2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Facelifted

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Jun 15, 2009 | 09:28 AM

LexFather

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2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Facelifted

http://www.hyundai-blog.com/in...-1272

Exterior of the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe will host a plethora of styling updates, including a slightly revamped three-bar signature grille and heavily revised bumper in front, while rear will feature a slightly restyled pair of tail-lamps and tweaked rear bumper with integrated rear fog lamps. The facelift will also bring a set of new 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, chrome door handles and side mirror integrated turn signals.

Inside, the facelifted Santa Fe will benefit from higher quality materials, new seat upholstery and new interior color choices. The revised Santa Fe will also feature a slightly updated center stack and leather-covered steering wheel. The model will also see some equipment upgrades such as smart key, start-stop button, parking assist system with rear camera and a display located in the rear-view mirror inside the car, while active head-rests will improve Santa Fes already top notch safety.

Jun 15, 2009 | 01:13 PM

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Wow, there's a non-event.

Jun 15, 2009 | 01:47 PM

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That's a lot of upgrades for a Santa Fe.

As Hyundai further progresses its technology, I wonder how their prices and profit margins will change. Many automakers are cutting costs; Hyundai seems to be doing the opposite...

Jun 15, 2009 | 10:15 PM

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The old grille is better (simpler w/ a cleaner look) - this one is kind of fugly.

If this is the new corporate grille for Hyundai in Korea and the US - then Kia's designers (primarily Peter Schreyer) have done a better job.