For longtime fans, owners, and future buyers of Hyundai cars, specifically its crossovers, you’d be delighted to know that Hyundai Motor is giving the Hyundai Santa Fe a facelift.
This isn’t a mere appearance update though, because apart from a macho looking new exterior, the South Korean brand is giving it a premium and more comfortable interior.
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Facelift Teaser | Exterior & Interior
We do not have clear images right now though, but Hyundai has revealed several teaser images.
What we do know, however, is that the new Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bolder grille, adorned with a geometric pattern. Also recognizable are the pair of new T-Shaped daytime running lights.
Overall, these new upgrades provide the new Santa Fe a much more rugged character, but at the same time, a kind of futuristic look that’s becoming popular among modern cars.
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In the shadowy sneak peek pic it looks sinister but trust us, the new Santa Fe will look great
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Apart from that, the teaser images reveal shapes and details similar to the ones found on the larger Hyundai Palisade. If it was Hyundai’s intention all along, it’s working.
Besides the exterior looks, it has also come to light that Hyundai has also developed electrified versions of the new Santa Fe. There’s going to be a plug-in hybrid version, and also a regular hybrid version.
Also note that this new Santa Fe uses the all-new third-generation Hyundai vehicle platform which provides more in the way of handling, safety, and the ability to use electrified powertrains.
As for the interior, Hyundai has not revealed that much so we’ll just have to wait for more details. Do note though that the company itself said that the insides of the new Santa Fe will be more premium, more comfortable, and will be more practical. So yes, we can expect some changes made.
We're guessing that the current Palisade shares a lot of design cues with the upcoming Santa Fe
In terms of launch dates, the new Santa Fe will be launched in Europe in September 2020. For the new Philippine-spec Hyundai Santa Fe, there’s no word yet as to when the unit will arrive to our shores.
We reckon however that the hybrid version will be released here as a top of the line variant. For the lower variants of the new Santa Fe, those might use the diesel engine found on the currently available version.
Latest updates on upcoming Hyundai cars can be found in our Complete guide to the Hyundai Philippines' local lineup. For more automotive news, keep reading here on Philkotse.com.
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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