![]() ![]() They wanted to be BMW – they are taking all the “good” examples from them. One whose products are bought despite their design, not thanks to it. ![]() One that can force ugly designs in their clients’ throats, call it progress and yell at them to love it. Ugly dash – like someone threw ipads at it to see which one will stick, with no visor whatsoever, a la BMW ? CheckĮxterior design like a Laforza got raped by a Ford Flex with a Mitsubishi Endeavor cheering from the sidelines ? CheckĪll the elements are there, and it all comes together: congratulations to Hyundai, they are now a REAL car brand. Small pair of glass roofs (a la Palisade) instead of the bautiful huge panoramic roof of my 2017 Santa Fe (XL) ? Check. This feature also makes the all-new Santa Fe a scene stealer in urban settings, allowing young families to use the rear area for a wide variety of purposes, such as grocery shopping, home improvement projects, sports and recreation, gardening, family outings and pet transportation.Īnd, yeah, it does make for a nice little sitting area back there, as those seats fold to make a nice flat floor: All of these attributes make it possible for users to enjoy the outdoors in the easiest way possible. ![]() The fully foldable second- and third-row seats provide class-leading interior space. The more accommodating tailgate creates a spacious interior with a terrace-like feel at the rear when open. This tailgate setup is quite deliberate, because that large and wide rear hatch seems to be a big feature of the SUV, with Hyundai describing it in pretty breathless terms: Also, I wonder if the indicators are in that long strip inset into the bumper, as has been Hyundai’s recent practice that nobody likes. That tailgate/taillight setup really reminds me of the Volkswagen Type 4 wagon. Though now that I look at it closer I see the wheelarches are actually round, they’re just black and inset into the angled outer wheelarch, which is an interesting bit of visual trickery. It does feel capable and rugged and modern, all at once. In fact, I think the whole thing looks pretty great, with those 45° angle wheelarches and crisp flat surfaces and sharp detailing. The lighting graphics front and rear do clearly show that H-based design theme, and they look quite good. “ Lifestyle-based design typology?” The hell does that mean? And the alleged connection of city and nature for “expansion of experiences?” Excuse me a moment while I WD-40 my eye sockets to facilitate more effective rolling. Man, there is so much absurd PR-speak in there. Interior and exterior feature unique H-shaped design cues and eco-friendly materials ![]() Large tailgate and spacious interior offer best-in-class terrace-like space that’s great for urban life and even better for the outdoors Robust exterior design with fine details makes a powerful statement H-lights harmonize Santa Fe’s front and rear, creating a differentiated presence on the road The new concept connects city and nature in a seamless way offering ‘expansion of experiences’ in the everyday life The all-new midsize SUV’s exterior and interior display a radical transformation made possible by a lifestyle-based design typology that maximizes rear cargo capacity They also have an interesting bulleted list that gives hints as to what Hyundai feels is important and will resonate with SUV buyers now: We’re not just talking about image-crushing MPVs either these days seven-seater hybrid cars include SUVs.Look at it in that picture up there it looks a bit shy. Hybrid family cars come in all shapes and sizes these days, including cavernous people movers.
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