Hyundai Motor Company’s all-new SANTA FE SUV debuted today through a digital world premiere with an ‘Open for More’ concept that conveys the model’s radical transformation centered on its new wide tailgate.
The SANTA FE brand was celebrated in the beautiful region of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The all-new SANTA FE has a wide tailgate that connects the inside and outside, allowing people to enjoy the outdoors more easily.
The new SANTA FE SUV has a spacious interior and improved seating options, making it perfect for both city driving and outdoor adventures.
Hyundai Motor will broadcast the all-new SANTA FE’s digital world premiere film on company channels. Watch the video here.
“Since the first-generation SANTA FE’s debut 23 years ago, this iconic SUV has won the hearts of millions of customers around the world,” said Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. “The All-New Santa Fe’s bold and powerful identity, which encompasses the boundless outdoors and urban landscape, will establish an unrivaled presence in the mid-sized SUV market.”
Exterior design: Bold SUV’s powerful presence reflects a growing outdoor lifestyle trend
Hyundai Motor redesigned the SANTA FE, focusing on making the tailgate area bigger for outdoor enjoyment before working on the rest of the exterior.
The new model has a strong and boxy shape that looks great in both city and nature settings.
“The all-new Santa Fe is an SUV that finds a perfect balance between city life and the great outdoors, handling everything from busy family itineraries to camping adventures,” said SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai Global Design Center. “With its longer wheelbase, roomy interior and terrace-like tailgate space, the new Santa Fe leans into its SUV strengths to offer more versatility than ever before with a premium customer experience.”
The new SANTA FE has a bold and distinctive design with high hood, H-shaped headlamps, and sharp fenders.
The all-new SANTA FE has a longer wheelbase, giving it a grand and spacious feel. It has a clean design with sculpted sides, a bold roofline, and stylish 21-inch wheels[1].
The back of the vehicle has a wider tailgate, giving it a strong and solid appearance. The taillights in the shape of an “H” match the front lights, making the all-new SANTA FE stand out on the road.
In North America, it is available in 11 exterior colors, including Phantom Black, Serenity White Pearl, Curated Silver Metallic, Ecotronic Gray Pearl, Ecotronic Gray Matte, Ultimate Red Metallic, Earthy Brass Metallic Matte, Atlantis Blue Pearl, Hampton Gray, Terracotta Orange, and Rockwood Green Pearl.
Interior design: Horizontal and vertical design elements neatly convey a solid SUV character
The new interior of the Santa Fe complements the exterior with its horizontal and vertical design elements. The dashboard and air vents are designed in an H shape, creating a sense of openness and a unique aesthetic.
The new interior of the SANTA FE has useful features like a UV-C Sterilization Tray and wireless charging for smartphones. It also has a Panoramic Curved Display that combines the digital cluster and infotainment system for better visibility and a luxurious feel.
The all-new SANTA FE has more interior space and foldable seats. This design reflects Hyundai Motor’s use of data to cater to customers interested in outdoor activities.
The inside of the SANTA FE uses eco-friendly materials for soft surfaces like the headliner and car mats. The seats are made of a special leatherette that is safe for infants.
The car’s exterior is eco-friendly with recycled carbon materials and a natural bamboo charcoal coating method for certain colors.
The all-new SANTA FE is available in five interior colors, including Obsidian Black, Supersonic Gray, Pecan Brown, Forest Green, and Black Ink.
Practical body profile facilitates urban and outdoor activities
The new SANTA FE has lots of space for your belongings, making it perfect for city living and outdoor adventures. It even has a Hidden-type Assist Handle to make it easier to access the roof.
Hyundai has increased the legroom in the second and third rows of the all-new SANTA FE. They listened to customer feedback and improved the comfort and headroom in the third row.
The gasoline-powered SANTA FE’s second-row legroom’s length has increased by 35 mm to 1,075 mm. The hybrid’s second-row legroom’s length has increased by 20 mm to 1,055 mm. The third-row legroom’s length has increased by 15 mm to 761 mm.[3]
The SUV offers best-in-class third-row headroom as well. The third-row headroom’s height has increased by 69 mm to 958 mm. The third-row seating height has increased by 30 mm to 282 mm. The third-row seating reclines 10 degrees, an increase over the previous generation.
Premium features enhance comfort and convenience in the city or outdoors
To enhance the user experience, the all-new SANTA FE is packed with premium comfort and convenience features, several of which are either the world’s first, first-in-class, or class-leading.
The Relaxation Seat with Leg Rest provides a comfortable and weightless experience. The Ergo Motion Seat offers optimal support for the driver. The climate control display is easy to use for adjusting temperature.
In the six-seat variant, the second-row power-reclining independent seats with armrests provide convenient operation for rear passengers. The second-row power fold-and-dive seats also add a cushion-angle adjustment to create a relaxation mode as the world’s first.
The all-new SANTA FE offers the world’s first Bilateral Multi-Console storage space that can be opened by both front and rear passengers.
When the rear view is obstructed by items in the cargo area, the Digital Center Mirror allows the driver to see what is happening behind the vehicle, and it also helps the driver to better see the darker rear view at night with a brighter image.
The new SANTA FE comes with handy features like high-speed wireless charging for smartphones and a USB terminal. It also has a special UV-C Sterilization Tray on top of the passenger glove compartment, making it easy to sterilize frequently used items like cell phones and wallets.
Over-the-air (OTA) updates always maintain vehicle systems with the latest software by wirelessly updating key controllers in the vehicle without requiring a Hyundai service center visit.
Another first-in-class feature is the Digital Key 2 for vehicle access/startup and remote control via the customers’ smartphone, using Near-field Communication (NFC), Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Ultra-wideband (UWB) protocols.
