Hyundai Santa Fe facelift now available in Malaysia from RM186k-RM206k

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has announced that the facelifted fourth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has been launched and is open for bookings at all Hyundai showrooms nationwide.

The first 100 customers to place a booking will enjoy a discount of RM10,000, bringing the on-the-road price down to RM185,888 for the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid Plus, RM205,888 for the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid Max and RM199,888 for the 2.2L Turbo Diesel Max.

All three variants of the Santa Fe are locally assembled and come with a comprehensive 5-year/300,000 km warranty.

Looks-wise, the refreshed Santa Fe features T-shaped LED daytime running lights, a wide grille that integrates with the headlamps, and an illuminated bar connecting the taillights.

There are four colours to choose from, namely Jet Black, Snowflake White Pearl, Meteor Grey, and Stormy Sea.

Standard features include a 10.25-inch touchscreen with pre-loaded maps and satellite-based voice-guided navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a Smart Power Tailgate.

The Santa Fe is also equipped with the SmartSense safety suite, which includes features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go. There’s also Blind Spot View Monitor and Surround View Monitor.

As for the powertrains, the 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine produces 202 PS and 440 Nm, while the 1.6-litre Gamma-II T-GDi hybrid engine generates a total system output of 230 PS and 350 Nm.

The former is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that drives the front wheels, while the latter gets an eight-speed automatic transmission and the HTRAC all-wheel-drive system.

Both variants feature a Terrain Mode selector, allowing drivers to optimise vehicle performance across various driving conditions, including sand, snow and mud, along with offering eco, sport, comfort and smart modes.