Hyundai Santa Fe Elite (2008) price & specs
Elite
Overview
The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a CM. The Hyundai Santa Fe is regarded as a large SUV built in Korea with prices starting at $46,990 before on-road costs.
This Hyundai Santa Fe is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 114 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 343 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Hyundai claims the Santa Fe Elite uses 8.2L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 218g of CO2. It has a 75L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 915km per full tank
The Hyundai Santa Fe measures 1795mm (70.7 inches) in height, 4675mm (184.1 inches) in length, 1890mm (74.4 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1996kg (4400.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Santa Fe Elite comes standard with 235/60 R18 front tyres and 235/60 R18 rear tyres. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Elite has a 203mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,675 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,890 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 554 mm |
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Explore Hyundai Santa Fe Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 218
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 87
Engine (cc): 2188
Compression Ratio: 17.3
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 92
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
Main Capacity (L): 75
Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.2
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.2
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 155
Maximum Power (kW): 114
Maximum Torque (Nm): 343
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
Differential Lock
Location: Centre
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: SUV
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Underbody Protection
Location: Engine
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 78.2
Rear Seat Down (L): 2213
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
Front Track (in): 63.6
Front Track (mm): 1615
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 8
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 203
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
Overall Height (in): 70.7
Overall Height (mm): 1795
Overall Length (in): 184.1
Overall Length (mm): 4675
Overall Width (in): 74.4
Overall Width (mm): 1890
Rear Track (in): 63.7
Rear Track (mm): 1619
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2700
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.2
Front Headroom (mm): 1020
Rear Headroom (in): 39.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 1005
Front Hip Room (in): 55.8
Front Hip Room (mm): 1417
Rear Hip Room (in): 55
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1398
Front Leg Room (in): 42.6
Front Leg Room (mm): 1082
Rear Leg Room (in): 36.8
Rear Leg Room (mm): 935
Front Shoulder Room (in): 59.5
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1511
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 58.6
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1489
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 25.6
Departure Angle: 22.9
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Colour: Silver
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Cross Bars: Removable
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2550
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5622
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1996
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4400
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 7
Load Restraint
Type: net
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Gear Selector: Leather
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Crash Test Results
Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 4
Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
3rd Row Seats Head Height Adjustable: yes
Location: 3rd Row Seats
3rd Row Seats Number: 2
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: All Three Rows
Third Row Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 7
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
3rd Row Location: 3rd Row
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
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