The all-new 2024 Santa Fe from Hyundai is a mid-size SUV. The new model is a complete departure from its predecessor, sporting a boxy silhouette and ultra-contemporary headlights and taillights. We anticipate the new Santa Fe to go on sale in the United States sometime later this year, and more information will be released next month. The newest Santa Fe from Hyundai, the 2024 model year, features a striking redesign that demands a second look. The mid-size crossover’s previous curving lines have been replaced with a more squared-off, boxy design that is both a nod to the rugged SUVs of yesteryear and a vision of the future, thanks to the addition of futuristic headlights and taillights. According to Hyundai, the new model’s squared-off rear end and longer wheelbase are designed to maximise storage space. The roofline has almost no downward slope, and the tailgate appears to be virtually perpendicular to the ground. The LED accents in the headlights and taillights are arranged in a H pattern, and the body-colour trim around the rearmost window glass is evocative of that found on the Land Rover Defender. The fresh tough, off-road style is emphasised by the addition of chunky trim around the wheel arches and a huge roof rack. In contrast to the present Santa Fe, which comes only with two rows of seating, Hyundai has promised to include a third row in the next generation model. Images reveal a two-row layout with flat-folding seats for the middle row. The cabin is far more luxurious than before with Nappa leather, two 12.3-inch screens, and two wireless charging stations in the central console; the design is reminiscent of a Land Rover. The photographs reveal that the new model will be available with Hyundai’s all-wheel drive system and a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four engine. The designation “2.5T HTRAC” confirms this. Current Santa Fes are equipped with a 2.5T engine that generates 277 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque. A hybrid version is also anticipated to make a comeback. The current model’s robust XRT trim option is likely to return, perhaps with even more substantial off-road improvements than before. Upscale models are expected to cost close to $50,000, up from the current base price of $30,085. Next month, Hyundai will reveal the Santa Fe in its entirety, and by the end of the year, we should have a better idea of when it will go on sale in the United States.
