In NEW DELHI: Due to poor sales in the Indian market, Hyundai Motor India’s (HMIL) one and only seven-seat SUV, the Santa Fe, has been discontinued.
The seven-seater SUV was introduced in 2014, but the Korean automaker has removed it from its website. The Hyundai Santa Fe, with an MSRP of up to Rs 38.54 lakh (on-road, Delhi), was not well-liked by consumers, especially as premium manufacturers like Mercedes and BMW already had offerings in the same price range.
When compared to its competitors, the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, and Volkswagen Tiguan, the Santa Fe was significantly more expensive.
In the first four months (April to July 2017) of this fiscal year, the automaker only sold a total of 45 units, whereas the industry average was 2,500 vehicles per month.
Additionally, for the same period, the company reported no production. In addition, the business withheld the updated Santa Fe price following the recent announcement of a new cess slab.
Now, the Creta and Tuscon are the only five-seater SUVs offered by Hyundai Motor India.
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Nigam, Abhishek
Hyundai has finally discontinued the Santa Fe, despite the fact that it was a reasonably nice car on its own and had been in the Indian market for a while. The decision, according to the specialists in the field, was significantly influenced by the most recent revision in the GST cess on SUVs. In addition, luxury brands like Mercedes and BMW already have products in the same price range, making the car rather pricey.
When compared to its competitors, the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, and Volkswagen Tiguan, the Santa Fe was significantly more expensive. In the first four months (April to July 2017) of this fiscal year, the automaker only sold a total of 45 units, whereas the industry average was 2,500 vehicles per month.
Additionally, for the same period, the company reported no production. In addition, the business withheld the updated Santa Fe price following the recent announcement of a new cess slab. Hyundai currently only offers the Tucson and Creta as its sole 5-seater SUVs.
Indian sales of the Hyundai Santa Fe have ended
Yes, you’re right. Due to dismal sales, Hyundai India has ceased production of the Santa Fe SUV in the nation. The 7-seater is no longer available on the company’s main website. In actuality, the SUV was not included in Hyundai’s post-GST price list. However, we are still awaiting the formal statement.
The Hyundai Santa Fe was a very capable product, but it didn’t seem to attract purchasers. The SUV was introduced in 2014 at the Auto Expo to compete with the Ford Endeavour and Toyota Fortuner. The car’s high price was one aspect that didn’t work in its favor. For the 2WD AT variation, the price was Rs. 27,86 lakh, while for the high-spec 4WD AT model, it was Rs. 31,07 lakh. View the New Verna Detailed Photo Gallery.
In July 2017, the Santa Fe sold 14 apartments; however, in August 2017, only one unit was sold for retail. Only 174 units of the 7-seater were sold by the manufacturer in the previous 11 months (September 2016 to August 2017).
A 2.2-liter CRDi turbo-diesel engine that produces 421Nm of peak torque between 1,800 and 2,500 rpm and 197bhp of peak power at 3,800 rpm powers the SUV. There are two different transmission options: a 6-speed manual (standard) and a 6-speed automatic (optional). The SUV has a supposedly 11kmpl fuel efficiency (ARAI-certified). Read about the debut of the Hyundai Kona compact SUV.
The Santa Fe features a striking, aggressive appearance thanks to Hyundai’s “Fluidic” design language. The SUV has a commanding appearance on the road thanks to its substantial size and powerful build. The SUV’s interior is packed with cutting-edge comfort and safety technologies. View Upcoming Hyundai Vehicles in India.
2005[edit]
The Santa Fe underwent its final cosmetic update in 2005. The grille, taillights, back bumper, and inside instrument cluster all saw changes. A better-designed toll ticket slot was added to the driver’s sun visor, and the speedometer now reads 140 mph (225 km/h) instead of the previous model’s 130 mph. Additionally, both sun visors were lengthened to help block off the sun when it enters from the side. The Tucson was introduced at that time, replacing the base Santa Fe.
Beginning in 2005, all versions in Australia were equipped with body-colored (painted) bumpers. The shade “Sandstone” was dropped in favor of the somewhat different shade “Mocha Frost.” The four-cylinder engine and its corresponding 5-speed manual transmission, as well as the GL trim, were eliminated. The 2.7 L V6 replaced the previous standard engine. Additionally, a passenger airbag cutoff was included to stop the airbag from deploying if the seat is empty (or occupied by a small child). Additionally, the center rear seat now has a 3-point seatbelt. A compass was installed in the above console’s place of the calendar feature.
Hyundai’s Santa Fe is a slow seller, which is one of the main factors in the SUV’s discontinuation. Only 14 Santa Fe units were sold in July.
In India, Hyundai has ceased production of the Santa Fe vehicle. The SUV model has been silently taken off the company’s India website. Only orders can be taken from Hyundai dealers who have large SUVs in stock.
One of the main reasons Hyundai decided to stop producing the Santa Fe was because it sold slowly. Only 14 Santa Fe condos were sold in July.
