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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 Mazda CX-90 Comparison
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mazda CX-90
2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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2024 Mazda
CX-90
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CarExpert Score
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 Mazda CX-90 D50E GT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
402 to 704 km
74L
400 to 607 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$44,700 - $69,550
$74,550 - $101,130
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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
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Muscular yet efficient inline six diesel
- Spacious, well made interior
- Rides and handles well for a big bus
Misses
- $90,000+ on-road for a mid-spec Mazda
- Some drivetrain quirks dull refinment
- Rear end design is... interesting...
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$995)
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.
- Artisan Red
- Deep Crystal Blue Mica
- Jet Black Mica
- Machine Grey Metallic
- Platinum Quartz Metallic
- Rhodium White Metallic
- Sonic Silver Metallic
- Soul Red Crystal Metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ, COMMON RAIL EDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 3283 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 3.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | INLINE 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 187kW - 254kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3750 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 500Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 500 - 5000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 12 - 15.2 | |
