Hyundai Motor reveals the technical side of Santa Fe

Hyundai Motor revealed details about the technical parameters of Santa Fe, the new platform and technological innovations.

“The new Santa Fe is an important moment in Hyundai's history. With a new platform, new transmissions and new technologies, it is greener, more flexible and more efficient than ever.”

said Thomas Shemer, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Motor Company.

“With the introduction of our new Santa Fe model, the entire SUV lineup will be available with electrified versions, from 48-volt hybrid options to fuel cell engines.”

New electrified drive

The new Santa Fe is the first Hyundai in Europe to feature an electrified Smartstream engine. The hybrid version of the new Santa Fe, which will be available from the start, consists of a new 1,6-liter T-GDi Smartstream engine and a 44,2 kW electric motor, combined with a 1,49 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. Available with front and all-wheel drive HTRAC.

The system has a total power of 230 hp and 350 Nm of torque, offering low emissions without sacrificing handling and driving pleasure. An intermediate version, which will be presented at the beginning of 2021, will be available with the same 1,6-liter T-GDi Smartstream engine in combination with an 66,9 kW electric motor and 13,8 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. This option will only be available with the all-wheel drive HTRAC. Total power 265 hp and total torque of 350 Nm.

New electrified modifications will be available with the newly developed 6-speed automatic transmission (6AT). Compared to its predecessor, the 6AT delivers improved gear shifting and fuel economy.

New 1,6-liter The T-GDi Smartstream is also the first unit to use the latest development of variable valve timing (CVVD), and is also equipped with exhaust gas recirculation (LP EGR) for greater return on power plant. Further optimization of fuel efficiency CVVC adjusts the valve opening and closing times according to driving conditions, achieving increased productivity and improved gas distribution and exhaust gas efficiency. LP EGR returns part of the combustion products back to the cylinder, due to which there is a smooth cooling and reduction of the formation of nitric oxide. 1.6 T-GDi also redirects exhaust fumes to the turbocharger rather than to the intake manifold to increase efficiency under high-load conditions.