Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDi Premium 5dr 4WD Review
Category: Large SUV
Section: Version review
The model
Read full reviewThere’s loads to like about the Hyundai Santa Fe, including its huge boot, seven-seat practicality and impressive roster of standard equipment. The regular hybrid will make more sense to most buyers, but the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is a no-brainer if you're a company car driver. Either way, stick with Premium trim rather than Ultimate.
get the best priceThe trim
See full equipmentWe reckon mid-level Premium trim makes the most sense, adding heated seats (front and back), a heated steering wheel and leather seats on top of everything you get with SE trim.
The engine
See full engine specsThe only engine is a 197bhp 2.2-litre diesel that pulls well from low revs, no matter whether you opt for a manual or an automatic gearbox. Outright performance is on a par with the Peugeot 5008 2.0 HDi 180, although that car does have a quicker-responding automatic gearbox; the Santa Fe’s tends to dither a bit when you ask for a burst of acceleration.
Key information
41.5
547
litres
179
g/km
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