Fifth-gen Hyundai Santa Fe launched in Singapore
20 Jun 2024|39,887 views
A stocky, rugged-looking SUV has made fresh landfall on our shores - but no, this isn't a European car you're looking at, but the latest iteration of a longstanding Korean-American name.
On Tuesday (19 June 2024), the fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe was officially launched in Singapore at Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore with members of the media in attendance. (The car, if you'll remember, is named after the capital of the American state of New Mexico.) Its arrival now marks the first full-model change for the car since 2018.
And what a change it has undergone. Riding on 20-inch wheels, the all-new Santa Fe puts miles between itself and its predecessor visually, thanks to its boxy silhouette, high hood, chunky arches and 'floating roof'.
Most striking, of course, are its H-shaped head and taillights, which work together with the car's squarish front end and wider and taller tailgate respectively to emphasise the car's physical sense of presence. The taillamps, in particular, are quite a sight to behold with their unusually low placement.
But peer a bit closer and you'll notice an interesting element on the car's C-pillars (on the more premium Calligraphy trim): Hidden grab handles, which provide handy anchor points for those who want to climb up and retrieve items stowed away on the roof.
It's not just the car's exterior that has undergone a huge overhaul, but the car's cabin, too, where the H-motif continues to present itself in areas including the dashboard, air-conditioning vents, and seat stitching.
Immediately, the Santa Fe's interior should feel both more expensive and upmarket than before. Soft-touch materials - largely made from eco-friendly materials - are plentiful throughout the car, while the doors and dashboard feature a light woodgrain trim.
The all-new Santa Fe also promises to deliver better on its claim of being a full-sized seven-seater SUV.
The Santa Fe's cabin now feels more upmarket too, and incorporates the H-motifs from the exterior for a consistent aesthetic
While retaining its predecessor's 2-3-2 seating layout, the car has a longer wheelbase of 2,815mm now that gives rear passengers extra space to stretch out. Specifically, seating height has been raised in the third row, while legroom and headroom have been improved by 15mm and 69mm respectively.
Carrying capacity in the Santa Fe has also been improved, with the SUV boasting a 628-litre boot with the last row folded away - and a whopping 1,949 litres with all the seats down.
Coming back to the front, however, the immediate standout portion of the dashboard - quite literally - is a Panoramic Curved Display, which can house twin 12.3-inch screens for the driver's instrument cluster and touch-operated infotainment display. (A 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster is fitted as standard.)
Another world-first: The upper tray doesn't just offer a space to store one's devices, but also a UV-C Sterilisation function - so you can keep them clean at all times
Still, Hyundai's reimagination of the Santa Fe's front quarters includes a handful of innovative world-first features.
The first is a UV-C Sterilisation Tray right beneath the dashboard - apparently the first of its kind - that doesn't just give the front passenger the convenience of storing their items away, but also the ability to sterilise them.
Additionally, the Santa Fe gets a 'Bilateral Multi-Console' storage space - or a central cubby that can be opened from both the front and rear passengers for added convenience. On the 'Calligraphy' trim, dual wireless charging trays ensure that both the driver and front passenger can charge their phones simultaneously.
Finally, the Santa Fe now also offers a Relaxation Driver Seat with an extendable leg rest.
The Santa Fe is now offered solely with a turbo-hybrid powertrain that sees a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine mated to an electric motor to produce 213bhp and 367Nm of torque
Unlike its predecessors, the fifth-generation Santa Fe is offered purely as a full-hybrid. Drivers will find a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine under the hood mated to a 47.7kW (64bhp) electric motor, providing a combined output of 213bhp and 367Nm of torque.
You’d expect the Santa Fe to be all-wheel driven, given its rugged styling, but this power is sent solely to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. The benefit, naturally, is economy; Hyundai Singapore claims a fuel consumption figure of 14.5km/L, which is far from shabby for a seven-seater SUV.
As we referred to earlier, the Santa Fe will go on sale in Singapore in two trims: As the standard Santa Fe TurboHybrid and the more premium Santa Fe TurboHybrid Calligraphy, although only the latter is available at launch.
As standard, the car's equipment list is arguably already rather generous, including a remote folding second row, rear door curtains, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and full LED head and taillights.
Standard safety features also include a 10-airbag system, and a large suite of driver assists, including Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, and Lane Keeping Assist.
Step up to the Calligraphy, however, and the tech gets better with a Remote Smart Parking Assist (allowing the car to move forward/reverse on its own in a lot), an Around View Monitor, and Blind Spot View Monitor.
The Calligraphy trim also throws in more premium features such as twin sunroofs, and dual wireless charging trays
The Calligraphy also gets more premium features including Nappa leather upholstery, two sunroofs, a head-up display, and of course, ventilated front seats. Additionally, you'll get to enjoy all of the firm's latest innovations should you splash the extra cash, including those Assist Handles on the C-Pillars and dual wireless charging trays.
Finally, the Santa Fe will be available in at least five new exterior colours for customers to choose from, including Terracotta Orange Solid, Cyber Sage Pearl, and the Earthy Brass Matte you see in this pictures.
Sgcarmart understands that these will be on display when the car makes its first public debut at a Hyundai roadshow in VivoCity, starting next Monday (24 June 2024).
