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in 2019, i test-drove beijing hyundai’s fourth-generation santa fe. its stylish and stylish exterior design was controversial at the time. personally, i actually approve of this slightly radical attempt. after all, the unconventional overall tone is indeed more resonant with young consumers in the era of "appearance is justice". i just didn't expect that after many years of replacement, the shengda, which was already radical enough, would become willful again. the new fifth-generation santa fe has chosen to overthrow everything in the past and start over. apart from the inherited name, it has almost no connection with the previous one. it is a completely new model. in the domestic market, beijing hyundai needs a "boost in the arm", and when i saw the new santa fe, i thought this was it.

the above manufacturer's guide price only represents the price on september 5, 2024. if there is any change, please refer to the official website.

the 2024 beijing hyundai santa fe has launched a total of 5 configuration models, with a price range of 195,800-268,800 yuan. as a new generation product, the new car has been significantly upgraded in terms of appearance, interior, configuration and power. it is worth mentioning that beijing hyundai, which has always been good at "sales under one roof" of multiple generations of models, has been very decisive this time. it has stopped selling all the old fourth-generation santa fe models and poured resources into new models. it can be seen that i also have great expectations for it. this time, we selected the top-end versions of the two models so that we can more intuitively see the specific differences in configuration between the new and old models.

appearance: the regular “square box” shape is more in line with the trend of the times

in terms of appearance, the new model adopts the new "open for more" design concept. the front face has a through-type black grille with embedded pixel led headlights on both sides, echoing the shape of the lower surround, making it highly recognizable. the old model adopted the "sensuous sportiness" design concept, with split headlights and through-type chrome trim strips. it was indeed quite stunning at the time, and it does not look outdated at all even now. although it is understandable that the overall changes in the replacement models are large, radical approaches like the fifth-generation santa fe, which have no elements inherited from the previous model, are really rare.

in terms of external configuration, the new model has both increased and decreased compared to the old model. objectively speaking, the more abundant key types, active closing air intake grille and rear privacy glass are indeed more practical. however, the lack of induction trunk and remote start functions is really a pity. as for the different types of skylights, it depends on which one the consumer prefers.

in terms of body size, except for the height, all other parameters of the new model have been "shrunk". in particular, vehicle length and wheelbase, two indicators that consumers are more sensitive to, may make many consumers wary. however, its square appearance is not only tough and beautiful, but also can effectively improve the utilization of the interior space, which can be considered as compensation. in addition, the 21-inch dense-spoke wheels equipped on the new model are not only larger in size but also significantly better looking than the 19-inch wheels used on the old model.

at the rear of the car, the new model still continues the straight and square design idea, using a large number of horizontal elements to create a strong sense of hierarchy. the interior of the taillight group, like the headlights, uses an "h" shaped light strip, which has an excellent lighting effect. the old model is equipped with a transparent taillight set, which has a simple and fashionable visual effect and looks very young and energetic. although the new model looks relatively radical overall, it fully caters to the current mainstream elements. personally, i feel that such a bold attempt is relatively successful and can be unforgettable.

interior: major design changes, configuration upgrades

in comparison, the interior designs of the new and old models are highly consistent with their respective appearances. the former is horizontally and vertically organized and orderly, while the latter uses more curve elements and has a stronger sense of fashion. objectively speaking, there is no distinction between different design styles, but the new models do cater more to the current mainstream aesthetics.

the steering wheel has been redesigned, with the hyundai brand logo removed from the middle, and the overall style is slightly similar to land rover. the multi-function buttons on both sides are highly integrated, the panel adopts a two-color combination, and the metal texture decoration below is very similar to the design elements inherited from the old models, further enriching the visual perception.

in the interior part, the new model is equipped with dual screens, but the size of the central control screen is the same as that of the old model, 12.3 inches. the main improvement is the upgrade to a full lcd instrument. in comparison, in addition to the in-car biometric monitoring system, electric reclining rear seats and independent rear air-conditioning, the new model almost completely outperforms the old model in terms of internal configuration, and the overall performance is remarkable. point.

power: still equipped with 2.0t turbocharged engine

in terms of power, the new model is still equipped with a 2.0t turbocharged engine, but the specific model is different from the old model, and there are also slight differences in displacement. in terms of parameters, the maximum power of the engine of the new model has been increased to 182kw, and the maximum torque is the same as the old model at 353n·m. the transmission system is still matched with an 8-speed automatic manual gearbox. it should be noted that although they are all equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system, the center differential of the new models does not have a locking function.

space: greater storage capacity

in terms of seating space, regardless of body length, width or wheelbase parameters, the old model is better than the new model. however, since the square shape of the new model can indeed effectively improve the utilization of the interior space, comprehensive consideration, the actual riding experience of the two should not be much different. in addition, the three-row seats in a 2-2-2 layout can fully meet the daily travel needs of a multi-family family. it is worth mentioning that the old model can also be equipped with a 2-3-2 7-seat layout, but the new model does not support it.

in terms of storage, the new model has made significant progress compared with the old model in terms of design and layout, and its practical performance is remarkable. it is a pity that the water cup holder of the third row of seats is still not equipped with a limiter, and there is still room for optimization in details.

in terms of the trunk, since both old and new models are equipped with three rows of seats, under normal conditions, the loading capacity of the trunk can only be said to be quite satisfactory. fortunately, the rear seats can be folded down proportionally, which can further expand the use space of the trunk. it is worth mentioning that the trunk openings of both models are relatively large, and the internal space is very regular, and their practical performance is commendable.

security: more complete configuration

in terms of safety configuration, the overall performance of the old model is already quite good. the new model mainly supplements some passive safety configurations, such as rear side airbags, driver's knee airbag and front center airbag. as for the driving assistance configuration, the performance of the new model is obviously more eye-catching, reaching the mainstream level of the same level.

summarize:

as a medium-sized suv that focuses on home use scenarios, beijing hyundai santa fe still occupies a place in the domestic auto market, but its performance is not that impressive. although the idea of ​​​​replacement and replacement is indeed very bold, it is still not easy to stand out in the fierce market siege. after all, whether it is the more affordable leapmo c11, chery tiggo 9, or medium and large suvs with overlapping price ranges, such as the ideal l6 and wenjie m7, they are all in direct competition with beijing hyundai santa fe.