Hyundai unveiled the fourth-generation Santa Fe in February 2018 and is currently putting the finishing touches on its replacement. In the press release issued last month about 2022 sales results, the South Korean brand announced the world premiere of its new midsize SUV (and the Ioniq 5 N) will take place later this year. That tells us we're looking at a near-production prototype with all the final body panels and lights in place.
A heavily disguised vehicle was seen sliding around on a test track near the Arctic Circle. The boxy body indicates a significant departure from the outgoing model and the styling makes us think of a Kia EV9. However, the exhaust at the back is a dead giveaway we're dealing with an SUV powered by a combustion engine. The generous greenhouse should provide excellent outward visibility while the nearly flat roofline will maximize headroom.
