2024 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift launched in Malaysia – refreshed 4th generation; 2.2 diesel, 1.6 hybrid; priced from RM185,888
The Hyundai Santa Fe has now been launched in Malaysia. It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about the facelifted fourth-generation SUV. first seen late last year and was officially previewed at PACE 2023.
There are two locally assembled CKD variants, the 2.2L Diesel and the 1.6L Hybrid. There is a RM10,000 discount for the first 100 bookings, bringing the price down to RM185,888 and RM205,888 on-the-road without insurance. The SUV comes with a five-year or 300,000km warranty.
“The Santa Fe has long been the cornerstone of Hyundai’s SUV line-up, consistently meeting the needs of Malaysian families. With its bold design, advanced technology and a wide range of powertrain options, the Santa Fe continues to impress those seeking a versatile and premium driving experience,” said Jeffrey Gan, Managing Director, Southeast Asia, Sime Darby Motors.
“The Santa Fe is equipped with a host of advanced technologies that enhance both comfort and safety. From the intuitive 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system to the comprehensive Hyundai SmartSense safety suite, every aspect of the Santa Fe is designed with the modern family in mind. We are confident that the Santa Fe will continue to be a popular model among discerning SUV buyers in Malaysia,” said Joey Lin, Managing Director of HSDM.
The 2.2-litre turbodiesel produces 202PS and 440Nm of torque, and all this power is sent to all four wheels via Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed wet DCT. The hybrid version is powered by a 1.6-litre Gamma II T-GDI petrol engine with 180PS/265Nm of torque – combined with a 44.2kW electric motor, for a total system output of 230PS/350Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
In terms of specs, the highlights mentioned in the press release include a 10.25-inch infotainment system with pre-loaded maps and navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, a powered tailgate, and the usual Hyundai SmartSense safety suite with ADAS features. There’s also blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree surround-view monitor. Unfortunately, that’s all the info we have for now – so let’s take a look. our PACE 2023 preview report for more details on specifications and variants.
Visually, the original TM Santa Fe’s front end was already a bold one with three tiers of lights. The facelift has removed the small fog lights in the lower bumper, which now features a clip-on air intake. The grille is now visually integrated with the headlights for a full-width effect.
Diving down, the grille gets a distinctive geometric inlay that looks like cascading scales. The new Santa Fe will be distinctive at night thanks to the T-shaped LED daytime running lights that bisect the main beam. There’s also a seamless line connecting the DRLs to the taillights, now connected by a thin light bar that replaces the chrome strip. The bumper design is also new and now features a full-width red reflector strip.
Inside, the dual-cabin dashboard is familiar, but the tall center console is new and now sits at an angle. Hyundai says the new cabin offers more space, comfort, and convenience. Hyundai says there are more premium soft-touch materials, too. On the new center console, all the controls are new, and the traditional gearshift lever has been replaced with buttons.
For the first time, the Santa Fe gets a terrain mode selector – a knob for Eco, Sport, Comfort and Smart driving modes, as well as presets for the HTRAC all-wheel drive system for sand, snow and mud. The “floating” centre console layout frees up space for more storage in the redesigned lower console. This is the most serious upgrade and is ideal if you don’t like the super-boxy look of the latest model. Fifth generation Santa Fe.
The Hyundai Santa Fe facelift comes in four exterior colors: Jet Black, Meteor Grey, Stormy Sea and Snow White Pearl which you see in the official HSDM image above.
If you want to try this big SUV with your family, come Sime Darby Motors Automania The event will run from today to Sunday at Bukit Jalil National Stadium Car Park B. All bookings at the event will stand a chance to win a BMW Motorrad electric scooter worth RM38,500.
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