Review For Buying The Santa Fe SE
If you’re in the market for an elegant and capable mid-size SUV, look no further than the Hyundai Santa Fe. The Santa Fe looks to be one of Hyundai’s best SUVs yet. A host of new features mean the model is more comfortable and convenient than ever. Want to know what’s new for this year’s model? Keep reading our guide on the Santa Fe SE to learn what makes this SUV stand out. This will have you searching for deals and promotions online really fast!
What's New?
The most striking new feature on the 2017 Santa Fe is without a doubt the newly styled body. The elegantly-curved shape of the Santa Fe gives the SUV a smooth, sporty profile not found in the other SUVs of its class. The center console on the 2017 model is highlighted by a new seven-inch touchscreen display that provides navigation and entertainment features, as well as USB charging ports. For an effortless driving experience, the 2017 Santa Fe includes a 360-degree parking camera and adaptive cruise control.
Exterior Features
The 2017 Santa Fe is built with the modern adventurer in mind. To this end, the new Santa Fe is fitted with standard roof rack rails and optional cross rails, perfect for a kayak, mountain bike, or set of skis. The exterior also features a deluxe rear fascia and rear spoiler with LED lights to give the SUV extra aerodynamic advantage over the other mid-size SUVs like it. Heated side mirrors and a rear wiper ensure your mirrors and windows stay clear. To bring the overall look of the exterior together, the 2017 Santa Fe is finished with chromed exhaust tips and door handles.
Interior Features
While the 2017 Santa Fe SE doesn’t ship with a panoramic sunroof, the Limited and Limited Ultimate editions come with the sunroof standard. The XL does feature dual front climate controls with an ionizing air filter and rear climate control, as well as seating for seven passengers. The driver's seat comes with an eight-way power adjustable seat with lumbar support to keep you comfortable on long rides. Power doors and windows and steering wheel-mounted controls complete the new comfortable interior of the 2017 Santa Fe SE.
Technology
The 2017 Santa Fe comes equipped with a 360-degree camera system which gives drivers a clear view of their entire surroundings. This camera system essentially makes blind spots a thing of the past, making this SUV one of the safest and easiest to drive on the market. The 2017 Santa Fe features a seven-inch color touchscreen that comes equipped with SiriusXM Travel Link® to provide up-to-date navigation and traffic information. The touchscreen can also provide drivers with news, weather, and stock updates, as well as syncing to mobile devices via Bluetooth.
Engine/Fuel Efficiency
The 2017 Santa Fe has one of Hyundai’s best engines under its hood, giving it an edge on other SUVs in the same price range. This 3.3L V6 engine provides ample torque for drivers’ every need, including fuel efficiency. The engine sports Hyundai’s Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT) and Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) systems to ensure that no fuel is wasted even when hauling heavy loads or driving at high speeds.
Safety
Safety is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a new SUV, and luckily Hyundai had this in mind lane when they designed the 2017 Santa Fe SE. Lane departure warning systems notify drivers if they are drifting in their lane, and automatic emergency braking can prevent some accidents from happening even if the driver’s reaction times are too slow. To make highway driving easier, a blind spot detection system notifies drivers when other vehicles occupy the Santa Fe’s blindspot.