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Overview
The Hyundai Santa Fe MX5 is a D-segment SUV with six or seven seats, launched in Malaysia in 2025 as the fifth-generation model. It is aimed at family buyers who want a large Hyundai with a choice of 1.6-litre turbo hybrid or 2.5-litre turbo petrol power. Prices start at RM225,000.
Santa Fe in 2026 — what's new
The MX5 Santa Fe carries into 2026 from its 2025 Malaysia launch, with the 1.6T Hybrid Prime, 1.6T Hybrid Prestige and 2.5T Calligraphy forming the range. The key 2026 development is local assembly: the Santa Fe and Tucson are due for CKD launch in Q2 2026, built at Inokom Kulim after the Staria. No facelift or powertrain change is listed.
Variants (3)
RM225,000–RM270,000 · est. from RM2,295/mo
Which variant to buy
Most buyers should start with the 1.6T Hybrid Prime at RM225,000: it gets seven seats, the 1,598 cc petrol hybrid setup, 177 hp and a conventional automatic. The 1.6T Hybrid Prestige costs RM245,000 with the same listed engine, output, gearbox and seating, so on paper the RM20,000 gap is trim, not mechanicals — check the equipment list. Pay RM270,000 for the 2.5T Calligraphy only if you want 277 hp and six seats.
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 177 hp
- Motor Horsepower
- 64 hp
- Torque
- 265 Nm
- Motor Torque
- 264 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,598 cc
- Battery Capacity
- 1.49 kWh
- Transmission
- Conventional Automatic
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 7
- Boot Space
- 628 litres
- Airbags
- Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 177 hp
- Motor Horsepower
- 64 hp
- Torque
- 265 Nm
- Motor Torque
- 264 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,598 cc
- Battery Capacity
- 1.49 kWh
- Transmission
- Conventional Automatic
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 7
- Boot Space
- 628 litres
- Airbags
- Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 277 hp
- Torque
- 422 Nm
- Motor Torque
- 264 Nm
- Capacity
- 2,497 cc
- Battery Capacity
- 1.49 kWh
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
- Driveline
- All Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 6
- Boot Space
- 628 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Centre Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag
Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Abyss Black Pearl Pearl
- Creamy White Pearl Pearl
- Ecotronic Gray Pearl Pearl
- Ocado Green Pearl Pearl
- Earthy Brass Matte Matte
Hyundai Santa Fe buyer's guides & reviews
Verdict
The Santa Fe’s strongest showroom points are clear: six/seven-seat flexibility, two powertrain paths and headline safety/warranty coverage of 10 airbags and eight years. But the entry price is high beside the Proton X90 from RM106,800, Jetour VT9 from RM119,350, Chery Tiggo 9 from RM166,800 and Omoda Jaecoo J8 from RM178,800. Buy it for the Hyundai package and cabin format, not because it is the cheapest large SUV.
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Hyundai Santa Fe sales in Malaysia
81 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #155 best-selling model this year.
Full Santa Fe sales data, month by month →Hyundai Santa Fe resale value
What a used Santa Fe holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.
| Year | Trade guide | Typical asking | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RM220,450 | — | 100% |
| 2025 | RM179,400 | — | 81% |
| 2024 | RM158,400 | — | 75% |
| 2023 | RM132,350 | — | 67% |
| 2022 | RM107,150 | — | 56% |
| 2021 | RM92,250 | — | 48% |
| 2020 | RM84,000 | — | 44% |
| 2019 | RM72,950 | — | 38% |
| 2018 | RM58,800 | — | 32% |
| 2017 | RM51,200 | — | 28% |
Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.
Generations
Rivals to consider
same class, similar money
Hyundai Santa Fe FAQ
How much is the Hyundai Santa Fe in Malaysia?
The Hyundai Santa Fe is priced from RM225,000 to RM270,000 in Malaysia. The 1.6T Hybrid Prime is RM225,000, the 1.6T Hybrid Prestige is RM245,000, and the 2.5T Calligraphy is RM270,000.
Which Hyundai Santa Fe variant should I buy?
Pick the 1.6T Hybrid Prime if you want seven seats and the lowest price. The Prestige has the same listed engine, output, gearbox and seating. Choose the 2.5T Calligraphy for 277 hp, but it has six seats.
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe a hybrid?
Two variants are hybrids: the 1.6T Hybrid Prime and 1.6T Hybrid Prestige use a 1,598 cc petrol hybrid powertrain with 177 hp. The 2.5T Calligraphy is a petrol model with 277 hp.
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe locally assembled in Malaysia?
The Santa Fe is part of Hyundai Malaysia’s CKD plan, with local assembly in Kulim scheduled for Q2 2026 after the Staria, alongside the Tucson.
