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 generation Santa Fe made its global debut in July this year but sales in right-hand drive markets have yet to begin. The UK and Australia are still selling the outgoing TM generation Santa Fe. The Philippines is left-hand drive.

Globally, the all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with four powertrains options, all petrol 4-cylinders:

2.5-litre turbocharged, 281 PS / 422 Nm

2.5-litre naturally aspirated, 194 PS / 246 Nm

1.6-litre turbocharged hybrid, 235 PS / 367 Nm

1.6-litre turbocharged plug-in hybrid – to be confirmed

Closer to home, the outgoing generation Hyundai Santa Fe has been previewed in Malaysia, but local distributor Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors has yet to be confirm the prices.

Two engine options are available for Malaysia, a 1.6-litre turbocharged hybrid (230 PS / 350 Nm) and a 2.2-litre turbo diesel (193 PS / 440 Nm). The hybrid is available in two variants; Plus and Max. The model is assembled at Inokom’s plant in Kulim, and is also exported to Thailand.