New Generation Hyundai Santa Fe Now Available in Southeast Asia, Awaits Arrival in Vietnam

In the Philippines market, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2024 comes in three versions and prices range from 2.41 - 3.1 million Peso (approximately 1.067 - 1.373 billion Vietnamese Dong).

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The new generation Hyundai Santa Fe was first displayed in the Philippines in December last year. After 3 months, this model is finally officially introduced to the Philippines market.

In this Southeast Asian market, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is available in 3 versions, including 2.5 GLS 8AT 2WD, 2.5 GLS 8AT AWD, and 2.5T Calligraphy 8DCT AWD. The price of this model ranges from 2.41 – 3.1 million Peso (approximately 1.067 – 1.373 billion VND).

Under the hood of the 2 lower variants are the 2.5L Smartstream 4-cylinder petrol engines, producing a maximum power of 194 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and a maximum torque of 246 Nm at 4,000 rpm. This engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, either 1WD or 2WD.

On the other hand, the top-of-the-line version of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe in the Philippines is equipped with a 2.5L Smartstream 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, generating a maximum power of 281 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and a maximum torque of 422 Nm in the range of 1,700 – 4,000 rpm. This engine is combined with an 8-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission and AWD.

The top-of-the-line 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe features a 2.5L turbocharged petrol engine

Similar to the models for the US and South Korean markets, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe in the Philippines has undergone a complete redesign. This model is designed in a more square and masculine style, reminiscent of the luxury SUV Land Rover Defender. However, the exterior design of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has also sparked controversy, especially in the rear area.

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has a more angular design compared to its predecessor

At the front of the car, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with new curved headlights, LED daytime running lights, and a new “H” grille design. Meanwhile, the muscular fenders and glossy black details enhance the ruggedness of the exterior of this model.

The new “H” headlights of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe features glossy black exterior details

The 2 lower variants of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe in the Philippines come with 20-inch alloy wheels and 225/45R20 tires. Meanwhile, the top-of-the-line version is equipped with 21-inch alloy wheels and 245/45R21 tires.

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe features 20-inch or 21-inch wheels

At the rear of the car, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a large flat and upright tailgate. The tailgate integrates new LED taillights with an “H” design inside.

The taillights of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe also feature the “H” design

In addition to the design changes, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has also increased in size compared to its predecessor. Specifically, the car has dimensions of 4,830 x 1,900 x 1,770 mm (length x width x height), a wheelbase length of 2,815 mm, and a ground clearance of 177 mm.

Inside the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe in the Philippines is a spacious 7-seater interior. The model for the Southeast Asian market does not have a 6-seater version like in South Korea.

The interior of the new Santa Fe creates a more premium feeling than before, aiming to provide a “Plus Alpha” experience, according to Hyundai. The interior design emphasizes the balance between indoor and outdoor activities. Therefore, Hyundai has combined advanced technology features with spacious cargo space when designing the interior of this model.

The interior of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe in the Philippines

In the instrument panel area, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe impresses with its new large curved screen. This is a combination of a digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen center display. The infotainment screen of the car supports wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity, voice command control, and a 6-speaker audio system.

Other notable features of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe in the Philippines include a smart key, push-button start, fingerprint scanner, UV-C sterilization compartment for mobile devices, dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, center console armrest for the front two rows, power-adjustable front seats, and driver seat memory.

Regardless of the version, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe comes with leather seats, a 60:40 split-folding second row, a 50:50 split-folding third row, 6 charging ports, 12 cup holders, and 4 bottle holders. The top-of-the-line Calligraphy version also features Nappa leather seats and 2 wireless phone chargers.

The top-of-the-line 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe features Nappa leather seats…

… and 2 wireless phone chargers

To provide peace of mind for users, this mid-size SUV comes with active safety features included in the Hyundai Smartsense package such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision avoidance assist, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind-spot collision warning, reverse collision avoidance assist, and parking distance warning.

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe features multiple active safety features

Other safety features of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe include manual speed limit adjuster, rear passenger alert, 360-degree camera, 8 airbags, tire pressure monitoring system, hill-start assist control, and downhill brake control.

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