The Hyundai Santa Fe is now launched in Malaysia. It has been a while since we last heard of the facelifted fourth-generation SUV, which was first seen late last year and was officially previewed at PACE 2023.
Three CKD locally assembled variants are available: the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid Plus at RM185,888, the 2.2L Turbo Diesel Max at RM199,888 and the 1.6L Turbo Hybrid Max for RM205,888, all on-the-road excluding insurance. These prices are inclusive of a RM10,000 discount for the first 100 early birds (add RM10k to these figures for the standard RRP). Note that this time, the range-topping variant is not the diesel. The factory warranty is for five years or 300,000 km.
“The Santa Fe has long been a cornerstone of Hyundai’s SUV line-up, consistently meeting the needs of Malaysian families. With its bold design, advanced technology and choice of powertrains, the Santa Fe continues to impress those seeking a versatile and premium driving experience,” said Jeffrey Gan, MD of Southeast Asia at Sime Darby Motors.
“The Santa Fe is equipped with an array of cutting-edge technologies that enhance both comfort and safety. From the intuitive touchscreen infotainment system to the comprehensive Hyundai SmartSense safety suite, every aspect of the Santa Fe has been designed with the modern family in mind. We are confident that the Santa Fe will continue to be a favourite among discerning SUV buyers in Malaysia,” said Joey Lin, MD of HSDM.
The 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine packs 193 PS and 440 Nm of torque, and all that is sent to four wheels via Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed wet DCT. The hybrid is powered by a 1.6-litre Gamma II T-GDI petrol engine with 180 PS/265 Nm of torque – combined with a 44.2 kW electric motor, total system output is 230 PS/350 Nm. Power goes to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
Spec-wise, highlights mentioned in the press release include infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone automatic air con, a powered tailgate and the Hyundai SmartSense safety suite with the usual ADAS features. There’s also blind spot monitor and 360-degree surround view monitor. HSDM has now confirmed that there will be three variants, as per our preview report.
Looks wise, the original TM Santa Fe’s front end is already a bold one with three tiers of lighting. This facelift deletes the small foglamps at the lower bumper, which now has a clamped shaped air intake. The grille is now visually merged with the headlamps for a full width effect.
Diving in, the grille has a signature geometric patterned inlay that appears like cascading scales. The new Santa Fe will be very distinctive at night thanks to T-shaped LED daytime running lights that bisects the main light beams. There’s also a seamless line that connects the DRLs to the tail lights. The rear bumper design is also new, and there’s now a full width red reflector strip.
Inside, the twin-cowl dashboard is familiar, but the high centre console is new and now sits on a sloping angle. Hyundai says that the new cabin provides more space, comfort, and convenience. There are also more premium soft-touch materials, Hyundai says. On the fresh centre console, the controls are all new and the traditional shifter has been replaced by buttons.
For the first time, the Santa Fe comes with a Terrain Mode selector – a control knob for Eco, Sport, Comfort and Smart drive modes, as well as the HTRAC AWD system’s sand, snow and mud presets. The “floating” centre console’s layout frees up space for more storage in the redesigned lower dashboard. This is as heavy as facelifts come, and would be ideal you don’t fancy the super boxy style of the latest fifth-generation Santa Fe.
The Santa Fe facelift is available in four exterior colours: Phantom Black, Magnetic Grey, Stormy Sea and the Creamy White Pearl you see on the 2.2L Turbo Diesel Max above. The grey car in our preview gallery below is the range-topping 1.6L Turbo Hybrid Max.
If you want to try out this big SUV for size with the family, head to the Sime Darby Motors Automania event from today till Sunday at Carpark B of the National Stadium Bukit Jalil. All bookings placed at the event this will stand a chance to win a BMW Motorrad electric scooter worth RM38,500.
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launch this for what, try scam malaysians ah, boikot saim dabi
interior………………exterior……………..selling at this price, waiting…………………..
Buy chinese car, more premium, more class and even better than German
Wow this 1 commendable logical Hyundai price since the previous Santa Fe Premium launched back in 2015 also cost RM180k to RM190k when compared to Today’s Elantras, Tucson, and most ridiculous Creta RM150k for 1.5L NA Engine that made in Indonesia.
RM200k for a CKD huyndai. Tough sale mate.
With the exception of maybe BMW and Mini, I don’t know why most brands under Sime Darby always priced themselves out from otherwise a decent good car…
Wonder where the CKD packs are sourced from and wonder how much marketing Sime Darby Hyundai going to do, to market this model
Seriously? Is this the best Hyundai can do in the Malaysian market?
All the markets are getting the latest Santa fe, whereas Hyundai Malaysia is refreshing the old model.
No wonder, there are hardly any Hyundais on the road.
C’mon Hyundai Malaysia, wake up and sell the Gen 5 already. Whole world has launched it and you’re now only launching Gen 4?! Who’re you trying to fool.
overseas market already got the new next gen model, here still facelift
Too late. The rest like Indonesia already have the 5th gen testing on their soil. What makes Sime Darby think this will sell good when others will to wait for the 5th gen one. That one is so much better. The whole Hyundai Malaysia line-ups now are just overpriced and dated. That’s coming from a family who has Elantra AD and Tucson 1.6T.
Bij the overseas markets already got the NEXT-GEN Santa Fe. Wtf
1.6NA Hybrid?
Hyundai Ioniq
Now worth <50K
1.6 turbo not NA
As usual Malaysia is always late to the party when other countries are already receiving the latest gen Santa Fe.
Too late
Nooo not that damn small touchscreen again
What is this? Launching an old discarded model? What kind of business development strategy is this company thinking of?
In all honesty, Hyundai in Malaysia is a true T20 flex. You can afford a BMW but bought a Hyundai instead because you’re not arsed about badge snobbery.
Don’t get me wrong; Hyundai makes great cars…they’re selling great in US, Europe, and even Singapore. It’s just priced so poorly by Sime in Malaysia which is a pity.