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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
Hyundai Santa Fe vs Genesis GV70 Comparison
Hyundai Santa Fe
Genesis GV70
2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
vs
2024 Genesis
GV70
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
375 to 704 km
66L
647 to 746 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$44,700 - $79,795
$70,500 - $126,475
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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
- Plus, high-end cabin execution
- 2.5T AWD is more than enough
- Drives and rides well against rivals
Misses
- No wireless Apple CarPlay
- Front parking sensors don't auto activate
- Limited sales support outside east coast
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
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TWIN TURBO GAS D/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.5L, 3.5L, 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | TURBO 4, TURBO V6, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 224kW - 360kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 422Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 500 - 5000 | 1300 - 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | 10.5 - 11 | |
