In December, Hyundai treated us to a sneak peak of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. This all-new model has undergone nothing short of a full transformation and now takes on a boxy, muscular form. Yes, let’s just say it: It has gone all Defender on us.
But how much of its own identity, character, and technology has Hyundai bestowed upon this fifth-generation midsize SUV? We do a walkaround as well as a quick drive on paved surfaces and a makeshift off-road trail to get to know the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe a little bit better. Do you think this model will be a successful one for Hyundai in the local market? Click play on our Launch Pad video above, and sound off in the comments.