2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

    New from

    $35,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.3 - 10.6 L / 100km

    About the Hyundai Santa Fe

    Last updated Dec 02, 2025

    The new Hyundai Santa Fe is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $35,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SLX variant and topping out at $48,990 for the Elite.

    There are 4 variants of the Santa Fe available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.7L multi-point injection (138kW/248Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (114kW/343Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2006 Santa Fe is offered with a 5 year, 130,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    58.73 - 74.07 kW/t
    54.5 kW/t
    116.88 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.3 - 10.6 L/100km
    7.3 L/100km
    14.3 L/100km
    Price
    $35,990 - $48,990
    $35,990
    $81,090
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    130,000 km - Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    4 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,400 - 2,550 kg
    2,400 kg
    2,900 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    2,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    25.6°
    25.6°
    39°
    Departure Angle
    22.9°
    22.9°
    27°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    203 mm
    200 mm
    235 mm

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    2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs

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    SX

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 61.19
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
      • Load Restraint Type: Net
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 25.6
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2213
      • Departure Angle: 22.9
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1020
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1417
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1057
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1511
      • Front Track (mm): 1615
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 203
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.6
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1795
      • Overall Length (mm): 4675
      • Overall Width (mm): 1890
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1005
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1398
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 935
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1489
      • Rear Track (mm): 1620
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2700
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 87
      • Co2 Level (combined): 198
      • Compression Ratio: 17.3
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2188
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Green
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 114
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 343
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Roof
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Front Tip Tumble
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Assisted Four-wheel Drive Selection
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Manual & Automatic
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 130000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Paint Distance (km): 130000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 80800
      • Paint Duration (months): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 130000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 130000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 130000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2400
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1863
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    SLX

    Adds to SX:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.9
    • Convenience
      • Number Of Power Outlet Boot Cargo (12v): 1
      • Number Of Power Outlet Front(12v): 1
      • Number Of Power Outlet Rear (12v): 1
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 86.7
      • Co2 Level (combined): 258
      • Compression Ratio: 10.4
      • Engine (l): 2.7
      • Engine (cc): 2656
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Stroke Engine: 75
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 10.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 10.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 188
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 138
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 248
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Door Pockets Bins Rear Location: Rear
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Centre Console Location: Centre Console
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Centre Console Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1893
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
      • Rear Wheels Tire Official Brochure Tire Size
    Removes from SX:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 61.19
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 87
      • Co2 Level (combined): 198
      • Compression Ratio: 17.3
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2188
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Paint
      • External Color: Green
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.3
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 114
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 343
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1863

    Base

    Adds to SLX:
    • Audio
      • System Cassette
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.86
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1894
    Removes from SLX:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.9
    • Dimensions
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 203
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1893

    Elite

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.06
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood & Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2550
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1942
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.86
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2400
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1894
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
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    2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions

    1795mm
    1890mm
    4675mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Santa Fe

    The most fuel efficient Hyundai Santa Fe is the SX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Hyundai Santa Fe that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Hyundai Santa Fe variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Hyundai Santa FeFuel TypeCombined
    2.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel7.3 L/100km
    2.2L, 5-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel8.1 L/100km
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    2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Hyundai Santa Fe?

    The Hyundai Santa Fe offers a 5 year 130,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Hyundai Santa Fe FAQs

    The cheapest Hyundai Santa Fe is the SLX that starts from $35,990.

    The most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the Elite that starts from $48,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: SLX, Base, SX and Elite.

    The largest Hyundai Santa Fe is the SLX which measures 1890mm wide, 4675mm in length and sits 1795mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Santa Fe is the SLX which has 138kW 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 SLX which weighs 2550 kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai Santa Fe may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.

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