Indonesia is Hyundai’s Southeast Asian hub as the Korean carmaker invested heavily in a plant that assembles the Hyundai Creta, Ioniq 5 as well as the Indo-focused Hyundai Stargazer 7-seater crossover. It might even be the first right-hand drive (RHD) market to debut the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe. A heavily camouflaged unit of the all-new MX generation Santa Fe was recently spotted in Jakarta. According to OtoDriver, the new-gen Santa Fe is probably being used for internal testing but it could be
Apr 17, 2024
While Malaysia has just yet to launch the facelifted version of the outgoing TM generation Hyundai Santa Fe, Philippines has confirmed that it will soon be launching the all-new MX generation 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc (HMPH) hosted a preview of the fifth generation Santa Fe for its local customers earlier this month, showcasing a 7-seater variant, powered by a 2.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder paired to an 8-speed automatic all-wheel drive transmission. The latest MX g
Dec 29, 2023
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift has been launched in Thailand. The model comes fully-imported from Malaysia, available with only one hybrid variant, priced at THB 1,849,000 (around RM 246k). Specs wise, the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift in Thailand mostly mirrors the Hybrid Max variant that will be launched in Malaysia, except for the Harman Kardon surround sound system. Powertrain comes in the form of a 1.6-litre Gamma II T-GDI petrol engine, producing 180 PS/265 Nm of torque, combined with
Nov 30, 2023
Headlining this weekend's flurry of launches and previews is this, the Malaysian preview of the locally-assembled (CKD Kulim, Kedah) 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe facelift. Three variants will be on sale, including a first-ever hybrid powertrain for a Korean SUV in our country. Prices are not revealed at point of publication. Bookings, however, are open at RM 1,000 a pop ahead of its November launch. Exterior Distinctive best describes the look of the thoroughly-refreshed Tucson, because this is no simp
Nov 4, 2023
Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has opened its order books for the facelifted, fourth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe. The 7-seater D-segment SUV will be locally assembled (CKD) at the Inokom plant in Kulim. Note that this is not that all-new fifth generation Santa Fe that already on sale in Korea. On the upside, a hybrid variant, a first for a local market Korean SUV, will be offered. Three variants are available, two hybrids and one diesel. The front-wheel drive Hybrid Plus and Hybrid Max variant
Nov 3, 2023
Earlier this month, it was announced that Sime Darby Hyundai Integrated Sdn Bhd (SDHI) and Inokom Corporation Sdn Bhd have signed a Certificate of Mass Production to start the local assembly (CKD) of the facelifted 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe in Malaysia. Now it seems that a few units have been spotted on a car transporter on our local roads. Sent in by an anonymous user, these appear to be the facelifted Santa Fe though Hyundai’s local distributor, Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) has not given any o
Oct 26, 2023
Sime Darby Hyundai Integrated Sdn Bhd (SDHI) and Inokom Corporation Sdn Bhd have signed a Certificate of Mass Production to kick off the assembly of the facelifted 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe in Malaysia. Posted on Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors' social media page, the details of the arrangement weren't shared much save for the phrase "the facelifted Santa Fe is coming to town"; meaning it'll be launched on our shores, and not solely exclusively built for exports. Also read: All-new Hyundai Tucson besides
Oct 2, 2023
Your eyes are not deceiving you. This is not a brand-new Land Rover but rather the all-new 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe and all your previous notions on Korean cars with bland, boring designs can be thrown out of the window. The fifth-generation Santa Fe is the first full model change since 2018 and the Korean H badge took an unconventional approach with a design that maximises rear cargo capacity as well as to better accommodate outdoor and urban activities. The boxy and distinctive silhouette is deri
Jul 18, 2023
As we progress through the second half of 2023, let’s round up the cars that are likely to be launched in Malaysia by the end of this year. There are still quite a few, so we’ll be splitting this up into sections, starting with non-EV SUVs. Without delay, we’re going straight in. 2023 BMW X5 (G05) facelift Earlier this year in February, the G05 2023 BMW X5 was given a mid-cycle refresh with redesigned front and rear ends, refreshed interior with the curved dual-widescreen display, plus updated e
Jun 27, 2023
Following the launch of the Hyundai Creta in Malaysia earlier this morning, Hyundai Sime Darby Malaysia (HSDM) teased that they'll be launching three more new models here in our country this year. Silhouettes of the cars are on the company's Facebook page, and from a quick glance it's clear that there'll be at least 2 SUVs and 1 sedan. An educated guess as to what these models are point towards the Hyundai Santa Fe facelift, all-new Hyundai Tucson, and the Ioniq 6 electric vehicle (EV). The Sant
Apr 28, 2023
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