Hyundai Santa Fe 2018–2020 car dimensions: 4770 mm long, 1890 mm wide and 1680 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,855 kg. Braked towing is 2,500 kg.
The cabin offers a 7-inch or 8-inch touchscreen with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay across trims. Dual-zone automatic climate control appears on mid and higher grades, with manual AC on base models. Smart cruise control with stop-and-go is standard. Driver aids include standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot collision warning, lane keeping assist, and a reversing camera with parking guidance. Rear parking sensors are available on higher trims.
Boot space measures 625 litres behind the second row. Folding the rear seats flat expands capacity to 1695 litres for larger loads.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2500 kg on most engines, with unbraked at 750 kg. Trailering pre-wiring is standard, and higher-output variants include a heavy-duty transmission oil cooler for towing packages.
The setup suits light work and family trailering without specialised heavy-duty suspension options noted in specs.
The cabin feels roomy with strong second-row legroom and supportive seats. Higher grades add leather surfaces, 8-way power front seats with lumbar and cushion extension, dual automatic climate control with ionizer, and a power panoramic sunroof that opens the space. Ventilated front seats and heated rear seats plus a heated steering wheel appear on top trims for all-weather comfort. Acoustic laminated glass on the windshield is standard, with side glass on upper grades for quieter rides.
Fuel tank holds 18.8 gallons. 2.4L FWD rated 22 city/29 highway/25 combined mpg.
Oil and filter change every 7,500 miles or 12 months for 2.4L GDI under normal use. 6,000 miles or 12 months for 2.0T.
Euro NCAP five-star rating in 2018 with 94% adult, 88% child occupant scores.
IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with LED headlights.
Standard SmartSense kit includes forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist, blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic collision warning, driver attention warning, and smart cruise control with stop and go.
NHTSA overall five-star crash rating.
Fuel use stays moderate for a midsize SUV. The 2.4-liter four-cylinder delivers 22/29/25 mpg FWD and 21/27/24 AWD. The available 2.0-liter turbo drops to 20/27/23 FWD and 20/26/22 AWD. Tank capacity is 18.8 gallons across the range.
Servicing follows a straightforward schedule. Normal oil changes come every 7,500 miles or 12 months on the 2.4 GDI and every 6,000 miles or 12 months on the 2.0T. Tire rotations match those intervals. Climate filter replacement is due every 15,000 miles or 12 months on the 2.4 and every 12,000 miles on the turbo. Coolant first changes at 120,000 miles or 10 years.
Safety hardware is comprehensive from the base grade. Every model carries advanced airbags, electronic stability control, ABS, and the full SmartSense suite of collision avoidance, lane keep, blind-spot, and rear cross-traffic systems. Crash results include a five-star Euro NCAP score and IIHS Top Safety Pick+ status with the proper headlights.
Ownership stays simple with standard features that reduce daily hassle. Proximity key and push-button start arrive mid-range, while hands-free liftgate and dual-level cargo floor appear higher up. Regular multi-point inspections at service keep the unibody and multi-link suspension in good order.
Length 4770 mm, Width 1890 mm, Height 1680 mm, Wheelbase 2765 mm (Santa Fe 2018–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai Santa Fe TM ebrochure 2018, Hyundai AU 2020 specs sheet and CZ 2019 tech data.