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Hyundai India has some very amazing cars in its portfolio. The company knows how to keep its

consumers and fans happy and that is why it has introduced cars in almost every segment. For

hatchback lovers, Hyundai offers Hyundai i10 while for the compact car lovers; you could go for

Hyundai Santro and Hyundai Eon. If you love sedans, Hyundai Verna Fluidic and Hyundai Accent are

present in the market. On the other hand, for luxury and plush SUV lovers, Hyundai Santa Fe is the

best choice. Hyundai Santa Fe is one of the safest and most premium SUVs that is available in the

market today. The company has put in a lot of efforts to make this SUV top notch in every section.

The major competitors of the car comprise of Chevrolet Captiva, Honda CR-V, Mitsubishi Outlander

and Toyota Fortuner. This luxurious SUV has been introduced in two trims i.e. 2-wheel drive and 4-

wheel drive.

Hyundai Santa Fe is undoubtedly a mean machine that has been loaded with superior and top-notch

style, which is successful in alluring one and all. The Santa Fe SUV is very irresistible and this head

turner will take your breath away at a single glance. The Hyundai Santa Fe is designed with imposing

exteriors and interiors offering both, style and comfort. From the outside, the mid sized SUV is fitted

with new bumpers and body mouldings, sporty wheels and a new grille which offers a very

aggressive look to the car; a pair of fog lights to give Santa Fe a dynamic and taut stance according to

the new car builder. The front body coloured grille, along with some chrome inserts offers trust and

faith and a tint of glamour. The interiors are also very impressive with overall leather wrapping along

with few dignified touches of wood and chrome.

The Hyundai Santa Fe slots in many comfort and safety features for both, the pleasure and safety ofthe passengers. Safety is obviously the strong point of the car with the company making sure that it

not only protects the occupants but also keeps the car safe and sound in case of a collision or

accident. Some of the highlighting safety features here include in 6 airbags, ABS (Anti-lock Braking

System), EBD, and Brake Assists, active headrest, ESP, rollover sensor, cruise control, parking sensor,

immobiliser, central door locking, child seat anchor, etc. On the other hand, the car maker hasnt

compromised on the comfort level and has blessed the car with numerous impressive comfort

features. The comfort features available in the Hyundai Santa Fe comprise of iPod/USB auxiliary

inputs for MP3 players, audio controls on the steering wheel standard in both variants, dual zone

automatic temperature control with all side AC vents, front and rear power windows, cluster ionizer,

tilt and telescopic steering wheel, trip computer, etc.

Finally, talking about the core and heart of the SUV, Santa Fe is fitted with strong and very dynamic

engine. The Hyundai Santa Fe comes equipped with a diesel engine only. The Santa Fe's 2.2-litre

CRDI diesel engine is known to be one of the best performers in the city and while off-roading. This

engine has the displacement of 2199cc and the CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) fuel supply

system delivers amazingly good engine performance and fuel efficiency. The car is mated with a 6-

speed manual gearbox that is transaxle type and pushes the car performance up on the graph

substantially. The Euro V engine of Hyundai Santa Fe has also been endowed with 4 cylinders and 16valves with DOHC (Double Over Head Camshaft) that offer clear emission and better torque figures.


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Hyundai Santa Fe Mileage

The Hyundai Santa Fe is available with a 2.2-litre, 2199cc, CRDi diesel engine that offers energetic

engine performance with a smooth supply of fuel and better fuel efficiency. The Euro V engine ofHyundai Santa Fe is packed with 4 cylinders and 16 valves with DOHC (Double Over Head Camshaft)

that offer clear emission and better torque outputs. The proven CRDi engine produces a top power

of 191bhp at the rate of 3800 rpm and lays out a peak torque of 420Nm at the rate of 1800-2500

rpm. This engine is further mated with a 6-speed manual transmission. The engine offers better

mileage both in city and on the highways. The ARAI claimed mileage of the vehicle is 14.66 kmpl on

the highways, while on the city roads, the car manages to give out 11.33 kmpl of fuel economy. The

cruise control and shift indicator are also useful things that help the driver to get maximum fuel

efficiency.

Power of Hyundai Santa Fe

The lavish SUV from Hyundai, Hyundai Santa Fe is available with a diesel engine only. The 2.2-litre,2199cc, 4-cylinder, DOHC, CRDi diesel mill is regarded as a powerful performer while being fuel


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efficient as well. The Euro V engine in Hyundai Santa Fe develops a maximum power of 191bhp at

the rate of 3800 rpm and lays out peak torque of 420Nm at the rate of 1800-2500 rpm that is

transmitted to the cars drive via means of a 6-speed manual gearbox. In the four-wheel drive

variant, you can also choose on demand the 4 wheel drive option which is there to be used when

off-roading; the options can be activated below the speed of 40 kmph.

