Hyundai Santa Fe 2015–2018 car dimensions: 4700 mm long, 1880 mm wide and 1675 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,708 kg. Braked towing is 2,500 kg.
The cabin offers a colour touchscreen from 5 inches standard rising to 7 or 8 inches with navigation on higher grades, paired with a reversing camera. Dual-zone automatic climate control appears on mid and upper trims while base models use manual air conditioning. Cruise control with steering wheel controls is fitted across the range. From 2017, higher packages add blind spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection.
Boot space measures 585 litres with seats up on five-seat versions and expands to 1680 litres with the rear seats folded flat for a level load floor. Seven-seat models start lower behind the third row.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2500 kg on many global and European versions with the diesel or V6 engines, dropping to around 2000 kg on some automatic or US Sport models. unbraked is 750 kg. A trailer prep package with hitch and wiring is standard or available on higher powertrains and includes a transmission cooler.
Payload sits near 800 kg depending on configuration. Seven-seat models can add self-levelling rear suspension for heavier loads.
The cabin seats up to seven with slide-and-recline second-row seats and available captain chairs. Dual-zone automatic climate control with CleanAir ionizer keeps air fresh. Higher grades add leather, multi-way power front seats with lumbar, ventilated fronts, heated rears and steering wheel, plus a panoramic roof that opens the space over first and second rows.
V6 models return 18 city/25 highway mpg FWD.
Normal oil and filter service every 7,500 miles or 12 months.
Euro NCAP five-star rating for the generation.
IIHS Good ratings in moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraints.
Standard kit includes seven airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD and brake assist, hill-start assist.
Petrol V6 versions deliver EPA figures around 18 city and 25 highway on front-wheel drive, with AWD a point or so lower. Diesel options in some markets improve on those numbers. Regular unleaded is specified.
Follow the normal schedule for oil and filter changes at 7,500-mile or 12-month intervals. Severe use shortens that. Tyre rotations and basic inspections occur at the same points, with longer intervals for filters, plugs and fluids.
The generation earned a five-star Euro NCAP score. IIHS rates it Good in most crash categories though Marginal in small-overlap front. Standard equipment covers multiple airbags, stability control, anti-lock brakes and related aids. higher packs add blind-spot detection and parking sensors.
Hyundai backs the car with a five-year unlimited-kilometre warranty in many markets plus roadside support when serviced at dealers. Stick to genuine parts and scheduled checks to keep it reliable over high miles.
Length 4700 mm, Width 1880 mm, Height 1675 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Santa Fe 2015–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai UK 2015 brochure, Hyundai German technical data 2016, Hyundai 2017 global ebrochure.