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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 SsangYong Rexton Comparison
Hyundai Santa Fe
SsangYong Rexton
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2022 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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2024 SsangYong
Rexton
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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 SsangYong Rexton ULTIMATE (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
67L
402 to 704 km
70L
609 km
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$44,700 - $65,200
$47,300 - $57,000
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- 4x4 with low range
- Punchy diesel engine
- Bigger third row than some
Misses
- Still missing adaptive cruise control
- Second-row folding mechanism isn’t great
- Getting up to ‘mainstream’ money
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)
NA
Colours Available
Grand White is standard, with the following metallic finishes costing an extra $595.
- Pearl White
- Graphite (NEW)
- Space Black
- Marble Grey
- Atlantic Blue
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2157 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 3.5L, 2.2L | 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 149kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 441Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 500 - 5000 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 15.5 | |
