While Malaysia has just yet to launch the facelifted version of the outgoing TM generation Hyundai Santa Fe, Philippines has confirmed that it will soon be launching the all-new MX generation 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc (HMPH) hosted a preview of the fifth generation Santa Fe for its local customers earlier this month, showcasing a 7-seater variant, powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder paired to an 8-speed automatic all-wheel drive transmission. The latest MX g
Hans
29.12.2023
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift has been launched in Thailand. The model comes fully-imported from Malaysia, available with only one hybrid variant, priced at THB 1,849,000 (around RM 246k). Specs wise, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift in Thailand mostly mirrors the Hybrid Max variant that will be launched in Malaysia, except for the Harman Kardon surround sound system. Powertrain comes in the form of a 1.6-litre Gamma II T-GDI petrol engine, producing 180 PS/265 Nm of torque, combined with
Shaun
30.11.2023
Headlining this weekend's flurry of launches and previews is this, the Malaysian preview of the locally-assembled (CKD Kulim, Kedah) 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift. Three variants will be on sale, including a first-ever hybrid powertrain for a Korean SUV in our country. Prices are not revealed at point of publication. Bookings, however, are open at RM 1,000 a pop ahead of its November launch. Exterior Distinctive best describes the look of the thoroughly-refreshed Tucson, because this is no simp
Sanjay
04.11.2023
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has opened its order books for the facelifted, fourth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe. The 7-seater D-segment SUV will be locally assembled (CKD) at the Inokom plant in Kulim. Note that this is not that all-new fifth generation Santa Fe that already on sale in Korea. On the upside, a hybrid variant, a first for a local market Korean SUV, will be offered. Three variants are available, two hybrids and one diesel. The front-wheel drive Hybrid Plus and Hybrid Max variant
Hans
03.11.2023
Earlier this month, it was announced that Sime Darby Hyundai Integrated Sdn Bhd (SDHI) and Inokom Corporation Sdn Bhd have signed a Certificate of Mass Production to start the local assembly (CKD) of the facelifted 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe in Malaysia. Now it seems that a few units have been spotted on a car transporter on our local roads. Sent in by an anonymous user, these appear to be the facelifted Santa Fe though Hyundai’s local distributor, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has not given any o
CY Foong
26.10.2023
Sime Darby Hyundai Integrated Sdn Bhd (SDHI) and Inokom Corporation Sdn Bhd have signed a Certificate of Mass Production to kick off the assembly of the facelifted 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe in Malaysia. Posted on Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors' social media page, the details of the arrangement weren't shared much save for the phrase "the facelifted Santa Fe is coming to town"; meaning it'll be launched on our shores, and not solely exclusively built for exports. Also read: All-new Hyundai Tucson besides
Sanjay
02.10.2023