Hyundai introduces seven-seater Santa Fe in US; India launch expected by 2013 end

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Hyundai Motor Company, the globally renowned South Korean multinational auto major, has introduced a seven-seater variant of its Santa Fe premium Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) in United States. Prior to its new Santa Fe model, the company offered the SUV in a five-seater guise. The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe was unveiled to global audience at the 2012 New York auto salon and has been introduced in many other international auto markets.

The South Korean auto major is anticipated to introduce the 2013 facelift edition of its Hyundai Santa Fe in Indian market by the end of the year. However, few doubts remain regarding the launch of a seven-seater Santa Fe trim in the Indian passenger car market. The seven-seater SUV is expected to feature two seating options, first being a conventional bench with 40 / 20 / 20 seatback and the other being with individual second row chairs.

The yet-to-be launched Indian-spec Santa Fe premium SUV is expected to come assimilated with a 2.2 litre diesel engine, which can produce a maximum power output close to 190 bhp. Being a luxury model, the India bound 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift model will come trimmed with a number of interesting attributes, such as sunroof, on-board GPS and stylish leather seats. Upon its launch on domestic turf, the uber cool premium SUV will be pitched against the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra SsangYong Rexton, Chevrolet Captiva, Ford Endeavour and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, amongst others in the Indian utility vehicle market. Sources suggest that the price tag of yet-to-be launched Hyundai Santa Fe can be expected close to Rs. 25 lakhs in the country.


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