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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 Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
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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 Skoda Kodiaq RS (4x4) 180TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
402 to 704 km
58L
435 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$44,700 - $69,550
$53,290 - $70,590
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A terrific thing to drive
- Perky turbo-petrol engine
- Still looks great at the end of its lifecycle
Misses
- Not enough USB ports
- No dials for media system
- Third-row only for use as sometimes seats
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)
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,250)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
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.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 500 - 5000 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 11.65 - 12.2 | |
