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The Advertiser
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe drops troublesome transmission
An upgraded 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has been revealed in the US with a conventional torque-converter automatic transmission in place of the large seven-seat SUV's problematic dual-clutch auto. The US market's petrol-powered Santa Fe previously employed an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) made by the Korean automaker's affiliate, Hyundai Transys, which has been the subject of multiple recalls in North America. The most recent US recall impacted more than 12,000 vehicles with an estimated defect rate of 100 per cent. Affected Santa Fe vehicles could unexpectedly shift themselves from Park to Neutral and roll away. This followed a previous October 2022 recall and stop-sale in the US, impacting 61,861 vehicles including the 2021-2022 Santa Fe. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. For the 2026 model year, Hyundai Motor America has replaced the DCT in 2.5-litre petrol Santa Fe with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic. There's no change for the Santa Fe Hybrid also offered in US showrooms, which continues to use a six-speed torque-converter automatic. The news doesn't impact the Santa Fe sold in Australia, which is manufactured in South Korea. The US-market version is produced in the US state of Alabama. The Santa Fe has had only one transmission-related recall in Australia, where owners were warned of a potential loss of power while driving. An Australian recall issued in January 2023 impacted 4469 Hyundai vehicles fitted with the eight-speed DCT, including the previous-generation Santa Fe as well as the Kona small SUV, Sonata N Line sedan, and the hot i30 N hatch and sedan. Hyundai Australia confirmed to CarExpert it has no plans to replace the eight-speed DCT that has been in the current-generation Santa Fe since it was released here in 2024. Transmissions for Hyundai and Kia, which is also part of the broader Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), are made in the US as well as South Korea, China, and the Czech Republic. The Kia Sorento sold in the US also uses the same eight-speed DCT, which is codenamed D8LF1, and was included in the latest US recall due to the same issues. Despite this, the US arm of the automaker told Car and Driver it won't follow Hyundai in switching to a conventional automatic for the Sorento. Dual-clutch transmissions are designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve responsiveness by pre-selecting the next ratio and producing faster, smoother gear shifts when operating correctly. Several manufacturers have faced challenges after faulty DCTs in their vehicles resulted in jerkiness and even total transmission failure. The most prominent were from the Volkswagen Group, including its Audi brand, and Ford Australia – which is facing an ongoing class-action law suit following a record $10 million fine from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in 2018 for its mishandling of the customer complaints about its 'Powershift' DCTs. Hyundai first offered a dual-clutch transmission in its Veloster sports hatch in Australia in 2012. MORE: Everything Hyundai Content originally sourced from: An upgraded 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has been revealed in the US with a conventional torque-converter automatic transmission in place of the large seven-seat SUV's problematic dual-clutch auto. The US market's petrol-powered Santa Fe previously employed an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) made by the Korean automaker's affiliate, Hyundai Transys, which has been the subject of multiple recalls in North America. The most recent US recall impacted more than 12,000 vehicles with an estimated defect rate of 100 per cent. Affected Santa Fe vehicles could unexpectedly shift themselves from Park to Neutral and roll away. This followed a previous October 2022 recall and stop-sale in the US, impacting 61,861 vehicles including the 2021-2022 Santa Fe. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. For the 2026 model year, Hyundai Motor America has replaced the DCT in 2.5-litre petrol Santa Fe with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic. There's no change for the Santa Fe Hybrid also offered in US showrooms, which continues to use a six-speed torque-converter automatic. The news doesn't impact the Santa Fe sold in Australia, which is manufactured in South Korea. The US-market version is produced in the US state of Alabama. The Santa Fe has had only one transmission-related recall in Australia, where owners were warned of a potential loss of power while driving. An Australian recall issued in January 2023 impacted 4469 Hyundai vehicles fitted with the eight-speed DCT, including the previous-generation Santa Fe as well as the Kona small SUV, Sonata N Line sedan, and the hot i30 N hatch and sedan. Hyundai Australia confirmed to CarExpert it has no plans to replace the eight-speed DCT that has been in the current-generation Santa Fe since it was released here in 2024. Transmissions for Hyundai and Kia, which is also part of the broader Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), are made in the US as well as South