Hyundai New Zealand General Manager, Chris Blair says, "The all-new Santa Fe Hybrid is another milestone vehicle for Hyundai New Zealand.
“It's the first of three hybrid SUV's we have arriving in 2022, and another important step towards the reduction of carbon emissions in New Zealand. By the end of 2022, we will have introduced seven EV and Hybrid models in 24 variants since 2017."
The Santa Fe is available with Hyundai's 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine combined with either a 169kW Hybrid or a 195kW Plug-in Hybrid option.
A six-speed fully automatic gearbox is standard on all models with Hyundai's HTRAC 4WD system featuring intelligent torque distribution and 4 drive modes.
Combined power and torque outputs are rated at 169kW and 350Nm respectively, putting the HEV between the existing V6 (200kW/331Nm) and 2.2-litre diesel (148kW/440Nm).
The Santa Fe Hybrid (HEV) carries a 44.2kW electric motor and 1.49kWh lithium-ion polymer battery.
The Santa Fe Hybrid consumes 6.3L/100km on the combined WLTP cycle depending on specification, emitting 142g/km WLTP. Emissions for the Santa Fe PHEV has yet to be released.
Offering two levels of trim, a base model and a higher spec Elite model, the European specification Santa Fe Hybrids come with many of the same features as the regular versions but add wireless smartphone charging and heated seats to the complete range.
SmartSense safety technology also comes as standard across the range and Hyundai New Zealand expect the car to meet the most stringent 5-star ANCAP safety requirements.
The only aesthetic difference from the standard Santa Fe models is unique alloy wheel designs are exclusive to the hybrid range.
The Plug-in Hybrid Santa Fe is available in one specification, being the Elite model, and can travel up to 56 km purely on battery power, ideal for daily commutes.
"By adding Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid electrified powertrains to our range here in New Zealand reaffirms our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our vehicles.
“The Santa Fe Hybrids will also appeal to the fleet market, particularly from fleet operators and company car drivers who require a multi seat vehicle and a low emission powertrain, a requirement that Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid is ideally positioned to fill with its low CO2 emissions of just 37g/km and standard 7 seat configuration," adds Mr Blair.
Exterior Dimensions:
Wheelbase (mm) 2,765
Overall length (mm) 4,785
Overall width (mm) 1,900
Overall height (mm) 1,710
Wheel track - front / rear (mm) 1,646 / 1,656
Overhang - front / rear (mm) 945 / 1,075
Minimum ground clearance (mm) 176
Hybrid Performance
Recharging using a 3.6Kw wall unit will fully charge the battery in 2 hours or 6 Hours using a 240V wall socket.
Pricing
Powertrain Variant Retail Price
1.6 T-GDI Hybrid AWD Entry $88,990
Elite $99,990
1.6 T-GDI Plug-in Hybrid AWD Elite $109,990
