Το Hyundai Grand Santa Fe στη Γενεύη

00:13 23/2/2013 - Πηγή: AutoBlog

Η Hyundai έχει παρουσιάσει την Αμερικάνικη επταθέσια έκδοση του Santa Fe και 4 μήνες μετά, στην έκθεση της Γενεύης θα μας παρουσιάσει το Grand Santa Fe ή με απλά λόγια την ευρωπαϊκή έκδοση του επταθέσιου Santa Fe.

Το Grand Santa Fe είναι 10mm ψηλότερο, 5mm φαρδύτερο και 225mm μακρύτερο σε σχέση με το Santa Fe ενώ διαθέτει και 100 mm μεγαλύτερο μεταξόνιο. Ως αποτέλεσμα έχει ο χώρος των αποσκευών να ανέρχεται στα 607 λίτρα, ο μεγαλύτερος στη κατηγορία του. Στιλιστικά φορά ζάντες 18″ ή 19″, νέα

γρίλια, νέο μπροστά προφυλακτήρα και νέους προβολείς ομίχλης.

Μηχανικά θα φορά τον 2,2-λίτρων turbodiesel κινητήρα απόδοσης 197 ίππων. Συνδυάζεται με ένα 6-τάχυτο αυτόματο κιβώτιο και εκπέμπει 192 γρ/χλμ.

[Πηγή: Hyundai]

Δελτίο ΤύπουGrand Santa Fe premium six- or seven-seat SUV makes European debutRide and handling tailored for European consumersLonger wheelbase offers more space, including class-leading cargo capacity

At the 2013 Salon International de l’Auto in Geneva, Hyundai will unveil its Grand Santa Fe – the company’s E-segment extended wheelbase SUV.

Joining the already-successful New Generation Santa Fe, the new model further demonstrates Hyundai’s SUV expertise and heritage. To meet the region’s demand for a long wheelbase version, Grand Santa Fe was designed alongside the regular model from the earliest stages. This approach has ensured that the eye-catching design, influenced by the company’s ‘Storm Edge’ form language, is successfully applied to both models.

Grand Santa Fe was first seen at the 2012 New York International Show, but a European variant has been developed specially for the region. The ride and handling characteristics have been adjusted to deliver a more damped, responsive driving experience expected by European buyers.

Grand Santa Fe is taller (+ 10 mm), wider (+ 5 mm) and longer (+ 225 mm) due to an enlarged wheelbase (+100 mm) and now also yields a best-in-class 607-litre cargo capacity. The larger model also offers either a six- or seven-seat configuration, giving passengers space and comfort on even the longest journeys.

The newcomer to Europe features design differentiation over New Generation Santa Fe; notably a re-shaped grille, fog lamps and front bumper, and larger re-styled rear quarter. Grand Santa Fe rides on bespoke 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels.

A single and carefully-matched powertrain is offered – the powerful Euro5-compliant, 2,2-litre ‘R’ VGT diesel engine. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, it produces 197 ps, while emitting only 192 g/km of CO2 on the European combined cycle.

Hyundai has also fitted the cabin with a high standard of specification – including the company’s three-mode steering system, FLEX STEER, a 4,3-inch TFT Supervision Cluster and a vehicle-length panoramic sunroof with no centre beam –offering a more pleasurable environment for long journeys.

Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and COO at Hyundai Motor Europe, commented, “The addition of Grand Santa Fe to the Hyundai portfolio will help meet the rising demand for E-segment SUV models in Europe. Grand Santa Fe upholds the company’s tradition of offering high levels of quality and standard specification, without the premium price. A powerful-yet-efficient engine, European-tuned chassis and the ability to accommodate people and luggage makes Grand Santa Fe the ideal choice for large families.”