Korea, China, and the Czech Republic. The Kia Sorento sold in the US also uses the same eight-speed DCT, which is codenamed D8LF1, and was included in the latest US recall due to the same issues. Despite this, the US arm of the automaker told Car and Driver it won't follow Hyundai in switching to a conventional automatic for the Sorento. Dual-clutch transmissions are designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve responsiveness by pre-selecting the next ratio and producing faster, smoother gear shifts when operating correctly. Several manufacturers have faced challenges after faulty DCTs in their vehicles resulted in jerkiness and even total transmission failure. The most prominent were from the Volkswagen Group, including its Audi brand, and Ford Australia – which is facing an ongoing class-action law suit following a record $10 million fine from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in 2018 for its mishandling of the customer complaints about its 'Powershift' DCTs. Hyundai first offered a dual-clutch transmission in its Veloster sports hatch in Australia in 2012. MORE: Everything Hyundai Content originally sourced from: An upgraded 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has been revealed in the US with a conventional torque-converter automatic transmission in place of the large seven-seat SUV's problematic dual-clutch auto. The US market's petrol-powered Santa Fe previously employed an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) made by the Korean automaker's affiliate, Hyundai Transys, which has been the subject of multiple recalls in North America. The most recent US recall impacted more than 12,000 vehicles with an estimated defect rate of 100 per cent. Affected Santa Fe vehicles could unexpectedly shift themselves from Park to Neutral and roll away. This followed a previous October 2022 recall and stop-sale in the US, impacting 61,861 vehicles including the 2021-2022 Santa Fe. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. For the 2026 model year, Hyundai Motor America has replaced the DCT in 2.5-litre petrol Santa Fe with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic. There's no change for the Santa Fe Hybrid also offered in US showrooms, which continues to use a six-speed torque-converter automatic. The news doesn't impact the Santa Fe sold in Australia, which is manufactured in South Korea. The US-market version is produced in the US state of Alabama. The Santa Fe has had only one transmission-related recall in Australia, where owners were warned of a potential loss of power while driving. An Australian recall issued in January 2023 impacted 4469 Hyundai vehicles fitted with the eight-speed DCT, including the previous-generation Santa Fe as well as the Kona small SUV, Sonata N Line sedan, and the hot i30 N hatch and sedan. Hyundai Australia confirmed to CarExpert it has no plans to replace the eight-speed DCT that has been in the current-generation Santa Fe since it was released here in 2024. Transmissions for Hyundai and Kia, which is also part of the broader Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), are made in the US as well as South Korea, China, and the Czech Republic. The Kia Sorento sold in the US also uses the same eight-speed DCT, which is codenamed D8LF1, and was included in the latest US recall due to the same issues. Despite this, the US arm of the automaker told Car and Driver it won't follow Hyundai in switching to a conventional automatic for the Sorento. Dual-clutch transmissions are designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve responsiveness by pre-selecting the next ratio and producing faster, smoother gear shifts when operating correctly. Several manufacturers have faced challenges after faulty DCTs in their vehicles resulted in jerkiness and even total transmission failure. The most prominent were from the Volkswagen Group, including its Audi brand, and Ford Australia – which is facing an ongoing class-action law suit following a record $10 million fine from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in 2018 for its mishandling of the customer complaints about its 'Powershift' DCTs. Hyundai first offered a dual-clutch transmission in its Veloster sports hatch in Australia in 2012. MORE: Everything Hyundai Content originally sourced from: An upgraded 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has been revealed in the US with a conventional torque-converter automatic transmission in place of the large seven-seat SUV's problematic dual-clutch auto. The US market's petrol-powered Santa Fe previously employed an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) made by the Korean automaker's affiliate, Hyundai Transys, which has been the subject of multiple recalls in North America. The most recent US recall impacted more than 12,000 vehicles with an estimated defect rate of 100 per cent. Affected Santa Fe vehicles could unexpectedly shift themselves from Park to Neutral and roll away. This followed a previous October 2022 recall and stop-sale in the US, impacting 61,861 vehicles including the 2021-2022 Santa Fe. