At the 2018
Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai Motor announced its plan to launch the new
generation Santa Fe also in a hybrid and plug-in hybrid version. While no launch date was announced, expect to see
the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and Plug-in hybrid models within the next year
or so.
Hyundai’s already selling the Ioniq as a hybrid and
a plug-in hybrid too, in addition to the EV, but it’s unknown whether the
five-door liftback has anything to do with the development of the hybridized
Santa Fe.
In the meantime, the fourth generation Hyundai Santa
Fe is celebrating its European premiere in Switzerland. The SUV has a larger
footprint compared to its predecessor, and a new design, inspired by some of
their latest vehicles.
In Europe, the Sante Fe will offer a choice between
three diesel and a petrol powertrain modified to meet the new Euro 6C emission
standards. The base 2.0-liter diesel is available in two power outputs,
delivering 150 PS and 182 PS paired to a 6-speed manual or a newly developed
8-speed automatic. A 2.2-liter CRDi diesel comes with 197 PS and a standard 8sp
auto. Completing the initial range is the 185 PS 2.4-liter petrol. In its home market, it will arrive with one petrol
and two diesel units, making between 186 PS and 235 PS, and
working together with an eight-speed automatic gearbox. All-wheel drive is
optional.
Hyundai will launch it in the United States too,
where it will replace the 2018MY.
