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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
The new Hyundai Santa Fe is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $40,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active X variant and topping out at $57,090 for the Highlander.
There are 4 variants of the Santa Fe available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2017.
Engine options include 2.4L petrol direct injection (138kW/241Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/440Nm) and 3.3L petrol direct injection (199kW/318Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2018 Santa Fe is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$40,990 - $57,090†
Transmission
6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Retail Price
$40,990 - $57,090†
Transmission
6-speed auto
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
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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe
Available Variants
The Hyundai Santa Fe comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Active X and the most expensive being Highlander.
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Power to Weight
74.09 - 115.9 kW/t
52.95 kW/t
117.61 kW/t
Boot Space
516 litres
131 litres
742 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.8 - 10.5 L/100km
5.7 L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
610 - 821 km
606 km
1,263 km
Price
$40,990 - $57,090
$36,240
$84,490
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
3 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,510 - 2,600 kg
2,100 kg
3,300 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
1,000 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
16.9°
14.7°
36.6°
Departure Angle
21.5°
15.3°
28°
Ground Clearance Unladen
185 mm
180 mm
242 mm
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Dimensions
4,700 mm
1,880 mm
1,690 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,700 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,880 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 793 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 Active X that starts from $40,990.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the Highlander that starts from $57,090.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Active X, Active, Elite and Highlander.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacityThe largest Hyundai Santa Fe is the Active X which measures 1880mm wide, 4700mm in length and sits 1690mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Santa Fe is the Active X which has 199kW of power from its 3.3L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Santa Fe is the Active which weighs 2600 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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