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. For the 2026 model year, Hyundai Motor America has replaced the DCT in 2.5-litre petrol Santa Fe with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic. There's no change for the Santa Fe Hybrid also offered in US showrooms, which continues to use a six-speed torque-converter automatic. The news doesn't impact the Santa Fe sold in Australia, which is manufactured in South Korea. The US-market version is produced in the US state of Alabama. The Santa Fe has had only one transmission-related recall in Australia, where owners were warned of a potential loss of power while driving. An Australian recall issued in January 2023 impacted 4469 Hyundai vehicles fitted with the eight-speed DCT, including the previous-generation Santa Fe as well as the Kona small SUV, Sonata N Line sedan, and the hot i30 N hatch and sedan. Hyundai Australia confirmed to CarExpert it has no plans to replace the eight-speed DCT that has been in the current-generation Santa Fe since it was released here in 2024. Transmissions for Hyundai and Kia, which is also part of the broader Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), are made in the US as well as South Korea, China, and the Czech Republic. The Kia Sorento sold in the US also uses the same eight-speed DCT, which is codenamed D8LF1, and was included in the latest US recall due to the same issues. Despite this, the US arm of the automaker told Car and Driver it won't follow Hyundai in switching to a conventional automatic for the Sorento. Dual-clutch transmissions are designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve responsiveness by pre-selecting the next ratio and producing faster, smoother gear shifts when operating correctly. Several manufacturers have faced challenges after faulty DCTs in their vehicles resulted in jerkiness and even total transmission failure. The most prominent were from the Volkswagen Group, including its Audi brand, and Ford Australia – which is facing an ongoing class-action law suit following a record $10 million fine from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in 2018 for its mishandling of the customer complaints about its 'Powershift' DCTs. Hyundai first offered a dual-clutch transmission in its Veloster sports hatch in Australia in 2012. MORE: Everything Hyundai Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe drops troublesome transmission
An upgraded 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has been revealed in the US with a conventional torque-converter automatic transmission in place of the large seven-seat SUV's problematic dual-clutch auto. The US market's petrol-powered Santa Fe previously employed an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) made by the Korean automaker's affiliate, Hyundai Transys, which has been the subject of multiple recalls in North America. The most recent US recall impacted more than 12,000 vehicles with an estimated defect rate of 100 per cent. Affected Santa Fe vehicles could unexpectedly shift themselves from Park to Neutral and roll away. This followed a previous October 2022 recall and stop-sale in the US, impacting 61,861 vehicles including the 2021-2022 Santa Fe. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. For the 2026 model year, Hyundai Motor America has replaced the DCT in 2.5-litre petrol Santa Fe with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic. There's no change for the Santa Fe Hybrid also offered in US showrooms, which continues to use a six-speed torque-converter automatic. The news doesn't impact the Santa Fe sold in Australia, which is manufactured in South Korea. The US-market version is produced in the US state of Alabama. The Santa Fe has had only one transmission-related recall in Australia, where owners were warned of a potential loss of power while driving. An Australian recall issued in January 2023 impacted 4469 Hyundai vehicles fitted with the eight-speed DCT, including the previous-generation Santa Fe as well as the Kona small SUV, Sonata N Line sedan, and the hot i30 N hatch and sedan. Hyundai Australia confirmed to CarExpert it has no plans to replace the eight-speed DCT that has been in the current-generation Santa Fe since it was released here in 2024. Transmissions for Hyundai and Kia, which is also part of the broader Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), are made in the US as well as South Korea, China, and the Czech Republic. The Kia Sorento sold in the US also uses the same eight-speed DCT, which is codenamed D8LF1, and was included in the latest US recall due to the same issues. Despite this, the US arm of the automaker told Car and Driver it won't follow Hyundai in switching to a conventional automatic for the Sorento. Dual-clutch transmissions are designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve responsiveness by pre-selecting the next ratio and producing faster, smoother gear shifts when operating correctly. Several manufacturers have faced challenges after faulty DCTs in their vehicles resulted in jerkiness and even total transmission failure. The most prominent were from the Volkswagen Group, including its Audi brand, and Ford Australia – which is facing an ongoing class-action law suit following a record $10 million fine from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in 2018 for its mishandling of the customer complaints about its 'Powershift' DCTs. Hyundai first offered a dual-clutch transmission in its Veloster sports hatch in Australia in 2012.
