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Hyundai Santa Fe

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 84% Detailed ratings

Price $25,999 – $37,599 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.2 – 10.7 L/100km

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The Hyundai Santa Fe, whichever version, is always as interesting to look at, as it is to buy it! The basic versions come equipped with a 2.7-litre V6 engine, while the other version get a 3.3-litre V6. The latter offersbetter performances, and can tow larger weights (up to 1,588 kilos - 3,500 pounds), but burns barely more fuel. The Santa Fe’s interior is vast and well finished, and the warranty is quite attractive.

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2026 Hyundai Santa Fe: Now Hybrid Only

Hyundai had bold plans for the new Santa Fe , both inside and out. The company opted for a “lifestyle-based design,” but took an unconventional approach. Basically, designers worked the other way around, starting in the back and then moving forward, as they put more emphasis on cargo space and …December 9, 2025

The Best Hybrid Cars, SUVs and Trucks to Consider

Hybrid vehicles have surged in popularity across Canada in the past year, boosted by slowing demand for fully electric and plug-in hybrid models. Easy for risk-averse drivers to adopt, they are more financially accessible than EVs and simpler to maintain than PHEVs. Hybrid technology improves fuel economy and, in some …November 28, 2025

Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient SUVs in 2025

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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs. Toyota Crown Signia: Electrified Family Hauler Battle

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10 New Vehicles With the Best Value for 2025

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: Made in South Korea, Inspired by Dearborn

Call it a reincarnation, a revolution or just a remarkable refresh—the all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a radical departure from previous iterations with serious Ford Flex vibes and a whole lot more attitude. Unlike its functional but flavourless predecessors, the fifth-gen Santa Fe knows how to put on a …March 18, 2024

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: Form Follows Function

Seoul, South Korea— The fifth-generation 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe makes quite a splash with a radical transformation that includes boxy, Land Rover-like styling and third-row seats as standard equipment. The available powertrain options are carried over from its predecessor, but the larger exterior dimensions result in a roomier, more versatile …November 28, 2023

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330,000 Hyundai, Genesis Vehicles in Canada Might Need a New Horn

Not all safety recalls are created equal. Some aim to fix arguably trivial problems. The reason we've decided to tell you about this one is that more than 330,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles in Canada are affected. The guilty part? The horn. You see, it appears that water could enter …November 24, 2025

Fire Risk Prompts Recall on 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa Fe

A fifth recall has just hit the latest-generation Hyundai Santa Fe , and this one is aimed at both 2024 and 2025 models . More than 135,000 units are affected in the U.S. and some 13,000 in Canada, but only those equipped with the turbocharged 2.5-litre engine and not the …October 10, 2025

J.D. Power’s 2025 Tech Experience Study Ruled by Korean Automakers

Korean car companies once again lead J.D. Power’s U.S. Tech Experience Index, which this year is based on responses from more than 76,000 owners of new 2025 model-year vehicles who were surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study combines the level of adoption of new technologies for each brand …August 26, 2025

Hyundai is Fixing One of the Santa Fe’s Biggest Flaws For 2026

UPDATE (12/05/2025): Hyundai Canada confirms that only the hybrid powertrain will be offered for 2026, having discontinued the 2.5-litre turbocharged engine. The latter, however, remains available in the United States. Below is the original story. The Hyundai Santa Fe is entering the third year of its current generation. It's not …July 18, 2025

The Best Midsize SUVs in 2025

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AJAC Announces 2025 Canadian Cars and Utility Vehicles of the Year

Following the announcement of the 12 best vehicles for 2025 at the Montreal International Auto Show last month, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) today crowned the overall winners of its annual awards during the opening ceremonies of the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto. The four vehicles were selected …February 13, 2025

AJAC Crowns 12 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2025

Kicking off the 80th edition of the Montreal International Auto Show on Thursday morning, the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) announced its 12 best vehicles for 2025. The list was determined by a compilation of more than 600 ballots submitted by 48 jurors from coast to coast. By the …January 16, 2025

Used Hyundai Elantra, Santa Fe Facing Camera Issues, 48,000 Units Recalled

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Nine Finalists Selected for 2025 NACTOY Awards

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Hyundai Santa Fe NHL Edition: These Are the Top 3 Teams Chosen by Canadians

Earlier this year, Hyundai unveiled a limited NHL Edition of the new Santa Fe at the Montreal Auto Show, exclusively for the Canadian market. Only 500 units will be made. We asked Hyundai how many it has sold so far and also which teams are the most popular among customers. August 12, 2024

Hyundai Might Have to Replace the Transmission on Your New Santa Fe

Hyundai has announced a pair of recalls in the past few days affecting a little over 8,000 vehicles in Canada. The problems they aim to address aren’t to be taken lightly. First, 806 units of the all-new 2024 Santa Fe are being recalled due to a software problem that could …July 18, 2024

Buy a Hyundai Santa Fe NHL Edition, Get a Signed Connor Bedard Jersey

The all-new 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has started to land in driveways across Canada, more specifically models featuring the turbocharged 2.5-litre engine. Santa Fe Hybrid models will follow later this spring, including the limited NHL Edition that’s exclusive to Canada. The latter is a top-of-the-line model that carries a base …April 6, 2024

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2015 Hyundai Santa FE XL: A Test Drive In My (Snowy) Backyard

The Santa Fe line is split down the middle with the Sport on one side and the six- or seven-seater XL on the other. The base trim comes with front-wheel drive but all others are now equipped with an super small hydraulic all-wheel drive system developed jointly by Hyundai and …

The Car Guide rating 84%

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Driving	8/10
Safety	10/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	8/10
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Recalls

Electrical
May 27, 2020
Suspension
June 16, 2016
Electrical
April 3, 2013
Powertrain
April 28, 2011

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