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    2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

    The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $36,990 for the SLX variant and topping out at $48,490 for the Highlander variant.

    There are 4 variants of the Santa Fe available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2011.

    The 2012 Santa Fe was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Hyundai Santa Fe include 2.2 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (145kW/421Nm), 2.2 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (145kW/436Nm) and 3.5 v6 (204kW/335Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic with manual mode or 6-speed manual manual transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

    Retail Price
    $36,990 - $48,490†
    Transmission
    6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    SUV
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $36,990 - $48,490†
    Transmission
    6-speed auto or 6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded or Diesel
    Body Types
    SUV
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2012 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.

    SLX

    Price from $36,990†

    Trail

    Price from $39,590†

    Elite

    Price from $40,990†

    Highlander

    Price from $45,490†

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    Power to Weight
    72.94 - 109.56 kW/t
    52.16 kW/t
    115.97 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.7 - 9.6 L/100km
    6 L/100km
    13.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    729 - 1,045 km
    603 km
    1,149 km
    Price
    $36,990 - $48,490
    $32,000
    $91,490
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 years
    1 year
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,570 - 2,620 kg
    2,268 kg
    3,300 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    24.6°
    18°
    36.6°
    Departure Angle
    21.6°
    21.6°
    28°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    200 mm
    184 mm
    235 mm
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    Historical Information

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    Base

    2026

    $53,650

    Elite

    2026

    $63,150

    Calligraphy

    2026

    $73,150

    Year
    2026
    Engine Type
    2.5L Combustion
    1.6L Hybrid
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    SUV
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    206 kW
    172 kW

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    Dimensions

    4,660 mm
    1,890 mm
    1,725 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,660 mm
    Overall Width1,890 mm
    Overall Height1,725 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm
    Load Capacity708 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Sales Data

    20245,392Total Sales
    20256,264Total Sales
    2026491YTD Sales

    Hyundai Santa Fe Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Hyundai Santa Fe is the SLX variant that starts from $36,990.

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    The most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the Highlander variant that starts from $48,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is 2000 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Hyundai Santa Fe is the Elite variant which measures 1890mm wide, 4660mm in length and sits 1760mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 204kW of power and 335nm of torque are the SLX, Elite and Highlander variants.

    The Hyundai Santa Fe is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Hyundai Santa Fe is the SLX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2620 kg.

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

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    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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