How big is the Hyundai Santa Fe Boot?
With the 2 rear seats down, so the Sante Fe is in 5 seat mode, the boot space is large enough to carry 571 litres - around 6 x 50 litre suitcases. With all the rear seats flat, this space increases to a massive 1,649 litres of carrying capacity.
Is Santa Fe a 7 seater?
Yes, the Hyundai Sante Fe comes with 2 full seats in the rear of this 7 seater.
What brand is Santa Fe car?
The Santa Fe is manufactured and designed by Hyundai.
Is Hyundai Santa Fe available in a diesel or a Hybrid version?
The Hyundai Santa Fe is available in both diesel and Plug-in Hybrid versions.
Does the Hyundai Santa Fe come with Isofix points
Yes, the Hyundai Sante Fe can come with 3 dedicated Isofix points. 1 in the front passenger seat, and 2 on the second row, on the outer sides.
What is the Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids range and MPG?
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid can do around 30 miles on the electric engine on its own, and 33 MPG with combined driving. This should get you around 470 miles in total range.
How much can a Hyundai Santa Fe tow?
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a huge towing ability of up to 2,500 Kg. This should be enough to tow all major caravans, trailers, and horse boxes. However, please check your manuals first to be 100% certain.
Can a Santa Fe Hybrid be charged using a at home wall charger, and what charger does a Santa Fe Hybrid require?
Yes it can, and Hyundai even stock dedicated at home outside charging stations especially for the Santa Fe.
When it comes to the charging cable the Santa Fe can use both ICCB cable for domestic power sockets, as well as a dedicated charging cable for AC charging stations.
Can the rear seats be laid flat and how do you do it?
Yes, the 5 rear seats can all be laid flat. To fold these flat.
- The front seats need to be in an upright position so that the rear seats have enough room to fold down
- Place the rear seat belt holders in the pockets provided so these don't stick up into the chair when it is folded down
- Set the headrests on the rear seats in the lowest position possible
- At the base of the seat there is a level. You need to press this while moving the top half of the seat forward
- There you have it
What drivetrain modes does the Hyundai Santa fe have and how do you activate them?
Depending on the model you get the Santa Fe can come with up to 6 drive modes. These drive modes being: Comfort Mode, Smart Mode, Sport Mode, Snow Mode, Sand Mode, and Mud Mode.
Comfort Drive Mode
Comfort mode gives you your regular driving conditions with regular power, regular ease on the steering wheel etc...
Smart Drive Mode
Smart mode adapts the car's responsiveness more to the way you drive based on your acceleration, and driving style.
Sport Drive Mode
Smart mode always gives you maximum power for better acceleration all the time. However, this can decrease your MPG and range if kept on all the time.
Snow, Sand, and Mud Drive Modes
These drive modes all set the car to give you better grip for each type of terrain you are driving on.
What colours does a Hyundai Santa Fe come in?
The Hyundai Santa Fe can come in the following colours:
- Glacier White Metallic
- Typhoon Silver Metallic
- Creamy White Pearl
- Forest Grey Metallic
- Magnetic Grey Metallic
- Taiga Brown Pearl
- Abyss Black Pearl
- Lagoon Blue Pearl
What are the differences between the different models of Hyundai Santa Fe and how much does a new one cost?
There are a total of 4 models with the new Hyundai Santa Fe. A Hybrid Premium starts from £40,685, Hybrid Ultimate costs from £43,980.00, Plug-in Hybrid Premium starts from £45,865.00, Plug-in Hybrid Ultimate costs from £49,160.00.
Let's explore what makes these models unique below.
