Overview
- The latest prototype shows headlights relocated lower in the bumper, flanked by vertical LED daytime running lights that frame a wider grille.
- Rear lighting appears repositioned outboard of the tailgate, signaling a more upright, truck-like stance than the current model.
- Test vehicles wear heavy camouflage and even display a “no photography” warning during road evaluations and cold-weather trials in Europe.
- The refreshed Santa Fe is expected to be unveiled later this spring or in the fall, according to the reporting.
- Powertrain and cabin updates remain unconfirmed, with prior reporting pointing to a possible range-extended setup, Pleos Connect infotainment, and continued use of current gasoline and hybrid engines.