It’s finally here, ladies and gentlemen. Just as Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) promised us last Christmas, it’s now launched the all-new, fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe.
The midsize SUV-slash-crossover lands in our market boasting spanking new looks, a purely gasoline-powered lineup, and all the Hyundai tech money can buy. It slides right near the top of Hyundai’s local stable and looks ready to take on its Japanese rivals. Let’s take a deep dive into this all-new model and see what it has to offer.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 walkaround
Variants and prices
Three variants are available at launch. The range starts at P2.41 million for the non-turbo, front-wheel-drive Santa Fe and goes up to P2.54 million for the all-wheel-drive trim. Opt for the fully loaded turbocharged, all-wheel-drive variant and you’re looking at a range-topping P3.1 million price tag. You can check out the full price list below.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 prices
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T Calligraphy 8DCT AWD – P3,100,000
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5 GLS 8AT AWD – P2,540,000
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5 GLS 8AT 2WD – P2,410,000
Exterior
Boxy. That’s the word we’ve all been using to describe the Santa Fe. Sharp design cues adorn this boxy vehicle, with H-patterns visible from the front to the rear. It has massive windows all around—something it shares with the Staria—and it’s got polarizing rear-end styling.
The Santa Fe has also continuously grown in size from the first-generation model unveiled way back in 2000 to its latest iteration a couple of dozen years later. It now stands 4,830mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,780mm tall (-10mm in the lower trims) with a 2,815mm wheelbase. It’s now slightly bigger than a typical midsize SUV. It also sits on 20-inch wheels as standard with larger 21-inch alloys in the range-topping trim.
Interior
The inside of the Santa Fe is fitted with a plethora of leather and soft-touch materials. It feels premium, and it looks high-tech as well thanks to all the screens and buttons and knobs on the dash and the center console.
In this top-of-the-line variant we have pictured here, there’s extra-premium Nappa leather around the interior. The lower trims get standard leather. Power-adjustable front seats come as standard, and in the top-spec Santa Fe, ottomans are also available.
No tray in the second row, but you do get bag hooks behind the front seats. All rear seats can be folded down for extra room, too, allowing up to a maximum of 1,156 liters of cargo space out back.
Engine and specs
Pictured above is the 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that puts out 277hp at 5,800rpm and 420Nm of torque between 1,700 and 4,000rpm. This is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox that sends power to all four wheels. This setup is exclusive to the top-spec Calligraphy variant.
Available in the two lower trim levels is the 2.5-liter naturally aspirated gasoline mill that’s good for 191hp at 6,100rpm and 246Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. It’s paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels in the mid-spec Santa Fe and to just the front wheels in the base version.
Underneath the Santa Fe, you’ll find MacPherson struts up front and a multi-link suspension at the back. Disc brakes are available all around with slightly bigger front discs for the top-spec trim.
Extra features
It’s in the tech department that the Santa Fe really shines. There are a lot—and we mean a lot—of amenities inside the cabin. There’s a pair of 12.3-inch displays up front, one serves as the instrument cluster and the other the infotainment system that, of course, come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Standard in the Santa Fe are the automatic climate controls and the wireless charging pad. In the higher spec version you get dual-zone controls and an extra charging pad. Speaking of charging, USB-C ports can be found in all three rows. There’s a dual sunroof up top, too.
What do you think of the all-new Santa Fe, readers? Check out more photos of it below.
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