PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) has been recorded since April 2021 and then released one of their champions for the SUV class.The Hyundai New Santa Fe or the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is here as a facelifted version of the previous Sante Fe.Hyundai brings two engine options for the 2021 Santa Fe to Indonesia, namely a 2,200cc CRDi diesel engine and a 2,500cc MPi gasoline or gasoline engine.The detikOto team had the opportunity to try out the Hyundai Santa Fe Gasoline 2021 Signature type and try to find out, is the driving impression as attractive as it looks?Santa Fe 2021 comes with the latest Hyundai design language, which has charming characteristics.You could say, this car has succeeded in bewitching SUV lovers in Indonesia with its looks.How come?Just look at the large grille design that extends to the main lights.In addition, what is characteristic of the 2021 Santa Fe is the presence of a daytime running light (DRL) in the shape of the letter T or t-shape drl.This typical DRL lamp also functions as a turn signal.While the main lamp, already uses an excellent LED projector model to light the way.Meanwhile, if we slide to the side, this 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, feels nothing special in terms of appearance.This 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe comes with a design like a large SUV, at first glance there is an aura of the Hyundai Tucson but in a more spacious version with three glass blades guarded by a frame or beltline molding accented with chrome.From the side too, Hyundai presents side garnishes that are given an aluminum brush color that matches some parts of the garnish on the bottom-front to the roof rails.Slide back, this 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe again looks not as attractive as the front.This taillight comes with a large model and slightly spreads to the side.Then, there is also a transverse red reflector plastic accent, which seems to connect the left and right taillights.The first time we saw this car, we wondered, is the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe bigger than the Toyota Fortuner or Mitsubishi Pajero Sport?It turns out that the answer, in terms of dimensions is almost the same.Judging from the specification data for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, it turns out that this car has a shorter length than the Fortuner and Pajero.The 2021 Santa Fe has dimensions of 4,758 mm in length, which means it is about 4 cm shorter than the Fortuner and 6 cm from the Pajero.In terms of width, Sante Fe 2021 is less than 2 meters wide, or 1,900 mm to be precise.In width, the Sante Fe 2021 and the Fortuner are almost identical, only the Santa Fe is about 5 mm wider than the Fortuner.Meanwhile, with the Pajero Sport, the Sante Fe is much larger at around 8.5 cm.Then in terms of height, the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, which has a height of 1,710 mm, is actually much shorter than the Fortuner and Pajero Sport.The difference in height reaches 12.5 cm.The thing that makes Santa Fe look big in dimensions is its legs.The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe uses alloy rims that have a fan-like design.The 18-inch rim has a width of 7.5 inches and is wrapped in 235/60 tires.It seems you need to be careful when you want to modify the rims of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, because Hyundai has embedded tire pressure sensor technology or TPMS to these rims.Entering the cabin of the Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 Signature type, we immediately realized that the positioning of this car was a luxury car.How not, as soon as we enter the cabin of this car, we are immediately greeted with parts that are dominated by light brown color or what is called Hyundai with Camel two tone.The aura of luxury immediately emanates from the choice of colors and cabin materials.Everything seems to match and support each other the luxury that Hyundai is trying to offer to its passengers and drivers.Not to mention the presence of a panoramic sunroof roof model, which is long to the second row seats, making this car feel more classy and passengers get a more pleasant impression.The car we tested was a 2021 7-seater Hyundai Santa Fe, which means a third row seat is provided.To access this third row seat, you can easily press the button on the second row passenger seat, so that the second row seats will close and give you room to step back.However, our impression, which is 175 cm tall, is that trying to sit in the third row does not seem suitable for adult passengers.Even if you want, it will not be comfortable if you walk long distances.Because the third row seats are quite low, so the bottom of the thighs are not supported optimally and the sitting position is slightly squat.But for small children or teenagers, sitting on the third row of seats is certainly comfortable.Moreover, because there is an air conditioner complete with blower settings and on-off settings that can be accessed directly from behind.In addition, there are also two headrests for the head and a seat belt of course.Meanwhile, the second row passengers are certainly much more comfortable than the third row passengers.Apart from having an AC blower for the middle passenger, there are also two USB ports that can be used to charge the passenger's gadgets.Then, there are also blinds or curtains in the middle window that can be used if you need more privacy.Our impression, sitting in the second row is very comfortable and suitable for breastfeeding mothers or wanting to rest in the car without being afraid of being 'peeked' from the outside.One thing that also makes the second row passengers comfortable, is the arrangement of the front passenger seat which can be accessed electrically from the right side of the seat.So, if you need more space to sit in the second row of seats, the passenger or