Price Range: Kes  3,500,000 – Kes 5,000,000

 The Hyundai Santa Fe is a six of seven-seater Crossover SUV that was introduced in 2000. It is positioned between the Hyundai Tucson and the Hyundai Palisade in Hyundai’s SUV line-up. The Santa Fe is popular in North America, Europe, and South Korea thanks to its affordability, reliability, fuel efficiency, and practicality, However, in Kenya, the Santa Fe is yet to gain traction as it faces stiff competition from the Toyota RAV-4, Honda CR-V, Subaru Outback, Nissan Murano, Volkswagen Tiguan, Mazda CX-5 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It’s anticipated to grow in popularity in Kenya as it offers its premium features, modern styling, and hybrid options.

Hyundai Santa Fe: Exterior, Interior and Engine Options

The Santa Fe boasts a unique and modern exterior design that exudes a solid SUV character. The front profile creates a bold impression with an elevated, level hood line, H-shaped headlamp signature, and precision-detailed fenders. From the sides, the Santa Fe’s extended wheelbase enhances the SUV’s bold roofline, muscular fenders, sharp wheel arches, and short front overhang creating an adventurous look.

In the rear end, the Santa Fe has a wide liftgate, H-shaped taillamps, a hidden-type rear wiper, and a rear bumper that integrates turn signals and backup lamps, presenting a refined image of sophistication.

rear view of the Hyundai Santa Fe.

The Interior of Santa Fe blends innovation and comfort and is designed with attention to detail. An H-motif design is applied to the dashboard and air vents to enhance the sense of openness and create a unique sensibility.

All seats, from the first to the third row, are well-crafted for maximum occupant comfort. Plenty of storage space and strategically placed convenience features make Santa Fe easy to use on short and long journeys.

Interior of the Santa Fe

To enhance the user experience even further, the Santa Fe is equipped with a wireless charging system for smartphones, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, A powerful USB-C terminal with a maximum charging rate of 27 watts and a third-row USB port, A Bose 12-speaker premium sound system and a 12.3-inch cluster and a 12.3-inch navigation screen.

Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Options;

Petrol

  • 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi I4
  • 2.4 L Theta II MPi I4
  • 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 MPi I4
  • 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4
  • 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 MPi V6

Petrol hybrid

  • 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4

Diesel

  • 2.0 L R II CRDi I4
  • 2.2 L R II CRDi I4
  • 2.2 L Smartstream D2.2 CRDi I4

These engines are mated to a 6-speed manual/ automatic transmission or an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Hyundai Santa Fe: Maintenance Cost in Kenya

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a bit expensive to maintain in Kenya, its service parts are shared with other popular Hyundai cars, but its spare parts and body parts can be a bit difficult to find.

Hyundai Santa Fe Side profile.

Where to Buy the Hyundai Santa Fe in Kenya

If you are looking to buy the Hyundai Santa Fe in Kenya, importing is the best option due to the following reasons:

Quality – You get to choose the best quality car. You are not at the mercy of the local dealers. Cars sold locally are usually of the lowest quality and often of high mileage.

Choice – With import, you get to dictate the choice of features that you want. You can define your preferences to greater detail such as colour, upholstery, sunroof, alloy rims etc.

Affordability – Import is much more affordable since you eliminate middlemen and brokers that exaggerate the cost of locally sold cars.

If you are considering importing the Hyundai Santa Fe, please get in touch with us through our contacts: info@topcar.co.ke, call 0722469360, or chat with us directly on WhatsApp below and we will guide you through the process.