Only 45 Santa Fes were sold during the first quarter of the fiscal year 17–18, which is insufficient to support production.
At the 2014 Auto Expo in India, the Santa Fe, a third-generation vehicle globally, made its debut. The Ford Endeavour and Toyota Fortuner, which are its main rivals, sell far more of each and are priced lower than the Santa Fe.
The single engine option for the vehicle was a 2.2-liter turbo-diesel with a six-speed transmission, producing 197PS and 421Nm of torque. It was only offered with automatic.
However, the business hasn’t yet disclosed any further plans for introducing a different model.
The Santa Fe, Hyundai India’s largest SUV model, has been withdrawn from the market.
Hyundai, a South Korean automaker, has stopped selling the Santa Fe in India. By deleting it from its website, the business quietly dropped the SUV from its lineup in India. Only Hyundai dealers with stock of the large SUV are accepting reservations.
One of the main reasons Hyundai decided to stop producing the Santa Fe was because it sold slowly. In July 2017, just 14 apartments were sold. Only 45 Santa Fes were sold during the first quarter of the fiscal year 17–18, which is insufficient to support production.
The third-generation Santa Fe, which has been on sale in India up to this point, was introduced there at the 2014 Auto Expo. The Toyota Fortuner and Ford Endeavour, two of its rivals, sell far more frequently and are priced lower than the Santa Fe.
The engine of the Hyundai Santa Fe hasn’t had a great few years.
While no car is flawless, the 2018 and 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe seem to have some of the same issues. About the 2018 Santa Fe, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received 30 documented owner complaints. And the engine is the subject of a dozen of those concerns. Nearly immediately after the vehicle entered showrooms in May 2018, the problems seem to have started, and they are expected to persist through 2020.
There have been more owner concerns about the 2019 Santa Fe. Of the 55 complaints listed by the NHTSA, 16 were related to the engine. With complaints dating back to March 2019, the majority of the problems seem to have occurred shortly after the models were sold. In actuality, all of these complaints—with the exception of four or five—were filed within a year of the 2019 model’s introduction. However, there are also an additional 17 “unknown or other” complaints of interference between the engine and electrical systems of the 2019 Santa Fe, resulting in improper idling, hesitation, or cutoff.
Hyundai’s Veracruz vehicle
You probably don’t remember the Hyundai Veracruz, according to Jalopnik. The midsize SUV wasn’t very distinctive. According to Jalopnik, the only thing that made the unfortunate SUV stand out was where its emblem and grille were placed. And during its tenure, hardly many changes were made to it.
Under the hood of the Veracruz was a 3.0 liter V6 engine that produced 240 horsepower. A six-speed automatic transmission was connected to it. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive were your options. There is once more nothing fresh to see.
A senior manager in Hyundai’s PR division declared in 2012 that production will cease once the new long-wheelbase Santa Fe seven-passenger model went into production.
The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe’s first image has been released, and it will have new hybrid and plug-hybrid variants.
An new Santa Fe SUV has been teased by Hyundai Motor in a recent photograph. The Santa Fe will receive a makeover from Hyundai, along with new hybridized powertrains. The mid-size SUV from Hyundai, which is positioned between the Palisade, Grand Santa Fe, and Tucson, is called the Santa Fe. In India, the Santa Fe’s second and third generations were released, however they were quickly abandoned due to weak sales.
Since 2018, the fourth-generation Santa Fe has been offered for purchase globally. Hyundai will now launch an updated Santa Fe for the European market, and to tease its impending arrival, the company has unveiled a teaser image. Too little of the changes is revealed by the image. The primary headlight cluster and new T-shaped LED DRLs are merged within a new, taller and broader front grille, though. The image’s entire front end demonstrates how the latest changes are intended to give the Santa Fe a more athletic appearance as an SUV.
According to Hyundai, the interior will also get improvements that will “offer superior sensibility and comfort.” The Hyundai Santa Fe will be the first vehicle to feature a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid from the company’s new electrified powertrain lineup. The Santa Fe will be the first Hyundai model to be built on a brand-new third-generation vehicle platform in Europe and the first Hyundai SUV worldwide. Hyundai asserts that in addition to supporting its new electrified powertrains, the new platform will enable major enhancements in the Santa Fe’s handling, performance, and safety. The new Santa Fe is scheduled to be on sale in Europe in September 2020, and its public premiere is anticipated to happen soon.
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What issues does the Hyundai Santa Fe have?
A wireless phone charger that becomes too hot is a typical complaint that affects the more contemporary Santa Fe automobiles.
Owners have reported that the wireless charger cannot be used for more than a few minutes before their phones become too hot.
Not just the Santa Fe, but other other Hyundai vehicles have also been plagued by this issue.
Owners claim that when their phones grow too hot, they genuinely turn off in order to avoid harm.
The fan underneath the wireless charging pad may have a problem, however because only some phones seem to be affected, it could also be a compatibility issue.