The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is a compact SUV that brings “style plus strength, at any speed” for a versatile performance. Engineered to deliver a powerful performance while making every ride a memorable experience for its occupants, the all-new Santa Fe is the perfect family vehicle for daily commuting as well as adventure trips.
The design of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is being described as “urban chic” for its sporty elements that make it stand out in the competitive SUV market of the UAE. Offering value for money, the 2018 Santa Fe is laced with latest comfort and convenience features to make commuting more pleasurable than before.
As for the interior, the cabin is spacious enough to offer two-rows of seats for 5-occupants who can enjoy ample legroom and headroom. The cabin in the higher trim levels of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe features leather upholstery and real wood trim for a touch of class and elegance.
Here is a review of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and a lot more.
Design of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
The design of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is stylish and sporty with sharp lines and smooth contours that make it a stunning SUV to look at. The exterior of the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe offers a striking balance between family SUV design and sporty appeal, while the interior of the SUV has been ergonomically designed to offer latest technologies and ample space to the occupants.
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Exterior
From front to back, the 2018 Santa Fe has been designed to be aggressive yet maintain its family vehicle appeal. The front of the SUV features the signature Hyundai Radiator Grille with chrome accents to add elegance to the overall look of the vehicle. The HID Headlamps and Fog Lamps have a stylish design that fits with the overall sporty appeal of the vehicle and makes it an absolute standout.
The hood has sculpted lines and muscular curves that enhance the stylish appeal of the vehicle. The fenders are wide and high and easily encompass the 17-inch aluminum wheels (18-inch aluminum wheels and 19-inch aluminum wheels are available). Roof rack has been made part of the 2018 Santa Fe to add off-road ruggedness to the exterior.
A sharp character-line can be seen starting from the front fenders and going all the way back to the taillights to add to the sporty appeal of the vehicle. Stylish chrome accents can be found on the front bumper, around the windows and on the door handles for a touch of elegance. Rear-end of the vehicle features a stylish LED High-mounted Stop Lamp on the roof spoiler and LED Rear Combination Taillights to improve the visibility of the vehicle. To complete the sporty design of the 2018 Santa Fe, the designers at Hyundai have added dual exhaust pipes for a “Euro-chic appeal.”
The exterior of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is available in 8 colors that are Monaco White, Becketts Black, Circuit Silver, Regal Red Pearl, Iron Frost, Storm Blue, Night Sky Pearl and Java Espresso.
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Interior
The interior of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe has been designed to be comfortable and spacious for all 5 passengers. The front of the cabin features an 8-way power adjustable driver seat with 4-way power lumbar support, however, there are options for a 6-way power adjustable Front Passenger Seat, Memory System for The Driver Seat And Heating And Ventilation Systems for Front Seats.
The second-row features a 40/20/40 split-folding bench seat that can be folded down to increase the cargo capacity of the vehicle. As for technological features, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is fitted with a 6-speaker Audio System, Automatic Temperature Control System, Bluetooth, SiriusXM, HD Radio Technology, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 7-inch Display for the Infotainment System and a lot more.
The optional interior features include 8-inch Touchscreen Infotainment System with Navigation, Bluelink Guidance Package, Panoramic Sunroof, Heated Steering Wheel, Leather Upholstery, Real Wood Trim and a lot more.
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Performance of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
The all-new Hyundai Santa Fe is available with a 6-speed automatic transmission and two powertrain options that can be selected as per preference. The first powertrain option comes with a 2.4-litre Inline 4-Cylinder engine and front-wheel drive (all-wheel drive optional) for a smooth in-city driving experience.
With this powertrain, the SUV is able to generate 174 horsepower, 227Nm of torque and it can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in 10.9 seconds with a top speed of 190 Km/h. When selected with all-wheel drive, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in 11.6 seconds.
The second powertrain option is a 3.3-litre V6 engine with all-wheel drive. With this powertrain, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe produces 266 horsepower, 318Nm of torque and can go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 8.5 seconds with a top speed of 190 Km/h.
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.
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Safety Features
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe has been fitted with cutting-edge preventive safety systems so that the occupants can enjoy a delightful ride without worrying about their safety, especially on long road trips and adventure journeys. The advanced safety technologies and driver-assistance systems give the driver complete control over the vehicle at all times, which makes the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe an ideal family SUV. Some of the highlighting safety features of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe include:
- Electronic Stability Control
- Brake Assist System
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Advanced Traction Control System
- Hill-start Assist Control
- Down-hill Brake Control
- Vehicle Stability Management System
- Advanced 6-airbag System
- Child Anchor System
- Rearview Camera
- Smart Parking Assist System
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution System
The optional safety features in the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe include:
- Blind Spot Detection System
- Rear Cross-traffic Alert
- Lane Change Assist
- Smart Cruise Control
- Automatic Emergency Braking System
- Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Multi-view Camera System
Price of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe in the UAE
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is a stylish compact SUV that delivers superior performance along with latest technologies and safety features to offer a reliable commuting option to families.
The price of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe by the powertrain option is given below:
- The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe with 2.4-litre engine and front-wheel drive has a starting price of AED 83,900.
- The starting price of 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe with 2.4-litre engine and all-wheel drive is AED 88,900.
- The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe with 3.3-litre V6 engine and all-wheel drive has a starting price of AED 97,900.
With its advanced technologies and latest safety features, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is a family SUV that can easily double as a daily commuting option and an adventure-ready vehicle as it offers plenty of cargo capacity as well as versatile performance.
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