AutoShow - Budget SUV debuts in Geneva

The SUV market for automobiles show no slowdown, especially when seen from the flurry of new models in the SUV segment of the automobile indistry. Hyundai and Chevrolet both announced their latest offering, the Santa Fe and the Captiva respectively. Both cars will compete in the lower end of the small to mid-sized SUV market that is dominated by the likes of Toyota Rav4 and the best selling Honda CR-V.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is the first SUV launched by Hyundai and after one generation, improvements have been made in the new reincarnation, with a sleeker styling, albeit one that is a bit more tame than its predecessor. However, the rear of the car now incorporates 2 tailpipes which should be meant to add a vision of power to the car.


The Chevrolet Captiva on the other hand, looks good with its clean lines and station-wagon look. Its front face looks more pleasing to the eye and definitely looks better overall compared to the Hyundai. On top of that the wing mirrors are now hinged on the doors, following the latest trend from Japanese carmakers. It is not difficult to see where the Captiva is aimed at.