• All-New SANTA FE, recognised as one of the finest cars of 2024 at the annual TopGear.com Awards
• Awarded SUV of the Year for its design, value and versatility
• Second major award for SANTA FE in as many weeks, following Carwow Car of the Year title
Leatherhead, 27 November 2024 – The All-New Hyundai SANTA FE has picked up a second major award in as many weeks, named SUV of the Year at the TopGear.com Awards.
The latest arrival to the Hyundai line-up, the All-New SANTA FE, was praised for its compelling blend of value, style and versatility, plus an impressive powertrain which features the 1.6-litre T-GDi Smartstream engine in two Hybrid versions (with two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive), and also a four-wheel-drive Plug-in Hybrid. The Hybrids deliver 215 PS and 367 Nm maximum torque, while the Plug-in Hybrid provides 253 PS and 367 Nm.
Ollie Marriage, Head of Car Testing at Top Gear, said: “The SANTA FE is a smart and sophisticated looking car, able to blend into diverse environments. It looks great in urban landscapes or parked next to radical architecture, but take it somewhere remote and it looks tough, rugged and prepped for adventure. It gets right the things it needs to and in terms of design, thoughtfulness and versatility there’s not a family car to rival it for the money.”
The package is enhanced by a striking design, with a distinctive boxy silhouette and customer-centric spacious interior, suited to a range of outdoor and urban activities. Fully foldable second- and third-row seats provide class-leading interior space, while the variety of high-tech, practical features adds to its signature nature-meets-city appeal. It also comes with a myriad of safety features, and a full suite of Hyundai Smart Sense Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
Three trim levels – Premium, Ultimate and Calligraphy – are offered, while prices for the range start at £46,775, with Plug-in Hybrid models costing from £51,885. Local specifications and trims will vary, contact Hyundai Singapore (Komoco Motors) for more information.
TopGear.com’s recognition of the SANTA FE is the latest in a string of awards for Hyundai models, including a Parker’s Best Fun Car Award for the IONIQ 5 N, as well as Auto Express Awards for TUCSON, KONA Electric, IONIQ 5 N and i10. It also follows recognition as the CarWow Car of the Year, securing trophies in quick succession from two of the largest motoring editorial brands in the world.
Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai & Genesis UK, said: “The TopGear.com Awards, which shine a light on the best cars in the world during any given year, are not short on inspiring models to pick from – and that’s especially true in the fiercely competitive SUV segment. But, after nearly 25 years of SANTA FE, our large SUV has evolved into a truly beautiful, premium and technologically advanced model that delivers for our customer in every respect. It’s spacious, efficient, great value and brilliant to drive, and this latest seal of approval from one of the most respected motoring brands in the world is yet another milestone in one of Hyundai’s most enduring success stories.”
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About Hyundai Motor
Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees dedicated to tackling real-world mobility challenges around the globe. Based on the brand vision ‘Progress for Humanity,' Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to bring about revolutionary mobility solutions, while pursuing open innovation to introduce future mobility services. In pursuit of sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero emission vehicles equipped with industry-leading hydrogen fuel cell and EV technologies.
About Hyundai Motor Europe HQ
Hyundai Motor Europe HQ was formally established in 2000 with its main office in Offenbach, Germany. It is the regional headquarter responsible for over 40 markets with more than 3,000 outlets, taking 3.6 per cent market share in 2020 (ACEA data).
About Hyundai Motor UK
Hyundai has sold vehicles in the UK since 1982. In 2005, Hyundai opened its own UK subsidiary, Hyundai Motor UK Ltd, which is now based in Leatherhead, Surrey. As of January 2021, Hyundai has one of the youngest product ranges of any manufacturer, with almost all models younger than 1 ½ years old. More than 75 per cent of the Company’s line-up is now available as an electrified version, and the company plans to electrify its entire range by 2025. Furthermore, Hyundai is a pioneer in zero-emission mobility, including its fully-electric 300-mile range Kona Electric, its second-generation fuel cell electric vehicle NEXO, and the multi award winning IONIQ 5, the first model in its new IONIQ line-up brand. All passenger cars come with Hyundai’s unique Five Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package, providing customers with a five-year warranty with unlimited mileage, five years of roadside assistance and five years of vehicle health checks. The High Voltage battery warranty is 8 years or 100,000 miles.
Further information about Hyundai and its products is available at www.hyundai.co.uk and media information at: https://www.hyundai.news/uk/ .
