All-new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe launched in Malaysia – 6- and 7-seater variants, from RM225K

Jul 2, 2025 1:10 pm

The all-new fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has now launched in Malaysia for 2025, alongside the facelifted Tucson and Staria Prestige under the newly established principal-led Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY).

The all-new seven-seater SUV is available in three variants, namely the Prime, the Prestige, and the range-topping Calligraphy. It’ll arrive as a fully imported (CBU) for its first batch of vehicles, but will later be locally assembled (CKD) in Kulim, Kedah, at HMY’s new assembly plant. Prices for the flagship SUV are as follows:

Hyundai Santa Fe HEV Prime 7-seater – RM225,000
Hyundai Santa Fe HEV Prestige 7-seater – RM245,000
Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 6-seater – RM270,000

The all-new Hyundai Santa Fe adopts a drastically different, boxier design compared to the outgoing model, drawing inspiration from a certain English SUV brand with a retro-futuristic twist as seen in recent models like the Ioniq line of cars and the Staria.

It measures 4,830 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,770 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,815 mm. The range-topping Calligraphy variant stands slightly taller at 1,780 mm. In terms of size, the new Santa Fe is comparable to models like the Mazda CX-8, Nissan X-Trail, and its Korean sibling, the Kia Sorento.

The bold-looking Santa Fe is further highlighted by the unique pixelated “H”-designed lights on the front and rear. Standard features of the exterior are as such:

H-Light LED lamp design
LED projector headlamps (Prestige and Calligraphy only)
Hidden rear wiper
Dark Chrome-finished radiator grille
18-inch alloy wheels
Dynamic welcome lights
C-pillar assist handle (Calligraphy only)
Variant-specific front grille (Calligraphy only)

The Prestige variant adds on 20-inch alloy wheels, while the Calligraphy brings it up to 21-inch in size, along with a unique multispoke design. Five exterior colours are available on offer, namely Creamy White Pearl, Electronic Gray Pearl, Abyss Black Pearl, Ocado Green Pearl, and Earthy Brass Matte – the latter is an exclusive colour to the Calligraphy variant.

Inside, the cabin adopts a simpler yet rugged design, with the ‘H’ motif extending to the ambient lighting system and air-con vents. Dual 12.3-inch displays sit on the dashboard for the digital instrument cluster and infotainment system, complemented by a touch panel on the centre console for climate controls.

The all-new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe will be offered in both six- and seven seaters – the former is reserved only to the flagship Calligraphy variant, which gets individual powered captain chairs in the second row, replete with a “Relax Mode” that automatically reclines the seats. Other interior features include:

12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
12.3-inch central infotainment display (Analogue dials with 4.2-inch TFT display for Prime variant)
6.6-inch touch panel for dual-zone climate control, with rotary dials
Smart powered tailgate
Seat ventilation for 1st row seats (Prestige and Calligraphy variant)
Dual wireless charging pad (Prestige and Calligraphy variant, single for Prime)
Bose premium 12-speaker audio system (Prestige and Calligraphy variant)
Dual panoramic Sunroof (Calligraphy only)
UV-C Sterilization Tray (Calligraphy only)
Nappa leather upholstery with two-tone steering wheel (Calligraphy only, Black leather for Prime and Prestige variants)

Powertrain options for the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe kick off with a hybrid option for the Prime and Prestige variants, which pairs a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with an electric motor integrated into the six-speed automatic transmission, alongside a 1.49 kWh lithium-ion battery pack for a total output of 235 hp and 367 Nm. The hybrid variants are front-wheel drive only.

The Calligraphy variant, on the other hand, is fitted with a brand-new 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 281 hp and 422 Nm of torque. Unlike the other two variants, the flagship Calligraphy gets all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard, paired to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.

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To make navigating the car easier, Hyundai has given the Santa Fe a blind-spot monitoring system and a surround view monitor to prevent drivers from curbing those massive rims. Additionally, the Santa Fe is treated to a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) from Hyundai’s SmartSense. These include:

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with car, pedestrian, and cyclist detection, junction support
Direct oncoming, lane-change side, and rear cross traffic avoidance assist, evasion steering assist (Prestige and Calligraphy variants)
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Blind-Spot View Monitor (Calligraphy only)
Parking collision avoidance assist – reverse (Calligraphy only)
Smart Cruise Control with start-stop (SCC)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Driver Attention Alert (DAW) with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
Surround View Monitor (Prestige and Calligraphy variants)

Prices for the all-new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe in Malaysia range from RM225,000 to RM270,000, on-the-road and without insurance. Prices are also inclusive of HMY’s standard 8-year or 160,000 km warranty across all models, as well as four times of free service. The first 100 customers will enjoy an additional four free services, bringing it to a total of eight.