Hyundai’s 2014 Santa Fe proved it can weather the storm, earning the distinction of Best
Affordable Crossover under $28,000 in the 2014 Winter Vehicle Awards. For the
second year in a row, the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA)
acknowledged the Hyundai Santa Fe as one of the best in its class for winter
driving in New England. This year the Santa Fe tied with the 2014 Kia Sorento.
“This award from NEMPA recognizes the careful
detail our engineers put into building the Santa Fe,” said Trevor Lai, Product
Manager, Hyundai Motor America. “With features like the Active Cornering
Control All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system and Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
system, Santa Fe drivers can operate their vehicles in confidence in a wide
range of weather and road conditions.”
NEMPA members evaluated numerous vehicles during
the winter months to determine which ones offer the best winter driving in New
England. Vehicles selected for the Winter Vehicle Awards offer a combination of
winter-specific features and options plus the dynamic qualities that make for
safe, enjoyable and competent all-weather driving.
“Every year during Official Winter Vehicle of New
England judging, NEMPA members are looking for vehicles that perform well in a
number of different segments. Competitors in this particular segment have it
tough,” said Craig Fitzgerald, NEMPA President. “Not only do they have to offer
outstanding winter performance, but they have to provide all the qualities New
England drivers are looking for in a crossover – cargo capacity, room for
six-plus – and then do it at a price under $28,000. That’s a tall order that
Hyundai managed to pull off with the Santa Fe.”
The 2014 Santa Fe comes equipped with new safety
technologies and premium features including blind spot detection, rear parking
assistance, standard vehicle stability management, anti-lock braking system and
seven airbags. The Santa Fe is equipped with Active Cornering Control
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system, which cooperatively helps control torque and
braking in conjunction with the Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system. The
2014 model is powered by the highly acclaimed 3.3-liter V6 engine offering
ideal fuel economy, drivability and a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.
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