2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Launches In Australia With Two Engine Options

The facelifted 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has been launched in Australia where it will be sold in four trim levels.

The entry-level Santa Fe is priced from AU$44,700 (US$33,630) and offered with Hyundai’s 3.6-liter petrol V6 that produces 268 hp and 244 lb-ft (332 Nm) of torque, as well as the firm’s 2.2-liter CRDi diesel with 198 hp and 324 lb-ft (440 Nm) of torque. The petrol engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic while the diesel with an eight-speed dual-clutch ‘box. Pricing for the diesel starts at AU$48,200 (US$36,264)

One step up in the range takes customers to the Santa Fe Active, also available in petrol and diesel forms with prices starting at AU$48,300 (US$36,339) for the former and AU$51,800 (US$38,972) for the latter. Further up is the Elite, which starts at AU$54,300 (US$40,853) and AU$57,800 (US$43,486) for the petrol and diesel models respectively, while the range-topping Highlander is available from AU$61,700 (petrol) and AU$65,200 (diesel).

Key features of the entry-level model include an 8.0-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a rear view camera, rear parking distance warning system, tire pressure monitoring system, and a suite of SmartSense technologies including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning, Driver Attention Warning and Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance-Assist. By comparison, the flagship Highlander is equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch infotainment system, a Harmon Kardon audio system, Nappa leather, heated and ventilated seats, and other upgrades.