Hyundai Santa Fe

Text: Luke Madden / Photos: Automedia

13th July 2009

An early prototype of Hyundai’s updated Santa Fe has been spotted in testing. Through the heavy camouflage a new, more prominent grille can be seen that bears a resemblance to the 2010 Hyundai Portico prototype. Completing the update at the front is a set of new headlights and a re-designed bumper and lower fascia.

At the back new taillights reveal themselves through the disguise along with a slightly updated rear bumper. Sources claim that the 2.4-litre 4-cylinder engine from the Hyundai Sonata may find its way into the 2010 Santa Fe range alongside a 2.7-litre and a 3.3-litre V6.

Designed as a cheaper alternative to the Land Rover Discovery, the new Santa Fe will be released in 2010.

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