Car model | Price as of press time (including COE) |
Hyundai Santa Fe TurboHybrid 1.6 7-Seater | P.O.A. |
Hyundai Santa Fe TurboHybrid Calligraphy 1.6 7-Seater | $277,999 |
A stocky, rugged-looking SUV has made fresh landfall on our shores - but no, this isn't a European car you're looking at, but the latest iteration of a longstanding Korean-American name.
On Tuesday (19 June 2024), the fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe was officially launched in Singapore at Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore with members of the media in attendance. (The car, if you'll remember, is named after the capital of the American state of New Mexico.) Its arrival now marks the first full-model change for the car since 2018.
And what a change it has undergone. Riding on 20-inch wheels, the all-new Santa Fe puts miles between itself and its predecessor visually, thanks to its boxy silhouette, high hood, chunky arches and 'floating roof'.
Most striking, of course, are its H-shaped head and taillights, which work together with the car's squarish front end and wider and taller tailgate respectively to emphasise the car's physical sense of presence. The taillamps, in particular, are quite a sight to behold with their unusually low placement.
But peer a bit closer and you'll notice an interesting element on the car's C-pillars (on the more premium Calligraphy trim): Hidden grab handles, which provide handy anchor points for those who want to climb up and retrieve items stowed away on the roof.
It's not just the car's exterior that has undergone a huge overhaul, but the car's cabin, too, where the H-motif continues to present itself in areas including the dashboard, air-conditioning vents, and seat stitching.
Immediately, the Santa Fe's interior should feel both more expensive and upmarket than before. Soft-touch materials - largely made from eco-friendly materials - are plentiful throughout the car, while the doors and dashboard feature a light woodgrain trim.
The all-new Santa Fe also promises to deliver better on its claim of being a full-sized seven-seater SUV.
The Santa Fe's cabin now feels more upmarket too, and incorporates the H-motifs from the exterior for a consistent aesthetic
While retaining its predecessor's 2-3-2 seating layout, the car has a longer wheelbase of 2,815mm now that gives rear passengers extra space to stretch out. Specifically, seating height has been raised in the third row, while legroom and headroom have been improved by 15mm and 69mm respectively.
Carrying capacity in the Santa Fe has also been improved, with the SUV boasting a 628-litre boot with the last row folded away - and a whopping 1,949 litres with all the seats down.
Coming back to the front, however, the immediate standout portion of the dashboard - quite literally - is a Panoramic Curved Display, which can house twin 12.3-inch screens for the driver's instrument cluster and touch-operated infotainment display. (A 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster is fitted as standard.)
Another world-first: The upper tray doesn't just offer a space to store one's devices, but also a UV-C Sterilisation function - so you can keep them clean at all times
Still, Hyundai's reimagination of the Santa Fe's front quarters includes a handful of innovative world-first features.
The first is a UV-C Sterilisation Tray right beneath the dashboard - apparently the first of its kind - that doesn't just give the front passenger the convenience of storing their items away, but also the ability to sterilise them.
Additionally, the Santa Fe gets a 'Bilateral Multi-Console' storage space - or a central cubby that can be opened from both the front and rear passengers for added convenience. On the 'Calligraphy' trim, dual wireless charging trays ensure that both the driver and front passenger can charge their phones simultaneously.
Finally, the Santa Fe now also offers a Relaxation Driver Seat with an extendable leg rest.
The Santa Fe is now offered solely with a turbo-hybrid powertrain that sees a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine mated to an electric motor to produce 213bhp and 367Nm of torque
Unlike its predecessors, the fifth-generation Santa Fe is offered purely as a full-hybrid. Drivers will find a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine under the hood mated to a 47.7kW (64bhp) electric motor, providing a combined output of 213bhp and 367Nm of torque.
You’d expect the Santa Fe to be all-wheel driven, given its rugged styling, but this power is sent solely to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. The benefit, naturally, is economy; Hyundai Singapore claims a fuel consumption figure of 14.5km/L, which is far from shabby for a seven-seater SUV.
As we referred to earlier, the Santa Fe will go on sale in Singapore in two trims: As the standard Santa Fe TurboHybrid and the more premium Santa Fe TurboHybrid Calligraphy, although only the latter is available at launch.
As standard, the car's equipment list is arguably already rather generous, including a remote folding second row, rear door curtains, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and full LED head and taillights.
Standard safety features also include a 10-airbag system, and a large suite of driver assists, including Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, and Lane Keeping Assist.
Step up to the Calligraphy, however, and the tech gets better with a Remote Smart Parking Assist (allowing the car to move forward/reverse on its own in a lot), an Around View Monitor, and Blind Spot View Monitor.
The Calligraphy trim also throws in more premium features such as twin sunroofs, and dual wireless charging trays
The Calligraphy also gets more premium features including Nappa leather upholstery, two sunroofs, a head-up display, and of course, ventilated front seats. Additionally, you'll get to enjoy all of the firm's latest innovations should you splash the extra cash, including those Assist Handles on the C-Pillars and dual wireless charging trays.
Finally, the Santa Fe will be available in at least five new exterior colours for customers to choose from, including Terracotta Orange Solid, Cyber Sage Pearl, and the Earthy Brass Matte you see in this pictures.
Sgcarmart understands that these will be on display when the car makes its first public debut at a Hyundai roadshow in VivoCity, starting next Monday (24 June 2024).
Car model | Price as of press time (including COE) |
Hyundai Santa Fe TurboHybrid 1.6 7-Seater | P.O.A. |
Hyundai Santa Fe TurboHybrid Calligraphy 1.6 7-Seater | $277,999 |
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