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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
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.
Retail Price
$36,990 - $48,490†
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Retail Price
$36,990 - $48,490†
Transmission
6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
Available Variants
The Hyundai Santa Fe comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being SLX and the most expensive being Highlander.
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Power to Weight
72.94 - 109.56 kW/t
52.16 kW/t
118.19 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
6.7 - 9.6 L/100km
6.4 L/100km
13.5 L/100km
Vehicle Range
729 - 1,045 km
574 km
1,149 km
Price
$36,990 - $48,490
$32,000
$91,990
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,570 - 2,620 kg
2,268 kg
3,030 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
1,500 kg
3,000 kg
Approach Angle
24.6°
24.6°
38.4°
Departure Angle
21.6°
21.6°
31.4°
Ground Clearance Unladen
200 mm
184 mm
256 mm
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Dimensions
4,660 mm
1,890 mm
1,725 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,660 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,890 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,725 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 708 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 SLX that starts from $36,990.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the Highlander that starts from $48,490.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: SLX, Elite and Highlander.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacityThe 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.
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