2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited AWD - Review by Mark Fulmer +VIDEO
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Upgraded Look and Engine for Their Midsize SUV
Mark Fulmer
THE AUTO CHANNEL
The 2021 model year Hyundai has a new look and enhanced power in three available trims, the base Blue trim, SEL, and Limited. The value and quality, and the lowering of its carbon footprint will attract eco-concerned buyers.
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The new 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a 59-horsepower electric motor yield 226 horsepower with and 195 lb-ft of torque and gives the driver instant torque from the electric motor. The 6-speed automatic transmission controls that power through an HTRAC all-wheel-drive system and engaging the AWD lock that turns on an electronically controlled rear coupler for off road use. Fuel consumption numbers are City / Highway / Combined 33 / 30 / 32.
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Upgraded safety systems include cyclist and junction-turning detection, parking collision avoidance assist with a reverse function, highway drive assist, lane following assist, and navigation-based
smart cruise control with road curve control.
Front Head Room 39.5 in.
Front Hip Room 57.5 in.
Front Leg Room 44.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room 59.1 in.
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Rear Head Room 37.8 in.
Rear Hip Room 56.3 in.
Rear Leg Room 40.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room 58.3 in.
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The interior features a new center stack and console design which appears daunting just by the amount of buttons, but actually they are clustered by system or type and easily become second nature.
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The larger 10.25-inch widescreen navigation display is useful when you are determining alternate routes to avoid slow traffic. There is also wireless phone charging, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and a Harman Kardon sound system.
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Like this.
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The two tiered moon/sunroof is great for driving through forests, watching lunar eclipses, meteor shows, and asteroid fly-bys in comfort.
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Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place 36.4 cu.ft.
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Maximum Cargo Capacity 72.1 cu.ft.
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and how about a hidden storage compartment.
Santa Fe is now safer thanks to the addition of cyclist and junction-turning detection, parking collision avoidance assist with a reverse function, highway drive assist, lane following assist, and navigation-based smart cruise control with road curve control.
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Last but hardly least is Hyundai's renown warranty package
Basic 5 yr./ 60,000 mi.
Drivetrain 10 yr./ 100,000 mi.
EV Battery 10 yr./ 100,000 mi.
Free Maintenance 3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
Roadside 5 yr./ unlimited mi.
Rust 7 yr./ unlimited mi.
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It's called "The hybrid SUV for family adventures " and this reviewers family wholeheartedly agreed.
