October 2010 is when you can buy a Hyundai Santa Fe in India

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Crossover

It’s raining crossovers in India the the Hyundai Santa Fe is the latest crossover that is primed for a October 2010 Indian launch. So far, Hyundai India hasn’t really been able to tap both the SUV and the crossover markets with both the Hyundai Terracan and the Tucson struggling to displace the Honda CR-V and the Ford Endeavour in spite of offering great levels of equipment and performance.

In a bid to rewrite it’s fortunes in the growing crossover segment, Hyundai is bringing to India it’s American bestseller, the Santa Fe. The Santa Fe while being significantly larger than the Tucson, will also offer more powerful engine options to entice the Indian crossover buyer.

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Crossover

Talking of which, Hyundai might bring in the 2.2-liter, 150PS/335Nm diesel motor and a 2.7 liter, 188PS/284Nm petrol engine. Although the Tucson features a sweet V6 petrol engine in the American market, in all probability, Hyundai India won’t bring that motor down to India as big petrols traditionally don’t find favor among SUV buyers.

Apart from the engines, the Hyundai Santa Fe will come with class leading safety features to save your skin in case of an eventuality and plenty of other bells and whistles to keep you engaged. Not for nothing do insurers in the United States charge Santa Fe owners the lowest premiums. INR 20 Lakhs and it’s whereabouts is the figure that you should be talking to your banker about, to bring the Santa Fe home.