New Hyundai Santa Fe GL - A Premium SUV, Now More Accessible

For years, the Hyundai SANTA FE has been the brand's flagship SUV in the Philippines, boasting a bold design, premium technology, and a reputation for spaciousness and comfort.

- JACOB OLIVA

It has consistently been the choice for buyers who wanted something a notch above the typical midsize SUV—an option that delivered style, refinement, and practicality in equal measure.

However, while the SANTA FE has always been admired, it has often been reserved for those willing to spend millions of pesos for the privilege. The latest-generation model, in particular, saw prices soaring past the two-million-peso mark, putting it firmly in the premium bracket. That changes now.

Hyundai Motor Philippines has officially introduced the SANTA FE GL, a new entry-level trim that makes the brand's premium SUV more attainable than ever. The GL delivers the premium features that make the SANTA FE special at P1,998,000. For buyers who once thought a Santa Fe was out of reach, it all changes now.

A statement of presence

Even as the most accessible variant in the lineup, the SANTA FE GL carries itself with confidence. It doesn't look stripped down or compromised; instead, it champions the model's striking identity, headlined by the signature H-shaped horizontal LED headlamps, a bold grille, and boxy bodywork that emphasizes width and strength. The overall design is distinctive in a sea of SUVs that often blend, making the SANTA FE stand out whether parked at the mall or cruising on the highway.