The Hyundai Santa Fe (2026) 1.6T Hybrid Prime is a Petrol Hybrid/REV SUV priced from RM225,000 in Malaysia. It produces 177 hp and 265 Nm from a 1,598cc engine, paired with a 6-speed Automatic. It offers 7 seats. Compare its full specifications, road tax and safety, read owner reviews, and see how it compares with rivals at CarBase.my.
The 1.6T Hybrid Prime opens the fifth-generation Santa Fe range in Malaysia, pairing a 1.6L turbo engine (177 hp/265 Nm) with a 64 hp electric motor and six-speed automatic.
Even as the base variant it seats seven and gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ten airbags and adaptive cruise control, though it rides on 18-inch alloys with reflector LED headlights rather than the projectors of higher variants.
Price
| Peninsular |
RM 225,000.00 |
Langkawi |
- |
| Sabah |
RM 225,000.00 (Peninsular ref.) |
Labuan |
- |
| Sarawak |
RM 225,000.00 (Peninsular ref.) |
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Sabah & Sarawak on-the-road prices are usually a little above Peninsular; where the exact figure isn’t published we show the Peninsular price for reference — confirm with your local dealer. Labuan and Langkawi are duty-free and typically lower.
Annual Costs
Warranty
| Warranty Manufacturer |
8 years / 160,000 km * whichever comes first |
| Warranty Extended |
- |
| Notes |
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Colours - Exterior
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Abyss Black Pearl
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Creamy White Pearl
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Ecotronic Gray Pearl
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Ocado Green Pearl
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Colours - Interior
Dashboard|Seat -
Leather-wrapped Black|Full Leather Black
Specifications
| Powertrain |
| Engine Tech |
16-valve DOHC Direct Injection with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing with Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity |
1,598 cc |
Horsepower |
177 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Arrangement |
1 4 |
Torque |
265 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Timing Type |
Chain |
Fuel |
Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore x Stroke |
75.6 mm x 89 mm |
Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
| Number of Motors |
1 |
Motor Horsepower |
64 hp |
| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion Polymer |
Motor Torque |
264 Nm |
| Battery Capacity |
1.5 kWh |
| Drivetrain |
| Type |
Conventional Automatic |
Transmission Name |
6-speed Automatic |
| Ratios |
6 |
Manufacturer |
- |
| Driveline |
Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions |
| Length |
4,830 mm |
Doors |
5 |
| Width |
1,900 mm |
Seats |
7 |
| Height |
1,720 mm |
Boot Space |
628 litres |
| Wheelbase |
2,815 mm |
Fuel Tank |
67 litres |
| Weight |
- |
Tyre Front |
255/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre |
N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
Tyre Rear |
255/45R20 |
| Factory Tyres |
Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| Chassis |
| Type |
Unibody |
Assembly |
Korea |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Struts |
Rear Suspension |
Multi-link |
| Front Wheels |
18" 5-arm Alloy Wheels |
Rear Wheels |
18" 5-arm Alloy Wheels |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
Rear Brakes |
Ventilated Disc |
| Steering |
Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes |
- |
| Crash Safety Ratings |
| EuroNCAP |
Not Tested |
| ANCAP |
Not Tested |
| ASEAN NCAP |
Not Tested |
| Safety |
| Airbags |
10 (Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side and Rear Curtain Airbags, Front Centre Airbag and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD |
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Stability Control |
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| Alarm |
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Immobilizer |
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| Airbag Disable Function |
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Child Safety Lock |
Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts |
7 Three-point |
Blind Spot Info System |
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| ISOFIX |
Available for 2nd & 3rd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System |
Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist |
Steering Correction |
Collision Warning |
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| Seatbelt Reminder |
All Seats |
Night Vision |
- |
| Safety Notes |
- |
| Lighting |
| Headlamps |
LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps |
Full LED |
| Front Foglamps |
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LED Daytime Running Lights |
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| Rear Foglamps |
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Wing Mirror Turn Indicators |
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| Cabin |
| Seats Front |
Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory |
| Seats Rear |
60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con |
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
Sunroof |
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| Rear Air-con |
Rear AC Vents & Blower Controls |
Power Sockets |
1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Second Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting |
Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
Cupholders |
2 Front, 4 Second Row, 2 Third Row |
| Sunshades |
Rear Window Shades |
Audio |
12.3" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience |
| Power Windows |
Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Auto Start/Stop |
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Cruise Control |
Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Engine Start |
Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
Tiptronic |
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| Hill Start Assist |
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Paddle Shift |
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| Auto Headlamps |
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Steering Audio Control |
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| Auto Wipers |
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Steering Tilt |
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| Bluetooth |
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Steering Telescopic |
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| Navigation |
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Electric Steering Adjustment |
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| Parking Sensor Front |
6 Sensors |
Head-up Display |
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| Parking Sensor Rear |
6 Sensors |
Locks |
Keyless Operation |
| Reverse Camera |
Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
Auto Parking |
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| Power Door |
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Folding Wing Mirrors |
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| Boot Operation |
Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
Instrument Cluster |
Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake |
Electronic |
Convenience Notes |
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