Hyundai Santa Fe Colours

These colors are available with all variants of Hyundai Santa Fe

Carbon Grey Crystal White Sleek Silver Phantom Black Ice Silver

Acceleration & Pick-Up

The Hyundai Santa Fe comes equipped with a 2.2-litre, 2199cc, 4-cylinder, DOHC, CRDi diesel engine

that is capable of churning out the highest power output of 191bhp at the rate of 3800 rpm and laysout a peak torque of 420Nm at the rate of 1800-2500 rpm. The vehicle has got a 6-speed manual

gearbox that is transaxle type; the 4 WD variant has been endowed with on demand torque

distribution with lock function. The 6-speed manual gearbox offers impressive acceleration and

crosses the barrier of 60 kmph in just 9.8 seconds and gives a top speed of 190 kmph. Added to this,

Hyundai Santa Fe easily crosses the 130 kmph mark in only 3rd gear. With these impressive pickup

and acceleration figures, Hyundai Santa Fe charms the driver and occupants with its impressive

performance on road and off road.

Hyundai Santa Fe Exteriors


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The skilled engineers of Hyundai have blessed Santa Fe with a very tidy, elegant and aerodynamic

structure, which doesnt look boxy, unlike traditional SUVs, but give you a feel of sportiness

combined with luxury. The exteriors of the car are refreshing and have been designed keeping in

mind the requirements and needs of any aspiring SUV consumer. The front profile of the car has

been finished with a lot of subtlety without compromising the aesthetic appeal. The front grille is

sophisticated, along with the chrome finished H of Hyundai positioned right in the centre. The

projection headlamps proffer a very modish and chic appearance that adds on more style to the

frontage. The fog lamps come with clear lens that enhance the visibility of the road for the driver

during misty and foggy weather. The side profile of the car isnt disappointing. The car has been

blessed with heat operated ORVMs dipped in body colour. The body coloured door handles and

wheel arches enhance the side view of the car. The 18-inch alloy wheels fitted here provide the car

with a fabulous appearance and a sporty stance. The roof mounted compact antenna and roof rails

add to the glory to the car. The rear section of Hyundai Santa Fe is also very refined that has been

blessed with a combination light cluster and high mounted brake lights on the rear spoiler, that

makes the SUV look striking. These lights offer optimum visibility. The Hyundai Santa Fe is endowedwith sporty chrome tipped twin exhausts outlets. The aerodynamic design of the car goes well with

the rear bumpers and the roof rails available in the premium trim offer practicality as well as style.

The tail gate handle is quite big and is placed perfectly, which provides you with easy access to the

cargo area. The dual exhaust finished in chrome completes the overall appearance of the car.

Exterior Measurements

Hyundai Santa Fe is a stylish SUV model with a seating capacity of 7 members. Its compact

dimensions guarantee comfortable handling and manoeuvrability while driving in the city. The

exterior dimensions of Hyundai Santa Fe are as follows: Length- 4,660 mm, Width - 1,890 mm and

Height - 1,760 mm. It has a wide wheelbase of 2700 mm and a minimum turning radius of 5.4 meter.

Hyundai Santa Fe Interior


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The Hyundai Santa Fe comes with very elegant and stunning interiors, which attracts more than just

a look by passersbys. The ingenious interiors complement its modish and sporty exterior. The

interior of Santa Fe are very graceful and exclusive, combining dual tone stylish interiors with highly

advanced luxuries and more versatility than ever before. The spacious interior here makes you feel

at home even on the busiest traffic snarls. The leather upholstery is extremely luxurious that gives

you a feel, which is stunning and blends well with the ambience of the car. The interior of this sporty

SUV carries a royal touch with it that would make you feel very special. The leather-wrappedsteering wheel and leather plus metal finish gear knob add style to the car. The wood finish interior

insert, metal finish inside door handles, metal finish inserts on the doors and dashboard give it

classic cum modern appearance.

The cool blue setting that includes the blue LED instrument lighting on the dashboard and on the

central console, develops the visibility and will eventually reduce the strain in eyes, thus adding

another level of comfort and ease to your journey. The urbane carbon black trim on the dashboard

offers a very stylish and authentic look to the second generation Hyundai Santa Fe. The car isavailable in 7 seat configurations across the range to add versatility. The Hyundai Santa Fe is blessed

with a 4-spoke, multi-functional steering wheel that looks characteristic; just behind the steering,

funky instrument panel is placed that comprises of a tachometer, speedometer, and trip meter.

