NEW HYUNDAI SANTA FE IN-DEPTH REVIEW

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The Hyundai Santa Fe's "all-new" generation is presented as a significant upgrade, particularly for families seeking a spacious 7-seat SUV. The reviewer highlights its "bigger, beefier, chunkier" design and improved efficiency. Key positives include the vast, square boot space, versatile interior with ample room even in the third row for adults, and a comfortable, well-appointed cabin featuring premium materials and extensive technology like wireless charging, a heads-up display, and a unique UV sanitizer. The driving experience is described as comfortable, quiet, and surprisingly agile on winding roads, with the hybrid powertrain offering good efficiency, achieving figures in the high 40s to low 50s MPG in real-world testing, even with a headwind. The reviewer praises the advanced driver assistance systems, including automatic lane changes. However, a notable drawback is the limited towing capacity of 1,110 kg, making it unsuitable for larger caravans. Despite this, the Santa Fe is lauded as a technologically brilliant, comfortable, and efficient vehicle that offers excellent value, especially when compared to rivals like the Discovery, due to its lower price point and longer warranty.