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← Hyundai Santa Fe · 2000-2006 · SM

Hyundai Santa Fe SM

Headline trim: 2.7 V6 — 173 bhp, 0-62 in 11.7s.

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Verdict
C
BHP
173 bhp
0–60
11.7 s
Top speed
116 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$1,000-$3,800

Strengths

  • Cheap to buy
  • 4WD as standard
  • Robust drivetrain

Weaknesses

  • Rusts hard on UK cars
  • Cabin plastics dated
  • Five-seat only

Notable tech

  • Body-on-frame derived
  • 2.0/2.4 petrol, 2.7 V6 petrol, 2.0 CRDi diesel
  • 5MT / 4AT
  • Selectable 4WD

Common issues

  • Rear axle rust
  • 4AT slow
  • 2.0 CRDi turbo failures

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across SM's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
2.0 petrol
BHP134
Torque178 Nm
0–6012.5 s
Top109 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
2.4 petrol
BHP147
Torque203 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top111 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
2.7 V6 petrol
BHP173
Torque244 Nm
0–6011.7 s
Top116 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox4AT
2.0 CRDi diesel
BHP124
Torque290 Nm
0–6012.5 s
Top108 mph
MPG (US)28 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT