Hyundai Santa Fe

Design and Quality 

• The Hyundai has maintained the same H-shaped design integration throughout the car, with dashboard lighting and air vents.

• Hyundai has used high-quality materials, soft-touch materials and leather upholstery, which adds a premium touch to the cabin.
• The panoramic dual 12.3-inch display combines digital driver display and infotainment, offering a seamless and modern interface. 

Driving Position

• The height driving position provides excellent visibility of the road and comfort on long journeys.
• The higher trims offer power-adjustable seats with memory function, allowing drivers to easily save their preferred seating position.

• The driver-focused layout and button placements ensure that essential functions are within easy reach, improving the overall driving experience.

Passenger Comfort

• The 2025 Santa Fe can easily accommodate 7 passengers with ample legroom and headroom in both front and rear seats, offering maximum comfort to the occupants. 
• The three-zone climate control system allows personalised temperature settings, enhancing passenger comfort during long drives.

Standard Safety Features

• 6 Airbags for all-around protection, two front airbags for the driver and passenger,two side airbags and two roof air curtains.
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
• An automatic braking system to prevent multiple collisions.
• Automatic Headlights and Automatic Highbeam Assist.

Advanced Safety Features

Higher trims offer additional advanced safety technologies,

• Surround View Monitor provides a 360-degree view around the vehicle for easier parking and maneuvering.​
• Highway Driving Assist combines adaptive cruise control and lane-centering assistance for a semi-autonomous driving experience on highways.​
• Remote Smart Parking Assist allows the vehicle to park itself in tight spaces with the driver operating the system from outside the vehicle.​
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warns of potential frontal collisions and applies brakes if necessary.​
• Lane Keeping Assist helps keep the vehicle centered in its lane.​
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist monitors and alerts the driver of vehicles in the blind spot.​
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist detects approaching traffic from the sides when reversing.​
• Driver Attention Warning monitors driver behaviour and provides alerts if signs of drowsiness or inattentiveness are detected.​

• The new Santa Fe has a bold and contemporary design, with a long wheelbase and large wheel arches.

• The front features an elevated hoodline with complementing H-shaped LED headlights enhancing its road presence.

• The wide tailgates feature the matching H-shaped taillights, enhancing the aesthetics of the vehicle.

• The aerodynamic design contributes to the sophisticated profile, making it suitable for daily commutes and outdoor adventures.

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe offers one engine with different options of drivetrain and transmission to suit your needs. 

Off-Road Capability

• The Santa Fe is not a hardcore off-road vehicle, but the 185mm ground clearance, AWD system, and terrain mode selection make it capable of handling rugged terrain.
• The Santa Fe offers 3 terrain mode selections, Snow, Mud and Sand. It is exclusively available in the AWD variants.

Ride and Handling

• The new Santa Fe offers a balanced driving experience, refined for city driving and stable for long highway journeys.
• The suspensions are tuned to handle bumps and undulations with ease, offering a comfortable ride experience within the cabin.

• A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ensuring seamless smartphone integration

• Bose premium 12-speaker audio system for an immersive listening experience

• Dual wireless charging pads to keep your devices powered without the clutter of cables

• A dual sunroof enhances the sense of space and allows natural light inside the cabin.​
• A Digital Rearview Mirror provides an improved view when regular mirrors are obstructed by tall objects.

• A UV-C sterilization tray for easy sterilization of frequently used items, such as cell phones, wallets and keys.

• Dual automatic climate controls with fine dust sensor, auto defog system, air cleaning mode and after-blow function

• The new Santa Fe features Digital Key 2, your smartphone and smartwatch act as a key to the car.

Which Variant of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is Value for Money?

The all-new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is offered in four trims: Smart, Comfort, Premium AWD, and Calligraphy. Each variant provides a variety of features to meet your needs, blending practicality, comfort and premium qualities.

Hyundai Santa Fe Smart

The base variant focuses on functionality and essential tech, with an affordable price tag

• A 2.5L Turbocharged GDI engine with 6-speed automatic transmission (FWD)
• Xenon LED headlights with auto-on and LED DRLs
• Rearview camera, front & rear sensors
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• 12.3-inch infotainment and 4-inch driver display with analogue instrument cluster
• Two front airbags for the Driver and passenger
• Electronic parking brake, hill-start assist, drive mode selector
• Manually adjustable driver seat and electrically folding rear seats
• Keyless entry with fingerprint start, wireless phone charger (single)

Hyundai Santa Fe Comfort

Adds more tech and comfort over Smart while keeping a front-wheel drive layout

• 8-speed DCT transmission
• Dual sunroof with electric action
• 6 airbags, 2 at the front, 2 on the side and 2 curtain airbags
• Driver and passenger seat with electric adjustment
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Ambient lighting, auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Rear suspension height adjustment based on load
• Leather seats with front passenger height adjustment
• Enhanced air conditioning with third-row controls

Hyundai Santa Fe Premium AWD

Offers more performance and safety for drivers needing AWD,

• 2.5L Turbocharged GDI engine with 8-speed DCT (AWD drivetrain)
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Dual sunroof
• Surround vision system with 4 cameras
• Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Monitor
• Reversing collision avoidance assist
• Upgraded infotainment with navigation & Bose sound system
• Heated rear seats, memory function for driver seat
• Wireless phone charging (double), ambient lighting
• Smart trunk with electric opening and closing

Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy

The top-tier variant offers luxury-grade finishes and the most advanced safety and comfort features.

• AWD drivetrain, 21-inch alloy wheels
• Full LED headlights with wide illumination and dimming assist
• Nappa leather seats with driver and front passenger memory & relaxation functions
• Lane Keeping Assist (with steering wheel sensors), parking assist via remote, adaptive cruise control
• Windshield projection HUD
• 12.3-inch digital cluster and infotainment screen
• UV-sterilization box in the glove compartment
• Dual-zone front and independent rear climate control
• Bose premium sound, dual wireless charger

Sayarabay Recommends: The Smart variant is best for those seeking a well-rounded, affordable family SUV with all essential features. The Comfort variant offers the best balance of features and price for daily family use. However, if you are looking for an AWD SUV with premium safety and tech features, the Premium AWD stands out as the most value-for-money option. The Calligraphy variant is for buyers prioritising luxury and advanced convenience.

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is a great mix of bold design, generous space, advanced tech and a wide variety of drivetrain options, making it one of the most versatile family SUVs in the Saudi market. Whether you are driving in the city, open highways or heading out for an off-road adventure, the new Santa Fe can do it all. With Hyundai’s solid reputation and focus on safety features, it is a great buy for anyone looking for value, comfort and performance in a stylish SUV.

Other Cars to Consider

• Kia Sorento – Offers similar space and features with slightly sportier tuning
• Toyota Fortuner – More rugged and off-road-ready, though less refined
• Mazda CX-90 – Luxurious, fun-to-drive, and tech-laden
• Ford Edge – Known for performance and interior comfort
• Jeep Grand Cherokee – Premium feel with superior off-road capabilities