Key to this Santa Fe's performance is its 2.2-litre diesel engine. Coupled with a new six-speed manual or automatic gearbox, the 4x4 can be driven smoothly or coaxed into accelerating rapidly with little effort. It's also relatively frugal and pleasingly flexible and refined. Proof that Hyundai has matured as a car maker comes in the shape of In-depth reviews. Home; Hyundai; Santa Fe; Santa Fe SUV; Hyundai Santa Fe SUV (2006-2012) Hyundai Santa Fe SUV (2006-2012): owner reviews WIll only run on super diesel fuel for any kind of mpg Sticking to the regular Santa Fe Hybrid, it’s available with front- or four-wheel drive and in two well equipped trim levels. There’s no diesel option at all unlike the related Kia Sorento, and no lowly trim level to attract value-conscious buyers. Even so, it’s much cheaper than a lot of the premium badged alternatives out there. Official CO2 emissions of 37g/km places the Santa Fe PHEV into the 11 per cent Benefit in Kind tax bracket for 2021/22. Here, we’re driving the regular hybrid. This uses a smaller 1.49kWh The Santa Fe hybrid AWD is rated at 6.0L/100km in the combined ADR 81/02 fuel economy cycle and will accept 91 RON or E10 blend unleaded at the bowser. Although 40 per cent better than the V6 petrol (10.5L/100km), the hybrid is only a whisker more efficient than the diesel’s 6.1L/100km figure. The range starts at £20,995 for the diesel – this is £2800 more than the current cheapest Santa Fe, yet the new model is bigger and far better. Placed against Hyundai’s target competition With the 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe just around the corner, Another $500 will snag buyers a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine (producing 145kW of power and 421Nm of torque), which comes 2 2.2 L (D4HB) 3 2.2 L FR (D4HC) The Hyundai R engine is a diesel 4-cylinder automobile engine produced by Hyundai Motor Group, Hyundai Santa Fe (2009–2020) Hyundai Santa Fe Premium 2.2 CRDi 4WD 2018​ specification. Where Barcelona, Spain Price £40,795 On sale November Engine 4 cyls, 1997cc, diesel Power 197bhp at 3800rpm Torque 325lb ft at 3TOqw.

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