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Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
2023
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First generation Fronx on modified Baleno/HEARTECT platform with raised ride height and SUV body; shares K15B engine with Baleno, Ertiga, XL6, and Grand Vitara; developed as Suzuki's response to the growing compact coupe-crossover segment
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Launched in South Africa in 2023 as a new nameplate — no facelift has been released for the first generation globally as of 2025; the model is in the growth phase of its product lifecycle
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
970 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Length
3995 mm
4830 mm
Width
1765 mm
1900 mm
Height
1550 mm
1770 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
67 l
Boot/Cargo Space
304 l
413 l
Kerb Weight
970 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1420 kg
2675 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
975 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
955 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1043 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Track Width
1510 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1510 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Not Available
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
-
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Not Available
Power Windows
All Four Windows
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
704 l
2253 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
704 l
2253 l
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Manual Fold
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
-
12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Manual Air Conditioning
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Four Windows
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
-
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4 Years
4
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Front Power Outlet
1 x 12V Socket
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.7
7.5
Glovebox Cooling
All Four Door Pockets
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Four Windows
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Standard
-
Rear Seat Split
60:40 Split Fold
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Leatherette Seat Trim
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
-
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Voice Command
Via Smartphone
-
Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
-
Accelerator 0 100
13.0 sec
9.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holders
4
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Manual Fold
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Front Wiper
Standard
-
Front Wipers Type
Standard
-
Glove Box
All Four Door Pockets
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual Air Conditioning
-
Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
-
Power Socket 12v
1 x 12V Socket
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
-
Rim Size
16 Inches
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Sound System
6
Not Available
Source Model Column
fronx
santa-fe-hybrid
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Not Available
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
-
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
K15B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1462 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
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
74 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
138 Nm @ 4400 rpm
367 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
175.2 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
175 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.0 sec
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.4 kW/tonne
88.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
142.3 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic
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
4.388:1
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.8
-
Number of Gears
4
6
Transmission Type
4-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Automatic
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
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic
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
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
4
6
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
14.3 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.8 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
67 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.5 km/l
13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
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
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
6
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
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
6
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Front Camera
Not Available
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Parking Sensor
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
-
Reverse Camera Type
360-Degree Surround View
-
Reversing Camera
360-Degree Surround View
-
Surround View Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
Leatherette Seat Trim
Cloth
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
-
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Integrated in Seat Back
-
Front Shoulder Room
1395 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1370 mm
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
0
-
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
2
3
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
-
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 Split Fold
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Leatherette Seat Trim
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Not Applicable
Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Armrest Rear
Integrated in Seat Back
-
Boot Space Seats Down
704
-
Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
9-inch touchscreen on GLX with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 360-degree surround view camera on GLX, blind-spot monitoring on GLX, automatic climate control on GL+ and GLX, dual front airbags standard, ABS standard, al
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 Trim Colour
2
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leatherette Seat Trim
-
Interior Colours
2
3
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Integrated in Seat Back
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
-
Seat Belt Warning
All Seats
-
Seat Fold Type
60:40 Split Fold
-
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seat Trim
Cloth
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Navigation System
Via Smartphone Mirroring
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
9-inch Digital Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Standard
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Via Smartphone
-
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Audio
Standard
-
Audio Speakers
6
Not Available
Audio System
Standard
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Digital display
Connected Services
Standard
SYNC
Voice Control
Via Smartphone
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wired Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRLs
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Plastic Side Body Cladding
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
3
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
-
Wing Mirror Type
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
-
Rear Wiper
Standard
-
Door Handle Finish
Body-Coloured Door Handles
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
LED DRLs
Not Available
Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
-
Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
-
Led Headlights
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
Halogen
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRLs
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
3
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body-Coloured Door Handles
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Four Windows
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Manual Fold
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
-
Headlamps
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
Halogen
Headlight Type
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
Halogen
Headlights
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
-
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
-
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Approach Angle
19 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
0 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
19 deg
-
Breakover Angle
0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
23 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
177 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
0 mm
-
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
Not Available
Wheel Type
16-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
262 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
210 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
-
Tyre Load Index
89
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
16 Inches
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Tyre Type
195/60 R16
-
Wheel Diameter
16 Inches
Not Available
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size Spare
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Wheel Material
16-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
-
Wheel Size Type
16 Inches
-
Wheels
16-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
-
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months
4
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
3.7 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
15000
Service Plan Duration
Not Included
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
3 Years / 45000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
-
Service Plan
Not Included
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
15000 km / 12 months
Alternator
-
120A
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty Years
5
5
Warranty Kilometers
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Warranty
5
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Hybrid
Noise Level
68 dB
-
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
133
-
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
4.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
6.0 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
0
-
Spec
Fronx
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
372900 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
372900
1249900
Starting Price Zar
372900
1249900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fronx 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: Fronx 31 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 72.
Efficiency index: Fronx 67 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 59.
Safety-equipment index: Fronx 87 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 89.
Practicality index: Fronx 57 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 73.
Ownership-cover index: Fronx 71 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 12 points
Santa Fe Hybrid has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Fronx remains close.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +41
Efficiency
Fronx +8
Safety
Santa Fe Hybrid +2
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +16
Ownership
Fronx +6
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
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
Fronx
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 61 pts for Fronx
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Santa Fe Hybrid leads. However, Fronx may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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