Radar-based Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) helps to remind the driver about rear occupants as a safety precaution after the ignition is turned off.
Proactive driver assistance and safety features provide the confidence to drive confidently
The all-new SANTA FE is well-equipped with a host of driving assistance and safety features that reduce user involvement and provide a comfortable, confident driving experience whether simply commuting or on a weekend adventure.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 can provide a warning and emergency braking if the preceding vehicle suddenly slows down or if a forward collision risk is detected.
Lane Following Assist 2 employs a windshield-mounted camera to help recognize vehicle drifting and helps provide slight steering inputs to return the vehicle back to the center of its lane.
New Driver Attention Warning (DAW) analyzes the driver’s attention and can provide warnings when necessary. Driver Monitoring System (DMS), Hyundai Motor’s first in North America, analyzes a driver’s vital signs to help ensure safe driving.
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control 2 helps maintain a safe speed while taking curves on the main section of a motorway. Highway Driving Assist 2 helps maintain a set speed and distance from the vehicle ahead. It also assists with lane changes while driving on the main section of a motorway and helps center the vehicle in the lane while driving.
Among the SANTA FE’s other driver assistance and safety features are Intelligent Speed Limit Assist,
Rear View Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Front/Rear Parking Distance Warning, Surround View Monitor, Remote Smart Parking Assist, and Safe Exit Assist.
Plenty of fuel-efficient power for city commutes and outdoor adventures
In Korea and North America, the all-new SANTA FE will be available with two powertrain options. A gasoline 2.5-liter turbocharged engine (Theta III 2.5T GDI – 8DCT) provides maximum engine output of 281 ps and maximum torque of 43.0 kgf·m. A gasoline 1.6-liter Turbocharged Hybrid (Gamma III 1.6T GDI HEV – 6AT) provides maximum engine output of 180 ps and maximum torque of 27.0 kgf·m.
Future marketing, sales plans and introducing XRT Concept
The all-new SANTA FE is scheduled for release in Korea in the second half of this year and in North America/Europe in the first half of next year. The North American premiere will be held at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show.
“The original SANTA FE was our very first SUV in the U.S. Today, we have a well-recognized and respected portfolio of 14 SUV models that include internal combustion engine, electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell models,” said José Muñoz, President and Global Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor Company. “With the 2024 SANTA FE, we continue our impressive transformation of the Hyundai brand and the broader SUV landscape. The all-new SANTA FE is the perfect companion for everyday adventures with a modern, premium touch.”
Hyundai Motor also unveiled the XRT Concept, a concept model tailored to cater diverse needs of outdoor enthusiasts. The XRT Concept is designed to handle challenging terrains with confidence and ease, offering versatile utility for outdoor lifestyles. While the SANTA FE Calligraphy trim aims for premium urban lifestyles, the XRT Concept is designed to ignite the ultimate adventure spirit and focuses on unleashing the desires of those seeking the thrill of the wild.
| Powertrain | Theta III 2.5 GDI (8AT) | Maximum engine output of 194 ps and maximum torque of 25.1 kgf·m |
| Theta III 2.5T GDI (8DCT) | Maximum engine output of 281 ps and maximum torque of 43.0 kgf·m | |
| Gamma III 1.6T GDI HEV (6AT) | Maximum engine output of 180 ps and maximum torque of 27.0 kgf·m | |
| Gamma III 1.6T GDI PHEV (6AT) | Maximum engine output of 160 ps and maximum torque of 27.0 kgf·m4 | |
| Dimensions | Length Width Height Height (Calligraphy Trim) Wheelbase | 4,830 mm 1,900 mm Roof 1,720 mm / Roof rack 1,770 mm Roof 1,730 mm / Roof rack 1,780 mm 2,815 mm |
| Headroom (Normal / sunroof) | Front 2nd row 3rd row | 1,045 / 1,020 mm 1,030 / 1,007 mm 958 mm |
| Leg Room | Front 2nd row 3rd row | 1,052 mm 1,075 mm 761 mm |
| Shoulder room | Front 2nd row 3rd row | 1,511 mm 1,475 mm 1,360 mm |
| Cargo capacity / tailgate opening width | 725 L[5] / 1,275 mm (+91 L / +145 mm over than previous SANTA FE model) |
| Powertrain | 2.5 GDI | 2.5 T-GDI | 1.6 T-GDI HEV | 1.6 T-GDI PHEV |
| Weight (kg) | 2,060 | 2,155 | 2,225 | 2,295 |
| 0 – 100 km/h (sec) | 11.5 | 8.0 | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Top speed (kph) | – | 11.0 | 15.5 | 37g/km |
| Tires | 235/60R 18, 255/45R 20, 255/45R 21 |
| Exterior Colors | 11 exterior colors in North America: Phantom Black, Serenity White Pearl, Curated Silver Metallic, Ecotronic Gray Pearl, Ecotronic Gray Matte, Ultimate Red Metallic, Earthy Brass Metallic Matte, Atlantis Blue Pearl, Hampton Gray, Terracotta Orange, and Rockwood Green Pearl |
| Interior Colors | Obsidian Black, Supersonic Gray, Pecan Brown, Forest Green, and Black Ink. |
Energy consumption figures are not finalized. Please only use the estimates as written above. Vehicle specifications and features may vary depending on country/region and are subject to change without notice.
[1]Wheel options may vary depending on country/region.
[2] Cargo capacity/opening width: 725 l / 1,275 mm (+91 l / +145 mm over than previous SANTA FE model)
[3] All compared to previous SANTA FE model
[4]Maximum engine output and torque specifications may vary depending on country/region.
[5] Refer to VDA standards