In almost all segments, we can say that the automaker South Korea’s Hyundai is very active and continues to offer us new and has been for several years. In 2013, as part of the introduction of the third generation of mid-size SUV, the Santa Fe Sport, which is 120 pounds less, will replace the Santa Fe It seems obvious now that Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2013 we propose a longer powered by a V6 engine and with three rows of seats to replace the full width Veracruz SUV that does not move. You follow me so far?

Unlike last year’s model that still offered a V6 engine of 3.3 liters, the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2013 offers only two options 4-cylinder dual overhead cam head. First, the base 4-cylinder, a normally aspirated engine with a cylinder capacity is 2.4 liters, develops 175 horsepower and produces a torque of 181 lb-ft. In most cases, this mechanism should be sufficient to the task. With this mechanism, it is possible to obtain the 6-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic with manual mode.

Second, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2013 offers a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that generates a power of 264 hp and a torque of 269 pound-feet, which is higher than that delivered by the 3.3-liter V6. In this case, we are dealing with the gearbox 6-speed automatic with manual mode. Both can be combined with mechanical traction or AWD, depending on the model.

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2013 offers a driving experience full of softness and noise free. This may be largely due to the new chassis is more rigid than the former. In the case of management, it is interesting to note that it has three settings. Regarding the fuel consumption models 2.4-liter engine with AWD display an average consumption of 9.8 liters per 100 kilometers, while the consumption of models to full 2-liter engine oscillates 10.2 liters per 100 kilometers.

Body and interior of Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2013

Hyundai has done a good job in the interior of Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2013. In terms of interior space is generous. The front seats are comfortable. And as is the lot of all Hyundai vehicles, the basic equipment does not default navigation system, heated steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, air conditioning two areas, rear view camera, heated seats even at the rear, as in the Elantra. At a base price of $ 23,999 is really a bargain.

In fact, the Santa Fe no longer exists in the configuration we know. We must now speak of the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 2013. It only has two lifts with 4 cylinders. The 3.3-liter V6 that will be exclusive to Santa Fe next three rows of seats that will replace the dying Veracruz.