Hyundai Santa Fe 2013 Review

The Hyundai Santa Fe 2013 is a South Korean company Hyundai product. The car is available in both diesel and petrol variants, and both versions are priced in the same range. Soon after being introduced in 2013, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2013 became popular in the compact SUV sector and has been a solid competitor to the other cars in this sector. Today, we will look at this car with fresh eyes, discussing its overall design, performance, ride quality, safety technologies, and pros and cons. Don’t miss the expert’s opinion part at the end of the review. This Hyundai Santa Fe 2013 Review will help you make an informed decision. 

Exterior Design

The striking styling of the Hyundai Santa Fe enhances the convenience and sophistication of both driving and riding. It also assumes a rather somber and subtle aspect. There’s a large chrome-finished bumper up front. Additionally, there are fog lights and headlamps that appear sleek. Four sensors and a radar are also located on the front. This car stands out from the crowd in the front view thanks to its remarkably large bonnet.

The SUV’s distinctive shape minimizes driver and passenger injuries in the case of a collision when compared to other cars. The Santa Fe has 180mm of ground clearance and 18-inch alloy wheels. When the seats in the back are folded forward, the car’s boot area may be expanded to 1,615 liters, from 516 liters.

Interior Design

The Santa Fe’s interior features a luxurious leather-wrapped layout. The leather seats on this model are comfortable compared to other cars. As a consequence, it offers a luxury look in addition to a pleasant feel. It features a few helpful storage areas as well. The amount of legroom in the chauffeur’s cabin is ample. In addition, the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe boasts a revised multipurpose steering wheel that is better than competing cars. Two ventilation holes are in the passenger section, and four are in the driver’s area.

Similar to the chauffeur’s seat, passenger seats are designed to be comfortable. Seven people can fit in the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe with ease.

Performance

The engine of the Hyundai Santa Fe is a 2.2-liter turbo-diesel. It can produce 436 Nm of torque and 145 kW of power. An automatic transmission with six speeds is also included. You can manually shift gears to maximize power and fuel efficiency if necessary. This model consumes 6.1 gallons of diesel for every 100 kilometers in regard to fuel efficiency.

Ride Quality

It gives the drivers and his/her guests a pleasurable and well-balanced driving and riding sensation. This car has more ground clearance than usual, so you can easily drive on a rough road without feeling anxious or stressed. You may experience this car’s real dynamism and agility with all-wheel drive.

Safety and Technology

Anti-lock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat side and side frontal airbags, front-seat active head restraints, hill hold, and descent control are among the basic safety features of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2013 model. Additionally, this vehicle offers a number of technological capabilities, including geo-fencing, emergency help, remote management, and stolen retrieval. Not only that, but this car has the Blue Link emergency telematics system installed.

The government’s evaluation of crash tests has awarded the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe a rating of five stars. In crawl evaluation, the Santa Fe 2.0T AWD was able to stop at an average distance of 127 feet at a speed of 60 mph. However, this bigger Santa Fe came to a halt at 125 feet.