Hyundai has updated its Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport, launching mid-cycle facelifts for the 2017 model year.
Revealed at the Chicago Auto Show, the refreshed crossovers both feature a redesigned front fascia with a larger brushed-finish hexagonal grille. LED daytime running lights are available on certain packages, while the Santa Fe offers optional LED fog lights.
Designers have also revamped the rear end, adding new taillights and dual-outlet exhaust tips. Other changes include silver rocker-panel accents and new designs for 17-, 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels.
Base models will feature a five-inch infotainment system, while the three-row Santa Fe comes standard with a larger seven-inch system with Android Auto. Buyers can also opt for an eight-inch touchscreen, Infinity premium audio, or Blue Link system.
The Santa Fe lineup now offers Hyundai’s latest safety technologies including a multi-view camera system, smart cruise control with start/stop, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking and dynamic bending lights. The company also expects to earn a Top Safety Pick+ rating for both models.
The 2017 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport are already on their way to showrooms across the country. It is unclear if the company has increased its respective MSRPs for either model.
Live images by Brian Williams.
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