driver can easily advance the front passenger seat.Sitting in the driver's seat of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is no less fun.The seat settings are electric and can be adjusted up and down, back and forth until they fall easily.Hyundai has also equipped the steering wheel settings for the 2021 Santa Fe, so the driving position can definitely be adjusted.For the Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 Signature type that we tested, the instrument cluster screen is digital with a 12.3-inch TFT screen.Of course, for those of you who have seen our reviews or have tried the Hyundai Kona Electric, you must be aware that the instrument cluster is the same or even similar between the 2021 Kona Electric and the 2021 Santa Fe.Don't forget, in the middle there is a large console that separates the passenger and driver seats.Instead of feeling cramped, the presence of a large console in the middle, which Hyundai calls the bridge type high control, feels right and adds to the luxurious impression of the Sante Fe 2021.In the middle too, there is a 4.2-inch touch screen that can be used to access entertainment in this car.This multimedia screen can already be integrated with Android smartphones or iPhones, because there are already Android Auto and Apple Car Play features.However, our impression of using the Apple Car Play feature on the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, it turns out that we found several application crashes or software problems.It is not yet known whether this is a problem with the iPhone device that we are using or the software from Apple Car Play installed on Santa Fe 2021, which is certain that during our testing we rarely use this Apple Car Play feature.Down to the bottom of the multimedia screen, you can see the AC lattice that looks similar and matches the aura that Hyundai is trying to give.Then there are the AC settings which are already digital, but there are still physical buttons and levers.Then, what characterizes the current Hyundai is the presence of a transmission control button that has been shifted by wire.So that the 'protruding' transmission lever is now gone and replaced with a button.Then there is a round knob like for sound settings, it's not, this black knob is a knob for changing driving modes.The choices are Sport, Eco, Comfort and Smart.Not to forget, as a sign of the progress of the times, Hyundai also embeds a wireless charging feature on the 2021 Santa Fe.With this feature, smartphones that already support wireless charging can be easily recharged in this car.Unlike Kona Electric 2021, in Santa Fe 2021, a smartphone with a 5.5-inch screen like the iPhone 8 Plus can fit into its wireless charging case.For the highest class, the Santa Fe 2021 Signature type with a gasoline engine is priced at IDR 678 million, while the diesel engine is priced at IDR 729 million.Santa Fe 2021 Signature type, comes with advanced features titled Hyundai Smart Sense.With the presence of this feature, the 2021 Santa Fe driver can avoid a front or rear collision.This Hyundai Smart Sense feature was actually reviewed by detikOto when discussing the 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric. This feature summarizes a myriad of advanced features that essentially keep this car safe in order to avoid accidents.However, in Santa Fe 2021, there is one feature that we think is the most useful, namely the presence of a camera around this car that is directly connected to the center screen.This feature is called Hyundai with Surround View Monitor (SVM).With this feature, bringing the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe to even a narrow or difficult parking lot will be easier.In addition, this camera feature also works and will appear when we use a turn signal.The surrounding view will appear on the instrument cluster display.The cruise control feature is also present in the 2021 Santa Fe.Even though it's not as adaptive as the features provided by Hyundai in the global version of the Kona Electric 2021, the presence of cruise control in Santa Fe 2021 also feels good, especially when going through a long road without obstacles.We tried this cruise control feature combined with the lane following assist feature, which can keep the car in one lane, the results are really fun.The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe seems to be able to drive automatically, like an autonomous feature in an advanced electric car.With cruise control, the car doesn't need to be gassed, and the lane following assist feature keeps the car from getting out of line.However, of course this feature cannot be used as a feature that makes the car drive itself.Of course, the intervention and concentration of the driver is still required.In our opinion, it is not impossible in the near future that autonomous features can be applied to premium class Hyundai SUVs.However, of course, Indonesia's infrastructure must immediately be adapted for this advanced feature.An economical engine, however... This 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, in the global version, actually comes in three engine options.There is a choice of petrol engine with the code Theta III 2.500cc MPI, then there is the diesel engine 2.200cc CRDi and also for some countries get a choice of petrol engine V6 3.300cc with code Lambda III.In addition, in the global version, the 2021 Hyundai Sante Fe also comes with a four-wheel drive or 4WD system.As for the Indonesian market, only a front-wheel drive or FWD engine is available.DetikOto had the opportunity to try the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Gasoline or the petrol engine.This machine, in specifications, has a capacity of 2,497 cc, which is configured with an inline four cylinder and uses a 6-speed automatic transmission.On paper too, this 2021 Santa Fe engine can pour out 177.5 HP of power obtained at 6,000 RPM engine speed.As for the torque, it is at 232 Nm