2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

    New from

    $33,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.2 - 10.6 L / 100km

    About the Hyundai Santa Fe

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    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 SX variant and topping out at $46,990 for the Elite.

    There are 3 variants of the Santa Fe available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (114kW/343Nm) and 2.7L multi-point injection (138kW/248Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The new 2009 Santa Fe is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    57.11 - 75.29 kW/t
    57.11 kW/t
    144.17 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.2 - 10.6 L/100km
    7.2 L/100km
    16.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    708 - 1,042 km
    497 km
    1,048 km
    Price
    $33,990 - $46,990
    $31,590
    $92,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 year
    1 year
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,400 - 2,550 kg
    2,268 kg
    3,300 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    25.6°
    15.8°
    37.9°
    Departure Angle
    22.9°
    19.7°
    34.8°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    203 mm
    178 mm
    256 mm

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    2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specs

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    SX

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Suv
      • Engine Underbody Protection Location: Engine
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Suv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Hyundai Nf
      • Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 61.03
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Approach Angle: 25.6
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2213
      • Departure Angle: 22.9
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1020
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1417
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1082
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1511
      • Front Track (mm): 1615
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 203
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.0
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.6
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 36.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.5
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.6
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1795
      • Overall Length (mm): 4675
      • Overall Width (mm): 1890
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 1005
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1398
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 935
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1489
      • Rear Track (mm): 1620
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2700
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 87.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 190
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.2
      • Engine (cc): 2188
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 92.0
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 75
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1042
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 155
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 114
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 343
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1800
    • Roof
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Differential Lock Center Location: Centre
      • Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
      • Drive Four-wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-time
      • Drive Selection: Automatic
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2520
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1868
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    SLX

    Adds to SX:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.11
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 218
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 915
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.2
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
      • Side Curtain Airbag All Three Rows Location: All Three Rows
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Seating Capacity: 7
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 2
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls 3rd Row Location: 3rd Row
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2550
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1996
    Removes from SX:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 61.03
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 190
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1042
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
    • Safety
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2520
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1868

    Elite

    Adds to SLX:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Ventilation
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Removes from SLX:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
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    2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Santa Fe

    The most fuel efficient Hyundai Santa Fe is the SX with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Hyundai Santa Fe that uses the most amount of fuel is the SX with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.7L Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.6L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Hyundai Santa Fe variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

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    2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Hyundai Santa Fe?

    The Hyundai Santa Fe offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Hyundai Santa Fe FAQs

    The cheapest Hyundai Santa Fe is the SX that starts from $33,990.

    The most expensive Hyundai Santa Fe is the Elite that starts from $46,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Santa Fe is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: SX, SLX and Elite.

    The largest Hyundai Santa Fe is the SX which measures 1890mm wide, 4675mm in length and sits 1795mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Santa Fe is the SX which has 138kW of power 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 SLX which weighs 2550 kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai Santa Fe may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded.