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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
The new Hyundai Santa Fe is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $33,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $46,990 for the.
Engine options include 2.7L multi-point injection (138kW/248Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (114kW/343Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2008 Santa Fe is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$33,990 - $46,990†
Transmission
4 or 5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
N/A
Retail Price
$33,990 - $46,990†
Transmission
4 or 5-speed auto or 5-speed manual
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
N/A
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Available Variants
The Hyundai Santa Fe comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being SX and the most expensive being Elite.
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Power to Weight
57.11 - 75.29 kW/t
51.42 kW/t
116.88 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
7.3 - 10.6 L/100km
7.3 L/100km
13.7 L/100km
Price
$33,990 - $46,990
$30,990
$73,503
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,400 - 2,550 kg
2,268 kg
3,030 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
1,500 kg
3,000 kg
Approach Angle
25.6°
25.6°
37.9°
Departure Angle
22.9°
22.9°
34.8°
Ground Clearance Unladen
203 mm
200 mm
256 mm
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Base
2026
$53,650
Elite
2026
$63,150
Calligraphy
2026
$73,150
Year
2026
Engine Type
2.5L Combustion
1.6L Hybrid
Fuel
Unleaded
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
Front
4x4
Maximum Power
206 kW
172 kW
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2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Dimensions
4,675 mm
1,890 mm
1,795 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,675 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,890 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 567 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Sales Data
Hyundai Santa Fe Sales rolling 12-months#
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Frequently Asked Questions
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See all Hyundai Santa Fe PricingThe most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the undefined that starts from $46,990.
See all Hyundai Santa Fe PricingThe best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is offered by the undefined which can tow 2000 kg
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The most powerful Hyundai Santa Fe is the undefined which has 138kW of power and 248nm of torque from its 2.7L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Hyundai Santa Fe is the undefined which weighs 2550 kg (kerb weight).
The Hyundai Santa Fe may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.
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