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Hyundai Santa Fe

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 83% Detailed ratings

Price $23,999 – $37,599 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.2 – 11.0 L/100km

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Hyundai has had this model on offer for several years already. With classic lines, this SUV wins buyers over by offering plenty of space at a great price. A wide range of models are available, from the base GL with its 4-cylinder engine and manual gearbox to the pricier versions with AWD and navigation systems. This vehicle is a good choice for families who want a roomy cabin at an affordable price – not to mention a 5-year warranty!

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

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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

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

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AJAC Announces 2025 Canadian Cars and Utility Vehicles of the Year

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AJAC Crowns 12 Best Vehicles in Canada for 2025

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

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

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

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

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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 83%

Pros

Well-adapted engines
Efficient automatic transmission
Comfortable interior
Good road holding
All-wheel drive

Cons

Model's future on hold
Retro exterior shape
Could use better tires
No AWD with the four-cylinder engine

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

What's new in 2012

No major change

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Recalls

Electrical
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