The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is probably not capable enough to be ranked among the world's best off-road SUVs. Yet, with the extreme-looking concept to be shown at SEMA 2017 in the next few weeks in Las Vegas, there is a high change that this car could actually make it to the list of best off-roaders in the planet.
Hyundai Rockstar Energy Moab Extreme Off Roader Santa Fe Sport Concept
Created from the cooperation between Hyundai and Rockstar - a famous energy drink brand and designed based on Moab Extreme Off-Roadster concept, the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport promises to defeat any tough terrain. It is even expected to conquer the extreme climax in Moab, Utah - one of the world’s most challenging off-road area.
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The extreme Santa Fe’s kit list is fully loaded
Mr. Nic Ashby from Rockstar Marketing said that being strengthened with the prominent Santa Fe Sport platform and transmission system, the vehicle’s capabilities are boosted greatly to higher limits, pledging to conquer the peak of challenges in every tough road in Moab.
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The extreme Santa Fe’s kit list is fully loaded, such as:
- Front 6-piston and rear 4-piston brake calipers
- 17in off-road bead-lock wheels
- 2.5” internal bypass shocks and reservoirs
- Rockstar Performance Garage skid boards
- 1 King coilover suspension
- 1 custom roof rack with Bulldog LEDs
- 1 new bumper
- 1 Warn winch
- 1 car booth
- 1 Magnaflow exhaust
- 1 intercooler
- 1 downpipes
- 35x12.50 RZ17 Baja MTZ off-road tires
According to latest car news, although Hyundai does not provide any official figures, with all of these improvements, we expect that the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport could be much stronger than the factory variant.
For the cabin, a Kicker sound system was supplemented besides a custom leather interior which is sure to be displayed impressively at the car’s debut. The Rockstar Energy Moab Extreme Off-Roader Santa Fe Sport concept will be launched in Vegas when SEMA 2017 officially takes place on Tuesday October 31. Latest updates on upcoming Hyundai cars can be found in our Complete guide to the Hyundai Philippines' local lineup.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport promises to defeat any terrain even the extreme climax in Moab, Utah
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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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