Hyundai Santa Fe 2020–2023 car dimensions: 4785 mm long, 1900 mm wide and 1685 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,735 kg. Braked towing is 2,500 kg.
The cabin has a standard touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all models. Dual-zone climate control comes on higher trims while base models have manual air conditioning. Smart cruise control with stop and go is standard. Parking sensors are available on higher grades. Standard driver aids include automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection and lane keep assist. Blind spot warning is fitted on mid and higher trims. A reversing camera with parking guidance is standard across the range.
Boot space measures 571 litres with the rear seats in place on seven-seat models. Folding the seats flat expands capacity to 1649 litres with a flat load floor.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2500 kg on diesel models with unbraked limited to 750 kg. Petrol and hybrid variants are rated lower at up to 2000 kg braked depending on market and engine. Trailer pre-wiring is standard and heavy-duty cooling is included with higher towing packages on turbo models.
Higher grades offer leather or leatherette seats that feel supportive for long trips with good front and rear legroom. Acoustic laminated glass on the windshield is standard and front side glass comes on upper trims to cut road noise. Available multi-way power front seats with lumbar, heated and ventilated fronts plus heated rears keep occupants comfortable year-round. A panoramic roof opens the cabin to light when fitted.
EPA fuel economy 22 city/29 highway/25 combined mpg on base 2.4L FWD. lower with turbo or AWD.
Engine oil and filter replace every 7,500-8,000 miles or 12 months under normal conditions.
NHTSA overall 5-star crash rating. IIHS Top Safety Pick+ with Good scores in major tests when equipped with specific headlights.
Standard Hyundai SmartSense includes forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist, driver attention warning and smart cruise control.
Multiple airbags standard including front, side and curtain with rollover sensors.
Fuel use stays reasonable for a midsize SUV with the base four-cylinder returning up to 25 mpg combined on front-wheel drive. Turbo and all-wheel-drive versions drop a few mpg. Hybrids available later in the run improve efficiency further where offered.
Normal service calls for oil changes every 7,500 or 8,000 miles or once a year. Tire rotations, filters and fluid checks follow the same cadence. Severe conditions cut intervals roughly in half. Coolant lasts to 120,000 miles initially.
Crash protection earns top marks from NHTSA with five stars overall and strong side ratings. IIHS rates structure and restraints Good across key tests and awards Top Safety Pick+ status on properly equipped models. Standard kit covers automatic emergency braking, lane keep, blind-spot monitoring on mid grades up, and a full set of airbags.
Routine care keeps the car reliable with straightforward intervals and widely available parts. Higher trims add convenience features that reduce daily hassle without complex extras.
Length 4785 mm, Width 1900 mm, Height 1685 mm, Wheelbase 2765 mm (Santa Fe 2020–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, Hyundai santafe-catalog.pdf, Hyundai US 2022/2023 Product Specs PDFs, AU/PH Hyundai brochures.