Hyundai SA reveals price of new Santa Fe Hybrid

Hyundai has introduced the new Santa Fe Hybrid to the SA market.

The seven-seater SUV is powered by a 1.6l turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a 44kW electric motor, delivering a combined output of 175kW and 367Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission.

Regenerative braking is adjustable via steering-mounted paddles, allowing drivers to modify the braking force based on preference.

Hyundai claims an average fuel consumption of 7.5l/100km on the combined cycle. The Santa Fe Hybrid has a reported top speed of 190km/h, though no official 0—100km/h time has been provided.

Standard equipment includes 20” alloy wheels, a 12.3” digital instrument cluster, touchscreen infotainment system, dual wireless charging pads, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, synthetic leather upholstery, ambient lighting and a heated steering wheel.

A Bose sound system, dual-zone climate control and dual electric sunroof are also included.

The vehicle is fitted with Hyundai’s SmartSense driver assistance suite, which includes features such as driver attention warning, blind-spot monitoring with collision avoidance, forward collision avoidance (including junction assist), lane-follow assist and a rear occupant alert.

Hyundai has reimagined the Santa Fe with a more rugged and boxy aesthetic, with front and rear lights shaped like the brand’s “H” emblem. It is larger and more spacious than the outgoing Santa Fe, with Bauhaus-inspired styling that emphasises simple geometric shapes.

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is available at local dealerships, priced at R1,249,900.

The purchase includes a seven-year/200,000km warranty, a six-year/90,000km service plan, and an eight-year/160,000km warranty on the hybrid battery.

BusinessLIVE is attending the Santa Fe media launch later this week. Look out for our driving impressions soon.