No one can deny that the new Hyundai Santa Fe is a well-designed midsize SUV. What could be the reason for this? Well, Hyundai Head Designer Thomas Buerkle and his team shared the design details of the new Santa Fe.
The designers from Germany wanted to integrate the new Hyundai Santa Fe with a global design since it is a model offered worldwide. In fact, the designers said that they did not focus on what Europeans would want, but focused on something the world would love. The new Santa Fe was designed in Hyundai Motor Company Europe Design Center with help from the global team.
The new Hyundai Santa Fe
The new Hyundai Santa Fe is a facelift model of the fourth-gen Santa Fe. Its sophisticated and luxurious visuals are based on the theme “Sensuous Sportiness.” The new Santa Fe’s slimmer synthetic surroundings and the rich surfaces and volumes contribute to the high-quality look.
The headlamps and massive front grille are redesigned to improve overall aesthetics
One of the most iconic features the new Santa Fe possesses is its T-shaped daytime running lights (DRL). When the designers were asked about it, they said that headlamps are a key element that people look at first when evaluating a car. For this reason, they wanted to make it look bold and strong as ever.
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The T-shaped daytime running lights (DRL)
The designers also added a wider radiator grille to further complement the new T-shaped daytime running lights. These two front fascia elements create the impression of stability and make the Santa Fe instantly recognizable on the road.
At the back, the new Santa Fe comes with a striking bumper design and horizontal taillights. Both the reflectors and the skid plate are also made horizontal to connect with the other character lines.
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The designers added that the Santa Fe’s new platform is the most attractive factor of the vehicle. The new platform comes with bold designs such as ideal proportions, stable looks, T-shaped DRL, bold-looking radiator grille, and sporty looking rear diffuser all represent the vehicle’s unique looks.
Moreover, it comes with a lower center of gravity, while the cabin got more space. The new Santa Fe features a body that’s 10 mm longer as compared to its predecessor, and it sits on a set of 20-inch aluminum wheels.
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Know more about Hyundai Santa Fe 2024
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a five-door seven-seater mid-size crossover SUV. In the Philippine market, its four available variants.
Propelling the Santa Fe are two powertrains. For the Calligraphy, it gets a 2.5-liter turbocharged Smartstream gasoline engine that can output 277 horsepower and 422 Nm of torque. The GLS trims meanwhile, get a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter Smartstream gasoline mill that puts out 191 hp and 246 Nm of torque.
Both GLS trims use an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the top-spec Calligraphy variant uses an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The GLS is available in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive (AWD), while the Calligraphy is exclusively AWD.
Size-wise, the GLS trims are 4,830mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,770mm in height. The Calligraphy has the same length and width, but it is slightly taller at 1,780mm.
Locally, the Hyundai Santa Fe competes against the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Subaru Evoltis, GAC GS8, and Ford Explorer, among others.
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Hyundai Santa Fe Launch
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe was officially launched for the Philippine market in March 2024. It enters the market with four variants.
Hyundai Santa Fe Exterior
On the outside, this mid-size crossover assumes a modern but boxy shape that’s filled to the brim with amenities. Standard features found outside the Santa Fe include automatic LED headlamps, LED position lamps, LED rear fog lamps, power-folding side mirrors, a power tilting sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, and a power tailgate, among others.
This Hyundai crossover is also equipped with roof rails and a roof-mounted spoiler. Depending on the trim, it rides on a set of 21-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels.
Hyundai Santa Fe Interior
Inside, the Santa Fe offers ample seating for up to seven. All inside the vehicle are kept cool by a dual-zone automatic temperature control system. Passengers also get access to a front and rear 12-volt power outlet, four rear USB ports, 12 cupholders, four bottle holders, and two front USB ports.
For seating, the Santa Fe’s front cabin gets a pair of power-adjustable relaxation seats with heating and ventilation. The second row meanwhile are 60:40 split-folding reclining and sliding seats, while the third row comes with 50:50 split-folding functionality. Depending on the trim, these are clad in Nappa Leather or regular leather.
The driver meanwhile, is provided with a push-to-start button, a center armrest, a fingerprint recognition system, a 12.3-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster, an electrochromic rearview mirror, an LED overhead console lamp, a heads-up display (Calligraphy), a drive mode selector, among others.
Technology & Safety Features
Standard safety features aboard the Santa Fe include a total of six airbags, anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, trailer stability assist, hill-start assist, downhill brake control, child seat anchors, an engine immobilizer, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
Those standard features are reinforced by a number of advanced driver-assist technologies (ADAS). Notable among these is adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, reverse parking collision avoidance assist, a 360-degree view camera, and plenty of others.
On-board entertainment for the Santa Fe is provided by a 12.3-inch touchscreen that comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. For all trim, the said screen is linked to a six-piece speaker system. On the Calligraphy, it gets two wireless smartphone charging pads. The GLS trim meanwhile, gets one wireless pad.
Platform & Chassis
Handling ride comfort for the Santa Fe is a McPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. In both the GLS and the Calligraphy trims, these are backed-up by self-leveling high-performance shock absorbers.
Braking power is provided by discs for all four wheels. An electronic parking brake with auto-hold functionality is standard for all four variants.
Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the Santa Fe Calligraphy is a 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that can output 277 horsepower and 422 Nm of torque. The GLS variants meanwhile, get a naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter engine that can produce up to 191 hp and 246 Nm of torque.
The GLS trims come standard with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, while the Calligraphy uses an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Both FWD and AWD are available for the GLS trims, but the Calligraphy exclusively comes as an AWD model.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 Price List
Let's check out the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 price in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5 GLS 8AT 2WD | ₱2,410,000 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5 GLS 8AT AWD | ₱2,540,000 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T Calligraphy 8DCT AWD | ₱3,100,000 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 Hybrid AT | ₱3,330,000 |
Hyundai Santa Fe FAQs
1. How many variants will the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 have?
The Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 will be available in only one variant GLS, according to Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH).
2. How much will the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 cost?
The Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 will be priced from P2,410,000 to P3,330,000.
3. How big is the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024?
The length, width, and height are respectively 4,785 mm; 1,900 mm; 1,685 mm.
4. How many colors will the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 have?
The Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 will come in 4 colors: Black, White, Taiga Brown, and Lagoon Blue.
5. How can the back-row seats be adjusted?
The second back-row can be adjusted ratio of 60:40, and the ratio of the third back-row can be 50:50 split.
₱ 2,410,000 - ₱ 3,100,000
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