Thanks to a couple of Hyundai blogs, the first undisguised images of the new 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe have emerged online ahead of the car's unveiling at the New York Auto Show. From what we can see, the cabin seems to have been significantly improved with a contemporary design and high-quality materials. Noteworthy is the two-tone dashboard and sporty steering wheel, while there's also lots of metallic bits, an infotainment system, a digital HVAC display and gloss black or faux wood trim.

Images from a leaked Korean brochure have also just come to light showing three-rows of seating, sliding second row seats, fan cooled seats, and Bluelink. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, good for 274hp and 269lb-ft of torque is expected to be offered with the model, which will finally be introduced at New York next month.