Dressed-up Hyundai Santa Fe looks snazzy with a cheese grater grille

Updated Sep 30, 2020 | Same topic: Car Sneak Peeks, Teasers, & Rumors

It will be tagged with the N badge alongside the i30 and Veloster.

Needless to say, the N performance package definitely does wonders for Hyundai vehicles. Just look at the N versions of the i30 and the Veloster. By the end of 2020, the Korean automaker will be adding its crossover, the Hyundai Santa Fe, to the N family, and here’s everything we know so far.

Santa Fe's new cheese grater grille design

Santa Fe's new cheese grater grille design

One of the biggest features the new Santa Fe N possesses is its new N performance “cheese grater” grille. It consists of vertical bars and Sahara Beige accents which can also be found on the Genesis G80. The front radiator grille is finished in black and the rear bumper is sharply redesigned.

Other exterior features included in the N performance package are a rear spoiler, distinct N 21-inch wheels, N performance brakes, carbon diffuser, fender flare and sidestep, bonnet carbon garnish, and side mirror carbon cover.

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Side and back profile of the new Santa Fe

It comes with the largest wheels in the South Korean SUV market

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Inside, the Santa Fe N performance package uses two main materials, namely Alcantara and carbon fiber. The Alcantara is used for the N sport seat and dashboard. While carbon fiber accents can be seen at the steering wheel, center console, door trim, the back of the one-row seat, and the N sport seat too.

Powering the new Santa Fe N is a smart stream G2.5 T-GDI engine that will be available in the second half of 2020. It produces 290 hp and 419 Nm of torque. It is paired to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). In the future, a 1.6T-based hybrid with a total output of 230 hp will be added.

The Santa Fe N performance package will be available later this year. Do you like the N version of the Hyundai Santa Fe? If you do, you’ll have to wait for future updates since as of this writing, the Korean automaker has yet to announce if the Santa Fe N will be marketed outside of South Korea. Latest updates on upcoming Hyundai cars can be found in our Complete guide to the Hyundai Philippines' local lineup.

Interior view of the new Santa Fe N

Interior view of the new Santa Fe N

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Know more about Hyundai Santa Fe 2024

Hyundai Santa Fe

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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>>> New and used Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 for sale in the Philippines

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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