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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
The new Hyundai Santa Fe is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $44,700 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $65,200 for the Highlander.
There are 4 variants of the Santa Fe available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (148kW/440Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (200kW/331Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2021 Santa Fe is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$44,700 - $65,200†
Transmission
8-speed Auto (DCT) or 8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Retail Price
$44,700 - $65,200†
Transmission
8-speed Auto (DCT) or 8-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
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
Available Variants
The Hyundai Santa Fe comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Highlander.
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Power to Weight
81.32 - 115.27 kW/t
58.68 kW/t
115.85 kW/t
Boot Space
571 litres
131 litres
1,069 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.1 - 10.5 L/100km
5.6 L/100km
10.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
638 - 1,098 km
638 km
1,682 km
Price
$44,700 - $65,200
$39,990
$87,807
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,560 - 2,610 kg
2,200 kg
3,300 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,500 kg
1,497 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
17.9°
16°
36.6°
Departure Angle
19.3°
15.3°
31.9°
Ground Clearance Unladen
176 mm
176 mm
260 mm
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Dimensions
4,785 mm
1,900 mm
1,710 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,785 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,900 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,710 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 825 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 Base that starts from $44,700.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the Highlander that starts from $65,200.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Active, Elite and Highlander.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe towing capacityThe largest Hyundai Santa Fe is the Base which measures 1900mm wide, 4785mm in length and sits 1710mm tall.
The most powerful Hyundai Santa Fe is the Base which has 200kW 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 Base which weighs 2610 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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