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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 Mercedes-Benz EQE Comparison
Hyundai Santa Fe
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Mercedes-Benz EQE
2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQE
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Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
67L
375 to 704 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$44,700 - $79,795
$133,575 - $153,600
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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
- Smooth, refined and comfy
- MBUX 2.0 remains a highlight
- Sharp pricing against rivals
Misses
- Expensive servicing
- Styling continues to polarise
- Back seat, boot could be more spacious
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)
- Guard 360 degrees Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,600)
- MBUX Hyperscreen (+$6,700)
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 | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 200kW | 180kW - 215kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 550Nm - 765Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 500 - 5000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | - | |
