Hyundai is all set to rival the Toyota Fortuner by launching its new full-size SUV, the Santa Fe. Now, ahead of its launch, the SUV has been spotted testing – flaunting its big and premium looks. Here’s a look at this upcoming Toyota Fortuner rival. Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates
Upcoming Toyota Fortuner Rival – What’s New?
The Hyundai Santa Fe is quite a popular full-size SUV in international markets. Known for its classy, premium looks, it is quite a large SUV compared to the Fortuner. The recent spyshots showcase the SUV being tested in the International region. This further translates that a mid-life update could be on the cards for the global-spec Santa Fe.
The images reveal a split-headlamp setup, with vertically oriented DRLs. It also gets a slimmer grille addressing its premiumness. At the rear, the International-spec Santa Fe is expected to feature vertically stacked taillamps and a connected full-width LED light bar. Unfortunately, the spyshots didn’t reveal anything about the model’s interior.
On the inside, the Santa Fe is expected to offer features such as a large infotainment unit (PLEOS unit), a digital driver’s display, a Bose premium sound system, powered and ventilated front and second-row seats, ADAS, a 360-degree camera, and more.
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What Else?
Talking about the powertrain, the updated model is expected to continue with the same set of 2.5-litre turbo petrol engine (277bhp & 422Nm) and a 1.6-litre turbo petrol hybrid engine (178bhp & 265Nm) options. Transmission options could include a manual, a torque converter, or a DCT gearbox.
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India Launch Timeline
The updated Hyundai Santa Fe is expected to launch in international markets by the end of 2027. Certainly, we can expect its arrival in India somewhere around mid-2028. Yes, that’s a very long time. Speaking of the pricing, this upcoming Toyota Fortuner rival could be priced somewhere between Rs 48 lakh and Rs 60 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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