Say High to the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

Published on 22nd July 2024 at 14:46

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