The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is getting a couple of option packs – packs that can be added to the SUV to enhance its off-road capabilities.
Available for the recently released model Santa Fe are two of these XRT Option Packs – the XRT Peak and XRT Adventure. They are a collaborative effort between Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) and Hyundai America Technical Centre and offer enhancements including exclusive wheel and all-terrain tyre combination, specially tuned Mando dampers in conjunction with XRT suspension knuckles and stabiliser bars.
The XRT suspension package, combined with XRT exclusive 17-inch wheel and all-terrain tyre combination gives the Santa Fe a 30mm lift resulting in greater approach and departure angles, and improved overall ground clearance.
Scorpion All Terrain+ tyres are here too, developed in conjunction with Pirelli and providing, Hyundai says, the optimum balance of excellent off-road capability and on-road grip and quietness.
Hyundai says an Australian team travelled to the Technical Centre (HATCI) in California to test existing North American Santa Fe XRT components in varied on- and off-road conditions. Those conditions included steep unsealed climbs and descents with rocks and sand, heavy duty towing, damper tuning and Motor Drive Power Steering (MDPS) assessment.
The XRT Option Packs are available now for new and existing Santa Fe Hybrid customers and are covered by Hyundai’s 5 Year, Unlimited Kilometre Warranty when fitted by a Hyundai Dealership at new-vehicle purchase.
Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (November 2024)
26 November 2024