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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Active Diesel AWD review
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a long-time favourite in the large family SUV class, even as it gets a little long in the tooth.
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Mike Costello
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Kia Sorento Comparison
Hyundai Santa Fe
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2024 Hyundai
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2024 Kia
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe ACTIVE CRDi (AWD)
Based on the Kia Sorento S 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
402 to 704 km
67L
107 to 650 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
7 year - 8 year
warranty
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MSRP
$44,700 - $69,550
$47,650 - $81,080
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CarExpert's Take
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stylish and well thought-out interior
- Strong, efficient diesel loves road trips
- Balanced ride and handling tune
Misses
- No hybrid option for Active grade
- Active also misses bigger touchscreen
- Fairly limited third-row space
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Doesn't feel like a base model inside
- Plenty of interior space
- Slick new infotainment system
Misses
- Very thirsty V6
- Annoying speed limit assist chimes
- No third-row airbag coverage
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
The 2024 Kia Sorento is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Clear White
- Silky Silver
- Steel Grey
- Mineral Blue
- Gravity Blue
- Aurora Black
- Snow White Pearl
- Volcanic Sand Brown
- Cityscape Green
All colours apart from Clear White cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 500 - 5000 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10.5 - 16 | |
