The launch with the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is a bigger deal than it might seem. It's not just the third-generation of the automaker's most popular crossover - it officially signifies the end of what will permanently be known as Aged Hyundai. Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is really a stylish crossover car. Families will appreciate the utility, safety, and also refinement of this car.
But that's not the only reason the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe launch is a huge deal. Hyundai has an opportunity to capture a number of midsize crossover buyers that hasn't won in the past few years. Elsewhere within the Korea, Inc. empire, Kia is currently quitting major butt in this segment, having sold over 130,000 Sorento crossovers in 2011 compared to the Santa Fe 74,391.
Compared to the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5-liter V6, the forced-induction four loses 14 hp and gains 19 lb-ft of torque, but because of the twin-scroll turbocharger layout, that full 269 lb-ft of thrust is provided as low as 1,750 RPM, compared to the old 3.5's torque delivery of 248 lb-ft at A few,000 RPM. Rely on us, you absolutely will not miss the V6.
The first crop of 2013 Santa Fe Sports activity models are reaching dealerships as you check this out, with pricing beginning at a cool $24,400, not including $825 for destination. Stepping up to the Sport 2.0T will set you back $27,Seven hundred, and if you spring for a fully optioned design like our Canyon Birdwatcher test car, you will be plunking down $35,625 all-in. Along with considering that we now are now living in the world of the $37,000 (smaller) Ford Escape, this Korean package deal is indeed attractive.
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sports activity is all new regarding 2013. It is the religious continuation of the five-passenger Santa Fe.