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The new Hyundai Santa Fe is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $33,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SX variant and topping out at $46,990 for the Elite.
There are 3 variants of the Santa Fe available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (114kW/343Nm) and 2.7L multi-point injection (138kW/248Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2009 Santa Fe is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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| 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 | 567 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our Hyundai Santa Fe Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.

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Hyundai Santa Fe
The cheapest Hyundai Santa Fe is the SX that starts from $33,990.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the Elite that starts from $46,990.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: SX, SLX and Elite.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacityThe largest Hyundai Santa Fe is the SX which measures 1890mm wide, 4675mm in length and sits 1795mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Santa Fe is the SX 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 Diesel or Unleaded.
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