Perth Now
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe drops troublesome transmission
An upgraded 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe has been revealed in the US with a conventional torque-converter automatic transmission in place of the large seven-seat SUV's problematic dual-clutch auto. The US market's petrol-powered Santa Fe previously employed an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) made by the Korean automaker's affiliate, Hyundai Transys, which has been the subject of multiple recalls in North America. The most recent US recall impacted more than 12,000 vehicles with an estimated defect rate of 100 per cent. Affected Santa Fe vehicles could unexpectedly shift themselves from Park to Neutral and roll away. This followed a previous October 2022 recall and stop-sale in the US, impacting 61,861 vehicles including the 2021-2022 Santa Fe. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert For the 2026 model year, Hyundai Motor America has replaced the DCT in 2.5-litre petrol Santa Fe with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic. There's no change for the Santa Fe Hybrid also offered in US showrooms, which continues to use a six-speed torque-converter automatic. The news doesn't impact the Santa Fe sold in Australia, which is manufactured in South Korea. The US-market version is produced in the US state of Alabama. The Santa Fe has had only one transmission-related recall in Australia, where owners were warned of a potential loss of power while driving. Supplied Credit: CarExpert An Australian recall issued in January 2023 impacted 4469 Hyundai vehicles fitted with the eight-speed DCT, including the previous-generation Santa Fe as well as the Kona small SUV, Sonata N Line sedan, and the hot i30 N hatch and sedan. Hyundai Australia confirmed to CarExpert it has no plans to replace the eight-speed DCT that has been in the current-generation Santa Fe since it was released here in 2024. Transmissions for Hyundai and Kia, which is also part of the broader Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), are made in the US as well as South Korea, China, and the Czech Republic. The Kia Sorento sold in the US also uses the same eight-speed DCT, which is codenamed D8LF1, and was included in the latest US recall due to the same issues. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Despite this, the US arm of the automaker told Car and Driver it won't follow Hyundai in switching to a conventional automatic for the Sorento. Dual-clutch transmissions are designed to reduce fuel consumption and improve responsiveness by pre-selecting the next ratio and producing faster, smoother gear shifts when operating correctly. Several manufacturers have faced challenges after faulty DCTs in their vehicles resulted in jerkiness and even total transmission failure. The most prominent were from the Volkswagen Group, including its Audi brand, and Ford Australia – which is facing an ongoing class-action law suit following a record $10 million fine from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in 2018 for its mishandling of the customer complaints about its 'Powershift' DCTs. Hyundai first offered a dual-clutch transmission in its Veloster sports hatch in Australia in 2012. MORE: Everything Hyundai
The Citizen
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Santa Fe arrives as 1st Hyundai hybrid in SA: Here's what it costs
Hyundai has launched its first hybrid electric vehicle in South Africa, with the introduction of the all-new 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid. Here's how much it will cost and what buyers will get for their money… Looking for a new or use Hyundai? Find it here with CARmag! The latest Santa Fe Hybrid arrives in Mzansi with strong international credentials, considering it was recently named the 2025 Women's Worldwide Car of the Year. Under the bonnet, the new hybrid Hyundai features a 1.6l turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a 44kW electric motor. Combined, the system delivers 175kW and 367N.m, sent to all four wheels. Hyundai claims a combined fuel consumption figure of 7.5l/100 km. As a three-row SUV, it offers seating for up to seven passengers and aims to balance performance, space and efficiency. With families in mind, the SUV measures 4 830mm long and 1 900mm wide, and has a wheelbase of 2 815mm. Related: Used Case Study: Hyundai Santa Fe For Under R500 000 Jumping inside, the sizable Hyundai SUV features paddle shifters which handle both manual gear shifting and control regenerative braking. This feature, more commonly found in full electric vehicles, lets drivers adjust how aggressively the vehicle slows down to recharge the battery. Hyundai has also included that the Santa Fe has been