Premium Model
The standard features and options for the Santa Fe include:
- 12V Power Outlets in Front, Rear Consoles and Luggage Compartment
- 17 inch Alloy Wheels on the Hybrid, 18 inch Alloy Wheels for the Diesel, or 19 inch Alloy Wheels for the Hybrid & Plug-In Hybrid
- 7 Seats
- Adjustable Head Restraints
- Anti-Trap Mechanism Front and Rear Electric Windows
- Arm Rest in the Front & Rear with Storage
- Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror
- Automatic Headlights with Dusk Sensor
- Automatic Windscreen Wipers with Rain Sensor
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Bluelink (Connected Car Services)
- Bluetooth® Connectivity with Voice Recognition
- Body Coloured Exterior Door Handles
- Climate Control Dual Zone Air Conditioning
- Door Mirrors - Body Coloured
- Door Mirrors with Puddle Lights
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Drive Mode Select
- Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
- Driver's Seat Electric Adjustments
Hybrid Premium Model
Further to the Premium model features above the Hybrid Premium model's main features can also include:
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Parking System - Rear Camera and Guidance System
- Smart Electric Tailgate - Hand's Free Opening Function
- Wireless Phone Charging Pad
- Speakers - KRELL Premium Audio - 10 Speaker System Including External Amplifier and Subwoofer
Plug-in Hybrid Premium Model
Further to the Premium model features above the Hybrid Premium model's main features can also include:
- Headlights - Full LED
- Touchscreen Satellite Navigation ( 10.25 inch ) including Mapcare and Live Services
- Seat Trim - Leather (Seat Facings Only)
- Smart Electric Tailgate - Hand's Free Opening Function
- Parking System - Rear Camera and Guidance System
Ultimate Model
The Ultimate model can include the features available for the premium and the following:
- 19 inch Alloy Wheels for the Hybrid & Plug-In Hybrid, or 20 inch Alloy Wheels for the Diesel
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Body Coloured with Chrome Insert Exterior Door Handles
- Driver's Seat Memory Function
- Head Up Display (HUD)
- Highway Drive Assist (HDA)
- Manual Rear Door Blinds
- Panoramic Glass Electric Tilt and Slide Sunroof
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Surround View Monitor Parking System
- Ventilated Driver's Seat
- Ventilated Front Passenger's Seat
Hybrid Ultimate Model
Further to the Ultimate model features above the Hybrid Ultimate model's main features can also include:
- Head Up Display (HUD)
- Sunroof - Panoramic Glass Electric Tilt and Slide
- Parking System - Surround View Monitor
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Highway Drive Assist (HDA)
Plug-in Hybrid Ultimate Model
Further to the Ultimate model features above the Plug-in Hybrid Ultimate Model's main features can also include:
- Head Up Display (HUD)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist
- Highway Drive Assist (HDA)
- Blind Spot View Monitor
- Parking System - Surround View Monitor
What advanced driving safety features can you get in a Hyundai Santa Fe?
The Hyundai Santa Fe comes with a lot of advanced safety features. To only list a few it can come with: Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Brake Assist (RCTA), Lane Departure Warning System with Lane Keep Assist (LKAS), Smart Cruise Control - Adaptive Speed Control with Stop & Go Function (SCC), Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Hyundai SmartSense. Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM), Highway Drive Assist (HDA), Head-up display, Dynamic, fully digital cluster, HTRAC™ All wheel drive system.
Let's explore these further to see what they actually provide you.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Brake Assist (RCTA)
This system provides Radar sensors on the rear corners of the car, which detect oncoming people or cars while you are reversing. Then detects you when the area behind you is not clear. This is really useful when reversing from areas that have low visibility, such as on to main roads.
Lane Departure Warning System with Lane Keep Assist (LKAS)
This system will detect when you are starting to drift out of your lane, and if necessary apply corrective measures to put the car back on track, so help to prevent lane drift and an accident from occurring from a car to the side of you.
Smart Cruise Control - Adaptive Speed Control with Stop & Go Function (SCC)
This system will keep the car at a set speed. If another vehicle cuts in front of you, the car will dynamically reduce the speed to keep you at a safe distance, then when the road in front of you becomes clear the ccar will automatically speed up again to the set speed. Allowing you to focus more on the control of the vehicle.
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
This system alerts you when cars are in your blind spot, helping to prevent you from moving into their lane without seeing them.
Hyundai SmartSense
This is the name for the overall system for all the Advanced assistance systems such as Rear Cross traffic alert, lane keep assist, Bling sport collision avoidance, and Smart cruise control.
Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM)
When you start indicating a clear view visual will appear on the Digital Instrument panel showing you your blind spots in real time from the instrumental panel.
Highway / Motorway Drive Assist (HDA)
This system is available on the Plug-in Hybrid models, and uses lots of features in combination, such as Lane Following Assist, Smart Cruise Control and more, to make driving on the motorway a lot more easier.
Head-up display
The Hyundai Santa Fe's Heads up display projects key information while you are driving onto your windscreen such as your speed. Meaning you don't need to glance down and take your eyes off the road ahead to see your speed for instance.
Dynamic, fully digital instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is fully digital and can adapt to show you different information depending on what you are doing. Such as showing your blind spots when you indicator directly on it, when Blind Spot View Monitor is installed.
What Engine sizes are available for the Hyundai Santa Fe Premium and Ultimate models?
The newer Hyundai Santa Fe's can come with the following types of engines.
- Automatic Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) 1.6 T-GDi (Gas injection) 6AT 230PS 2 Wheel Drive (2WD)
- Automatic Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) 1.6 T-GDi (Gas injection) 6AT 230PS 4 Wheel Drive (4WD)
- Automatic Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) 1.6 T-GDi 6AT PS 4 Wheel Drive (4WD)
- 2.2 CRDi (Diesel injection) 8 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) 4 Wheel Drive (4WD)
What Luxury trim options are available for a Hyundai Santa Fe?
The following Santa Fe trim options are available:
- Nappa Leather Upholstery in Black / Light Grey
- Suede Headliner
- Brushed aluminium accents on the centre console
- Artificial leather wrapped dashboard
- Body coloured wheel arches
If you are still not sure if a Hyundai Santa Fe is right for your requirements, please contact our specialist Hyundai team as we are here to help.