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The new Hyundai Santa Fe is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $36,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SLX variant and topping out at $48,490 for the Highlander.
There are 3 variants of the Santa Fe available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2009.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (145kW/421Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (204kW/335Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2011 Santa Fe is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $37,990 |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $39,990 |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $36,990 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $43,990 |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $40,990 |
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $48,490 |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | $45,490 |
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There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Santa Fe
The most fuel efficient Hyundai Santa Fe is the SLX with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 6.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Hyundai Santa Fe that uses the most amount of fuel is the Highlander with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.6 L/100km |
What is the warranty on a Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Hyundai Santa Fe offers a 5 year unlimited km 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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The cheapest Hyundai Santa Fe is the SLX that starts from $36,990.
The most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the Highlander that starts from $48,490.
The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: SLX, Elite and Highlander.
The largest Hyundai Santa Fe is the Elite which measures 1890mm wide, 4660mm in length and sits 1760mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Santa Fe is the Elite which has 204kW of power from its 3.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Santa Fe is the Elite which weighs 2620 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Santa Fe may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.