designed around safety considering it comes equipped with six airbags, Isofix points in both the second and third rows, and Hyundai's Smart Sense suite of active safety systems. These include lane-follow assist, blind-spot monitoring, forward-collision avoidance, rear-occupant alert and a 360-degree camera system. Official pricing: Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Elite AWD – R 1 249 900 Inside, the cabin is finished in H-Tex synthetic leather and features heated and ventilated front seats, along with heated second-row seats. A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto round out the tech offering. A Bose premium sound system is also fitted. Click here and browse thousands of new used vehicles here with Carmag! The post Santa Fe Arrives As First Hyundai Hybrid in SA – Pricing and Spec appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
The Advertiser
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe price and specs
UPDATED 08/06/2025 8:00am:We've updated this article, first published in December 2024, with recently announced higher pricing for Santa Fe Hybrid models. The fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe arrived here in 2024 at first with hybrid power, with a petrol engine joining the range in December. From May 1, 2025, hybrid versions have gotten more expensive, with the gap between petrol and hybrid versions growing from $2500 to $4000. Hyundai Australia confirmed the reason for the price increase was to align the Santa Fe with other models from the brand that offer both petrol and hybrid powertrains. Pricing for petrol-powered Santa Fe variants is unchanged, though the XRT option packages are now $1000 more than at launch. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Santa Fe's Kia Sorento cousin also offers a turbocharged 1.6-litre hybrid four-cylinder powertrain, it sticks with an older 3.5-litre V6 engine as the petrol option, while additionally offering a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four. The Santa Fe, in contrast, features a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, as its base engine. No diesel is available in the latest generation. The turbo-petrol is available across base, Elite and Calligraphy variants like the hybrid, with all-wheel drive available across all. A price-leader front-wheel drive base variant is available at $53,000 before on-road costs, though the Santa Fe range still starts $6950 higher than the previous-generation model. In addition to a lower price and more power than the Santa Fe Hybrid, the petrol-powered Santa Fe also features greater towing capacity (2000kg braked vs 1650kg), though that's still down 500kg on turbo-diesel and V6 petrol versions of the previous-generation Santa Fe. While all Santa Fe models have MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, there's a difference in brake setup between the 2.5T and Hybrid models. 2.5T models have 345mm x 30mm ventilated front discs and 305mm x 11mm solid rear discs, while hybrids have 325mm x 30mm ventilated front discs and 325mm x 20mm ventilated rear discs. Service pricing is essentially identical between petrol and hybrid variants. 12 months of roadside assist is included, with an additional 12 months each time you service with Hyundai. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2024. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: Elite and Calligraphy models also include: There are three trim levels in the Santa Fe range. The base Santa Fe comes standard with the following equipment: The Santa Fe Elite adds: The Santa Fe Calligraphy adds: All Santa Fe models have the Bluelink suite of connected services. These include: A six-seat configuration with power-adjustable second-row captain's chairs is a $500 option on the Calligraphy only. There are a pair of dealer-installed option packages aimed at improving the Santa Fe's off-road ability. The XRT Adventure Option Pack costs $7990 and includes: The XRT Peak Option Pack costs $10,990 and includes all of the above-mentioned equipment, plus: Metallic and mica premium paint finishes are an extra $750, with matte paint a $1000 option. Supersonic Grey, Forest Green and Pecan Brown interior colourways are a $295 option. MORE: Everything Hyundai Santa Fe Content originally sourced from: UPDATED 08/06/2025 8:00am:We've updated this article, first published in December 2024, with recently announced higher pricing for Santa Fe Hybrid models. The fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe arrived here in 2024 at first with hybrid power, with a petrol engine joining the range in December. From May 1, 2025, hybrid versions have gotten more expensive, with the gap between petrol and hybrid versions growing from $2500 to $4000. Hyundai Australia confirmed the reason for the price increase was to align the Santa Fe with other models from the brand that offer both petrol and hybrid powertrains. Pricing for petrol-powered Santa Fe variants is unchanged, though the XRT option packages are now $1000 more than at launch. