All-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe entry price up by almost $10,000

The new-generation 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has arrived Down Under, priced from $55,500 plus on-road costs – almost $10,000 higher than the previous entry point to the Korean brand’s family SUV.

Range details and pricing for the new hybrid-only three-row large SUV was published this week on Hyundai Australia’s website, revealing a price hike of between $9500 and $10,000, depending on the model grade.

The new mid-range Elite starts from a cool $65,000 plus ORCs, while the top-spec Calligraphy demands $75,000 plus ORCs – plus another $500 for the six-seat version.

While the $10K hit is striking, it also reflects the deletion of traditional combustion-engined variants; the premium reduces to $2000 in direct comparison with previous equivalent hybrid versions.

All models in the new Hyundai Santa Fe line-up feature the car-maker’s latest 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol-electric hybrid powertrain that produces a combined 172kW of power and 367Nm of torque.

All-wheel drive is offered across the board, however the entry-level Santa Fe also has a front-wheel drive option, with AWD adding $3000. All models are fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Hyundai claims the Santa Fe Hybrid can achieve 5.6L/100km on the combined fuel economy cycle.

Standard equipment highlights on the base model include 20-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry/start, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch infotainment interface, dual-zone climate control, three drive modes (plus three off-road modes for the AWD), cloth upholstery, six-speaker sound system, over-the-air (OTA) updates and a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.

The Elite adds remote smart parking, a Bose sound system, leather upholstery, heated steering wheel, Bluelink connected services, a dual wireless charging pad, UV-C sanitisation tray and a 10-way power-adjustable front passenger seat.

At the top of the tree, the Calligraphy adds a glass sunroof, digital rear-view mirror, head-up display, Nappa leather trim, a front seat relaxation function and position memory.

The entire Hyundai SmartSense safety suite is included across the range, headlined by smart cruise control with machine learning, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind spot collision avoidance, driver attention warning, forward collision avoidance assist, lane keeping and follow assists, evasive steering assist, blind spot view monitor, collision avoidance assist front and rear, evasive steering assist and an intelligent speed limiter.

Six colours – Creamy White, Abyss Black, Magnetic Force, Ocado Green, Pebble Blue and Typhoon Silver – are offered on the base model. The Elite adds Cyber Sage and Terracotta Orange, while the Calligraphy adds Creamy White matte and Earthy Brass matte.

The new Santa Fe is covered by Hyundai’s five-year/unlimited-kilometre factory warranty.

How much does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe cost?
Hybrid – $55,500
Hybrid AWD – $58,500
Hybrid Elite AWD – $65,000
Hybrid Calligraphy AWD – $75,000
Hybrid Calligraphy AWD 6-seat – $75,500
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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