at 4,000 RPM engine speed.Of course, that kind of power figure can't be the best in its class.Especially when juxtaposed with the Santa Fe 2021 diesel engine version.Please note, the Santa Fe diesel which uses a 2,200 cc engine, can produce power of up to 199 HP and torque of up to 440 Nm, of course, large power and torque are obtained from a very low engine speed.Our impression of the Santa Fe petrol engine is that MPI or Multi-Point Injection technology plays a major role.The engine feels smooth, there is no vibration and the sound feels very soft.In addition, this engine is also very efficient for the 2,500 cc non-turbo engine class of cars.Our test results show that the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Gasoline can record an average fuel consumption figure of 10 km per liter.The results we get for daily use, on the route in the city and with an aggressive driving style.In other tests, the Hyundai Santa Fe can get more efficient results.We tried this 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Gasoline on a 36 km toll road trip with a driving duration of 46 minutes.As a result, the average gasoline consumption of Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 Gasoline for toll routes reaches 12.6 km/liter.It seems, in the 2,500 cc Naturally Aspirated or non-turbo engine class, it is very rare to find a car with fuel efficiency as efficient as the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Gasoline.So, in our opinion, this fuel efficiency is one of the advantages of this South Korean car.Another impression, when used for daily driving, this car doesn't feel too special with its 2,500 cc gasoline engine.Engine power is channeled smoothly and linearly from the first step on the gas pedal.Machines like this are indeed suitable for leisurely driving, long distances and not much through difficult terrain that requires a lot of power.On the other hand, if you are looking for a tough SUV with a powerful engine from the initial pull and plan to use the car to get through difficult terrain, it seems that the Hyundai Santa Fe with a diesel engine is more suitable as an option.Santa Fe Gasoline vs Diesel Choosing a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe petrol or diesel engine is actually a slightly complicated matter, but the answer will return to the preferences of each potential buyer.The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe with a diesel engine, of course, comes with a super engine that has large torque.Typical of most diesel engines.While the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe gasoline, is offered with an engine that is no less powerful, but more 'calm'.This gasoline engine is more suitable for driving in more friendly terrain.There is one thing that needs attention from the Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 diesel engine, namely its advanced technology.This diesel engine is a common rail injection engine that comes with advanced technology.Because of the sophistication of this common rail diesel, the diesel engine has minimal emissions, minimal vibration and doesn't sound as harsh as a conventional diesel engine.However, this common rail diesel engine requires a quality intake, to keep all the components of the complex engine clean and optimal.This is often a frightening specter for common rail diesel owners, one of which is the Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 diesel.Hyundai itself recommends that its cars with diesel engines be given high-quality fuel.But the problem is, this tough SUV is not always located in big cities that have the best diesel stocks, even for the Santa Fe 2021 diesel.If a common-rail diesel car too often drinks poor quality diesel, it is feared that the dirt particles from the diesel will quickly damage the components of the diesel engine.The most frightening specter of the owners of this common-rail diesel is 'carrying'.On the other hand, the petrol-engined Hyundai Santa Fe is much easier to maintain.The engine compression is claimed to be only 10.5:1, meaning that in a state of urgency the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Gasoline is still capable of drinking RON 90 gasoline.In conclusion, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 Diesel, which is offered with a more powerful engine, is indeed more tempting.However, maintaining the engine must be extra painstaking and careful in choosing fuel.Meanwhile, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 gasoline is more suitable for prospective buyers who don't want to be complicated and when taken out of town where it is difficult to find good fuel, the engine is still capable of drinking gasoline with a low RON though.For the global version, the 2021 Santa Fe comes in three engine options and two transmission options.However, for the Indonesian market, Hyundai Motors Indonesia only brings the 2021 Santa Fe in two engine options and only a 6-speed front-wheel drive automatic.The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is also available in three trims, the lowest being the Style type, the Prime and the highest being the Signature.Here are the prices for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe;Gasoline G 2.5 Style AT Rp 569,000,000 Gasoline G 2.5 Prime AT Rp 599,000,000 Gasoline G 2.5 Signature AT Rp 678,000,000Diesel D 2.2 Style AT Rp 629,000,000 Diesel D 2.2 Prime AT Rp 659,000,000 Diesel D 2.2 Signature AT Rp 729,000,0002.5 MPI Theta III Engine (DIESEL 2,200 CRDi) 2.497 cc 4 Cylinder In-Line Engine Configuration |Front Wheel Drive Bore x Stroke 88.5 x 101.5 mm Compression Ratio 10.5:1 Valve 16-valve Power 177.5 HP / 6,000 RPM Torque 232 Nm / 4,000 RPM Fuel Tank Capacity 67 Liters Emission Standard EURO4Rim Size 7.5 x 18 Inch Tire Size 235/60 R18 Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Rear Suspension Multilink independentDimensions (LxWxH) 4,758 x 1,900 x 1,710 mm Wheelbase 2,765 mm Ground Clearance 176 mm