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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
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe vs 2024 Mahindra XUV700 Comparison
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mahindra XUV700
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2022 Hyundai
Santa Fe
vs
2024 Mahindra
XUV700
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.3
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Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe ACTIVE CRDi (AWD)
Based on the Mahindra XUV700 AX7L
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
402 to 704 km
60L
498 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$44,700 - $65,200
$36,990 - $43,990
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Undercuts all competition on price
- Great deal of standard equipment
- Very modern, upmarket interior
Misses
- FWD could be a deal-breaker
- White interior isn't kid-friendly
- Quirky infotainment tech
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 3.5L, 2.2L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT PROVIDED | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 149kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 380Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 500 - 5000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | - | |
