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Hyundai Santa Fe Estate review

2006 - 2012 (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £20,800 - £29,100
Used prices £720 - £4,483
Road tax cost £335 - £710
Insurance group 25 - 30
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 429 - 631 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Attractive styling, great diesel engine, available with seven seats, generous equipment levels, five year warranty

CONS

Weak V6 auto combination, vague steering, some body roll in bends

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

Overview

The Santa Fe is one of the best cars in the Hyundai line-up and a great 4×4. It has a versatile seven-seat option, a good quality interior, comfortable ride and a cracking diesel engine. It stacks up well alongside the competition too and there are few cars that can match it on space, equipment and value for money. Alternatives like the Toyota RAV4 and, Honda CR-V are smaller (and not available with seven seats), while similar sized models like the Volkswagen Touareg are far more expensive.

Some of the interior plastics could be better and it can feel a little soft in corners, but as family transport goes, it makes plenty of sense. It was significantly revised in late 2009 with a more powerful yet economical engine, an upgraded cabin and exterior styling tweaks. However, it remains as good value as ever.