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Hyundai Santa Fe 2025
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar had this to say at the time: The new Santa Fe Hybrid FWD has a few tricks up its sleeve that will entice new and old fans alike. Its bigger shape makes it a proper seven-seater now and its robust features should make it appealing for families wanting a well-specified family vehicle.
You can read the full review here.This is what Emily Agar liked most about this particular version of the Hyundai Santa Fe: Larger size means the new Santa Fe is super practical, Heavily-specified for base model, Can comfortably fit a large family
The Hyundai Santa Fe SUV competes with similar models like the Volvo XC40, Mazda CX-8 and Ford Everest in the Under $60k category category.
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2000 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Hyundai Santa Fe here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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My 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe smells like petrol inside after a dealership service
The Santa Fe may well have a fuel filter below the rear seat, but it’s almost certainly located on the outside of the car (as in, under the floor) rather than inside under the seat cushion. I’d be very surprised if any of the car’s fuel system or lines ran inside the passenger compartment.
Which means it’s still possible that some fuel was spilled under the car during the filter change or that there’s even a fuel leak as a result of the change. Either could lead to a smell inside the car, but it shouldn’t persist. If it does, there’s a problem. Take it back to the dealership and ask for the problem to be fixed. If the dealership somehow spilled petrol on the seat trim or allowed fuel to enter the cabin in some other way, they are responsible for fixing it. Driving around in a car with petrol fumes inside is an obvious health and safety issue.
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What's a good hybrid car to buy?
The default purchase for somebody looking for a mid-sized hybrid SUV is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. But if that’s too big, there’s the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid, C-HR Hybrid and even the Corolla Cross Hybrid which sounds like the marketplace is getting crowded but is really just a reflection of the appetite right now for cars like these. And that’s the catch; the waiting times for a brand-new example of some of these cars is out to many months and even years. So your plan to shop second-hand makes plenty of sense, but don’t expect any bargains in a market currently being dominated by lots of demand and less supply.
Beyond the Toyota brand (which has been doing hybrids longer than just about anybody else) there’s also the Mazda CX-30, Subaru XV Hybrid, Haval Jolion Hybrid, Kia Niro, Subaru Forester Hybrid, Nissan Qashqai e-Power, MG HS, Honda HR-V e and more. For something a bit bigger, try the Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids. There are others out there, too, that are probably bigger or more expensive than you need, but it's very much a growing scene in the Australian marketplace.
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I am looking for an auto transmission wagon or SUV, that tows at least 1500kg and does not have a CVT.
While the CVT is enjoying a bit of a purple patch right now with many car-makers using it for its efficiency benefits, you’re not the only one, Gregg, that doesn’t want to own such a thing. The CVT’s history is littered with failures, although to be perfectly fair, they are a lot better now than they’ve ever been.
But even if you can accept their reliability track record, some owners will just never take to the CVT’s characteristics of allowing the engine to rev up and have the rest of the vehicle catch up. It can feel very alien and it’s hardly a sporty sensation, either.
With all that in mind, you probably should start looking at things like the two-wheel-drive versions of something like, say, the Toyota Kluger or Hyundai Santa Fe. Both are available in two-wheel-drive, both have conventional 8-speed automatic transmissions and both can haul a decent load (2000kg and 2500kg respectively). The Toyota even offers a hybrid driveline, but, sadly for buyers like you, that uses a CVT transmission.
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My 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe has a transmission fault, what should I do?
I definitely agree that 60,000km is pathetically short for the lifespan of a modern transmission. And if, indeed, the transmission has failed or is showing dramatic wear in that distance, I’d be asking Hyundai to help out with the cost of repairs. Even though the vehicle is out of warranty (by only about a year it would seem) the low kilometres and full factory service history might give Hyundai cause to come to the party on a pro rata basis.
Meantime, don’t hit the panic button yet. The fault could be a much simpler one than you might be imagining and could be something quick and easy to fix. The problem could be as simple as low transmission-fluid level. If the quoted cost to examine the transmission is putting you off, try an independent transmission specialist who should be more than familiar with this unit.
