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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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
Hyundai Santa Fe
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
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2022 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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2024 Mitsubishi
Pajero Sport
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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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLS (4WD) 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
402 to 704 km
68L
544 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year - 10 year
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MSRP
$44,700 - $65,200
$44,940 - $64,840
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Long (conditional) 10-year warranty
- One of the segment's cheaper options
- Proven off-road ability
Misses
- Performance, towing down on rivals
- Underwhelming interior storage
- Dated 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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Colours Available
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 3.5L, 2.2L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 500 - 5000 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 15.5 | |
