Hyundai has revealed more information on the new Terrain Mode Selector. The 2021 SantaFe is the first Hyundai SUV in Europe equipped with this Integrated Control technology.
The feature will allow drivers to optimise driving performance on a variety of different surfaces, including sand, snow and mud, at the turn of a rotary knob. Building up on Hyundai’s HTRAC four-wheel drive performance technology, the new Terrain Mode Selector delivers an even more comfortable driving experience, even on challenging terrain. HTRAC, which is a combination of the words “Hyundai” and “traction”, autonomously distributes front and rear wheel torque in connection with the drive and terrain modes according to driving conditions.
The feature will allow drivers to optimise driving performance on a variety of different surfaces, including sand, snow and mud, at the turn of a rotary knob. Building up on Hyundai’s HTRAC four-wheel drive performance technology, the new Terrain Mode Selector delivers an even more comfortable driving experience, even on challenging terrain. HTRAC, which is a combination of the words “Hyundai” and “traction”, autonomously distributes front and rear wheel torque in connection with the drive and terrain modes according to driving conditions.
The new SantaFe features a rotary knob in the centre console where drivers can choose from four drive and three terrain modes. To switch between drive and terrain modes, the driver simply needs to push the button in the middle of the knob. The driver can see which drive or terrain mode they are using on both the digital cluster and the AVN screen.
Drive modes:
- Comfort: regular driving performance with good efficiency.
- Sport: enhanced performance with modified steering effort, gear shift points and throttle response.
- Eco: improved fuel efficiency for eco-friendly driving with modified acceleration, gear shift points and air conditioning performance.
- Smart: system switches automatically between Eco, Comfort and Sport depending on the driving style.
Whereas the drive modes are focused on improving performance and efficiency depending on the driving style, each terrain mode optimises driving for the selected surface by adjusting engine torque, gear shift pattern, traction control and all-wheel drive torque distribution.
- Comfort: regular driving performance with good efficiency.
- Sport: enhanced performance with modified steering effort, gear shift points and throttle response.
- Eco: improved fuel efficiency for eco-friendly driving with modified acceleration, gear shift points and air conditioning performance.
- Smart: system switches automatically between Eco, Comfort and Sport depending on the driving style.
Whereas the drive modes are focused on improving performance and efficiency depending on the driving style, each terrain mode optimises driving for the selected surface by adjusting engine torque, gear shift pattern, traction control and all-wheel drive torque distribution.
Terrain modes:
- Snow: optimises relevant control by minimizing wheel slip in order to drive in slippery and snow-covered road conditions.
- Sand: optimises smooth take off and performance in order to drive in soft and high-resistant road conditions.
- Mud: optimises relevant performance in order to drive in slippery and high-resistant uneven road conditions.
- Snow: optimises relevant control by minimizing wheel slip in order to drive in slippery and snow-covered road conditions.
- Sand: optimises smooth take off and performance in order to drive in soft and high-resistant road conditions.
- Mud: optimises relevant performance in order to drive in slippery and high-resistant uneven road conditions.
