, have had such an impact, and only the new image of the recently presented BMW 4 Series has caused greater stir.

But, returning to the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, there is no doubt that its headlights are very much in the style of those already seen on the Hyundai Nexo and the Hyundai Kona, tightly drawn Asian-style “eyes”, slanted and angled, whose combination with the grille and the lower bumper creates a rugged and compact look.

The steeply raked A-pillars are typical of off-road bodies, and the roof pillars only sharpen this image. With clean door panels and wheel arches, few ribs and, above all, a very high beltline and huge wheels of up to 20 inches, like those on the sample unit, they present a new Hyundai Santa Fe that is voluminous and solid.

And, arriving at the rear with boomerang-shaped taillights placed beneath the last pillar, the split of both lights into two segments means that, on the tailgate, the narrower glass is linked by a luminous strip that acts as a horizontal axis and as a support for the brand emblem.

With a tailgate opening to the boot at a height matching that of the wheel arches, loading and unloading seems easier, further helped by the width of the loading aperture itself.

As for the cabin of this high-occupancy crossover, the manufacturer has worked hard to improve the driving experience, and it claims to have improved interior soundproofing and incorporated higher-quality materials.

As is essential nowadays, one of the newly introduced elements that makes the biggest sensory leap is the new 10.25-inch screen in the centre console and another 12.3-inch one that replaces the traditional instrument cluster. Given that it incorporates driving aids and assistants, it works emphatically on safety in the event of a collision.

Regarding the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, the company has not yet revealed the powertrains, although it will offer hybrid versions for this seven-seat SUV. What we do know is that it will be available at European dealerships. That is why we expect to learn both the engines and the price of the new Hyundai Santa Fe in the near future.

Technical specifications of this car

Off-RoadHyundai Santa Fe16 versions · from 56,020 €