What are the five best features of the Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander?
Number One
Interior Ambience. Sit inside the Santa Fe and you could mistake it for a SUV costing many thousands of dollars more. From the abundance of leather, heated and cooled seats, a myriad of controls at your fingertips on the central stack and an overall feeling of luxury.
Number two
Powerful and economical 2.2L turbo diesel engine with an 8 speed sports AT that matches perfectly. This provides more than adequate performance along with great economy
Number three
A smooth and quiet ride with little outside noise intrusion along with sporty dynamics and handling from a standard SUV.
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Number four Practicality.
This is a vehicle that will accommodate five in comfort and seven for shorter trips. Has a long flat load space with rear seats folded and can swallow a heap of luggage for trips.
Number Five AWD Safety
The latest Highlander comes with the Active on Demand AWD System along with a new Terrain Response selection capability, means that the Santa Fe is ideal for trips to the snow, exploring the beach and forest trails for the more adventurous families.
Santa Fe Highlander is priced from $65,200 MLP* plus the usual costs.
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Hyundai 2.2L Santa Fe Highlander 7 Seat AWD |
| Model Price | $65,200 MLP* |
| Engine | 2.2L 4 Cyl Turbo Diesel |
| Drivetrain | 8 Sp Sport AT AWD |
| Power | 147kW @ 3,800 rpm |
| Torque | 440Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm |
| Safety | 5 Star ANCAP (2018) |
| CO2 Emissions | 160 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 6.1 L/100km |
| Tow Capacity/Tow Ball | 2500 Kg / 200kg |
| Servicing | 12 Months / 15000 km Service Plan 5 Year Service cost |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km with 1 Yr. Conditional roadside assist |
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Overall Rating |
85/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 8 |
| Performance | 9 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 8 |
| Fit for Purpose | 8 |
| Towing Capability | 7 |
| Technology/Connectivity | 9 |
| Value for Money | 9 |
Dimensions |
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| Overall Length | 47705mm |
| Wheelbase | 2765mm |
| Width / Height | 1900mm / 1710mm |
| Unladen ground clearance / wading depth | Up to 176mm / TBA mm |
| Approach / Rampover / Departure angles | 17.9 degrees / 16.8 degrees / 19.3 degrees |
| Fuel Tank / Turning Circle | 67 Litres / 11.4mts KTK |
| Kerb Weight / Payload / GVM / GCM | 1943kg / 667kg / 2610kg / 4880KG |
| Towing Capacity / Tow Ball rating | 2500kg / 250kg |
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