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Santa Fe's Kia Sorento cousin also offers a turbocharged 1.6-litre hybrid four-cylinder powertrain, it sticks with an older 3.5-litre V6 engine as the petrol option, while additionally offering a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four. The Santa Fe, in contrast, features a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, as its base engine. No diesel is available in the latest generation. The turbo-petrol is available across base, Elite and Calligraphy variants like the hybrid, with all-wheel drive available across all. A price-leader front-wheel drive base variant is available at $53,000 before on-road costs, though the Santa Fe range still starts $6950 higher than the previous-generation model. In addition to a lower price and more power than the Santa Fe Hybrid, the petrol-powered Santa Fe also features greater towing capacity (2000kg braked vs 1650kg), though that's still down 500kg on turbo-diesel and V6 petrol versions of the previous-generation Santa Fe. While all Santa Fe models have MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, there's a difference in brake setup between the 2.5T and Hybrid models. 2.5T models have 345mm x 30mm ventilated front discs and 305mm x 11mm solid rear discs, while hybrids have 325mm x 30mm ventilated front discs and 325mm x 20mm ventilated rear discs. Service pricing is essentially identical between petrol and hybrid variants. 12 months of roadside assist is included, with an additional 12 months each time you service with Hyundai. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2024. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: Elite and Calligraphy models also include: There are three trim levels in the Santa Fe range. The base Santa Fe comes standard with the following equipment: The Santa Fe Elite adds: The Santa Fe Calligraphy adds: All Santa Fe models have the Bluelink suite of connected services. These include: A six-seat configuration with power-adjustable second-row captain's chairs is a $500 option on the Calligraphy only. There are a pair of dealer-installed option packages aimed at improving the Santa Fe's off-road ability. The XRT Adventure Option Pack costs $7990 and includes: The XRT Peak Option Pack costs $10,990 and includes all of the above-mentioned equipment, plus: Metallic and mica premium paint finishes are an extra $750, with matte paint a $1000 option. Supersonic Grey, Forest Green and Pecan Brown interior colourways are a $295 option. MORE: Everything Hyundai Santa Fe Content originally sourced from: UPDATED 08/06/2025 8:00am:We've updated this article, first published in December 2024, with recently announced higher pricing for Santa Fe Hybrid models. The fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe arrived here in 2024 at first with hybrid power, with a petrol engine joining the range in December. From May 1, 2025, hybrid versions have gotten more expensive, with the gap between petrol and hybrid versions growing from $2500 to $4000. Hyundai Australia confirmed the reason for the price increase was to align the Santa Fe with other models from the brand that offer both petrol and hybrid powertrains. Pricing for petrol-powered Santa Fe variants is unchanged, though the XRT option packages are now $1000 more than at launch. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Santa Fe's Kia Sorento cousin also offers a turbocharged 1.6-litre hybrid four-cylinder powertrain, it sticks with an older 3.5-litre V6 engine as the petrol option, while additionally offering a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four. The Santa Fe, in contrast, features a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, as its base engine. No diesel is available in the latest generation. The turbo-petrol is available across base, Elite and Calligraphy variants like the hybrid, with all-wheel drive available across all. A price-leader front-wheel drive base variant is available at $53,000 before on-road costs, though the Santa Fe range still starts $6950 higher than the previous-generation model. In addition to a lower price and more power than the Santa Fe Hybrid, the petrol-powered Santa Fe also features greater towing capacity (2000kg braked vs 1650kg), though that's still down 500kg on turbo-diesel and V6 petrol versions of the previous-generation Santa Fe. While all Santa Fe models have MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, there's a difference in brake setup between the 2.5T and Hybrid models. 