2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (ix45)

           2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (ix45)

Hyundai's next-generation Santa Fe SUV have draped in the brand's sharpened new styling language.

Revealing one-half of the new SUV's face (which we've duplicated for your viewing pleasure) and a proper look at the rear end, the shots show that the 2013 Santa Fe will take on an "upsized ix35" look.

The Santa Fe name could also be replaced in world wide with an ix45 badge, although the survival of the Accent and Elantra names leaves the door open for the big wagon's existing name to continue.

Technical details for the new model remain a secret for now, although we can likely expect the new Santa Fe to continue with the 145kW 2.2 litre R-Series diesel that features in the current model.

We could also see the Genesis Coupe's 205kW/372Nm 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. If so, this would sit as rival for Ford's EcoBoost-powered Explorer.

The 2013 Santa Fe is rumoured to be heading for a New York Auto Show debut in April, although Hyundai has yet to confirm plans on that front.

Source - themotorreport