The first generation of Hyundai Santa Fe was introduced in June 2000 as Hyundai's mid-size SUV.
With its radical design that continued from the concept car and a fairly decent configuration, it gained great popularity.
The Santa Fe series has consistently shown high market share in the mid-size SUV market and continues to be a beloved vehicle.
Although its sibling Sorento momentarily showed a strong design and product appeal, overshadowing the Santa Fe, it still maintains high sales figures.
Following the 2nd generation CM, 3rd generation DM, and 4th generation TM, today, the 5th generation Santa Fe, codenamed MX5 Santa Fe, has been officially unveiled.
The All-New Santa Fe features the expected H-line Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and an overall design that is much more angular than its predecessor.
It has a considerably different feel compared to the existing SUVs from Hyundai.
The front design incorporates boxy elements and the letter "H," which is Hyundai's first English letter, can be found in various parts of the design.
The DRL line also follows the H-line, and the bottom bumper also displays the H-line, showcasing endless love for the letter "H."
Moreover, the new Santa Fe's fender cladding has a tough and rugged appearance.
The side design features a highly angular design, with window lines extending from the A-pillar to the C-pillar, as expected.
When speculations and renders first surfaced, many pointed out that the side profile somewhat resembled Land Rover, giving a similar yet distinct impression.
However, this new Santa Fe's design seems to evoke multiple car models, which might lead to some controversies.
The rear design is simpler compared to the front, with brake lights and reverse lights forming an "H" just like the front.
The position of the brake lights seems a bit lower, and we might need to see the actual vehicle to judge properly.
The base model appears to have a single exhaust on the bottom right side, and from the photos, there seems to be something near the lower reflector area, which might be the direction indicator.
Both Hyundai and Kia cars have been moving the indicators downward, like in the Grandeur, but we will need an official reveal to be sure.
Regarding the interior design, it carries a strong resemblance to the latest Hyundai models, featuring a continuous panoramic display like the Kona and Grandeur.
The air vents also have an H-shaped structure, indicating that the H-line design is applied throughout the entire vehicle.
Finally, the inconvenient and complicated button-style gear has disappeared from the Santa Fe, and it now has a column gear knob, similar to the Grandeur, Kona, and Ioniq.
The display appears to be 12.3 inches in size, but it doesn't seem to be completely seamless; the bezel between the left and right displays has been reduced significantly.
The climate control seems to have a touch-type display like the Grandeur, and the lower center area appears to accommodate two wireless charging pads.
The interior space and openness have improved significantly compared to the previous model, and the size itself has clearly increased when compared in reality.
The new Santa Fe is scheduled for an official unveiling through an online event on the 10th of August. Currently, only a brief design preview of the exterior and interior has been released.
The 5th generation All-New Santa Fe already attracts considerable attention with its much larger body and updated design.
Anticipations are high for various new options and powertrain configurations. Hopefully, we will get more detailed information next month.
This concludes the brief news on the Hyundai's All-New Santa Fe MX5 design.
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