Soon to be a hybrid: Hyundai Santa Fe
At the Paris Auto Show, Hyundai has rolled out their newest small SUV: a hybrid version of the popular Santa Fe. The Korean auto giant plans to release the car first in Korea in the summer of 2009, with a possible U.S. release later on. There hasn’t been an official word on that just yet.
In the meantime, there is plenty that we do know about the car, and so far, so good! The hybrid Santa Fe will boast a 2.4 liter gas engine coupled with a 40 horsepower electric motor that can produce up to 151 pounds of torque. The six-speed automatic transmission will deliver the power from the motor and engine to the wheels.
