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Hyundai Santa Fe vs Renault Triber Express III: the short answer
Santa Fe has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Recorded price context
Santa Fe:
last listed from
ZAR 899,900
·
Triber Express III:
current from
ZAR 249,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Maximum Power
Santa Fe147 kW @ 3800 rpm
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
Santa Fe440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Santa Fe2199 cc
Triber Express III999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Santa Fe13.8 km/l
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Santa Fe188 mm
Triber Express III182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Hyundai Santa Fe
2.2D 4WD Executive
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Santa Fe
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Triber Express III
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?
Santa Fe
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Triber Express III
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Model Introduced Year
2001
2026
Generation
Fifth generation Santa Fe on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; 'Sensuous Sportiness' design with distinctive parametric LED lighting signature
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Facelift History
Fifth generation launched in SA in 2022; significant styling and interior quality upgrade; distinctive boxy design language with vertical lighting
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
926 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Panel Van
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Length
4830 mm
3990 mm
Width
1900 mm
1739 mm
Height
1750 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2815 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
188 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
703 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
542 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.0 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
970 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Manual
Power Windows
All
Front
Keyless Entry
Yes
Remote
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
15W Wireless
Not Available
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V
-
AC Type
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Manual
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Full-Size
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
-
Tilt Steering
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Manual
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Rim Size
20-inch Alloy
14-inch
Sound System
8 Meridian Premium
2
Unlocking
Yes
Remote
Wireless Charger
15W Wireless
Not Available
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
BR10
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2199 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common Rail Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72.2 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
81.3 mm
Maximum Power
147 kW @ 3800 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
205 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
17.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
74.2 kW/tonne
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
222.2 Nm/tonne
103.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Engine Position
Front
-
Gearbox
8-speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
HTRAC AWD
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Yes
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.73:1
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Single Plate Dry
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-Mounted Manual
Drivetrain
AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Claimed Mileage
13.8 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.5 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
67 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Real-world Mileage
13.8 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
67
40
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
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Central Locking
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
-
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear Camera
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
No
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Sport Mode
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Power 8-way
-
Heated Seats
Front & 2nd Row
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
64-Colour Ambient
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
3rd Row Fold Flat
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
No
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Urethane
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Fabric Seats
Yes
-
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-Tone Fabric
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8 Meridian Premium
2
Navigation System
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Digital Cluster
Standard
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
FM Radio
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
AUX Input
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
8 Meridian Premium
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
8-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
8-inch
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
LED Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
20-inch Alloy
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED
Standard
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Full LED Parametric
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Headlamps
Full LED Parametric
Not Available
Headlight Type
Full LED Parametric
Not Available
Headlights
Full LED Parametric
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
-
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
188 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
188 mm
-
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
165/80 R14
Wheel Type
20-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Full-Size
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Load Index
91
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch Alloy
14-inch
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Steel
Full-Size
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
-
Wheel Diameter
20-inch Alloy
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Wheels
20-inch Alloy
-
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
4
2 years / 30000 km
Service Plan Distance
4
2 years / 30000 km
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
2 years / 30000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Warranty Years
5
5 years / 150000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 years / 150000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
5 years / 150000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5
5 years / 150000 km
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km
131 g/km
Start Stop System
No
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Spec
Santa Fe
Triber Express III
Ownership Role
Private and family
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
261999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
top
Starting Price
899900
261999
Starting Price Zar
899900
261999
In depth: how these cars differ
This Santa Fe and Triber Express III 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: Santa Fe 74 vs Triber Express III 23.
Efficiency index: Santa Fe 55 vs Triber Express III 69.
Safety-equipment index: Santa Fe 98 vs Triber Express III 32.
Practicality index: Santa Fe 89 vs Triber Express III 64.
Ownership-cover index: Santa Fe 65 vs Triber Express III not separately scored.
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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Santa Fe leads by 33 points
Santa Fe has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Performance
Santa Fe +51
Efficiency
Triber Express III +14
Safety
Santa Fe +66
Practicality
Santa Fe +25
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Santa Fe
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
89/100
Ownership
65/100
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Santa Fe
leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Santa Fe leads. However, Triber Express III may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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