After its initial exclusive preview, the next-generation 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe was finally shown off to the public. Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) positioned the display at the C1 Park Bonifacio High Street Central in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) where it will be displayed until January 12, 2024. You can find the display near Central Square, across Salad Stop.
It is on display at C1 Park near Central Square until January 12, 2024
Unlike its exclusive preview, however, only the one with Terracotta Orange exterior paint and white interior was displayed. The vehicle was also shown off while positioned inside a protective glass box. Regardless, this is a big step for the all-new Santa Fe, and HMPH since this marks the first time the next-gen crossover SUV is shown to the general public in the Philippines.
For now, no mechanical details or features were shared by HMPH for the Philippine-spec 5th-gen Santa Fe. But if we reference the global versions, it uses a 2.5-liter turbocharged Theta III gasoline engine or a 1.6-liter turbo hybrid.
Get a chance to see its boxy design up close
The larger 2.5-liter mill with forced induction can churn out up to 277 horsepower and 422 Nm of torque. The hybrid meanwhile, can produce up to 230 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. Available transmissions for the Santa Fe in other markets are an eight-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission. It also gets Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel-drive system depending on the trim.
HMPH General Manager for Sales Victor Vela noted that the latest iteration of the Santa Fe looks nothing like the previous model.
“Visually, the differences from its predecessor are dramatic. But this iteration still maintains the practicality and performance which we have grown to love with the Santa Fe. We wish to keep some things a little private until its official launch. So, please just wait a little longer as to the final pricing and specs,” Vela said.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe display in C1 Park is particularly scenic at night
Speaking of launch dates, the next-gen crossover SUV is expected to officially come out for the local market in the first quarter of 2024. But if you’re just as excited as we are for this upcoming ride, you have until next week to see this boxy-looking next-gen model.
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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 three available variants are the entry-level GLS 2WD, the GLS AWD, and the top-spec Calligraphy AWD. These are priced at Php 2,410,000, Php 2,540,000, and Php 3,100,000 respectively.
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.
₱ 2,410,000 - ₱ 3,100,000
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