
When it comes to your family, safety is the number one priority. That’s why it’s reassuring to know that the Santa Fe R has a comprehensive array of built-in active and passive safety features to provide the ultimate protection for both driver and passengers. The Santa Fe R has achieved a 5-star ANCAP rating, the highest possible safety rating available in Australia for a motor vehicle.
Right from the outset you can feel the security of Santa Fe’s tough ready-for-anything build. Side impact beams, a reinforced chassis, a rigid cabin and front and rear crumple zones are all part of the vehicle’s structural integrity. This, together with the inclusion of a suite of advanced technologies and active safety features, helps protect you and your family wherever you go.
Stay in control - Because even the most experienced driver can be challenged by slippery conditions, or need to suddenly swerve to avoid danger, all three grades of Santa Fe R are fitted with Electronic Stability Control (ESP) incorporating Traction Control System (TCS). These work together automatically to contain understeering or oversteering, and prevent wheel spin, making it easier for you to stabilise the vehicle and get back on course.
Similarly the Anti-skid Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) help you maintain your steering in the event of sudden braking, while on-demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) distributes power evenly to all four wheels to improve your grip and control in challenging road conditions.
Safeguard everyone - To help safeguard all your passengers, a comprehensive array of airbags is standard across all grades of Santa Fe. This includes driver and front passenger airbags, dual side front (thorax) airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags that extend to the third row.
Also standard are front active head rests that minimise whiplash injury, as well as three-point retractable seatbelts for all occupants, including the third row. For additional protection, a rollover sensor monitors the angle of the vehicle to allow the timely activation of corresponding restraint systems, such as seatbelt pretensioners and side airbags, should the vehicle be at risk of overturning.
Reverse with ease and safety - Rear Park Assist is standard on all versions to provide extra assurance and ease for the driver when backing into tight spaces, or when manoeuvring close to other vehicles or objects. The Santa Fe Highlander is also fitted with a built-in rear-view camera that shows an LCD colour image in a display that’s integrated with the driver’s rear-view mirror.
Who knows what tomorrow may bring? But wherever you want to go and whatever you want to do, your Santa Fe R offers the versatility to meet virtually every challenge. With its powerful, yet amazingly efficient new generation R-2.2 turbo Diesel engine at your command, combined with a six-speed manual or Hyundai’s new six-speed automatic transmission, city driving feels amazingly relaxed and towing a load becomes a breeze. And no matter where you take your Santa Fe, you’ll do so with lower emissions while achieving exceptional economy.
The Santa Fe R is distinguished by its new generation R-series engine which sets new standards of efficiency, resulting in dramatic gains in performance that are matched by a significant reduction in fuel consumption. This breakthrough engine is matched to Hyundai’s proven six-speed manual or brand new six-speed automatic transmission, the result of Hyundai’s advanced powertrain engineering capabilities with a design that’s simpler, lighter, shorter and more durable.
This exciting combination delivers superior performance while at the same time providing maximum efficiency. Add to this its electronically controlled on-demand All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system, and the Santa Fe R offers you effortless all-terrain capability, the power to overtake with ease when you need to, and more than enough muscle to tackle tasks that need grunt, such as towing.
Exceptional efficiency and economy - While power and responsiveness enable the Santa Fe R to make tough look easy, this enhanced performance is remarkably matched by improved efficiency and greater economy. That means higher power doesn’t come at a higher cost.
The environmentally friendly R-2.2 turbo Diesel produces significantly lower CO2 emissions and achieves an averaged urban and highway driving fuel efficiency of 6.7L/100km for the manual, and 7.5L/100km for the automatic*. On the open road, you’ll get even better results.
Fuel economy has also been maximised with a new alternator management system that eliminates drag on the engine, while with the six-speed manual Santa Fe, an onboard ‘ECO’ coach indicates when the optimum gear shift point has been reached, to promote fuel-saving driving habits. The six-speed automatic includes a fuel consumption indicator to continually measure fuel efficiency.
R-2.2 turbo Diesel: The tough heart of the Santa Fe R - With the R series turbo Diesel engine at its heart, the power and torque of the Santa Fe R climb a massive 27% to 145kW and 436Nm respectively (421Nm on manual). The R engine benefits from being the third generation of Bosch’s common rail system, whose piezo-electronic injectors deliver fuel at 1800 bar with an unprecedented degree of accuracy and control.
With a 16-valve dual overhead camshaft driven by an internal steel timing chain, the R engine is also fitted with a highly efficient exhaust gas recirculation system with a by-pass valve. CO2 emissions have been reduced, with all models falling below 200g/km (the six-speed manual at 176g/ km and the six-speed automatic at 197g/km).
The Santa Fe R offers remarkable flexibility and versatility. Whether you’re loading up for a weekend away, taking the kids and their friends across town, or simply need space for some extra cargo or shopping, you can quickly configure the Santa Fe R’s interior to best suit your needs.
While seven seats across three rows is the standard configuration, both rear seats can be folded back into the floor to create a substantial area for everyone’s personal belongings and the things you need to make your journey more enjoyable. In addition, the second row of seats has a 60/40 split function to increase your carrying space even further.
The second row seating provides ample adult-friendly legroom, and throughout your Santa Fe R there are a myriad of storage solutions for the things you need when you’re out on the road. There’s an upper storage compartment in the centre fascia, convenient front seat back pockets, door trim map pockets, cup holders, and a lockable illuminated glove box, while the Elite and Highlander even feature an air conditioned cool box to keep your drinks chilled.
With all Santa Fe R models featuring a USB audio input with full iPod® connectivity it’s easy to keep passengers occupied and entertained. Similarly, air conditioning, including separate third-row outlets on Elite and Highlander, will have you arriving as fresh and relaxed as when you started.
Click on the model names below for summaries.
2.2 CRDi engine (Common Rail Direct Injection turbo Diesel)
Driver and front passenger SRS airbags
Driver and front passenger side (thorax) SRS airbags
Front and rear passenger curtain SRS airbags with rollover sensor
New R-2.2 Diesel
6 Spd Transmission (Manual & Auto)
7 seat configuration
Rear park assist
Cruise control
iPod® Compatible Audio System
Front Fog Lamps
Electric Heated Mirrors
Full size spare wheel
2.2 CRDi engine (Common Rail Direct Injection turbo Diesel)
All the features of the SLX plus:
Proximity Key and Push Button Start
Driver electrically adjusted seat
Auto Dusk-sensing Headlights
Cool Box
Conversation Mirror
Leather Steering Wheel & Gear Stick
Roof Rails
Rear Air-conditioning
2.2 CRDi engine (Common Rail Direct Injection turbo Diesel)
In addition to Elite features:
Rear View Camera
18" Alloy Wheels
Auto-dimming Mirror
Electric folding wing mirrors
Sunroof
Leather Seats
Rain-sensing wipers
Front passenger electric seats
In-dash 6 CD stacker
Stainless steel "Santa Fe" embossed scuff plates