March 28, (THEWILL) – Hyundai Nigeria Limited, has launched both the new Santa Fe SUV and Elantra saloon into the nation’s market.
Addressing newsmen at a media launch held recently at the Hyundai showroom, Victoria Island, Lagos, the company’s head of sales and Marketing, Mr Gaurav Vashisht, described the new Santa Fe as a product of continuous research, into making Hyundai vehicles safer and more comfortable for customers.
Mr Vashisht stated that, compared to the models they replaced, the two vehicles come with improved styling, comfort, equipment and segment leading safety features.
According to him, the new Santa Fe provides ample seating for a family of seven and elevated the elegantly styled, high-technology SUV to another level, leading to a significant improvement in collision safety and maximising vehicle stability on top of larger interior space.
Explaining further, on the features of the new SUV, Mr Vashisht said, “Hyundai Santa Fe has made a brilliant start to the new year, gaining wide recognition by top tier global automotive awards, winning top titles in Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award, Large SUV of the Year at 2022 What Car? Award, and U.S. News 2022 Best Car for the Money, affirming the Santa Fe as an innovative choice among large SUVs in combining family convenience with adventurous unrivalled presence on the road.”
Being appraised as the best car for money, the Santa Fe has been successful in combining the quality and value measures as a modern day SUV. The New Santa Fe, coming to 2022 with a refreshed design from the exterior and interior, has also gained an array of novelty features and an enhanced dynamic driving experience, providing the balance of optimal performance and comfort, giving the driver the choice of driving modes that suit every road or driving situation, ensuring an unparalleled ride experience for both the driver of the different family members.
Mr Vashisht stated further that, “This wide recognition of Hyundai’s Santa Fe in the eyes of automotive experts and enthusiasts is a strong indication of the added value that the SUV is bringing to the market, having proven for many years now to be Hyundai’s potent class-leading contender in the large SUV segment across the world.”
In the same vein, the All-new, 7th generation, Hyundai Elantra has equally undergone significant changes, delivering the most progressive in-vehicle experience in its class.
Longer, wider and more aggressive than the sixth-generation model, the 2022 Elantra boasts a wide range of advanced technologies and features. It marks another step forward for the Elantra brand, which first hit the roads 30 years ago
Vashisht, however, recalled that “In the last three decades, the Elantra has continued to evolve over its generations with each of the six editions representing a significant step forward in design, style and technology.”
According to him, the seventh generation of the Elantra is no different and one that raises the bar in its segment.
Like all other Hyundai models sold and still on sale in Nigeria, Vashisht Stressed, “the two newly launched Santa Fe and Elantra are assembled in Nigeria by Nigerians.”
“Like other models on sale across the country, the two newly launched SUV and Sedan, also benefit from the over 30 years of nationwide aftersales network facilities of Stallion Group. And because they are locally assembled, they are vehicles you can drive with peace of mind in the country, they are tropicalised”, Vashisht added.
The new Elantra has fuel-efficient Smartstream G2.0 MPI – 6-speed automatic engine, which has a maximum power of 159ps/6,200rpm and a maximum torque of 19.5kg.m/4,500rpm.
For the Elantra, there is premium finishing to both the exterior and interior, reflected through Hyundai’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design identity.
The vehicle is also equipped with an elaborative design chassis, allowing the driver to experience the sporty feel of the design.
“At the front, the combination of a wide cascade grille, connected to the headlamps and a bold bumper provides a more robust front look.
“The parametric-pattern cascade grille across the front mask creates a futuristic look, while the sharp edge shaped bumper bottom moulding and air curtain intakes are also core features.
“The side of the Elantra is accentuated with its rich volume and sensual lines. The new model boasts of core features including a longer hood, elegant roofline, and side character-line with sharp edges, which showcases a sporty look”, the auto company stated.
Anthony Awunor, is a business correspondent who holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics (UNILAG). He is also an alumnus of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria Kaduna State. He lives in Lagos.
