The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Preferred 2.4L AWD anchors the model's fourth-generation complete redesign. It swaps out the older "Santa Fe Sport" badge to introduce a bolder, larger midsize footprint structured with a highly efficient, naturally aspirated powertrain built for Canadian families.Mechanical: Smooth 8-Speed Gearing and HTRAC AWDUnder the aggressive, split-element front fascia sits a highly reliable 2.4L Direct Gasoline Injection (GDI) Theta II 4-cylinder engine, meeting the strict LEV3-ULEV70 low-emission safety standard. Generating a balanced 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, this naturally aspirated powerplant benefits heavily from an advanced 8-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC manual shift control, replacing the previous generation's 6-speed unit to provide smoother highway cruising.True year-round driving confidence comes from standard HTRAC Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Seamlessly paired with a Drive Mode Select toggle (Comfort, Smart, and Sport), this electronic system continuously calculates traction requirements to divert torque rearward before tires slip on ice, effortlessly managing a 2,000-lb (907 kg) towing capacity.Safety: Comprehensive Hyundai SmartSense GridDrive with total peace of mind knowing your passengers are surrounded by a high-strength steel vehicle structure and Hyundai's proactive SmartSense active safety matrix. The Preferred trim line rolls off the factory floor equipped with high-tier security scanners, including standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keeping Assist, and Driver Attention Warning. High-speed highway commuting is completely stress-free thanks to Adaptive Cruise Control with full Traffic Stop-and-Go functionality. To safely insulate you across tight parking centers, it features standard Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and a crisp rear view camera.Technology: Loaded Connected Multimedia Command CenterThe driver-focused, ergonomically overhauled cabin positions your digital entertainment assets cleanly within arm's reach to eliminate road distractions. Floating seamlessly above the dashboard is a standard 7.0-inch Display Audio touchscreen multimedia system. Your smartphone integrates flawlessly thanks to built-in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, granting immediate hands-free access to your navigation maps, text threads, and favorite streaming music playlists. Real-time fuel logistics, safety diagnostics, and HTRAC telemetry charts are easily tracked on a central 3.5-inch multi-information cluster display tucked between the main analog instruments.Design: Engineered Winter Comfort and Large Passenger UtilityThe exterior profile commands a strong premium presence on Canadian streets, styling a cascading front grille, LED daytime running lights, acoustically laminated front windshield glass, integrated roof rack side rails, and distinct 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Step inside a highly insulated five-passenger sanctuary detailed with dual-zone automatic climate control, a proximity smart key with push-button ignition, and an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support.Tailored explicitly to defeat freezing seasonal extremes, the Preferred trim comes standard with a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel and multi-stage heated front seats. Handling travel gear is highly versatile, utilizing underfloor cargo storage trays and sliding, reclining 60/40 split-folding rear benches that drop completely flat down to unlock an expansive 2,019 litres of flat cargo utility capacity.