2012 Hyundai Santa Fe

    Used from

    $36,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.7 - 9.6 L / 100km

    About the Hyundai Santa Fe

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe's used prices in Australia typically range from $14,000 for the SLX Crdi (4x4) variant and topping out at $23,400 for the Highlander Crdi (4x4).

    There are 9 variants of the Santa Fe available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.

    Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel (145kW/436Nm), 3.5L petrol (204kW/335Nm) and 2.4L petrol (141kW/242Nm). Available with 6 speed automatic or 6 speed manual transmissions. Both four-wheel drive, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2012 Santa Fe was offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Hyundai Santa Fe models from other years

    2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs

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    SLX

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Headroom Front: 1019
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Rear: 1002
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1417
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1398
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.6
      • Leg Room Front: 1082
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.8
      • Leg Room Rear: 935
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1511
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.6
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1489
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bucket
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    TRAIL

    Adds to SLX:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Rear view mirror
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from SLX:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    ELITE

    Adds to TRAIL:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from TRAIL:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Rear view mirror
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Leather

    HIGHLANDER

    Adds to ELITE:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
      • Includes Rear View Camera
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from ELITE:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    See all 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs

    2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions

    1725mm
    1890mm
    4660mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions

    2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Santa Fe

    The most fuel efficient Hyundai Santa Fe is the ACTIVE CRDi (4x4) with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 2.2L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 6.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Hyundai Santa Fe that uses the most amount of fuel is the HIGHLANDER (FWD) with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 9.6L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Hyundai Santa Fe variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Hyundai Santa FeFuel TypeCombined
    2.2L, 6 sp manual Diesel 4x4 5d SuvDiesel6.7 L/100km
    2.2L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d SuvDiesel7.5 L/100km
    3.5L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d SuvUnleaded9.6 L/100km
    See all Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Santa Fe?

    The Hyundai Santa Fe has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Hyundai Santa Fe?

    The Hyundai Santa Fe offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Hyundai Santa Fe FAQs

    The cheapest Hyundai Santa Fe is the SLX CRDi (4x4) that starts from $14,000.

    The most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the HIGHLANDER CRDi (4x4) that starts from $23,400.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: ACTIVE (4x4) and ACTIVE CRDi (4x4).

    The largest Hyundai Santa Fe is the SLX CRDi (4x4) which measures 1890mm wide, 4660mm in length and sits 1760mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Santa Fe is the SLX (FWD) which has 204kW of power from its 3.5L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The Hyundai Santa Fe is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Hyundai Santa Fe is the SLX CRDi (4x4) which weighs 2620 kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai Santa Fe may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded Petrol.