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2002 Hyundai Santa Fe
The new Hyundai Santa Fe is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $29,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GL variant and topping out at $37,990 for the GLS.
There are 4 variants of the Santa Fe available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.4L multi-point injection (106kW/201Nm) and 2.7L multi-point injection (132kW/247Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2000 Santa Fe is offered with a 5 year, 130,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
4,500 mm
1,845 mm
1,730 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,500 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,845 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,340 mm |
| Load Capacity | 718 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Hyundai Santa Fe is the GL that starts from $29,990.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the Gls World Cup that starts from $37,990.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is 1800 kg offered by the following variants: GL, Gl World Cup, GLS and Gls World Cup.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacityThe largest Hyundai Santa Fe is the GL which measures 1845mm wide, 4500mm in length and sits 1730mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Santa Fe is the GL which has 132kW of power from its 2.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Santa Fe is the GL which weighs 2380 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Santa Fe uses Unleaded.
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