Designed to make a statement.

Big, bold and beautiful, Santa Fe is not for the faint of heart. Built to command the road, it also commands a lot of attention. Its wide stance and completely reimagined design will have heads turning.

20 Years of Santa Fe – the evolution of an icon.

Hyundai introduced the first-generation Santa Fe in the year 2000, making us one of the pioneers in the SUV market. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, the hugely successful Santa Fe has become an icon for the brand. Take a look back with us at how our first SUV has evolved over the years.

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  1. An image of the first generation Hyundai Santa Fe SUV.

    First-generation 2000-2006.

    The 1st generation featured a rugged, yet refined look and was substantially longer and wider than many of its rivals, emphasizing its practicality for off-road driving.

  2. An image of the second generation Hyundai Santa Fe SUV.

    Second-generation 2006 - 2012.

    The 2nd generation featured more power, more space, and an updated safety system while offering significantly improved handling for a range of driving and weather conditions.

  3. An image of the third generation Hyundai Santa Fe SUV.

    Third-generation 2012 - 2018.

    The 3rd-generation offered even greater comfort and quality as well as a new design direction, which consisted of refined lines as well as bold and voluminous surfaces.

  4. An image of the fourth generation Hyundai Santa Fe SUV.

    Fourth-generation 2018-present.

    The premium feeling of the 4th generation is underlined by its prestigious appearance, advanced technology, best-in-class safety features, and exceptional roominess.

    Designing the new look – from sketch to the show room.

    At the beginning of the design process, the initial sketches are usually no more than rough drafts drawn with pencils on paper. For Santa Fe, the design team focused on achieving a calmer, more sophisticated form language. It underlines the wide stance and strength of the new design to achieve harmony and refinement.

    A picture of SangYup Lee, the Executive Vice President and Global Head of Hyundai Design Center.
    We modernized the Santa Fe with premium features and appealing aesthetics that are sure to add value. The bold lines that extend from one side to the other and from front to back give Santa Fe a rugged yet refined look that SUV customers want. Besides, we have added numerous features and functions to create a truly family-focused SUV that is a pleasure to drive.

    - SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Hyundai Design Center -

    Exterior

    A rugged yet refined beauty.

    Bigger, bolder and more distinctive, Santa Fe has been redesigned from the ground up. Artfully combining a rugged presence with sleek sophistication, new design changes inside and out are making a unique statement in the large SUV segment.

    The new Hyundai Santa Fe 7 seat SUV showing its new full LED headlamps and bumper.

    Unmistakably brilliant.

    New full LED headlamps are standard equipment and feature unique T-shaped LED Daytime Running Lights that catch the eye in an instant.

    The new Hyundai Santa Fe 7 seat SUV showing its new taillight design.

    Confident.

    The new taillight design features horizontally-stretched graphics connected with a red reflector band to visually reinforce the width of the body.

    Bold and distinctive exterior colours.

    Pick your favourite. Personalise your Santa Fe with a choice of 2 exquisite exterior colours, which have been inspired by nature.

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      1. The bold wide grille of the new Hyundai Santa Fe 7 seat SUV.

        Unapologetically bold.

        The bold wide grille with its distinctive 3D pattern flows elegantly into the main headlamps, embracing them for a more integrated look.

      2. The new 20'' alloy wheels of the new Hyundai Santa Fe 7 seat SUV.

        New 20’’ alloy wheels

        Big and bold. The Santa Fe is the first Hyundai in Europe to offer optional 20” wheels for diesel powertrains. Plug-in hybrid and hybrid variants can be equipped with 19’’ dedicated versions as max.

      3. A close up of the 20 inch wheels on the the new Hyundai Santa Fe.

        Wider, more dynamic wheel arches.

        Wider wheel arch claddings and new alloy wheel designs, including a 20-inch option, reinforce the strong character of Santa Fe.

      4. A close up image of the new front bumper design on the new Hyundai Santa Fe SUV.

        Bold new front bumper design.

        On the lower bumper, the robust skid plate embraces the lower air intake, visually emphasising the grille architecture. Robust aerodynamic inlets improve airflow efficiency and add a visual highlight.

      5. A picture of the new Hyundai Santa Fe featuring the new Luxury Package exterior design updates.

        New Luxury Package.

        For the first time in a Hyundai, Santa Fe offers a Luxury Package for an even more sophisticated feel. It includes a dedicated 20” wheel design with bumpers and side cladding in body paint colour.

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      Interior

      Premium materials. Bountiful roominess. Top tech.

      Get inside Santa Fe’s roomy interior and you’ll feel it instantly: More space, more comfort, and more convenience compared to the previous model. Experience a new level of luxury with every component finished in premium soft-touch materials or fine leather. And for the first time in a Hyundai vehicle, Santa Fe also offers an optional Luxury Package for an even more sophisticated feel.

      A picture of the new Hyundai Santa Fe's premium interior design.

      Floating center console

      One of the most notable features of the upgraded interior is the “floating” centre console that flows elegantly into the leather-covered crash pad in a smooth curve. Wrapped in soft material and boasting a plethora of high tech features, the new console accentuates the premium feel in the cabin.

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      1. A picture of the new Hyundai Santa Fe's new 12.3" fully digital cluster.

        Dynamic fully digital cluster.

        The premium interior updates are rounded off by a new 12.3" fully digital cluster which is highly customisable.

      2. A picture of the new Hyundai Santa Fe's optimally placed 10.25” touch widescreen.

        New 10.25" touchscreen.

        Everything you need, right up on the big screen. The optimally placed 10.25” touch widescreen offers brilliant clarity, easy usability and smartphone mirroring.

      3. A close up image of the button type shift-by-wire inside the new Hyundai Santa Fe SUV..

        Button type shift-by-wire.

        Switch between drive, neutral, reverse and park by simply using the buttons conveniently located on the floating centre console.

        Cup holder cover.

        In the sleek new centre console, a clever sliding lid lets you cover the second cup holder and USB port access tray for a tidier look.

        An interior view of the centre console of the new Hyundai Santa Fe 7 seat SUV.
        A close-up image of the upgraded wireless charging pad in the new Hyundai Santa Fe.
        An interior view of the new Hyundai Santa Fe 7 seat SUV showing the tray under the centre console.

        Console tray storage.

        The tray underneath the floating centre console provides plenty of easily accessible storage space for personal items.

        Discover just how much this 7-seat SUV can do.

        As our flagship SUV in Europe, Santa Fe is not bigger now, but better too. Experience more space and more advanced smart tech like state-of-the-art connectivity features and super efficient new powertrains. Discover more via the thumbnails below.

        The Santa Fe 7 seat SUV in white from the front parked in front of a house with ocean view.

        Check out the highlights.
        The Santa Fe 7 seat SUV in white from above parked in front of a house.

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