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C-HR
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Santa Fe Hybrid
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Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
2023
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
5-door Crossover SUV
Seven-seat SUV
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
5-door Crossover SUV
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Not confirmed
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Length
4390 mm
4830 mm
Width
1796 mm
1900 mm
Height
1550 mm
1770 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
67 l
Boot/Cargo Space
377 l
413 l
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1930 kg
2675 kg
Payload Capacity
430 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
1 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
993 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
946 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1030 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
881 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1987 cc
1598 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
134 kW
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
190 Nm
367 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
175.2 kW
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
e-CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
88.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Gearbox
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
17 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
67 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43
67
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
7
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
Synthetic Leather
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Yes
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Santa Fe Hybrid grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
3
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone Automatic
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone Automatic
Not Available
Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not Available
Sound System
8
Not Available
Unlocking
Smart Key
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Wireless
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
2253 l
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
7.5
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
Not confirmed
9.5 sec
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
santa-fe-hybrid
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
8
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.1
SYNC
Touchscreen
10.1
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Digital display
Connected Services
Not confirmed
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Bluetooth
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
LED Matrix
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
GR Sport Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
3
DRL
LED
Not Available
Led Headlights
LED Matrix
Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamps
LED Matrix
Halogen
Headlight Type
LED Matrix
Halogen
Headlights
LED Matrix
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
177 mm
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
Not Available
Wheel Type
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Wheels
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty Years
3
5
Warranty Kilometers
3
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty
3
5
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
7
-
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Plan
Yes
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
4
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
Not confirmed
15000
Service Plan Duration
Yes
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
Yes
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
Not confirmed
120A
Service Intervals
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
Not confirmed
Lead-acid
Spec
C-HR
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
Private and family
Flagship
Price Zar
499000 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
499000
1249900
Starting Price Zar
499000
1249900
In depth: how these cars differ
This C-HR and Santa Fe Hybrid comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C-HR 53 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 72.
Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 59.
Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 89.
Practicality index: C-HR 57 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 73.
Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Santa Fe Hybrid leads by 6 points
C-HR and Santa Fe Hybrid are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +19
Efficiency
C-HR +19
Safety
C-HR +9
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +16
Ownership
Santa Fe Hybrid +22
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 67 pts for C-HR
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Santa Fe Hybrid leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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