All-new Hyundai Santa Fe on public display ahead of PH launch

MANILA: Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) welcomed the New Year by showcasing the all-new Sante Fe to the public.

The company’s brand installation that featured the midsize sport utility vehicle was unveiled last December 30 at the C1 Park Bonifacio High Street Central located in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig.

The unveiling of the display forms part of the festivities under the city’s New Year’s Eve countdown celebration dubbed “NYE At The 5th".

In a statement, the company said that the aforementioned vehicle can still be viewed at the same space until January 12, 2024.

The unit displayed is in Terracotta Orange, one of six colors that will be made available to the market.

Last December, the Korean automotive marque’s local distributor gave motoring journalists a sneak peek of the soon-to-be-introduced model.

HMPH Managing Director Cecil Capacete announced that the sixth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe, which was unveiled globally July 2023, shall be launched in the country come the first quarter of 2024.

For his part, HMPH General Manager for Sales Victor Vela said that while the upcoming vehicle wears major upgrades in terms of visual differences, the Santa Fe “maintains the practicality and performance” that customers have grown to love.”

“We wish to keep some things a little private until its official launch. So, please just wait a little longer as to the final pricing and specs,” Vela teased.

Compared to the outgoing version, the all-new Santa Fe traded the flowing silhouette for a more chiseled design.

At the earlier press event, the offering was previewed in two color options: Ocado Green Pearl and Terracotta Orange. Both sporting the 2.5T HTrac badge, the displayed pair of Hyundai Santa Fe units are powered with 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline mills.

Further, the highlighted models were seen outfitted with H-shaped head- and tail lamps, as well as C-pillar handles. It also sits on 21-inch wheels wrapped with 245/45 Kumho Ecsta tires.

Inside the cabin are the panoramic curve display at the dashboard, a bi-directional multi-console, a pair of wireless charging docks, and leather-covered seats.

Photos from Hyundai Motor Philippines, Juan Paulo Papa

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