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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Palisade
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Santa Fe Hybrid
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Facelift History
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Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
Seven-seat SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Tare Mass Kg
1952 kg
1980 kg
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Not confirmed
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
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
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ground Clearance (Default)
203 mm
177 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 l
67 l
Kerb Weight
1952 kg
1980 kg
Towing Capacity
2200 kg
-
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Length
Not confirmed
4830 mm
Width
Not confirmed
1900 mm
Height
Not confirmed
1770 mm
Wheelbase
Not confirmed
2815 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
Not confirmed
413 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not confirmed
2675 kg
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
695 kg
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Smart power tailgate
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
20 Inches
Not Available
Power Windows
Not confirmed
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Wireless
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not confirmed
Not Available
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 Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
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
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2199 cc
1598 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
142 kW
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
440 Nm
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
AWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
72.7 kW/tonne
88.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
225.4 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
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not confirmed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
8.2 km/l
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
6.7 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.6 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 l
67 l
Fuel Tank Litres
71
67
Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
8.2 km/l
13.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not confirmed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
TCS
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20 Inches
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
20 Inches
Not Available
Wheels
20 Inches
-
Front Brake Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty Years
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
5
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
5 Years
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 105 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 105 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan
7 years / 105 000 km
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
Alternator
Not confirmed
120A
Service Intervals
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
Not confirmed
Lead-acid
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Roof Type
Dual sunroof
-
LED Headlamps
Not confirmed
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not confirmed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Body Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Led Headlights
Not confirmed
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Headlamps
Not confirmed
Halogen
Headlight Type
Not confirmed
Halogen
Headlights
Not confirmed
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Price Zar
1204500 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Flagship
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current listed price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
1249900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
1249900
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not confirmed
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
Not confirmed
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
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
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Cloth
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment System
Not confirmed
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not confirmed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
Not confirmed
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
SYNC
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Digital display
Connected Services
Not confirmed
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
SYNC
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
177 mm
Spec
Palisade
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Not Available
In depth: how these cars differ
This Palisade and Santa Fe Hybrid comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Palisade 74 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 72.
Efficiency index: Palisade 40 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 59.
Safety-equipment index: Palisade 90 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 89.
Practicality index: Palisade 79 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 73.
Ownership-cover index: Palisade not separately scored 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.
Specification Evidence Index
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
Palisade leads by 0 points
Palisade and Santa Fe Hybrid are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Palisade +2
Efficiency
Santa Fe Hybrid +19
Safety
Palisade +1
Practicality
Palisade +6
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Palisade
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
79/100
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Palisade
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 73 pts for Santa Fe Hybrid
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Palisade leads. However, Santa Fe Hybrid may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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