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IOL News
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
It's no 'poor man's Defender': New Hyundai Santa Fe lands in SA, with hybrid power
The new Hyundai Santa Fe is now available in South Africa. Image: Supplied Flaunting a boxy new look that's a far cry from its curvy predecessors, the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe has landed in South Africa. While some speak of Land Rover inspiration in the design, it's not quite a 'poor man's Defender', with Hyundai announcing a price tag of R1,249,000 for the single derivative on offer, the Hybrid Elite AWD. This makes the new, and somewhat lavishly appointed, SUV more expensive than the larger Palisade 2.2D, which costs R1,204,500. Yet it's not the most costly Hyundai on offer as the range-topping Staria retails at R1,263,900. The new Santa Fe is Hyundai's first hybrid product to be offered locally, with the drivetrain combining a 132kW 1.6-litre turbopetrol engine with a 44kW electric motor for total system outputs of 175kW and 367Nm. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading Boxy new design is a far cry from its predecessor. Image: Supplied Although some might miss the diesel option, there is some consolation in the hybrid model's claimed fuel consumption figure of 7.5 litres per 100km. Customers can also adjust the level of regenerative braking. At 4,830mm, the new Santa Fe is 45mm longer than its predecessor, while the wheelbase has grown by 50mm, increasing space for second and third-row occupants. In keeping with its bolder stance, 20-inch alloy wheels are fitted as standard. Interior features include a dual-screen infotainment system with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, Bose sound system, 360-View Monitor, Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist and Lane-Follow Assist. The seats are upholstered in a synthetic leather called H-Tex, with seat heating for the first two rows and ventilation for the front perches. Squared off design theme continues inside. Image: Supplied
TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
New Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid arrives in South Africa
The vehicle is fitted with Hyundai's SmartSense driver assistance suite which includes features such as driver attention warning, blind-spot monitoring with collision avoidance, forward collision avoidance (including junction assist), lane-follow assist and a rear occupant alert. The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is available at local dealerships, priced at R1,249,900. The purchase includes a seven-year/200,000km warranty, a six-year/90,000km service plan, and an eight-year/160,000km warranty on the hybrid battery.
TimesLIVE
a day ago
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
New Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid arrives in Mzansi
The vehicle is fitted with Hyundai's SmartSense driver assistance suite which includes features such as driver attention warning, blind-spot monitoring with collision avoidance, forward collision avoidance (including junction assist), lane-follow assist and a rear occupant alert. The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is available at local dealerships, priced at R1,249,900. The purchase includes a seven-year/200,000km warranty, a six-year/90,000km service plan, and an eight-year/160,000km warranty on the hybrid battery.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
B40 communities at risk without climate action
KUALA LUMPUR: Climate change is hitting Malaysia's rural and coastal communities hard, especially among the bottom 40 per cent (B40) income group, experts said. Erratic rainfall and frequent flooding are disrupting agriculture and fisheries, which are key income sources for households earning below RM5,249 a month. They warned that without a long-term adaptation plan, climate shocks could worsen existing vulnerabilities and deepen inequality in already underserved areas. "Kelantan, Pahang, Sabah and Sarawak are among the most affected states," said Universiti Malaya's Ungku Aziz Centre for Development Studies director Datin Seri Prof Dr Suhaiza Hanim Mohamad Zailani. She said these regions are particularly exposed to unpredictable monsoon patterns that compromise food security, fish catches and rice yields. "This starts a vicious cycle in which environmental instability feeds economic suffering," she said in a statement. Suhaiza cited Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's Dr Nur Adilah, who noted that families often migrate to overcrowded cities lacking proper infrastructure. To counter this, Suhaiza said Malaysia could learn from Bangladesh and the Netherlands, which prioritise sustainable infrastructure and community involvement. She also cited Dr Shahrul Hisham, who said Malaysia has relied too much on short-term relief rather than long-term, community-based approaches. Suhaiza called for investment in flood control, renewable energy and decentralised systems such as solar or mini-hydro to support rural livelihoods. "Solar power or mini-hydro solutions help with water pumping, storage and other crucial agricultural equipment," she said. She added that diversifying into ecotourism or aquaculture could reduce dependence on fishing and farming. Financial protection is also essential, including emergency aid, crop insurance and targeted support for flood-prone communities. Suhaiza proposed a Climate Adaptation Fund and improved data systems to guide resources to where they're needed most. "Bridging the gap between policy and practice is crucial, and actively involving communities in resilience-building can have a noticeable impact," she added.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ohio Republican lawmakers re-introduce drag ban bill
The Ohio Statehouse. (Photo by David DeWitt, Ohio Capital Journal.) A pair of Ohio lawmakers are once again trying to ban drag performers from performing anywhere that isn't a designated adult entertainment facility. Republican state Reps. Angie King, R-Celina, and Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Twp., recently introduced House Bill 249, also known as the Enact the Indecent Exposure Modernization Act. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX The bill would prohibit an adult cabaret performance from taking place outside an adult cabaret. It also broadens the definition of adult cabaret performances to include 'performers or entertainers who exhibit a gender identity that is different from the performer's or entertainer's gender assigned at birth using clothing, makeup, prosthetic or imitation genitals or breasts, or other physical markers.' The bill includes drag performers, topless dancers, go-go dancers, strippers and exotic dancers. 'I am deeply committed to protecting our children,' King said in a statement. 'As a mother and as a legislator, I believe Ohio families should feel safe taking their children to a city park without the risk of coming across an event or person performing in a way that incorporates themes, imagery, and acts intended for mature audiences.' Williams said they are seeing a trend of 'indecent exposure and over-sexualized performances taking place in public in the presence of children.' 'This legislation is simply updating already existing law to the times that we are living in,' he said in a statement. 'So, we want to update the obscenity law so we can ensure families and children are protected from these acts.' H.B. 249 comes with penalties ranging from a first degree misdemeanor if a performance happens in front of a juvenile, a fifth degree felony if the performance is obscene and a fourth degree felony if the performance is obscene and happened in front of someone 12 years old and younger. This is not the first time this bill has been introduced. King and Williams introduced a nearly identical bill during the last General Assembly, but it only had two committee hearings. The bill received lots of opposition from Ohio's LGBTQ community. Follow Capital Journal Reporter Megan Henry on Bluesky. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