2.5T models have 345mm x 30mm ventilated front discs and 305mm x 11mm solid rear discs, while hybrids have 325mm x 30mm ventilated front discs and 325mm x 20mm ventilated rear discs. Service pricing is essentially identical between petrol and hybrid variants. 12 months of roadside assist is included, with an additional 12 months each time you service with Hyundai. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2024. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: Elite and Calligraphy models also include: There are three trim levels in the Santa Fe range. The base Santa Fe comes standard with the following equipment: The Santa Fe Elite adds: The Santa Fe Calligraphy adds: All Santa Fe models have the Bluelink suite of connected services. These include: A six-seat configuration with power-adjustable second-row captain's chairs is a $500 option on the Calligraphy only. There are a pair of dealer-installed option packages aimed at improving the Santa Fe's off-road ability. The XRT Adventure Option Pack costs $7990 and includes: The XRT Peak Option Pack costs $10,990 and includes all of the above-mentioned equipment, plus: Metallic and mica premium paint finishes are an extra $750, with matte paint a $1000 option. Supersonic Grey, Forest Green and Pecan Brown interior colourways are a $295 option. MORE: Everything Hyundai Santa Fe Content originally sourced from: UPDATED 08/06/2025 8:00am:We've updated this article, first published in December 2024, with recently announced higher pricing for Santa Fe Hybrid models. The fifth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe arrived here in 2024 at first with hybrid power, with a petrol engine joining the range in December. From May 1, 2025, hybrid versions have gotten more expensive, with the gap between petrol and hybrid versions growing from $2500 to $4000. Hyundai Australia confirmed the reason for the price increase was to align the Santa Fe with other models from the brand that offer both petrol and hybrid powertrains. Pricing for petrol-powered Santa Fe variants is unchanged, though the XRT option packages are now $1000 more than at launch. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. While the Santa Fe's Kia Sorento cousin also offers a turbocharged 1.6-litre hybrid four-cylinder powertrain, it sticks with an older 3.5-litre V6 engine as the petrol option, while additionally offering a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel four. The Santa Fe, in contrast, features a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, as its base engine. No diesel is available in the latest generation. The turbo-petrol is available across base, Elite and Calligraphy variants like the hybrid, with all-wheel drive available across all. A price-leader front-wheel drive base variant is available at $53,000 before on-road costs, though the Santa Fe range still starts $6950 higher than the previous-generation model. In addition to a lower price and more power than the Santa Fe Hybrid, the petrol-powered Santa Fe also features greater towing capacity (2000kg braked vs 1650kg), though that's still down 500kg on turbo-diesel and V6 petrol versions of the previous-generation Santa Fe. While all Santa Fe models have MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, there's a difference in brake setup between the 2.5T and Hybrid models. 2.5T models have 345mm x 30mm ventilated front discs and 305mm x 11mm solid rear discs, while hybrids have 325mm x 30mm ventilated front discs and 325mm x 20mm ventilated rear discs. Service pricing is essentially identical between petrol and hybrid variants. 12 months of roadside assist is included, with an additional 12 months each time you service with Hyundai. The Hyundai Santa Fe has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2024. Standard safety equipment across the range includes: Elite and Calligraphy models also include: There are three trim levels in the Santa Fe range. The base Santa Fe comes standard with the following equipment: The Santa Fe Elite adds: The Santa Fe Calligraphy adds: All Santa Fe models have the Bluelink suite of connected services. These include: A six-seat configuration with power-adjustable second-row captain's chairs is a $500 option on the Calligraphy only. There are a pair of dealer-installed option packages aimed at improving the Santa Fe's off-road ability. The XRT Adventure Option Pack costs $7990 and includes: The XRT Peak Option Pack costs $10,990 and includes all of the above-mentioned equipment, plus: Metallic and mica premium paint finishes are an extra $750, with matte paint a $1000 option. Supersonic Grey, Forest Green and Pecan Brown interior colourways are a $295 option. MORE: Everything Hyundai Santa Fe Content originally sourced from:
