The Hyundai Santa Fe is no doubt a familiar name to those who are savvy with the aforementioned Korean marque. It first entered the local market way back in 2006, and later on the fourth-gen model was launched at the 2018 Manila International Auto Show.
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe
Fast forward to 2022 and Hyundai Philippines is now under new management. And with that, it also launched the updated Santa Fe. It is now underpinned by a new platform, and it looks vastly more contemporary than the outgoing model. Let’s check it out.
Exterior
On the outside, the new Hyundai Santa Fe gets a whole new front end. Particularly eye-catching on this portion are the T-shaped LED headlamps that smoothly merge into a larger cascading grille.
The Santa Fe from the rear
From the side, it looks a bit similar to the pre-facelift version, though it now rides on a new, modern-looking set of 19-inch alloy wheels.
From the rear, the new Santa Fe then gets a light strip that spans the entire width of the vehicle. The rear LED taillights themselves also come in a complex-looking shape combined with the light pattern. Moving down below the trunk door is a wide, width-spanning reflector, and it also has a shiny decorative piece on the lower rear bumper as well.
Cargo space of the Hyundai Santa Fe
Of note, the Santa Fe comes with a power tailgate. It also gets power-folding side mirrors with puddle lamps, satin chrome exterior door handles, roof rails, LED rear fog lamps, and daytime running lamps. On the other hand, the all-new Santa Fe is part of Hyundai Motor Philippines' revamped model lineup.
Interior
Inside, the updated Santa Fe gets a three-row configuration that can seat up to seven occupants. All seats are clad in leather, and its occupants are kept comfortable by an automatic air-conditioning system with rear vents. The rear second row seats can be folded in a 60:40 split, while the third row has a 50:50 split.
Check out the Santa Fe's second row
For affixing luggage and cargo, the trunk space also comes with a luggage net and hook. There’s also a cargo screen that serves to separate the trunk from the rest of the interior.
For this Hyundai's front cabin, the dashboard assumes a sleek design with logically placed physical controls. The steering wheel is wrapped in leather, and the driver is also provided with a push-button-type gear shifter, paddle shifters, a push-to-start button, an electrochromic rear-view mirror, as well as a full TFT LCD gauge cluster.
The new Santa Fe's cockpit
The driver’s seat and the front passenger seat are also power-adjustable, but the driver also gets power adjustable lumbar support.
Tech & safety
For on-board entertainment, the Santa Fe is kitted out with an eight-inch touchscreen head unit. This is a floating-type touchscreen which comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, auxiliary input, and USB connectivity. It also has an AM/FM radio receiver and voice recognition as well. The said head unit is then linked to a six-piece speaker system.
Charging devices inside the Santa Fe is also made easy with its wireless charging pad, in addition to USB charging ports for the front tray, console, and luggage compartment.
It's TFT digital gauge can display a blind-spot monitor
Handling safety for the Santa Fe are dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, stability control, and ISOFIX child seat anchors, among others.
Besides those, this midsize crossover also has several driver-assist features. These include dynamic braking control, blind spot collision warning, parking distance warning, rear seat alert, a blind-spot view monitor, a 360-degree monitor, and parking assist.
Engine
Propelling the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is a 2.2-liter CRDi (turbodiesel) engine. At the maximum, this four-cylinder can churn out 200 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque.
Power is then sent to its front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. As mentioned, this tranny can be manually controlled using paddle shifters.
The 2023 Santa Fe is powered by a 2.2-liter turbodiesel
Of note, the Santa Fe uses the N3 platform which it shares with the all-new Kia Sorento. For the suspension, it uses a MacPherson strut in front and a multi-link suspension at the rear. It then uses disc brakes for all four wheels, as well as an electronic parking brake with auto hold.
The sole variant for the Santa Fe for the local market as of its launch is the GLS 2.2R CRDi DCT, and it is priced at Php 2,420,000. Of note, the Santa Fe debuted together with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, Creta, and the Staria. This signals the brand's return to the Philippine market under Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH)
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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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