Hyundai Motor U.K. launches Santa Fe Team Wiggins edition

Hyundai Motor U.K. has launched a limited run of special edition Sante Fe models to celebrate its exclusive partnership with Sir Bradley Wiggins' elite cycling team. 

Called the Sante Fe Team Wiggins Edition, just 500 examples will initially be available in July - each majoring on design and technology with subtle added detailing and high levels of the latest equipment.

Based on the Premium SE, the Team Wiggins Edition models will feature dynamic bending lights, a panoramic sunroof, a smart electric tailgate, smart parking assist, ventilated front seats and smart high beam as standard.

In addition, Wiggins Edition models add subtle Team Wiggins badges on the front wings Side Bar Sport running bars and all new 19-inch alloy wheels sitting on 235/55 R19 tyres and coloured in Dark Gunmetal. Customers will be able to choose from five limited body colours, an all new pearl-effect White Crystal as well as solid Creamy White, metallic Titanium Silver, metallic Ocean View, pearl-effect Phantom Black.

Team Wiggins was founded by Sir Bradley Wiggins - seven-time Olympic medallist and the first Briton to win the Tour de France - last year and Hyundai's exclusive partnership will see five vehicles used by the team throughout the 2016 season. 

The fleet will consist of two i40 Tourers, two Santa Fe Sport Utility Vehicles and an iLoad van. Each car will be used to support the team throughout the 2016 racing schedule, including the Tour of Britain and other races in Europe.