2013 Santa Fe On Sale In Australia

Hyundai's all-new 2013 Santa Fe SUV is now on sale in Australia, replacing the second-generation model that arrived in 2007.

Kicking off at $36,990, Australia gets only the short-wheelbase version of the new SUV, but the existing seven-seat layout remains the standard layout.

For 2013, the Santa Fe will be offered with two engines: the 2.4 litre GDi petrol and the 2.2 litre CRDi diesel. The previous 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine will not appear. 

The new Santa Fe also debuts the next evolution of Hyundai's design language, its 'Fluidic Sculpture' style transforming into 'Storm Edge'. 

Up front, the new Santa Fe gets a squared-off face and a new take on Hyundai's familiar hexagonal grille design, sharing its inspiration with the recent Hexa Space concept.

The profile of the new Santa Fe is dominated by a fast-rising belt line, while the rear gets slender new LED tail-lights.

Mechanical Package

Of the two engines on offer, the 2.4 litre petrol is available only in the entry-spec Active model in both manual and auto configuration.

The familiar 2.2 litre diesel can also be specified with the Active, again in manual and auto. The diesel is standard for Elite and Highlander, but with no manual option available for these models. 

The 2.2 litre turbodiesel continues unchanged, producing 145kW and 421Nm (manual), and 436Nm (automatic).

A 141kW/242Nm version of the 2.4 litre Theta-II four cylinder engine found in the ix35 and i45 is the only petrol option, with the 3.5 litre V6 left out of the 2013 line-up.

Transmission choices for both engines are a six-speed manual or torque converter automatic, with the manual option available only on Active models. All-wheel-drive is standard across the range.