Hyundai announced the addition of the new Santa Fe XRT trim in the U.S. market, which features a rugged and bolder appearance as compared to the standard model. It gets variant-exclusive exterior styling details that make it look like it is shying away from the nameplate’s usual premium appearance.
A more rugged-looking finish
Upfront, the Hyundai Santa Fe XRT comes with a new face thanks to its new black lower bumper, dark silver skid plates, and matte-black grille. This new front fascia replaces the plain-looking silver trim found on the standard model.
The sides are added with XRT-exclusive black door side moldings, XRT-exclusive side steps, XRT-exclusive 18-inch dark alloy wheels, and black mirror covers. Meanwhile, the rear-end of the XRT bears a new black lower bumper fascia molding and dark silver rear skid plates.
New XRT features are added all around the exterior
But the upgrades are not only for cosmetics that make it look more like an off-roader. Hyundai also included black roof side rails and cross rails up top so drivers can haul more cargo on the go. These complement the blacked-out features found on the rest of the XRT’s body.
Under the hood, the new trim will be using the same engine as the Santa Fe SEL, which is a 2.5-liter Smartstream GDI/MPI 4-cylinder gasoline engine that makes 191 hp and 181 Nm of torque. It sends power to either the front wheels or all wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission with Shiftronic, a system that allows drivers to override the system and shift to manual gear function.
A new impression to the Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe XRT is now out in the U.S. market. Hyundai Philippines, on the other hand, currently shows no plan in adding the XRT to the local Santa Fe model. It could be a great option for those Filipino car buyers who are looking for a rugged-looking midsize crossover.
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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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