South Africans have now joined other global drivers in experiencing and driving the award-winning, bold, futuristic, versatile and effortlessly stylish: all-new 2025 Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid.
The Hyundai SANTA FE, including its hybrid variant, has been globally recognized as the overall winner of the 2025 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year award. The award is voted on by a distinguished jury of 82 women motoring journalists from 55 countries, across five continents. Additionally, the Hyundai SANTA FE has been recognized as the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) of the Year at the recent TopGear.com Awards.
Speaking at the launch, Stanley Anderson: Sales and Operations Director at Hyundai Automotive South Africa underscored the iconic vehicle’s family proposition. “The Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid is family-friendly, tech-savvy and sustainable. It is the ultimate choice for drivers who demand more adaptability, luxury and innovation from their vehicle. No matter the destination, this vehicle turns every drive into an adventure to remember.”
Performance: Offering the Best of Both Worlds – and Roads
The Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid is a three-row SUV with seating for up to seven passengers. With dimensions featuring an overall 1 900 mm width, a 2 815 mm wheel base and 4 830 mm overall length, this eco-friendly SUV comes with a high-powered 132 kW/265 Nm turbocharged 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine with a 44kW/264 Nm electric motor.
To mark its territory as one of the high performance SUVs in the world, the hybrid powertrain produces a total system output of 175 kW and 367 Nm all-wheel-drive system. As a hybrid system, you can also expect smooth acceleration and responsive performance across various terrains.
Setting a New Standard in Hybrid Performance
This spacious and versatile all-wheel drive SUV sets a new standard in hybrid performance. The electric motor provides a boost in power during acceleration, thus enhancing the driving experience. The combination of the engine and electric motor helps to reduce fuel consumption, resulting in 7.5 litres per 100km.
With the steering wheel paddles, the level of regenerative braking can be adjusted to the user’s preference, allowing the user to recover more kinetic energy as needed or opt for smooth operation for an internal combustion engine. Regenerative braking converts the vehicle’s kinetic energy back into electrical energy.
“We also brought the paddle-type regenerative braking mode to hybrid models, which was used primarily on electric vehicles. This gives the driver many options. The regenerative braking converts the vehicle’s kinetic energy back into electrical energy by turning the wheels to generate electricity,” added Anderson.
Ultimate Protection. Ultimate Peace of Mind
The new Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid offers multidimensionality. It comes with a myriad of safety features and a broad range of advanced convenience technologies. Fitted with 20-alloy inch wheels, it offers the best in advanced efficiency, safety, comfort, and eco-conscious innovations. Families will appreciate the inclusion of 6 airbags as well as upper and lower ISOFIX points in both the second and third rows.
Convenience is further improved with driver and passenger-controlled central door locks and automatic safety locks. We have included various Smart Sense Safety features, including: 360-View Monitor, Drive-Attention Warning, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Rear-Occupant Alert, Forward-Collision Avoidance Junction as well as the Lane-Follow Assist, amongst others.
Breathtaking Interior and an Exterior to Explore
Step inside the all-new Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid and discover an interior of comfort and sophistication. The vehicle’s design is trimmed in H-Tex®, a synthetic leather material, including heated and ventilated front seats as well as second row heated seats.
The radically transformed SANTA FE Hybrid introduces a high hood, eye-catching H-shaped LED headlamps and bold, sharp fenders – a powerful exterior that creates a sense of splendour. With adjustable seat height and ergonomic design, this award-winning SUV delivers a smooth, luxurious ride tailored for every passenger and every adventure.
We have Made your Favourite Music Sound Better Than Ever
For entertainment, the Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid features a large touchscreen display, with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available as standard, all of which can pair wirelessly with your mobile device. The instrument cluster has been upgraded to a large 12.3-inch display and the Bose® premium audio will make your favourite music sound better than ever.
Pricing and Warranty
The Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid Elite AWD is priced at R 1 249,900 – and comes with Hyundai’s legendary 7-year/200,000 km warranty. This includes coverage for the engine, transmission and other key drivetrain components. Furthermore, the hybrid battery pack is covered by a separate 8-year/160 000 km warranty.
