An updated version of the 7-seater Hyundai Santa Fe SUV has touched down in South Africa. Here's how much you can expect to pay, plus specification details.

The 4th generation of Hyundai Santa Fe has received an update. The big flagship SUV from Hyundai celebrates 20 years of sales in South Africa, with the first model touching down back in 2000.

Visually, you can spot the newcomer with its redesigned front grille, featuring repositioned lights, new daytime running lightsand a bolder grille pattern. At the rear, the exhausts have been repositioned under the bumper, there are new-look rear lights and there's a lightbar stretching across the rear. There are also new-look alloy wheels, which go up to 19-inch for the Elite model.

Under the skin, Hyundai claims its enhanced the NVH in comparison to the outgoing model. The updated version is said to be quieter both in terms of road noise and engine vibration. The chassis has been rejigged and is not only stronger, but lighter.

There's a new engine available. It also is a 2.2-litre diesel, but is 2151cc as opposed to the predecessor's 2199cc. Power and torque figures are now up to 148 kW and 441 Nm, in comparison to the old car's 145 kW and 436 Nm. The vehicle features a new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Hyundai Santa Fe Features

The list of standard features is impressive. Both cars feature driving modes, dual-LED headlamps, LED rear fog lights, puddle lamps, electronic chromic rearview mirror, chrome detailing, rear privacy windows, full-size spare alloy wheel, 8-inch infotainment system, Bluetooth, smart key, push-button start, leather seats, dual automatic air conditioner, rear manual air conditioner, paddle shifters, reverse camera, power tailgate, wireless device charger and rain-sensing wipers.

As far as safety features go, both derivatives feature driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags, ABS, ESC, DBC, HAC, cruise control, electric parking brake with auto hold, blind spot warning, and automatic power child lock.

The difference between the two trim levels of Hyundai Santa Fe:

Hyundai Santa Fe Executive

Two-wheel drive18-inch alloysElectrically adjustable power seat for driverRear park distance warning

Hyundai Santa Fe Elite

All-wheel drive (with terrain driving modes)Panoramic sunroofRear seat alertLED tail lightsPanoramic sunroof19-inch / 20-inch alloysElectrically adjustable power seats for front passengersFront seats are heated and ventilatedRear door curtainsHeated steering wheelMood and personal lamps12.3-inch Super vision clusterFront and rear park distance warning

The wireless charger in the Hyundai Santa Fe

How much does the updated Hyundai Santa Fe cost in South Africa?

The updated Hyundai Santa Fe is sold with a7 year / 200 000km manufacturer warranty 6 year / 90 000km service plan and there's7 year's / 150 000km roadside assistance

Hyundai Santa Fe R2.2 Executive 8sp DCT MY21 R769 500

HyundaiSanta Fe R2.2 Elite 8sp DCT AWD MY21 R869 500

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