2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

    Used from

    $39,350 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.6 - 10.5 L / 100km

    About the Hyundai Santa Fe

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe's used prices in Australia typically range from $22,400 for the Active X variant and topping out at $33,200 for the Highlander Crdi Dark Burg Awd.

    There are 14 variants of the Santa Fe available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.

    Engine options include 3.3L petrol (199kW/318Nm), 2.4L petrol (138kW/241Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel (147kW/440Nm). Available with 6 speed automatic or 8 speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2018 Santa Fe was offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Hyundai Santa Fe models from other years

    2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Price

    ELITE

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.2L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv$51,990

    ACTIVE X

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.3L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Suv$40,990

    HIGHLANDER

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.2L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv$57,090

    SR

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.2L, 6 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d Suv$64,250
    *excl. on-roads

    2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Hyundai Santa Fe

    ACTIVE

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 8
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Blind Spot Detection
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom 3rd Row (in): 34.4
      • Headroom 3rd Row: 875
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front: 1006
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Rear: 992
      • Hip Room 3rd Row (in): 44.1
      • Hip Room 3rd Row: 1120
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.7
      • Hip Room Front: 1439
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1406
      • Leg Room 3rd Row (in): 30.1
      • Leg Room 3rd Row: 765
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1048
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 39.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 1000
      • Shoulder Room 3rd Row (in): 53.1
      • Shoulder Room 3rd Row: 1349
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1508
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1480
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • 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: Leather Covered
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bucket
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Rain Sensor

    ACTIVE X

    Adds to ACTIVE:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from ACTIVE:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    ELITE

    Adds to ACTIVE X:
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Front: 971
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Headroom Rear: 951
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Infinity
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from ACTIVE X:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    HIGHLANDER

    Adds to ELITE:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
    • Front seat
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    Removes from ELITE:
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front: 1006
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Rear: 992
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display

    SR

    Adds to HIGHLANDER:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Alloy
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    Removes from HIGHLANDER:
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
    See all 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs

    2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions

    1690mm
    1880mm
    4700mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions

    2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Santa Fe

    The most fuel efficient Hyundai Santa Fe is the ACTIVE CRDi (AWD) with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO CDI and uses 7.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Hyundai Santa Fe that uses the most amount of fuel is the ACTIVE X with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.3L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 10.5L 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 automatic Diesel 4x4 5d SuvDiesel7.8 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.

    2018 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 ACTIVE X that starts from $22,400.

    The most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the HIGHLANDER CRDi SATIN BURG AWD that starts from $33,200.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: ACTIVE X, ACTIVE (4x4), ACTIVE CRDi (4x4), ACTIVE (AWD), ACTIVE CRDi (AWD), ELITE CRDi (4x4), HIGHLANDER CRDi (4x4), ELITE CRDi DARK (AWD), ELITE CRDi SATIN (AWD), ELITE CRDi (4x4) (SUNROOF), HIGHLANDER CRDi SATIN AWD, HIGHLANDER CRDi SATIN DARK AWD, HIGHLANDER CRDi DARK BURG AWD and HIGHLANDER CRDi SATIN BURG AWD.

    The largest Hyundai Santa Fe is the ACTIVE (AWD) which measures 1890mm wide, 4770mm in length and sits 1680mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Santa Fe is the ACTIVE X which has 199kW of power from its 3.3L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

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

    The heaviest Hyundai Santa Fe is the ACTIVE CRDi (AWD) which weighs 2630 kg (kerb weight).

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