The all-new Hyundai SANTA FE has secured its second major accolade in just two weeks, being crowned SUV of the Year at the TopGear.com Awards.
Hyundai’s latest addition to its lineup was commended for its exceptional combination of value, style, and versatility. The SANTA FE also impressed with its advanced powertrain options, which include a 1.6-litre T-GDi Smartstream engine available in two Hybrid variants (two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive) and a four-wheel-drive Plug-in Hybrid. The Hybrid models deliver 215 PS and 367 Nm of torque, while the Plug-in Hybrid offers an enhanced output of 253 PS and 367 Nm, showcasing the vehicle’s impressive performance and efficiency.
Ollie Marriage, Head of Car Testing at Top Gear, said: “The SANTA FE is a smart and sophisticated looking car, able to blend into diverse environments. It looks great in urban landscapes or parked next to radical architecture, but take it somewhere remote and it looks tough, rugged and prepped for adventure. It gets right the things it needs to and in terms of design, thoughtfulness and versatility there’s not a family car to rival it for the money.”
The package is enhanced by a striking design, with a distinctive boxy silhouette and customer-centric spacious interior, suited to a range of outdoor and urban activities. Fully foldable second- and third-row seats provide class-leading interior space, while the variety of high-tech, practical features adds to its signature nature-meets-city appeal. It also comes with a myriad of safety features, and a full suite of Hyundai Smart Sense Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
Three trim levels – Premium, Ultimate and Calligraphy – are offered, while prices for the range start at £46,775, with Plug-in Hybrid models costing from £51,885.
TopGear.com’s recognition of the SANTA FE is the latest in a string of awards for Hyundai models, including a Parker’s Best Fun Car Award for the IONIQ 5 N, as well as Auto Express Awards for TUCSON, KONA Electric, IONIQ 5 N and i10. It also follows recognition as the CarWow Car of the Year, securing trophies in quick succession from two of the largest motoring editorial brands in the world.
Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai & Genesis UK, said: “The TopGear.com Awards, which shine a light on the best cars in the world during any given year, are not short on inspiring models to pick from – and that’s especially true in the fiercely competitive SUV segment. But, after nearly 25 years of SANTA FE, our large SUV has evolved into a truly beautiful, premium and technologically advanced model that delivers for our customer in every respect. It’s spacious, efficient, great value and brilliant to drive, and this latest seal of approval from one of the most respected motoring brands in the world is yet another milestone in one of Hyundai’s most enduring success stories.”
