Hyundai Motor Malaysia (HMY) unveiled its 2026 product plans last night during the Chinese New Year event for the media, and it’s not just the Stargazer MPVs and Ioniq N EVs that are coming. The company will launch CKD versions of the Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs in the second quarter.
Both the C and D segment SUVs were part of HMY’s launch model line-up, including the Staria MPV. The latter has since gone the CKD route – the locally assembled Staria went on sale in the fourth quarter last year. The MPV rolls off the production line at Sime Motors’ Inokom factory in Kulim, Kedah, with the Tucson and Santa Fe set to follow very soon.
CBU South Korea’s fourth-generation Tucson facelift was launched in July 2025. We get a base-style 2.0 MPi (NA) with 156 PS/192 Nm mated to a 6-speed torque converter automatic, priced at RM143,888. After that there are the Prime and Prestige with a 1.6 T-GDi with 180 hp/265 Nm. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sends drive to the front wheels (Prime, RM164,888) or to all corners when necessary (Prestige, RM186,888).
New in Malaysia is the 1.6-liter turbo hybrid powertrain in the Prestige 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid. The RM197,888 topper has a total system power of 235 hp/367 Nm and is linked to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The boxy fifth-generation Santa Fe is aimed at those who need a third row of seats, and there are two hybrids and one petrol version. The HEV versions (Prime RM225,000, Prestige RM245,000) get the same 1.6T and e-motor combination as the Tucson Hybrid, and are FWD.
The top Santa Fe is the 2.5 T-GDi HTRAC Calligraphy, priced at RM270,000. It is powered by a 2.5-litre T-GDi with 281 hp and 422 Nm between 1,700 and 4,000 rpm, mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel drive. No more diesel option. The Calligraphy is the only trim level with second-row captain’s chairs, Nappa leather and dual sunroofs. Both the Tucson and Santa Fe come with an eight-year, 100,000-mile manufacturer’s warranty.
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