2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Active diesel review | Wheels Australia

The Hyundai Santa Fe received a mid-life update late last year. Inside and out, it looks like a comprehensive facelift of the fourth-generation model but below the skin is shares a new platform with Kia’s bang-up-to-date Sorento. Its body has also grown 15mm longer, 10mm wider and 5mm taller, but the Santa Fe is still one of the smallest seven-seaters in the large SUV segment. The Active grade tested here sits above the self-titled Santa Fe base variant, with the Elite and flagship Highlander commanding progressively higher prices for more tech and visual presence. On paper, the Active represents the sweet spot in this revised Santa Fe range, so Haitham Razagui puts a diesel version through the grinder to find out how it performs as a package.
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[@1questionpodcast592]

Picking mine up new this Monday test drove a whole range of SUV from Ford, Jeep, BMW, izuzu, Kia, Subaru and the Hyundai santa fe active was the pick for me drive wise and the value you get for the price.

[@1questionpodcast592]

Just got mine new today gotta say hyundai has gone all out and uped there game with this one. Drives really well and is punchy with smooth gears and surprisingly fuel effeicent

[@pawars1234]

Awesome.... Thanks for shooting in Brisbane

[@haithamrazagui7244]

Queensland represent!

[@peterontatzis4829]

We've had one for a few months. Brilliant. Great fuel economy and heaps of torque. 2.5 tonnes towing. Luv it.

[@harryarora9219]

Had mine for a couple of months awesome car 🚗

[@kenwilliams1623]

Would be kind for Sante Fe vs RAV4 review with both being AWD and similar boot capacity with the third row folded.

[@lfsantosl]

Totally different categories

[@yonatan52]

I drove both, the Santafe pulls way harder and is also more nimble at turns, plus its more comfortable and more quiet inside

[@cheddarcheese]

Not only is Australia upside down, they drive on the left.

[@manik4798]

Hi mate tats a good review ... can you review Ssangyong 2021 Rexton I believe it ll be a good competitor for Base Santa fe

[@denism2171]

Had the previous model (DM2) "Elite" diesel for 5 yrs trouble free and then bought the same again, this time the 2019 Elite diesel (TM.2). Average fuel consumption for both (at the pump) 7.1 L/100km over a cumulative 90,000 km including 15 interstate trips. My only complaint re. the 2019 version is that the rear indicator lights have been relocated from the mid-line of the body, into the rear bumper. This means that the indicators are blocked from view when motorists following closely in heavy traffic don't notice the indicators working because the lights are below the normal line of sight. Alternatively, they look mid-body and don't see them flashing and so deviate at the last second into the left lane when I'm trying to make a right hand turn!! I much prefer the 8sp auto to the latest 8sp dual clutch....

[@Locknuts84]

Incredible looking interior for what's basically the base model.