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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (ix45) Leaked

 
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (ix45) leaked

We’ve been seeing the spy shots for more than a year now but these are the first images of Hyundai’s all-new 2013 Santa Fe crossover (ix45 for European readers) that show the vehicle without any covering.

The new crossover, which is due in showrooms this fall following a debut at April’s 2012 New York Auto Show, picks up a dramatic new look shared by the Veloster and recently facelifted Genesis Coupe.

As the Hyundai Blog points out, the Korean automaker is incorporating a common trapezoidal grille and tapered-back headlight design across its lineup. This provides the cars with not only a stronger and slightly sportier look, but one that is also more recognizable.

Those chrome bars on the grille are reminiscent of Ford's recent three-bar design, while the rear looks very similar to the Audi Q7's rump. Note, the headlights and fog-lamps also pick up LED detailing.

In terms of powertrains, expect the current Santa Fe' four-cylinder and V-6 units to carry over but with several revisions, such as the addition of direct-injection technology to make them more powerful yet more fuel efficient.

Additionally, Hyundai may follow Ford’s lead and install its hot 274-horsepower 2.0-liter turbo engine in the new Santa Fe to give it a better chance against the competition.

For all the info we’ve gathered so far, plus more spy shots, click here for our previous report.
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  1. tache avatar tache Posted: 1/26/2012 9:00am PST

    From this angle looks like Dacia Lodgy
    http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/upload/27245/images/001dacialodgy.jpg
    I hope they keep the shiny grille for the highest trim level only
     
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  2. fb_100000891273196 avatar Larryt Peters Posted: 1/29/2012 5:51pm PST

    the REar looks like a Q 7 not an A7 as is stated in the article.
     
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  3. viknesh avatar Viknesh Vijayenthiran Posted: 1/29/2012 11:38pm PST

    Hi Larryt,

    You're correct. The article was meant to say "Q7". Thanks for spotting the typo.
     
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