Our review of the all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid!
12 November, 2024
Get ready for the all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid at North Harbour Hyundai!
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has had quite the glow-up, with Land Rover-like looks and frugal hybrid power – it’s one of the best family SUVs in its price range.
There’s no mistaking the new Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid seven-seat SUV for its predecessor. For starters, it’s bigger: 45mm longer overall (now 4830mm), 15mm taller (now 1770mm) and 50mm longer between the front and rear wheels (now 2815mm).
But that doesn’t tell the whole story.
The boxier shape – and sharper corners on the outside – means more of the Santa Fe’s dimensions are available for fitting passengers and cargo inside.
Storage space is plentiful. The centre console storage box initially looks small. But remove the plastic tray and it opens up to a deep drawer, which can be slid out by second-row passengers, allowing for items to be easily passed from front to rear without the driver needing to reach back.
It’s also better equipped.
Take the Calligraphy model: larger 20-inch alloy wheels (vs 19s), a 360-degree camera, a larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose stereo, ambient cabin lighting, speed sign recognition, auto-dipping side mirrors, blind-spot cameras, remote auto parking from the key, and a heated steering wheel are among the extras.
Other standard features include a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, dual wireless phone chargers, leather trim, power-adjustable heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, power tailgate, LED headlights, and keyless entry and start.
Plus, a wealth of amenities – multi-colour ambient interior lighting, heated front seats/steering wheel, keyless entry, push-button start, dual-zone climate control, two USB-C ports and one 12-volt socket. The flagship Calligraphy also has features like ventilated seats and a sunroof.
Safety’s top of mind, too, with crash-avoidance technology that’s hard to match. There are 10 airbags, including new side torso airbags for second-row passengers – and, crucially, side curtain airbags that now extend to the third row of seats. In Hyundai’s testing, there were no false activations of the AEB (automatic emergency braking), while the lane-keep assist system worked as intended.
What overseas customers are saying about the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
“An exhilarating drive”
“A smooth drive and luxurious”
“Versatile” (as it’s AWD)
Presently, launch pricing (2024) the Santa Fe is only available as a turbo-petrol hybrid, starting from a special launch price: $74,990 + ORC for the Active and $86,990 + ORC for the Limited. The top-spec Calligraphy comes in at $94,990 + ORC. All models are covered by a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty.Nic, Ryno and the team here at Ingham North Harbour have the Calligraphy model 2024 SANTA FE Hybrid AWD on site for test-driving! Contact us today for test drive.
As published in FYI magazine. 2024