1. Home
    2. Research
    3. Hyundai
    4. Santa Fe
    5. 2025
    2024 Hyundai Santa Fe (inc. 0-100 & braking) review: The BEST SUV I've driven?
    SUVs have all become a bit pedestrian and boring. So it's little surprise car companies have started toying with the formula to see how they could make them a bit more interesting. Paul Maric gets behind the wheel of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy and reckons it could be one of the best SUVs he has driven in a LONG time. Hardness tester, noise and lane keeping results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/121Auf6HGvaBqRToYcuAz94alin7Sw55SpOPECBDlnKE Read the full review: https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2024-hyundai-santa-fe-hybrid-review Skip Ahead: Intro: 00:00 Exterior: 01:45 Interior: 06:22 Infotainment: 08:01 Safety tech: 10:29 Practicality: 11:41 On the Road: 19:50 Driver aids: 29:10 Performance: 30:17 Verdict: 32:27 We review every new car on the market, bust car myths, cover the latest car tech and answer your burning questions. Whether you need new car advice, purchase validation or simply love learning more about new cars and technology, we are your car experts. Subscribe to Car Expert: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7DvMhvy3H7ntEgn9n3xQcQ?sub_confirmation=1 You'll find us dropping new video content three times a week. If you'd like to ask a question about one of our videos, simply leave us a comment. If you'd like to give us any feedback on our content, feel free to email us, or alternatively, hit us up on social media. Finally, we want this channel to grow with your support and feedback. If there's anything you don't like or would like to see us change, we'd love to hear from you! Follow us on social media to see what we're up to and to ask any questions! CarExpert: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarExpertAus Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CarExpertAus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carexpert.com.au Paul Maric: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulMaric Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PaulMaric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PaulMaric #hyundai #santafe #review
    0 seconds of 34 minutes, 1 secondVolume 0%
    Press shift question mark to access a list of keyboard shortcuts
    00:00
    34:01
    34:01
     

    View 3 images

    2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

    New from

    $53,000 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.6 - 9.3 L / 100km

    About the Hyundai Santa Fe

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The new Hyundai Santa Fe is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $53,000 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $75,500 for the Calligraphy.

    There are 3 variants of the Santa Fe available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2024.

    Engine options include 2.5L turbo gasoline direct injection & multi-point (206kW/422Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (172kW/350Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2025 Santa Fe is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Hyundai Santa Fe models from other years

    2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Hyundai Santa Fe

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 10
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
      • Driver Monitor
      • Includes Junction Crossing
      • Includes Junction Turning
      • Includes Oncoming Collision Avoidance
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 8
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
      • Buzzer
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
      • Includes Display
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Screen Size (in): 6.60
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 5.5
      • Battery Cell Type: Pouch
      • Battery Supplier: Other
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 270.0
      • Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 1.49
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Front
    • Electric motor
      • Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 264
      • Motor Location: Front Left
      • Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 60.1
      • Power Output Motor Kw: 44.2
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom 3rd Row (in): 37.7
      • Headroom 3rd Row: 958
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.1
      • Headroom Front: 1045
      • Headroom Rear (in): 40.6
      • Headroom Rear: 1030
      • Hip Room 3rd Row (in): 42.7
      • Hip Room 3rd Row: 1084
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.5
      • Hip Room Front: 1436
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1395
      • Leg Room 3rd Row (in): 30.0
      • Leg Room 3rd Row: 761
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.4
      • Leg Room Front: 1052
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 41.5
      • Leg Room Rear: 1055
      • Shoulder Room 3rd Row (in): 53.5
      • Shoulder Room 3rd Row: 1360
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.5
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1511
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.1
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1475
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Brakes
      • Activates Steering
    • Low tyre pressure indicator
      • Displays Pressure
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Screen Size (in): 6.60
      • Touch Screen
    • Over air updates
      • Type: Ota Updates
    • Paint
      • Type: Mica
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Includes Braking
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Folds Electrically
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Cooling
      • Includes Heating
      • Includes Phone
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote services
      • Beep/flash
      • Geo Fencing
      • Number Of Months Subscription Included: 60
      • Remote Lock/unlock
      • Send Destination To Car
      • Speed Alert
      • Vehicle Diagnostics
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 180
      • Maximum Power Kw: 132
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 265
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5500
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1500
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
    • Terrain type selection
      • Includes Tr/esp Adjustment
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bucket
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Engine Heater
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Elite

    Adds to Base:
    • Ambient lighting
      • Colour Selection
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Bose
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Cruise control
      • Acc Linked To Mapping
      • Adaptive Cruise Cont Linked To Mapping
    • Front seat
      • Rear Passenger Control
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Synthetic Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 120
      • Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Traffic Info
    • Parking assistance
      • Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
      • Type: Remote Park & Full Auto Park/exit
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 12
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Navigation System
    Removes from Base:
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Front
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Calligraphy

    Adds to Elite:
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 7
      • Ottoman
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Ventilated
    • Glass roof
      • Sunshade Type: Electric
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display: Windscreen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Headroom Front: 1020
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Rear: 1007
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
      • Ottoman: Single
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Single Ottoman
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Digital
    • Rear view mirror
      • Digital
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 6
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
    • Sunroof
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Elite:
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 41.1
      • Headroom Front: 1045
      • Headroom Rear (in): 40.6
      • Headroom Rear: 1030
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    See all 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs

    2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions

    1770mm
    1900mm
    4830mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Dimensions

    2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Santa Fe

    The most fuel efficient Hyundai Santa Fe is the Calligraphy with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    See all Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Santa Fe?

    You should service your Santa Fe at your authorised Hyundai dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Santa Fe's warranty.

    2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Hyundai Santa Fe?

    The Hyundai Santa Fe offers a 5 year unlimited km 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 Base that starts from $53,000.

    The most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the Calligraphy that starts from $75,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Elite and Calligraphy.

    The largest Hyundai Santa Fe is the Base which measures 1900mm wide, 4830mm in length and sits 1770mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Santa Fe is the Base which has 206kW of power from its 2.5L TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT engine.

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

    The heaviest Hyundai Santa Fe is the Base which weighs 2680 kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai Santa Fe uses unleaded.