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| Motors New Hyundai Santa Fe Endurance Hyundai Motor UK announces the launch of a highly-equipped SUV perfect for those who consider every drive an expedition – the Sante Fe Endurance Edition. itting at the top of Hyundai’s range, it celebrates a recent history-making drive by Patrick Bergel, the Great Grandson of legendary polar explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. In December 2016, Bergel completed a 30-day expedition in a near-standard 2.2-litre diesel Santa Fe, driving across Antarctica from Union Camp to McMurdo and back again, commemorating the centenary of Shackleton’s heroic Trans-Antarctic expedition of 1914-16. This was the first time a passenger vehicle had ever traversed the Antarctic continent and the standard 2.2-litre Santa Fe used by Bergel featured only a handful of modifications to counter the tough Antarctic conditions, such as the fitment of large, low-pressure tyres, a 250-litre fuel tank and a pre-heater for the cold. To commemorate this incredible achievement, Hyundai Motor UK will make just 500 Endurance S Edition models available. Each car is based on the 2.2 diesel 7 seat 4WD Automatic Sante Fe in Premium SE trim with Convenience Pack, which boasts Smart Electric Tailgate, Panoramic Sunroof, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Smart Cruise Control and Around View Monitor. In addition, the Santa Fe Endurance will also feature additional special equipment. Customers can choose from five limited colours: solid Creamy White, pearl White Crystal, metallic Titanium Silver, pearl Phantom Black and metallic Mineral Blue - the same colour as that of Bergel’s expedition car. Endurance Editions are further marked out by 19-inch alloy wheels – wrapped in 235/55 R19 tyres – Side Bar Sport running steps. The final touch is a special Endurance logo, which can be found on the B-pillar and interior floor mats. The eye-catching logo commemorates Shackleton’s Endurance expedition and features the Shackleton Family Motto and a 28-point compass representing the 28 crew that survived. The Santa Fe Endurance will be priced at £38,995, representing a saving of £2,400 over a standard Premium SE with Convenience Pack and Automatic transmission and can be ordered from 18 May 2017. Tony Whitehorn, President and CEO of Hyundai UK said: “This new Endurance Edition offers customers an incredibly well-equipped Santa Fe, one that will be able to tackle everything family life throws at it….and more. As Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Great Grandson, Patrick Bergel proved just a few months ago, with just a few choice modifications, you could even traverse Antartica!” Watch the epic film of the Antarctic adventure at Shackletonsreturn.hyundai.com or on https://youtu.be/J01mqggN0h8 ARCHIE MOSS Leicestershire 01530 553 785 www.archiemoss-isuzu.co.uk DUCKWORTH ISUZU Lincolnshire (South) 01205 722 110 www.duckworthisuzu.co.uk YORK VAN CENTRE North Yorkshire 01904 275 211 www.yorkvancentre-isuzu.co.uk BOB GERARD Leicestershire 0116 259 2224 www.bobgerard.co.uk GARLAND MOTORS Hampshire 01252 884 026 www.garland-isuzu.co.uk MARK WEATHERHEAD LTD Cambridgeshire 01954 574 562 www.markweatherhead-isuzu.co.uk BURRELLS MOTOR GROUP South Yorkshire 01302 515 763 www.burrellsmotorgroup-isuzu.co.uk JEFFRIES OF BACTON Suffolk 01449 424 758 www.jeffriesofbacton-isuzu.co.uk HOLDCROFT ISUZU Staffordshire 01782 484 954 www.holdcroft-isuzu.co.uk DUCKWORTH ISUZU Lincolnshire (North) 01673 842 101 www.duckworthisuzu.co.uk SOLENT ISUZU Hampshire 01962 866331 www.solent-isuzu.co.uk BULLDOG TWYFORD Berkshire 0118 932 0922 www.bulldogtwyford.com 58 | Farming Monthly | May 2017 www.farmingmonthly.co.uk