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Hyundai Lowers Price, Repackages Santa Fe Sport
Hyundai is lowering the price and repackaging its 2018 Santa Fe Sport to offer additional value to buyers, the automaker has announced.

Photo of 2018 Santa Fe courtesy of Hyundai.

Photo of 2018 Santa Fe courtesy of Hyundai.
Hyundai is lowering the price and repackaging its 2018 Santa Fe Sport to offer additional value to buyers, the automaker has announced.
The prices of Santa Fe Sport models will fall between $400 and $1,250 depending on the trim grade. Hyundai will offer the front-wheel-drive compact SUV in two powertrains with available all-wheel drive.
Hyundai is also introducing the new Value trim grade, which will slot between the base model and the Premium trim. The Santa Fe Sport Value will include heated power side mirrors, power windows, remote start via the Blue Link app, a 7-inch display for infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, optional SiriusXM, LED daytime running lights, and heated front seats.
The 2018 Santa Fe Sport is powered by the standard 2.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 185 horsepower or the optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 240 hp.
The greatest price reductions will come on the AWD 2.4 with the Tech package ($1,250), FWD 2.4 with Tech ($1,050), AWD 2.0T Ultimate ($1,050), and 2.0T Ultimate with Tech ($1,000).
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