Hyundai Launches Santa Fe With Automatic Transmission


Bangalore: Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) launched a new variant of its sports utility vehicle, Santa Fe, with automatic transmission priced at 24.37 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The six-speed automatic transmission variant will be available on the four-wheel-drive option, adding to the existing portfolio of manual transmission version, which is priced at 23.47 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). "The Santa Fe launched last year has been extremely well received, the new offering with automatic transmission further improves our value proposition," HMIL Managing Director and CEO H W Park said in a statement. The company said since its launch in October 2010, it has sold 1,100 units of the Santa Fe so far. HMIL said it has added features such as push button start and smart key to ensure convenience with one-touch operation on the new variant, which is powered by a 2.2 litre diesel engine.
Source: PTI