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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 Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2022 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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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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Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe ACTIVE CRDi (AWD)
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
67L
402 to 704 km
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$44,700 - $65,200
$139,900 - $168,800
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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
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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 (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 3.5L, 2.2L | 2.0L, 2.9L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 500 - 5000 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
