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Hyundai Australia has released pricing and full specification details for the significantly facelifted – and therefore more expensive – Santa Fe large SUV, which is now in showrooms.
The Santa Fe is once again available in four grades, although two of them have been renamed, with the entry-level offering now unnamed, having previously been known as Active, although that badge is now worn by the next-up model, which was formerly called Active X. Meanwhile, the higher-spec Elite and flagship Highlander have carried over.
Each grade is available with two new Smartstream engine options: a 200kW/336Nm 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 petrol with front-wheel drive and an eight-speed torque-converter automatic, and a 148kW/440Nm 2.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed dual-wet-clutch automatic. The latter commands a $3500 premium.
Speaking of which, the Santa Fe range now starts $710 higher, from $44,700 plus on-road costs, and reaches $3540 further than before, topping out at $65,200 (see full pricing table below).
Standard equipment in the unnamed entry-level grade includes black grille trim, dusk-sensing LED headlights (new) and daytime running lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, a full-size spare, roof rails and heated side mirrors.
Inside, an 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system (new), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (new), a 4.2-inch multifunction display (new), a wireless smartphone charger (new) and black/grey cloth upholstery feature.
Advanced driver-assist systems extend to autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection, intersection assist (new), lane-keep and steering assist (new), adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, active blind-spot monitoring (BSM) and rear cross-traffic alert, high-beam assist, driver attention alert, a reversing camera, rear parking sensors and tyre pressure monitoring.
The Active adds Snow, Mud and Sand drive modes (diesel only); rain-sensing wipers, 18-inch alloy wheels, power-folding side mirrors, rear privacy glass, keyless entry and start, paddle-shifters (new), dual-zone climate control, black leather-appointed upholstery, front parking sensors and Safe Exit Assist.
Meanwhile, the Elite also gets dark-chrome grille trim (new), 20-inch alloy wheels (new), a power-operated tailgate, a 10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system (new), satellite navigation, digital radio, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system (new), black or Cognac Brown ($295) leather upholstery, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, rear door curtains and an autodimming rearview mirror.
The Highlander further picks up body-colour wheelarch cladding (new), LED tail-lights, a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster (new), a head-up display, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, heated front and outboard middle seats, a power-adjustable front passenger seat, black or Camel Beige ($295) Nappa leather upholstery (new), a black suede headliner, brushed aluminium trim, ambient lighting (new), rear AEB (new), a BSM live feed (new), remote park assist (new), surround-view cameras and Rear Occupant Alert.
For reference, the Santa Fe’s claimed fuel consumption on the combined-cycle test (ADR 81/02) is 10.5L/100km (-0.1L/100km) for petrol variants and 6.1L/100km (-1.4L/100km) for their diesel counterparts.
Also of note, the Toyota Kluger, Mazda CX-9 and Kia Sorento rival’s braked towing capacity is now 2500kg, up from 2000kg, while its tow-ball down weight has doubled to 200kg.
As reported, the Santa Fe will get a third powertrain option in the second half of next year, with a ‘self-charging’ hybrid system to be available for the first time in the series.
2021 Hyundai Santa Fe pricing before on-road costs
| Variant | Transmission | Cost |
| Petrol | automatic | $44,700 (+$710) |
| Diesel | automatic | $48,200 (+$1180) |
| Active petrol | automatic | $48,300 (+$1280) |
| Active diesel | automatic | $51,800 (+$1750) |
| Elite petrol | automatic | $54,300 (+$2270) |
| Elite diesel | automatic | $57,800 (+$2700) |
| Highlander petrol | automatic | $61,700 (+$3070) |
| Highlander diesel | automatic | $65,200 (+$3540) |
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