Images: Hyundai DM.I Santa Fe (2012-14)
Released in August 2012, the Hyundai DM Series I (DM.I) Santa Fe was a seven-seat, all-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in South Korea, the DM Santa Fe was available with either a 2.4-litre petrol engine (the ‘2.4 GDI’ variants) or a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel unit (‘2.2 CRDI’); both engines were available with either six-speed manual or automatic transmissions…Read full Hyundai DM Santa Fe review
Images: Hyundai DM.I Santa Fe (2014-15)
In September 2014, an updated Hyundai Santa Fe introduced mechanical upgrades and additional features. Visually, the post-September 2014 Santa Fe could be identified by its darker chrome-effect front grille, cornering lights and daytime running lights. The post-September 2014 Santa Fe’s suspension was improved with new front wheel bearings, redesigned front knuckles, increased rear spring rates, new dampers and revised suspension bushes. The motor-driven power steering (MDPS) system was also revised with a new steering gear, 32-bit processor (previously 16-bit) and greater variation between the three selectable modes.
Images: Hyundai DM.II Santa Fe (2015-18)
Released in November 2015, the Hyundai DM Series II (DM.II) Santa Fe introduced a more powerful turbo-diesel engine, cosmetic updates and an upgraded interior. Visually, the Hyundai DM.I Santa Fe could be identified by its new bumpers (front and rear), new silver-effect skid plate headlights, alloy wheel designs and grille; while the Santa Fe Active had a chrome-18-silver grille, the Santa Fe and Highlander variants had satin-chrome grille surrounds and inserts. The Sante Fe Highlander was also fitted with LED tail-lights..
