Two years after unleashing the fourth-generation Santa Fe, Hyundai has given its popular midsize SUV a new face, a slew of new engines, a modified chassis, and a host of comfort and luxury features. In essence, we?re talking about a new vehicle since the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is slightly bigger in all aspects than the outgoing model.

The first-generation Hyundai Santa Fe came at the turn of the new millennium. It instantly won SUV buyers’ hearts with its affordable price, roomy interior, and superb warranty ? and the trend continues today. In 2020, we drove the Santa Fe with both the naturally-aspirated engine and the turbo engine. Our preference was for the turbo powertrain, but we enjoyed driving both and believe the Santa Fe will be a solid option for SUV buyers in 2021.
Here?s what you can expect from new Santa Fe.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe: If Looks Could Kill

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe?s aggressive new fascia makes it stand out amidst friendlier faces like the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Ford Edge, Nissan Murano, and Honda CR-V. The new Santa Fe is brandishing a distinctive three-dimensional front grille, and new T-shaped LED running lights. Meanwhile, the new rear bumper has a lower and broader appearance with its rear diffuser and full-length reflector.

The new Santa Fe has the silhouette of Hyundai?s seven-seat Palisade, and that?s a good thing. We particularly like the new LED taillights connected via a center reflector strip on the tailgate. O...