VIDEO TEST DRIVE: 4TH Generation Facelifted 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 Turbo Hybrid Max

This is our test of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 1.6 Turbo Hybrid Max Facelift (Yes, we are still getting the 4th generation variant here in Malaysia). One of the two petrol variants (this is the higher variant) out of three variants offered in Malaysia. The other is the 2.2 turbodiesel. 

This is a well sorted hybrid SUV that can seat 7 in a pinch. Drives well and is also well equipped according to what we think. We think the good outweighs the bad in this SUV and it actually strengthens what we believe that HYBRIDs are the way moving forward as you have range, flexibility and no need of so many apps on your smartphone to keep your car 'fueled'. Your opinion may differ. Do watch the video. 

The locally assembled facelifted Santa Fe was launched on 6 September 2024, with three variants: Hybrid Plus, Hybrid Max and Diesel Max. Both hybrid variants come with the 1.6 L Smartstream G 1.6 T-GDi hybrid powertrain, while the Diesel Max comes with the Smartstream D 2.2 CRDi diesel engine.