Interior Comfort

The Hyundai Santa Fe surely offers a huge array of comfort features to all the car lovers as this

luxurious SUV (sports Utility Vehicle) comes packed with a string of advanced comfort features and


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luxuries. The Hyundai Santa Fe offers a comfortable drive with direct controls of audio system

mounted at tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Additionally, the cruise controls available on the

steering wheel guarantee easy use of this constant speed limiter. An important feature that draws

your attention here is the dual zone climate control that offers the passengers a choice of their

individual preferred temperatures. AC vents are also available for the second and third seat row

occupants and the third seat row is blessed with AC controls as well.

The Hyundai Santa Fe has been equipped with three seat rows in which 7 passengers including the

driver can be accommodated; the driver seat is 8-way adjustable accompanied by lumber support.

The co-driver seat can also be adjusted in 4 different ways, according to the best comfort level. The

second seat row is 60:40 split folding while the third seat row is 50:50 split folding with flat bed

perform. The front seat head rest can be tilted and moved up and down while all the head rests can

be adjusted up and down. The Sporty SUV sports power windows for both, front and rear. There are

other comfort features in the car including electric adjustable and retractable heated ORVMs, cool

box in central console armrest along with storage, cluster ionizer, MT shift indicator, driver window

with pinch guard-auto down & up, rear centre armrest with cup holders, sun visors with illuminated

vanity mirrors and extensions, dual sun glass holder, intermittent wiper and washer, trip computer

with distance to empty, luggage net and hooks, etc.

Interior Measurement

Hyundai Santa Fe is an SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) model and on the inside it offers huge passenger

room in terms of space along with a seating capacity of 7 passengers. Hyundai Santa Fe offers

generous headroom, ample legroom, shoulder room and hip-room.

Hyundai Santa Fe Engine and Performance


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The stylish and sporty Hyundai Santa Fe is offered in diesel engine option only. The 2.2-litre, CRDi

diesel engine has a displacement of 2199cc. The Euro V engine of Hyundai Santa Fe is fitted with 4

cylinders and 16 valves with DOHC (Double Over Head Camshafts) that proffer clearer emissions and

better fuel efficiency. The CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) fuel supply system works for smooth

and swift supply of fuel without any interruption and thus aiding the car to deliver better

performance. This powerful diesel engine delivers a top power of 191bhp at the rate of 3800 rpm

and lays out peak torque of 420Nm at the rate of 1800-2500 rpm. This engine has been coupled witha 6-speed manual transmission. The Hyundai Santa Fe is available in two trims that are a two-wheel

drive and a 4 wheel drive variant. The engine also incorporates Electro - Variable Geometry Turbo

Charger (EVGT) that propels the vehicle in a linear order across any tarmac. Loaded with all these

innovative mechanisms, the CRDi engine performs excellently. The engine behaves gently and

remains cool whether its high acceleration or off-roading.

Wheels


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The Hyundai Santa Fe is fitted with very chic and stylish alloy wheels. The 5-spoke

alloy wheels present here are 18 inches. These wheels offer a very sporty and sleek

look to the car. The tyre size of these alloy wheels is 235/60 R18 standard for both the

variants. The tubeless radial tyres offer tension free and puncture resistant drive.

These big sized tyres are of great help in controlling the Santa Fe from off-roading

and also diminish the skidding rate in case of slippery and watery roads. The Santa

Fe tyres have a silica-based rubber compound that promises excellent grip on wetsurfaces, reducing rolling resistance for improved mileage.

Braking & Handling


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The Hyundai Santa Fe has been endowed with an outstanding braking system. The braking system

comprises of dual diagonal split circuit power assisted with ABS and EBD. The front wheels of

Hyundai Santa Fe have ventilated disc brakes while the rear wheels have solid discs brakes. The

other advanced features that make the handling of Hyundai Santa Fe more convenient are ABS (Anti-

lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), which make sure the wheel

locking is averted in case of sudden braking ensuring that the vehicle never skids in case of hard

braking on a wet or slippery road. The suspension system of this amazing SUV is very sound that

proffers greater stability and control over the car. The front suspension is a McPherson strut type

with coil spring and the rear suspension is a multi link type.

