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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.

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Fourth-gen Hyundai Tucson launched in Malaysia – 3 variants, from RM159k

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HAVING opened the order books and displayed the model publicly for the first time in the country only last week, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has now officially launched the fourth-generation Tucson in Malaysia.

The new Tucson’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design is a striking departure from the previous generation, featuring head turning elements including daytime running lights concealed within a Parametric Jewel grille, full-width tail lamps, angular wheel arches and complex, chiselled surfaces.

The modern yet cosseting wrap-around interior features a button-less centre stack under an eight-inch infotainment touch-screen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and voice recognition.

Fully imported (CBU) from South Korea, the Tucson comes in three front-wheel drive variants, namely the 2.0 Lite, 1.6T Plus and 1.6T Max.

The 2.0 Lite’s Smartstream MPI engine produces 156 PS and 192 Nm of torque, and is paired with a six-speed automatic, whereas the other two variants combine a turbocharged Smartstream 1.6 TGDi engine that develops 180 PS and 265 Nm of torque with a seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Regardless of variant, the Tucson gets seven airbags including a front-thorax airbag, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, Blind Spot Collision Warning and Safe Exit Warning.

The range-topping 1.6T Max exclusively enjoys eight-way powered and heated/ventilated driver and front passenger seats, a fully digital 10.25-inch instrument panel, a power tailgate, auto wipers, wireless phone charging and a full Hyundai SmartSense safety suite including Smart Cruise Control.

Available colours are Amazon Gray Metallic, Phantom Black Pearl, Creamy White Pearl, Crimson Red Pearl and Silky Bronze Metallic, with the last two not offered on the 2.0 Lite.

The new Tucson is priced, on-the-road before insurance, at RM158,888 for the 2.0 Lite, RM178,888 for the 1.6T Plus and RM195,888 for the 1.6T Max.

The first 100 customers who book on or before 31 December 2023 will receive a complimentary extended warranty (five years/300,000 km) and free service package (three years/50,000 km); thereafter the package will be available at RM10,000.

Bookings can be made at any authorised Hyundai sales outlet nationwide or on Hyundai’s online booking platform Cl!cktoBuy.