There is simply no ignoring the new Hyundai Santa Fe. Its presence, whether parked
or in motion captures your eye and holds it in its stare – this is one 7-seater SUV that
will get attention. Just launched onto our Irish market, this latest Santa Fe is
markedly at variance with the model it replaces, being longer, wider and way more
street-confident. As a model name, it is known in every Irish hamlet, the previous
four generations establishing it as a favourite, its functionality and practicality
winning it space in many family driveways.
From its ‘H’ style Day Running Lights to its name across its boot lid, and the low
slung ‘H’ rear LED’s, the Santa Fe is no shy debutant, rather this is a car full of self-
assurance outside and in, and with prices starting at €69,995 (ex-delivery and
related charges), it is right to assume that it must possess enough to merit such an
outlay – and it does not disappoint.
On my brief, but varied road introduction at its Irish launch, I got to sample the new
Santa Fe on urban, rural and motorway roads, none of which pose any difficulty, its
physique however occupying its lane on the back roads with little to spare, the lofty
driving position and good all-round visibility a real bonus.
Powered by a 1.6 petrol with Hybrid assistance, (there is no diesel option), the Santa
Fe offers a smooth and serene drive and with some 58km of electric propulsion
available, there is virtually no intrusion into the morning or evening commute
conversation – adjustment of regenerative braking via the steering paddle-shift
allowing for nigh-on one pedal driving – love it.
This latest Santa Fe has elevated an already competent offering to a whole new level.
There is no attempt by Hyundai in flattering to deceive, rather they have delivered an
adult-friendly 7-seater that is well built, well equipped and well up for any reasonable
task asked of it. This is a must drive car to put on your test drive list.
In the segment of 7-seater offerings, this latest Santa Fe is more than capable of not
just holding its ground, it will welcome new faces to the Hyundai family table.
Specification
Make: Hyundai
Model: Santa Fe – Plug-in Petrol Hybrid
Format: 7-seat, 5-door, Sport Utility Vehicle
Drive: Four-wheel drive
Power: 1.6 litre, petrol, Plug-in Hybrid, 235bhp; 397Nm torque
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Boot Space: 985 litres with rear seats folded
Some of the Competition
Nissan X-Trail, SEAT Tarraco, KIAS Sorrento, Skoda Kodiaq, Land Rover Discovery,
Mercedes GLB, Land Rover Defender, Peugeot 5008, VW Tiguan Allspace, BMW X5,
Volvo XC90, Audi Q7
2024 Santa Fe Pricing
Santa Fe 4WD PHEV Premium Calligraphy 1.6 T-GDi Automatic €69,995 (ex-
delivery and related charges).
Santa Fe 4WD PHEV Premium 1.6 t- GDI Automatic €66,995 (ex-delivery
and related charges).
What you get in the 2024 Santa Fe:
Calligraphy Black Exterior Package
20" Black Multi Spoke Alloy Wheels
Front Black Upper & Centre High Gloss Trim
Front Lower Black Bumper Grille
Black High Gloss Upper Wheel Arch
Black High Gloss Belt Line Door Trim
Body colour wheel arches
C/D Pillar Black Mouldings
Black High Gloss Rear Lower Bumper
Black High Gloss window Trim Front & Rear
Black Roof Rails
Colour Coded Exterior Door Handles
Rear Privacy Glass
Hidden - C-Pillar Assist Handle
Calligraphy Black Interior Specifications
H-Shaped Hidden Ambient Mood Lighting
12.3" TFT & Navigation Panoramic Curved Display
Steering Column-Mounted Shift by Wire Gear Lever
Electric Parking Brake with Auto Hold Facility
Heated Steering Wheel
4 Spoke Steering Wheel
Rear Privacy Glass
Electric Tilt & Telescopic Steering column Adjustment
Bi-directional Multi-Console
Interior Wood Pattern Door Trim
Suede roof head cloth
1L Front Driver and Passenger Bottle Holder
0.7 L 2nd Row Bottle Row Holder
3rd Row Cup Holder
Seating Calligraphy PHEV
Black Nappa Leather Interior
Full Electric Driver & Passenger Memory Front Seats
Electric Tilt & Telescopic Steering column Adjustment
Front Driver Premium Relaxation Seat
Front Passenger Premium Relaxation Seat
Front Driver & Passenger Ventilation Seats
7 Seat Configuration ONLY
Suede Headliner
2nd Row Seat Remote Folding
60:40 Split folding 2nd Row of Seats
3rd Row Folding seats
Specifications Ventilation & Visibility Calligraphy PHEV
Projection Wide LED Headlamps
H- Lights Design front Headlamps
H-Light Rear Combination Head Lamps
Front LED Fog Lights
Digital Centre Mirror (DCM)
6.6 Inch Touch Type Climate Control
Auto High Beam Assist
Smart Power Tailgate
Rear Ventilation to 2nd Row Seating
Rear Ventilation to 3rd Row Seating
Forward - Side - Reverse Park Distance Warning
Convenience
Rear View Mirror: Electro Chromatic Anti Dazzle with Integrated Rear View
Camera
UV Sterilisation tray
Surround View Monitor ( SVM)
Remote Smart Parking Assist
Seat Back Charging port and Multi Clip
Heated Exterior Power Mirrors with Folding Function and Integrated LED
Indicator
Forward - Side - Reverse Park Distance Warning Sensors
Rain Sensitive Wipers
Navigation based smart cruise control
Tyre Inflation Kit
Front & Rear Power Windows with Auto Down & Safety Function
Gearbox Paddle Shift
Auto Rain Sensitive Wipers
Trailer Package with Trailer parking assistance
Technology & Entertainment Calligraphy PHEV
12.3 AVN Navigation Cluster
Drivers Heads up Display
Bluelink® Connected Car Services
Dual Front Wireless Charging Pad
Premium BOSE Surround Sound System
Bluetooth W/Voice Recognition (W/Custom)
2 Front USB-C Connections with Switch Module
2 Rear USB-C Connections (Rear Seats)
Phone Connection - Android Auto
Phone Connection - Apple CarPlay
Safety & Security
Calligraphy PHEV
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 2 ( FC2) with Hyundai Smart Sense
Junction Turning
Junction Crossing
(III) Lane Change Oncoming
Direct Oncoming
Lane Change Side
Driver Steering Assist
Auto Evasive Steering Assist
Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist ( BCA)
ISOFIX 2nd & 3rd Row Seating (4 ISOFIX Points)
Parking Collision Assist Rear (PCA-R)
Lane Keep Assist ( LKA)
Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist ( ISLA)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM)
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA-2)
Lane Following Assist 2 ( LFA 2)
Navigation-Based Smart Control Assist ( NSCC)
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
10 Airbags Front/Side/Rear/Curtain
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
Smart Key with Alarm and Immobiliser