Handling & Safety

Safety is certainly the best feature of Hyundai Santa Fe. This exclusive SUV is a very safe car, which

has been equipped with both active and passive safety features. The advanced safeguards inHyundai Santa Fe comprise of a tension free drive with greater peace of mind. The SUV is packed

with six standard airbags i.e. dual front airbags and side curtain airbags. The presence of a rollover

sensor to the side curtain airbags make sure to provide more safety to the passengers. The top end

Hyundai Santa Fe variant has been blessed with Electronic Stability Program (ESP). The NHTSA survey

proves that SUVs equipped with ESP experience 63 percent fewer fatalities in single-vehicle crashes.

Furthermore, Hyundais Santa Fe has a very sound and dynamic braking systemwith front and rear

disc brake as standard fitments as mentioned before as well. Apart from this, to ensure more safety,

the car comes with a four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist. The ABS

prevents wheel locking in case of abrupt braking. Brake Assist is a technology that provides

maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected.


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The Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) is also present in Santa Fe, which automatically

equalises the braking force to the front and rear axles, based on the vehicle loading conditions. The

active head restraints helps to prevent whiplash by automatically reducing the space between a

front occupants head and the head restraint during a rear collision. besides these, miscellaneous

safety features such as door ajar warning, anti-theft alarm system, seat belts for all, lumbar support,

electronically operated ORVMs, day and night rear view mirror, central locking system, seat belt

warning, front and side impact beams, keyless entry, engine check warning, crash sensor and engine

immobiliser comes as standard features.

For smooth and better handling purposes, Hyundai Santa Fe isnt a disappointment at all. This SUV

has been loaded with much-needed SUV technologies; it has got tilt and telescopic power steering

that enables the driver to handle the vehicle comfortably. The higher end variant is offered with thecruise control option that helps to maintain a constant speed.

Stereo & Accessories in Hyundai Santa Fe

Pros & Cons

Hyundai Santa Fe Pros :

Compact size, stylish looks along with varied safety features.

Hyundai Santa Fe Cons :

High cost of maintainable and expensive price tag.


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Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Hyundai Santa Fe Variants

Variants Transmission Engine Description Mileage Power AC Power Steering

Central Locking

City Highway

4X2 (Diesel) Manual 2199cc

4 Cylinder 16 Valve 11.33 14.66 194.3bhp @ 3800rpm Standard Standard

Standard

4X4 (Diesel) Manual 2199cc


Standard

4x4 AT (Diesel) Automatic 2199cc


StandardHyundai Santa Fe Price

Hyundai Santa Fe Variants Price

Hyundai Santa Fe prices were updated on 08 Apr 2013

Variants New Delhi Bangalore Mumbai Chennai Pune Hyderabad Kolkata

4X2 (Diesel) 23,39,451 23,80,505 24,54,232 23,79,991 24,30,097

23,21,781 24,03,902 Get On Road Price

New (Diesel) 25,00,000 - - - - - - Alert Me When

Launched

4X4 (Diesel) 25,52,943 25,97,793 26,78,231 25,97,277 26,51,895

25,33,984 26,23,301 Get On Road Price

4x4 AT (Diesel) 26,48,778 26,95,331 27,78,789 26,94,817 27,51,459

26,29,243 27,21,789 Get On Road Price

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On the Move the gear ratios feel well placed and there is no false shifts observed. The engine felt

super silent, I am a big fan of the CRDI Diesel engines from Hyundai and according to me they make

the best Diesels out there. Refinement level is super high and noise damping in the cabin is top

notch. This SUV loves driven hard, power is very impressive and the Santa Fe keeps in straight line

with no signs of swaying or shuttering. The steering feedback is just right with the steering feeling

amply weighted at all speeds.

On our way back we had a flight to catch and that ensured some hard driving on the Hyundai Santa

Fe 4X4. Well It was a sure blessing in disguise and I got a chance to explore the limits of this SUV.

Easily cruising at speeds of 160-180 kmph this SUV sure knows how to remain in a straight line. The

drive is re-assuring and never did we feel that we were doing speeds this high. The view from the

drivers seat is close to a bird eyes view thanks to the height adjusts on it. The rush to the airport

also ensured that the Santa Fe be driven on off roads ie the rough patches off the main road to

overtake others and the Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 came shining through in this department too. Not to

mention the bad patches of roads that the Santa Fe enjoyed so much to glide over and thanks to its

soft suspension set up and XXL sized tyres the passengers didnt feel a bit. The all 4 disc brake set up

aided with ABS and EBD does bring the Santa Fe to halt from high speeds in a very even and safe

manner. The Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 has 6 air bags in it, 2 in the front and 4 on the sides to protect the

occupants, there also is an roll over sensor and Nick-Pro which come into action in an event of a

crash. The Santa Fe takes on sharp corners and bends with a smile and in an able handler as well. In

gear acceleration is also note worth with the 130kmph mark being crossed in the 3nd gear itself.

