The New 2013 Hyundai Sante Fe Has Seating for Up to Seven Passengers

Dec. 4, 2012 - PRLog -- Families depend on the large passenger capacities of crossover vehicles, as well as their reputations for handling and safety, to get around. Family Hyundai in Tinely Park is proud to announce a new trim version for the 2013 Sante Fe, now with a third row of seating. The new Sante Fe has standard seating for six passengers, with the option for upgrading to a seventh seat. Despite its increased occupancy, the new seven-seater Sante Fe will only be about eight inches longer than the current models and only slightly wider.

The new three-row trim comes with features that drivers expect from Hyundai, including:

A powerful 3.3L GDI V6 engine that puts out 290hp and 252 lb-ft of torque, making the Sante Fe the only crossover on the market with a direct injection V6
A six-speed, SHIFTRONIC automatic transmission
Towing capabilities rated for a maximum of 5,000lbs
40/20/40 split second row and a flat folding third row
Heated seats and a heated steering wheel
An available navigation and multi-media system with an eight-inch, in-console display
A standard Blue Link system, giving you access to vehicle telematics and allowing you to connect with your vehicle's systems via your smartphone.
A panoramic sunroof
A power lift-gate

The seven-seater model should be able to carry over the fantastic safety record already achieved by the other Sante Fe models. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has awarded the 2013 Sante Fe with a Top Safety Pick award thanks to its performance in crash tests. The Sante Fe earned 'good' marks in all the area's tested, the highest award possible. Seven standard airbags in the cabin help to make it one of the safest choices in the crossover class.

Families interested in learning more about what the seven-seater Sante Fe model has to offer can learn more at Family Hyundai — models should be available early next year. Family Hyundai is located on 159th Street in Tinley Park, between Harlem and LaGrange. Besides offering Hyundai's latest line of vehicles, Family also has a large inventory of used options, as well as a full service department.