SEOUL, South Korea — Hyundai Motor has released the first official image of the face-lifted Santa Fe, which goes on sale July 1 in the Korean domestic market. The freshened model is expected to reach the U.S. in late 2009 or early 2010.
For the Korean market, the face-lifted Santa Fe gets a revised grille, bumpers, headlamps, taillamps and wheels, plus updates to the interior including push-button start and a rear back-up camera.
Korean buyers can choose among several engines, including two four-cylinder diesels — a 184-horsepower 2.0-liter and a 200-hp 2.2-liter unit. The diesels will not be offered in North America.
Inside Line says: Changes to the Santa Fe for 2010 are relatively minor. — Jonathan Cho, Correspondent
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