New rover-like Hyundai Santa Fe escapes city life for open adventure

Hyundai Motor Group is clearly feeling the rugged off-roader trend. Not so long after the introduction of the boxed-out Kia EV9, Hyundai has dramatically reworked its Santa Fe midsize SUV into a more rugged, adventure-focused all-wheeler. The fifth-generation Santa Fe debuted on Thursday, showing hard, squared panels, a stretched wheelbase, a determined H-bar glare, bulging fenders, and a host of concept accessories that transform it into a full-blown adventure machine. Hyundai also promises a roomy “terrace-like living space” inspired by camping. Continue reading