Verdict
At RM182,800, the Zeekr 7X undercuts the RM225,000 Hyundai Santa Fe by RM42,200, while bringing a 75 kWh battery, 480 km EV range and a 416 hp, 440 Nm rear motor. Its RM615 annual road tax is RM495 higher, however. The Santa Fe makes its case with seven seats, a 628-litre boot and an eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty, against five seats, 539 litres and five years/150,000 km for the Zeekr. For Malaysian families regularly using every seat, the Hyundai’s extra row matters more than its smaller 1.49 kWh hybrid battery.
Pick the Hyundai Santa Fe if you need seven seats, 628 litres of boot space and the longer eight-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you want to spend RM42,200 less for a 480 km EV with 416 hp, 450 kW DC charging and a 2,900 mm wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Santa Fe RM225,000; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Seating and boot space: Santa Fe 7 seats and 628 litres; 7X 5 seats and 539 litres.
- Battery and range: Santa Fe 1.49 kWh with no EV range figure; 7X 75 kWh and 480 km.
- Motor output: Santa Fe 64 hp and 264 Nm; 7X 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Santa Fe 2,815 mm; 7X 2,900 mm.
- Annual road tax: Santa Fe RM120; 7X RM615.
Santa Fe
- Seven seats and a 628-litre boot.
- Eight-year/160,000 km manufacturer warranty.
- ISOFIX points in the second and third rows.
- Costs RM42,200 more.
- Its 1.49 kWh battery has no stated EV range, versus 75 kWh and 480 km.
- No head-up display or auto parking.
7X
- 75 kWh battery, 480 km range and 450 kW DC charging.
- 416 hp and 440 Nm rear motor with a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Matrix LED headlamps, head-up display and auto parking.
- Only five seats and a 539-litre boot, versus seven seats and 628 litres.
- RM615 annual road tax, compared with RM120.
- Five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Hyundai's eight-year/160,000 km cover.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM225,000 | RM182,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with Hybrid Assistance | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | — |
| Torque | 265 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Electric |
| Bore | 75.6 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 64 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 264 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 1.49 kWh | 75 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 450 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 67 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 628 litres✓ | 539 litres |
| Front Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" 5-arm Alloy Wheels | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" 5-arm Alloy Wheels | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents & Blower Controls | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Second Row, 2 USB-C Third Row | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 4 Second Row, 2 Third Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Santa Fe vs 7X FAQ
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is the stronger choice for EV range, charging and motor output. The Hyundai Santa Fe is better if you need seven seats, the larger 628-litre boot or longer vehicle warranty coverage.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM42,200 less than the Hyundai Santa Fe. The trade-off is a five-seat layout and 539-litre boot, against the Hyundai’s seven seats and 628 litres.
Which has lower annual road tax?
The Hyundai Santa Fe has lower annual road tax at RM120. The Zeekr 7X is RM615 per year, a RM495 difference.