The car from the Korean automaker, the new 2016 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe is coming on the market. This relatively new model already has the attention of the public and they are very interested in what this company has to offer with its new Grand Santa Fe. Well, in short, it comes with refreshed and updated exterior and with more cabin space. There is also good news in the engine department, this model will also be available with a hybrid engine version.
Exterior design
Looking at the exterior of the 2016 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe, it will come manly with refreshments and updates, but none of them will be drastic. As it seems, the front part of the car will mostly be updated. The front end will probably come with the fog lamps, along with daytime running lights. The car should receive a new design of its front grille and the front bumper. Everything else will be carried over from the 2015 model. As for the dimensions of the new Grand Santa Fe, it will come nine inches longer than the 2015 model, so thanks to it, this model will have a little bit more interior space.
2016 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe Interior design
As for the interior of the 2016 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe, there won’t be many changes, just small updates, since there wasn’t major complains considering the interior of the 2015 model. Well, the customers would probably like more space in the cargo department, as well as the entertainment system for the rear seats.
The last mentioned could come as an option in this model, however, the cargo space will most likely keep its 80 cubic feet. The 2016 model should come with an updated infotainment system, while the bigger LCD display might come as an optional. The car will come with Hyundai’s latest safety features.
Engine specs
The 2016 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe will come with a few engine options. One of them is a 3.6-liter V-6 engine which is capable of delivering 282 hp and 235 pound-feet of torque. The other one is a 2.2-liter CRDI diesel engine and it will come with increased output. From the capacity to produce 195 hp and 322 pound-feet of torque, it will be improved to 200 hp and 325 pound-feet of torque. The engines will be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. This car will need 8 seconds to achieve from 0 to 60 mph, while its top speed will be set at 125 mph.
The great news in this department is that this model will come with a hybrid version too, under the name e-4WD. This unit will have a 2.4-liter GDI engine and an electric motor.
Price
The starting price for the 2016 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe will be set at $35.000 and it will go up to $48.000 for its hybrid version.
The things that you have to love about Hyundai’s new model are its improved exterior look and more interior space, along with a hybrid engine option under its hood. The main rivals to this SUV are Chevrolet Traverse and Toyota Highlander.
2016 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe
Summary
The things that you have to love about Hyundai's new model are its improved exterior look and more interior space, along with a hybrid engine option under its hood. The main rivals to this SUV are Chevrolet Traverse and Toyota Highlander.
Price: $35.000
