Santa Fe

The new-gen model now comes with a three-row, seven-seater option and a turbo-diesel engine as well along with a bolder exterior, premium interior, smart comfort and safety features and much more

The fourth generation Santa Fe has grown in size, features Hyundai’s latest design philosophy, an improved AWD system and advanced safety systems

The upper lights are underlined by a chunky chrome bar that originates from the top bit of the grille.

The design at the side is all about contrasting surfaces and mixed materials

The body cladding is thick and follows the contours of the lower half of the SUV

The sheet metal features curves and cuts and the windows get chrome outlines and blacked-out pillars

Being a seven-seater, the Santa Fe gets a rather large quarter panel, which features a pronounced kink for style.

The interior design combines premium quality with a horizontal and roomy layout and enhanced visibility

The centre stage on the new dashboard is taken by a new touchscreen infotainment system buttons and dials on either side

Below we have the central air-con vents, and the automatic climate control other in-car controls and dials placed below it

The interior appears to uses a lot of soft-touch material and leather, especially for the central and side armrests and upholstery

The SUV also gets a new three-part instrument cluster and a multi-functional steering wheel

The top-end trim gets a touchscreen display with Hyundai's latest AVN 5.0 navigation system, while the base level trim gets a standard 7-inch user interface and both are equipped with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

There's also an available Qi wireless charging pad for compatible Android devices, as well as Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone X

There is also a Heads-Up Display (HUD) projects an 8.5-inch virtual image onto the windshield.

The 2019 Santa Fe now comes with the choice of three, four-cylinder engine options

The tried and tested 2.4-litre GDI and 2-litre turbocharged petrol engines along with the new 2.2-litre CRDi turbocharged diesel engine

While the former petrol engines offer an estimated power output of 185 bhp and 232 bhp respectively, the new diesel motor is capable of curing out about 200 bhp

All the engines will come mated to an 8-speed automatic torque converter as standard

Hyundai says that the gearbox is lighter and more efficient than the outgoing 6-speed unit

The company also offers its HTRAC All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) unit equipped with a multi-mode system that comes with driver-selectable Normal, Sport and Smart modes