Bayon, Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe accounted for more than 60% of Hyundai’s sales in 2021
That Hyundai is in the sweetest moment of its 30-year history in Spain is a reality that should surprise no one.
With total sales of 57,058 units in 2021, Hyundai managed to be crowned the fifth brand in the ranking in Spain, to which it added a historic milestone: the Hyundai Tucson managed to finish the year as the second best-selling car in Spain, with a total of 21,258 units.
And not only that. The Hyundai Tucson became the best-selling compact SUV in Spain in 2021 at the same time. An unthinkable fact just a few years ago.
Be that as it may, in addition to the Tucson, the good behavior of the other SUVs in the Hyundai range boosted the sales of the Korean brand, and accounted for 62.8% of the total volume of units sold in our country.
In this sense, the breakdown of sales of the Hyundai SUV range in 2021 was as follows: 1. Hyundai Tucson (21,258 units); 2. Hyundai Kona (12,234 units); 3. Hyundai Bayon (1,909 units); and 4. Hyundai Santa Fe (721 units).
And that positive trend seems to be continuing in the first months of the 2022 financial year, since the Hyundai Tucson is already eighth in the total Spanish market with sales of 2,237 units in the accumulated year (January-February 2022).
We went on to review the four models in the Hyundai SUV range.
Hyundai Bayon: the youngest of the family
With dimensions of 4,180 mm long, 1,775 mm wide and 1,500 mm high, the Hyundai Bayon is the youngest of the Hyundai family in general and the SUV range in particular.
Available from 19,890 euros, the Bayon stands out above all for its rear, with a spoiler that gives it a lot of personality.
The Hyundai Bayon with four engines: two petrol (DGT C label) 1.2 MPI with 82 CV, and 1.0 TGDI with 100 CV and two mild hybrid with electric module 48V 1.0 TGDI (ECO label) with 100 CV and 120 CV.
The Hyundai Bayon has a ground clearance of 165 mm and a boot volume of 411 liters, the Bayon has Smartsense safety features and BlueLink technology.
Hyundai Kona: small but very capable
Immediately above is the Hyundai Kona. It has dimensions of 4,205 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 15,570 mm high.
The Kona, which can be chosen with front or integral traction, has a mechanical range that is made up of two gasoline engines (1.0 TGDI with 120 CV or 1.6 TGDI with 198 CV), mildhybrid 1.0 TGDI with 120 CV with 48V module, 141 hp 1.6 hybrid Kona, 100 kW and 150 kW electric Kona, and the jewel in the crown: the Hyundai Kona N (280 hp 2.0 TGDI engine).
Starting at €22,690, the Kona is also available in the N Line trim, with the exclusive N Line grille, featuring a specific mesh pattern, that sets it apart from the rest of the family.
The Hyundai Kona has a powerful technological and safety display.
Hyundai Tucson: the pretty girl
Little more can be added to the successes achieved by the Hyundai Tucson, without a doubt, the most important model in the range of the Korean brand.
Available from 29,250 euros and with front or all-wheel drive, the Hyundai Tucson has a 150 hp 1.6 TGDI petrol engine, a 115 hp 1.6 CRDI diesel, two 150 hp and 180 hp 1.6 TGDI mild hybrid petrol and a 48V module, a mild hybrid diesel 1.6 CRDI with 136 hp and a 48V module, a hybrid 1.6 TGDI with 230 hp and a PHEV 1.6 TGDI with 265 hp.
Apart from a spectacular design that leaves no one indifferent, especially the so-called parametric jewels, the fourth generation of the Tucson also has everything imaginable: SmartSense safety equipment.
Among the attendees, the frontal collision avoidance system (FCA) stands out with help at intersections; blind spot view monitor (BVM); Highway Driving Assist (HDA) 1.5; and anti-collision assistant in the blind spot, among many others.
Hyundai Santa Fe: the flagship
Updated in mid-2021, it is the first Hyundai vehicle on the mainland to use the brand’s third-generation vehicle platform.
Available from 48,200 euros, the Hyundai Santa Fe combines a robust and avant-garde presence in its large body (4.77 meters long x 1.89 wide x 1.68 high) with seven seats.
The Hyundai Santa Fe also has a very complete mechanical range: a 200 hp 2.2 CRDI diesel, a 230 hp 1.6 TGDI hybrid and a 265 hp 1.6 TGDI PHEV.
In addition, the Santa Fe has a Terrain Mode selector: a control knob located on the center console to switch between the different driving modes (Eco, Comfort, Sportsmart + Snow, Mud, Sand).
