Description
The Hyundai Santa Fe is a seven-seat, all-wheel-drive, mid-size SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle), priced from $36,990 to $49,990. It comes with either a 2.4-litre petrol engine, available only in the base Active version, or a 2.2-litre diesel engine available in Active, Elite and Highlander specifications. Santa Fe combines striking exterior and interior design with great space and practicality for family use. It is efficient and refined, great to drive, and feature-for-feature is priced below most competitor vehicles. It also is rated by ANCAP as the safest vehicle in its class, achieving the highest-possible five-star rating.
Key Features
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Santa Fe is a seven-seat vehicle with three rows of seats. The second row slides forward and back, bringing small children closer to front occupants when required. It also splits and folds flat, increasing practicality. The third row of seats folds flat to the floor with one touch of a lever, giving great flexibility and ease of use. Boot space is extremely generous at 1615 litres with all seats folded, or 994 litres seats up. There are air conditioning vents in the second and third rows of seats for greater passenger comfort. The vehicle has a full-size spare wheel.
The vehicle comes with stylish 17, 18 and 19in wheels, a panoramic glass sunroof (Highlander model) and 7in Sat Nav system (Elite and Highlander) with touch screen technology. Reversing safety camera standard on all models. Bluetooth (phone and audio streaming)/iPod/MP3/CD player is standard. 'Flex-steer' system gives driver choice of three steering modes/weights depending on driving situation and personal taste, a feature usually available only on far more expensive cars. Push-button start system with proximity key standard on all models, as is downhill brake control for off-road driving. The premium audio system has ten speakers. All models come with roof rails.
Santa Fe is designed to achieve the maximum 5-star safety rating from ANCAP 7 airbags (driver's knee airbags, driver and front passenger airbags, front side (thorax) airbag, full length curtain airbag Santa Fe scored highest of all SUVs for safety rating ATCC - advanced traction cornering control system is standard, as is vehicle stability management, electronic stability control, anti-lock braking system, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist Isofix child seating system is standard 29.9% increase in high-tensile steel over previous model, which helps improve crash protection and reduce weight Rear view camera and park assist standard across range
The vehicle is lighter, more aerodynamic and performs better than its predecessor and is extremely competitive in its class. The 2.2 diesel achieves as little as 6.6 l/100km* fuel economy, which is outstanding for a seven-seater SUV (*extrra-urban) Handling is tuned for Australian conditions by Australian engineers - transmission has 4WD lock, and full time all-wheel-drive. It is competent off-road as well as on. The car is exceptionally quiet and refined, offering outstanding noise insulation and a level of suppression of noise, vibration and harshness of a standard usually associated with far more expensive vehicles.
Santa Fe's styling philosophy expands on Hyundai's 'Fluidic Sculpture' design language with an enhanced theme known as 'Storm Edge'. 'Storm Edge' combines a bold and voluminous surface with balanced and delicate lines. It exudes the grandeur and robust energy of a 'Storm', dynamic and fluid, with lines inspired by nature. The A pillar connects to the hexagonal radiator grille via the bonnet. A sleek belt line characterises the profile view. The interior embraces formative elements, dynamic contrast and three-dimensional connectivity with a strong emphasis on urban design Beauty with function is the key - everything is designed to work