Verdict

Superb handling in addition to a tout dynamics are the benchmark of the Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4.

Unheard mileage figures from a 2.2 Litre CRDI monster that of 14.66KMPL according to ARAI tests

sway the scale in the Santa Fes favour. Superb build quality and unmatched fit finish help things

further. A very able and meaty CRDI engine is the centre of attraction of this giant. Ample head

room, leg room and shoulder room with enough support to the vital areas of the human back is

easily felt in here. The Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 when launched would be competing with the segment

leader the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Outlander, Honda CRV and the Chevrolet Captiva. I am more

than impressed with the Santa Fe and the way it tackled the tough terrain petted to it.

The Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 may not have a long linage in history like the Prados and Pejeros but the

Santa Fe is finally here and its one hell of an SUV rest assured. I am more than sure its going to give

its competitors sleepless nights for some time.

Available in 4 colors and imported from South Korea this SUV is the one to look out for when you are

hunting for your next SUV.


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Things we liked

1. Very competent and refined CRDI engine

2. Superb power delivery and unmatched handling and efficiency figures.

3. Unmatched handling and drive.

4. Top in class fit finish and build quality.

5. Noiseless cabin.

6. Plush interiors.

7. Largest wheels in the segment.

8. Best steering wheel we seen in this segment.

9. Very good ergonomically designed seats.

10. Over all design factor.

Things we missed or would like to have on the Santa Fe.

1. Sun/moon roof.

2. GPS navigation system.

3. Reverse Camera (parking sensors are there but they are just audible types)

4. Head light washers (they much needed while off roading in slush).

5. Bluetooth system for phones.

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Technical Specifications

Cylinders: 4

Valves: 16

CC: 2199

Camshaft: DOHC

PS: 197

Torque (Nm): 420

Compression Ratio: 16.0:1

Fuel Type: Diesel


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Fuel Capacity (l): 70

Aspiration: COMMON RAIL

Transmission Type: MANUAL

Transmission Gears: 6 SPEED Manual

Length (mm): 4660

Width (mm): 1890

Height (mm): 1760

Kerb Weight (kg): 1920

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Exterior Features

Electric front/rear windows

One touch facility on driver's window

Tinted glass

Variable front intermittent wipers

Rear Windscreen wiper defogger

Body coloured door mirrors

Electric folding door mirrors

Heated/electric door mirrors with integrated indicators

Trim

Fascia and door inserts - Carbon black

Body coloured bumpers

Chrome door handles

Mudflaps front and rear

Rear spoiler

Roof mounted aerial

Roof rails

Skid plate protection


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Twin exhaust pipes

Automatic lights on sensor

Front fog lamps

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Safety Features

'Childproof' rear door locks

3x3 point rear seatbelts

Active front headrests

Driver and passenger airbags

Front and rear curtain airbags

Front side airbags

Height adjustable front seatbelts

Passenger airbag deactivation system

Seatbelt pretensioners with load limiters

Seatbelt warning lamp

ABS/EBD

ESP

Traction control

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Driver Convenience Features

Body colour reverse parking sensors

Cruise control

PAS

Remote fuel cap release

Tailgate open warning light

Trip computer


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Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Entertainment

6 speakers

Auxiliary input socket

iPod connection

RDS stereo radio + CD player/mp3 facility

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

USB Connection

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Interior Features

Dual zone climate control

Humidity sensor

Ashtray and cigar lighter

Front and rear cup holders

Front and rear door pockets

Front armrest/storage

Height/reach adjustable steering column

Leather gear knob

Leather steering wheel

Leather upholstery

Lockable glovebox

Luggage hooks

Luggage net

Overhead console with sunglasses holder

Rear armrest

Retractable load area cover

Two 12V accessory power outlets

Underfloor storage system in load area


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Underfloor tool tray

Door courtesy lamps

Front map reading lights

Map reading lights in row 2

2nd row 60/40 split/fold

Driver seat height/lumbar adjust

Electric adjust driver's seat

Fully adjustable front head restraints

Height adjustable rear head restraints

Isofix on 2nd row rear seats

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Security

Alarm and remote central locking

Deadlocks

Engine immobiliser

Locking wheel nuts

Hyundai Santa Fe 4X4 Wheels

18 alloy wheels

Alloy spare wheel

VariantsEx-Showrom

Price4X2

23,39,451

4X4


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25,52,943

4x4 AT

26,48,778

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