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 a 44.2 kW electric motor for a total system output of 230 PS and 350 Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.

In terms of exterior, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift is equipped with LED projector headlamps, LED daytime running lights, and LED tail lamps. Wheels are 19-inch units with 235/55 profile tyres.

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Inside, features include a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, power tailgate, roof rails, heated/ventilated front seats, and driver’s seat memory.

The interior also houses an eight-inch touch screen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, voice recognition, the aforementioned Harmon Kardon sound system, dual-zone air conditioning with rear vents, auto wipers, smart key entry with push-start, remote start function, paddle shifters, an electro-chromic rear-view mirror, and wireless phone charging.

Safety kit is complemented by six airbags, and list of ADAS on the Hyundai SmartSense safety suite that includes Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), and more.

In the local context, Hyundai Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has previewed the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift, and bookings are currently open. Three variants will be on sale: Hybrid Plus, Hybrid Max, and Diesel Max. Find out more about it by clicking here.

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