Santa Fe 2.5T 2WD
$53,400 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 2.5L turbo petrol
- Fuel use
- 9.3 L/100 km
- Power
- 206 kW
Hyundai
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
Large 7-seat SUV
On sale nowHybrid
From $53,400 plus on-road costs
The fifth-generation Santa Fe (codename MX5) arrived in Australia in late 2024 with the most polarising design the nameplate has ever worn: upright, blocky, very Range Rover Defender.
From$53,400+ORC
Fuel use5.6 to 9.3 L/100 km
Power172 to 206 kW
Boot628 L
Seats7
Warranty7 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Santa Fe yet. On paper, pick the Elite Hybrid as the value sweet spot. The Calligraphy Hybrid pushes $76k plus on-roads, into Palisade territory where the third row is bigger again.
Why consider it
- Genuine adult-usable third row at this size, paired with a 5.6 L/100 km hybrid claim and AWD as standard.
- The panoramic dual 12.3-inch curved display is segment-leading at this price.
What to know
- Polarising design splits opinion harder than any Santa Fe before.
- No diesel option removes a chunk of the buyer pool, and the 2.5T petrol is thirsty against the HEV claim.
Who it suits
Families of seven who want a genuinely adult-usable third row, a hybrid drivetrain that delivers on its 5.6 L/100 km claim, and AWD as standard.
Small families
7 seats, 5-star ANCAP
Towing
1,650 kg braked
Efficiency, charging and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.5.6 to 9.3 L/100 km
Claimed fuel use
Combined cycle.
7 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km.
Grades and pricing
8 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Powertrain | Fuel use | Power | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 2.5T 2WD | $53,400 +ORC | 2.5L turbo petrol | 9.3 L/100 km | 206 kW | |
| Santa Fe 2.5T AWD | $56,400 +ORC | 2.5L turbo petrol | 9.3 L/100 km | 206 kW | Value entry. 2.5T petrol, AWD standard, 7 seats, the volume base car. |
| Santa Fe 1.6T Hybrid 2WD | $57,400 +ORC | 1.6L turbo petrol hybrid | 5.6 L/100 km | 172 kW system | |
| Santa Fe 1.6T Hybrid AWD | $60,400 +ORC | 1.6L turbo petrol hybrid | 5.6 L/100 km | 172 kW system | |
| Santa Fe Elite 2.5T AWD | $62,900 +ORC | 2.5L turbo petrol | 9.3 L/100 km | 206 kW | |
| Santa Fe Elite 1.6T Hybrid AWD | $66,900 +ORC | 1.6L turbo petrol hybrid | 5.6 L/100 km | 172 kW system | |
| Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD | $72,900 +ORC | 2.5L turbo petrol | 9.3 L/100 km | 206 kW | |
| Santa Fe Calligraphy 1.6T Hybrid AWD | $76,900 +ORC | 1.6L turbo petrol hybrid | 5.6 L/100 km | 172 kW system |
Santa Fe 2.5T AWD
$56,400 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 2.5L turbo petrol
- Fuel use
- 9.3 L/100 km
- Power
- 206 kW
Value entry. 2.5T petrol, AWD standard, 7 seats, the volume base car.
Santa Fe 1.6T Hybrid 2WD
$57,400 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 1.6L turbo petrol hybrid
- Fuel use
- 5.6 L/100 km
- Power
- 172 kW system
Santa Fe 1.6T Hybrid AWD
$60,400 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 1.6L turbo petrol hybrid
- Fuel use
- 5.6 L/100 km
- Power
- 172 kW system
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Santa Fe Elite 2.5T AWD
$62,900 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 2.5L turbo petrol
- Fuel use
- 9.3 L/100 km
- Power
- 206 kW
Santa Fe Elite 1.6T Hybrid AWD
$66,900 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 1.6L turbo petrol hybrid
- Fuel use
- 5.6 L/100 km
- Power
- 172 kW system
Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD
$72,900 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 2.5L turbo petrol
- Fuel use
- 9.3 L/100 km
- Power
- 206 kW
Santa Fe Calligraphy 1.6T Hybrid AWD
$76,900 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 1.6L turbo petrol hybrid
- Fuel use
- 5.6 L/100 km
- Power
- 172 kW system
Practicality and safety
7 seats
Seating
628 L
Boot space. row three down
5-star ANCAP
Safety rating. Rated 2024
FWD or AWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want a diesel for towing (Kia Sorento Diesel still offered), you want more third-row space (Hyundai Palisade), or the polarising Defender-style design is not for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe in Australia?
Pricing opens at $53,400 plus on-roads for the Santa Fe 2.5T 2WD and tops out at $76,900 plus on-roads for the Santa Fe Calligraphy 1.6T Hybrid AWD, across 8 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
Does the Santa Fe come as a hybrid?
Yes. The 1.6L turbo hybrid produces 172 kW combined and claims 5.6 L/100 km. It is available on Elite and Calligraphy grades in AWD only.
How many seats does the Santa Fe have?
Seven, standard across the range, with genuinely adult-usable third-row space.
What is the Santa Fe warranty?
7 years, unlimited kilometres, plus 8-year hybrid battery cover.
The Hyundai Santa Fe in full
The fifth-generation Santa Fe (codename MX5) arrived in Australia in late 2024 with the most polarising design the nameplate has ever worn: upright, blocky, very Range Rover Defender. Two powertrains, AWD as standard, and the most confident large family SUV Hyundai has built.
From$53,400+ORC
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