Everything you need to know about the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe

We take a look at what’s new with the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, from colour options to engine information, release date and towing capacity.

The all-new Hyundai Santa Fe will soon be arriving at Arnold Clark. This popular mid-size SUV was launched 18 years ago and has become synonymous with the functional practicalities of family life. Yet with updated styling, engines and a raft of exciting new features, this iteration promises to break the mould.

So, what’s new?

The all-new Hyundai Santa Fe boasts an impressive new shape with bold side lines, a revised front grille and sleek roof. The sculpted door handles, wheel arch trims and tail light design all come together to give the Santa Fe a unique and elegant look.

Inside, Hyundai has crafted a more spacious cabin, with increased passenger leg and headroom and a larger boot.

Driver visibility has also been improved, thanks to a larger rear quarter glass window.

The efficient and powerful 2.2 CRDi ‘R’ diesel engine has been upgraded to further reduce emissions.

To keep you entertained and updated on the road, the 8-inch infotainment system integrates with the car’s navigation system, media and connectivity features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

2019 colour options

There’s a range of distinctive exterior paint options to choose from and you can customise the interior finish too.

• Horizon Red (pearl finish; no cost option)
• Phantom Black (pearl finish; £690 cost option)
• White Cream (pearl finish; £690 cost option)
• Lava Orange (pearl finish; £690 cost option)
• Stormy Sea (pearl finish; £690 cost option)
• Typhoon Silver (metallic finish; £690 cost option)
• Magnetic Force (metallic finish; £690 cost option)
• Earthy Bronze (metallic finish; £690 cost option)
• Rain Forest (metallic finish; £690 cost option)

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe four-wheel drive?

The 2.2-litre CRDi engine is available with front- or four-wheel drive on the Premium and Premium SE trims only. You can opt for 6-speed manual transmission or 8-speed automatic transmission also.

Hyundai’s new HTRAC technology controls the power of the wheels depending on the terrain and enables agile handling, depending on wheel grip and vehicle speed.

What’s the towing capability?

The Santa Fe is a great tow car, offering hefty capacity and kerb weight. How much you can tow will depend which engine you opt for, so make sure you match your caravan to your car before you buy. Our handy towing guide offers some more details about outfit matching and what to look for in a tow car.

Engine options	Max tow weight (kg) – braked	Kerb weight (kg)
2.2 CRDi 200PS 6-speed manual 2WD	2500	1825–1950
2.2 CRDi 200PS 8-speed automatic 2WD	2000	1830–1955
2.2 CRDi 200PS 6-speed manual 4WD	2500	1890–2015
2.2 CRDi 200PS 8-speed Automatic 4WD	2000	1895–2020

Is the Santa Fe suitable for families?

With room for seven and third-row seating, there’s plenty of room inside for the whole family.

There are lots of safety features, too, for added peace of mind. Including the best-in-class Hyundai SmartSense safety package which features Rear Occupant Alert (an industry first), Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition and Lane Keeping Assist.

Getting into the third row is simple with a one-touch mechanism, making manoeuvring child seats a breeze. The ISOfix child seat anchor points will help with that, too. You’ll find them in the front passenger seat and rear outer seats in the second row.

How’s the boot space?

Storage space is very good with 547 litres in the boot. That’s plenty of room for your weekly shop or holiday luggage. If you need more room, you can fold the rear seats to create a huge load area of 1625 litres – perfect for longer journeys.

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?

Hyundai has a great reputation for reliability, coming seventh place out of 32 manufacturers in the most recent WhatCar? Reliability Survey, which takes into account the faults experienced by over 14,000 car owners in the UK.

Although there’s no customer data yet about the all-new model, the Santa Fe comes with an impressive range of additional warranties, so you can keep on top of your car maintenance.

When you buy the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe, you’ll receive:

• 12 years’ anti-perforation warranty
• Five-year annual vehicle health checks
• Roadside assistance
• Five-year unlimited mileage warranty
• MapCare programme (ten years of map updates)

Which is bigger, the Hyundai Santa Fe or Tucson?

The Santa Fe is slightly larger than the Tucson on all fronts, offering more space for passengers and luggage.

Hyundai Santa Fe dimensions

• Length – 4770mm
• Width – 1890mm
• Wheelbase – 2765mm

Hyundai Tucson dimensions

• Length – 4475mm
• Width – 1850mm
• Wheelbase – 2670mm

Price and UK release date

The 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe is available to buy now at your local Arnold Clark Hyundai with prices starting at £33,425.