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Hyundai Santa Fe VS the competition
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Towing capacity
The Hyundai Santa Fe’s towing capacity ranges from 1650kg to 2000kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Hyundai Santa Fe Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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(7 Seat) (2WD) | SUV | 2.5L,—,8 SP AUTO | 2000kg | |
HEV (2WD) | SUV | 1.6L,—,6 SP AUTO | 1650kg | |
(7 Seat) (awd) | SUV | 2.5L,—,8 SP AUTO | 2000kg | |
HEV (awd) | SUV | 1.6L,—,6 SP AUTO | 1650kg |
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
Hyundai Santa Fe Model | Body Type | Specs | Price | |
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(7 Seat) (2WD) | SUV | 2.5L — 8 SP AUTO | $53,000 | |
(7 Seat) (awd) | SUV | 2.5L — 8 SP AUTO | $56,000 | |
Caligraphy (6 Seat) (blk Int) | SUV | 1.6L — 6 SP AUTO | $75,500 | |
Caligraphy (6 Seat) (brn Int) | SUV | 1.6L — 6 SP AUTO | $75,795 |
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Seats
The Santa Fe large SUV is offered with six or seven seats.
In the seven-seater there are two seats up front, three seats across the second row and two more in the third row.
The six-seat Santa Fe swaps out the second row bench seat for two 'captain's chairs'. You do lose the middle seats, but gain a more luxurious chaffuer-car-like interior.
Upholstery in the Santa Fe varies depending on where it sits in the range, with cloth seats in the entry-grade and leather in the Elite and quilted Nappa leather in the Calligraphy.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Interior
The Santa Fe has a luxurious looking interior with premium black cloth seats standard in the entry-grade car and black leather upholstery in the top-of-the-line Calligraphy.
Stepping up through the range adds more prestigious looking and feeling materials with the Elite and Calligraphy grades gaining suede-like headlining. There's also synthetic leather door armrests and stainless steel scuff door plates.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1900mm x 1720mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Hyundai Santa Fe Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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(7 Seat) (2WD) | SUV | 1720x1900x4830 mm | 177 mm | |
HEV (2WD) | SUV | 1720x1900x4830 mm | 177 mm | |
(7 Seat) (awd) | SUV | 1720x1900x4830 mm | 177 mm | |
HEV (awd) | SUV | 1720x1900x4830 mm | 177 mm |
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Accessories
Coming standard on the entry-grade Santa Fe are 20-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and LED running lights, roof rails, proximity unlocking, a power tailgate, rear privacy glass, dual-zone climate control, fabric seats, power driver’s seat, double 12.3-inch displays for media and driver’s instruments, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six-speaker audio and wireless phone charging.
Stepping up to the Elite adds leather seats, dual-zone climate control, a Bose sound system, sat nav, dual wireless phone charging, rear sun shades and a heated steering wheel.
The-top-of-the-range Calligraphy brings a head-up display, sunroof, digital rear view mirror, UV-C sanitisation tray, Nappa leather seats and Bose sound system. The Santa Fe is a seven seater SUV, however, the Calligraphy grade comes with a choice of seven or six-seats.
All Santa Fes currently have hybrid powertrains as standard.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Colours
The Santa Fe comes in a range of colours including (depending on the grade) 'Abyss Black', 'Creamy White', 'Magnetic Force', 'Ocado Green', 'Pebble Blue', 'Typhoon Silver' and 'Terracotta Orange'.
- Abyss Black
- Creamy White
- Magnetic Force
- Ocado Green
- Pebble Blue
- Typhoon Silver
- Terracotta Orange
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Boot Space
The cargo capacity of the Santa Fe with five seats in place and the third row folded flat is 628 litres.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
Hyundai Santa Fe Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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(7 Seat) (2WD) | SUV | 255x45 R20 1 | — | 255x45 R20 1 | — | |
HEV (2WD) | SUV | 255x45 R20 1 | — | 255x45 R20 1 | — | |
(7 Seat) (awd) | SUV | 255x45 R20 1 | — | 255x45 R20 1 | — | |
HEV (awd) | SUV | 255x45 R20 1 | — | 255x45 R20 1 | — |
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Hyundai Santa Fe currently offers fuel consumption from 5.6 to 9.3L/100km. The Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following fuel type: —.
Hyundai Santa Fe Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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(7 Seat) (2WD) | SUV | 2.5L,—,8 SP AUTO | 9.3L/100km | |
(7 Seat) (awd) | SUV | 2.5L,—,8 SP AUTO | 9.3L/100km | |
Caligraphy (6 Seat) (blk Int) | SUV | 1.6L,—,6 SP AUTO | 5.6L/100km | |
Caligraphy (6 Seat) (brn Int) | SUV | 1.6L,—,6 SP AUTO | 5.6L/100km |
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Engine
The new-generation Santa Fe is current exclusively available as a 172kW/367Nm four cylinder petrol-electric hybrid.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Speed
The Santa Fe has a 0-100km/h time of about 10 seconds. Top speed is around 230km/h.
Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 Range
The Santa Fe has a range of about 1196km.